Ramsey Town Council

29/10/2026

📢 Town Councillor Vacancies

Would you like to help shape the future of Ramsey?

Ramsey Town Council is seeking applications from residents interested in becoming Town Councillors following two vacancies on the Council.
Councillors represent local residents, support community projects and help make decisions that affect the town. No previous experience is required, and support will be available.

⏰ Applications must be received by 12 noon on Tuesday 10 November.
Eligible applicants will be invited to attend the Council meeting on Thursday 12 November, where councillors will consider applications and vote on the co-options.

📧 To apply, please send a brief expression of interest to:
[email protected]

For full details about the role, eligibility requirements and the co-option process, visit:
🔗 https://www.ramseytowncouncil.gov.uk/news/2026/10/town-councillor-vacancies

29/10/2026

The Government has today advised Cambridgeshire County Council that it has not yet been able to make a decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

This update follows a Ministerial decision on 7 September to pause and review.

Read more on our website: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/news/local-government-reorganisation-decision-from-government-delayed-again

29/10/2026

Ramsey is turning red with remembrance.

The beautiful poppy cascade is now in place on the Great Whyte Clock, and across the town more poppies are appearing as we approach Remembrance Day.

We'd love to see how Ramsey is remembering.
📸 Have you spotted any poppy displays around town?
📸 Have you decorated your home, business, school or community space?
📸 Got a photo you'd like to share?

Post your pictures in the comments below and let's create a gallery of remembrance from across our community.

29/10/2026

Shop local this Christmas and discover more of Huntingdonshire!

We're delighted to launch Discover Christmas in Huntingdonshire, a festive loyalty campaign running from 1 November to 18 December 2026 across Huntingdon, St Ives, St Neots and Ramsey.

By spending £5 or more at participating businesses, shoppers can collect stamps and enter a prize draw to win a luxury Christmas hamper worth over £200. The campaign aims to support local businesses, boost footfall in our town centres and encourage residents and visitors to explore everything our market towns have to offer this festive season.

Find out more here: https://orlo.uk/u0m2W

29/10/2026

Ramsey is delighted to be part of this Shop Local campaign. More details here: www.discoverhuntingdonshire.co.uk/discover-christmas-in-huntingdonshire

We are proud to be participating in the Discover Christmas in Huntingdonshire campaign!

Pick up your loyalty card from any participating business from 1st November and start collecting your stamps for the chance to win a luxury Christmas hamper, just in time for Christmas!

By shopping locally, you’ll be supporting our wonderful independent businesses while enjoying everything Huntingdonshire has to offer this festive season.

28/10/2026

Please vote on Thursday 26th November. Thank you!

26/10/2026

The railings around Thomas à Becket Church and Church Green have once again been transformed into a stunning display of remembrance.

Featuring hundreds of knitted and crocheted poppies, community artwork and tributes, this year's display has been created by local groups, organisations and volunteers coming together to honour those who served and sacrificed.

Ramsey Town Council would like to thank the organisers and everyone involved for their dedication, creativity and support. Every poppy tells a story, and together they create a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy today.

Please take a moment to visit the display, reflect and remember, and join us on 8 November for our community remembrance commemorations.

23/10/2026

On behalf of Ramsey Town Council, thank you for your invaluable assistance in preparing the memorial and war graves ahead of Remembrance Day.

Your work in caring for these important sites and laying out the wreaths has helped ensure they are presented in a fitting and respectful manner for this period of remembrance. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and plays an important part in honouring those who gave so much for our country.

23/10/2026

Remembrance in Ramsey
Sunday 8th November, 14:30 - Parade and Wreath Laying, followed by Church Service
Wednesday 11th November, 11:00 - Remembrance Service
Church Green by the War Memorial.

Bringing Ramsey Together – Remembrance Sunday 2026
Remembrance Sunday is a special day in the Ramsey calendar, a time when our community comes together to remember and honour those who served, sacrificed and gave their lives for our freedom.
In 2026, let us make Remembrance Sunday a true community occasion. Whether you march, lay a wreath, attend the service, stand quietly along the route, or simply pause for the Two Minutes’ Silence, everyone in Ramsey has a part to play.
It is about bringing generations together, veterans, families, young people, community groups, uniformed organisations, churches, businesses and residents, united in remembrance and respect.
On Sunday 8 November 2026, let us fill the streets of Ramsey with pride, respect and remembrance, and show that our community will never forget.
Remember together. Stand together. Ramsey remembers.

Ramsey Branch Chairman

22/10/2026

It's been quite a week with regard planning applications

Tonight Ramsey Town Council voted to approve planning application 26/01526/FUL with the condition that Cambridgeshire County Councils Highway concerns are addressed.

As a consultee for this application we base our response on material considerations and the debate Councillors have on the evening. Councillors review the details of applications and information provided by experts. We are aware that CCC Highways has been involved in this project throughout the past two years working alongside District Council officers.

We are therefore surprised to see an objection from a Highways Engineer at such a late stage. Submitted to HDC Planning on 24/09/2026 (on portal 09/10/2026). This has been reviewed and debated carefully.

The project as a whole has been developed by Huntingdonshire District Council to revitalise Ramsey Town Centre – to boost footfall and dwell time, proven to aid an increase in spend in local shops; to attract additional start-up businesses and a greater mix of businesses; to provide a designated space for markets and events around our historic clock tower, enabling more activities to attract people to Ramsey. RTC has always supported the project, however we needed to ensure we reviewed the material considerations for the application (based on planning process) to support the planning application, looking at the evidence provided. The engineer’s objection has therefore proved difficult and we need to pass this back to the experts.

We should also say that this planning application is separate to the development of additional car parking at Mews Close. Ramsey Town Council has agreed Heads of Terms for the lease of the land for this to happen, and this is currently with HDCs Legal Team. A separate planning application would need to be approved for that site.