Hinchingbrooke Residents Association

HRA Meeting 30th March 2026

HRA Meeting 30th March 2026

After Action Report

Hinchingbrooke Residents Association Meeting

Venue: The George Hotel
Date: 30/03/2026
Time: 19:30 to 21:30
Attendance: Residents 15, Guests 2

HRA Minutes 30th March 2026

Purpose of the Meeting

The meeting was convened to bring together residents, association members, and local council representatives to discuss key issues affecting the Hinchingbrooke estate.

Attendance

  • Residents 15, Guests 2
  • Residents of the Hinchingbrooke estate
  • Representatives from local councils
  • Members of the Hinchingbrooke Residents Association committee

We’re grateful again for the continued interest and turnout. Its nice to see new faces coming along as well, and we hope we can count on your support in future.

Venue and Hospitality

The meeting was kindly hosted by The George Hotel.

We’re very thankful for how accommodating The George has been yet again, and we appreciate very much the helpful staff and assistance in getting this meeting ready.

Key Topics Discussed

1. Secretary Agreed

  • Debbie Drew joins the HRA as our new Secretary.

2. Logistics Park News

  • Hearing on March 23rd voted to defer Newlands Logistics Park application until:
    a. The NHS were contacted about the impact of the proposal on their operations in the area
    b. A Transport Study be undertaken assessing the impact of vehicle movements increasing at the junction of Hinchingbrooke Park Road and Views Common Road.
  • Group discussed possible outcomes, strategies, and actions until the new hearing date is confirmed.

3. Traffic

  • Debbie Drew looked at traffic on teh Friday before school finished (27th March 2026) in the morning and at end of day.
    • 8.50 – 9.15 Spittals/VCR turning Left towards town – 54 cars,11 vans, 6 HGVs
    • 3.30-4 Spittals/VCR turning Left towards town – 119 cars, 19 vans
    • 8.50-9.15 Town/VCR towards Spittals 45 cars, 9 vans, 3 HGVs
    • 3.30-4 Town/VCR towards Spittals 75 cars, 15 cars, 1 HGV

Outcomes and Agreements

  • ACTION if anyone gets videos or photos of HGVs, please share them with HRA (include date and time).
  • ACTION Organise a group action to highlight the issues. Volunteers to add traffic next to their names on sign in sheet. A possible date being Wednesday 15/4/26

Overall

While it is unsatisfying to not have a conclusion on the Newlands Logistics Park, a deferral to gather more data is agreed to be the right outcome for us at this time.

Together for a Better Hinchingbrooke.