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==Government== |
==Government== |
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As a civil parish, Alconbury Weston has a [[Parish councils in England|parish council]]. The parish council is elected by the residents of the parish who have registered on the [[electoral roll]]; the parish council is the lowest tier of government in England. A parish council is responsible for providing and maintaining a variety of local services including allotments and a cemetery; grass cutting and tree planting within public open spaces such as a village green or playing fields . The parish council reviews all planning applications that might affect the parish and makes recommendations to Huntingdonshire District Council, which is the [[local planning authority]] for the parish. The parish council also represents the views of the parish on issues such as local transport, policing and the environment. The parish council raises its own tax to pay for these services, known as the parish precept, which is collected as part of the [[Council Tax]]. In 2015, Alconbury Weston parish council had seven members; meetings were held on a Monday every six to eight weeks in the Memorial Hall in Alconbury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Alconbury Weston Parish Council|url=http://www.alconburywestonparishcouncil.co.uk/index.php|publisher=Alconbury Weston Parish Council|accessdate=5 February 2016}}</ref> |
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Alconbury Weston was in the historic and [[administrative county]] of [[Huntingdonshire]] until 1965. From 1965, the village was part of a new administrative county of [[Huntingdon and Peterborough]]. In 1974, following the [[Local Government Act 1972]], Alconbury Weston became a part of Cambridgeshire. Alconbury Weston is represented on [[Huntingdonshire|Huntingdonshire District Council]] by one councillor for the Alconbury and the Stukeleys ward; the district ward consists of the civil parishes of Alconbury Weston, [[Alconbury]] and the civil parish of [[Great Stukeley]] and [[Little Stukeley]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Huntingdonshire District Council: Council members|url=http://applications.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/moderngov/mgFindMember.aspx?XXR=0&AC=WARD&WID=1026|website=www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk|accessdate=17 January 2016}}</ref> Alconbury Weston is represented on [[Cambridgeshire County Council]] by one councillor for the Huntingdon electoral division.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cambridgeshire County Council|url=http://www2.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/CommitteeMinutes/Committees/Members.aspx?by=ward|website=www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk|accessdate=17 January 2016}}</ref> It is in the parliamentary constituency of [[Huntingdon (UK Parliament constituency)|Huntingdon County]], represented in 2015 at the [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom|House of Commons]] by [[Jonathan Djanogly]]. For the [[European Parliament]] Alconbury Weston is in the [[East of England (European Parliament constituency)]].<ref name=OS>{{cite web|title=Ordnance Survey Election Maps|url=https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/election-maps/gb/#|website=www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk|publisher=The Ordnance Survey|accessdate=17 January 2016}}</ref> |
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Alconbury Weston was in the historic and [[administrative county]] of [[Huntingdonshire]] until 1965. From 1965, the village was part of the new administrative county of [[Huntingdon and Peterborough]]. Then in 1974, following the [[Local Government Act 1972]], Alconbury Weston became a part of the county of Cambridgeshire. |
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Alconbury Weston is a part of the district ward of ''Alconbury and The Stukeleys'' for [[Huntingdonshire District Council elections|Huntingdonshire District Council]]<ref name=OSelec>{{cite web|url=https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/election-maps/gb/# |title=Ordnance Survey Election Maps |website=www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk |publisher=Ordnance Survey |accessdate=4 February 2016}}</ref> and is represented on the district council by one councillor.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.huntsdc.gov.uk/council-democracy/meetings-and-decision-making/councillors/ |title=Huntingdonshire District Council: Councillors |website=www.huntsdc.gov.uk |publisher=Huntingdonshire District Council |accessdate=4 February 2016}}</ref> Alconbury Weston is a part of the electoral division of ''Huntingdon'' for [[Cambridgeshire County Council]]<ref name=OSelec/> and is represented on the county council by two councillors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/1332/councillors_chart|title=Cambridgeshire County Council: Councillors|website=www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk|publisher=Cambridgeshire County Council|format=pdf|accessdate=4 February 2016}}</ref> |
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At Westminster, Alconbury Weston is in the parliamentary constituency of [[Huntingdon (UK Parliament constituency)|Huntingdon]],<ref name=OSelec/> and is represented in the [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom|House of Commons]] by [[Jonathan Djanogly]] (Conservative). Jonathan Djanogly has represented the constituency since 2001. The previous member of parliament was [[John Major]] (Conservative) who represented the consituency between 1983 and 2001. For the [[European Parliament]] Alconbury Weston is in the [[East of England (European Parliament constituency)]]. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Revision as of 07:16, 5 February 2016
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| OS grid reference | TL1776 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Huntingdon |
| Police | Cambridgeshire |
| Fire | Cambridgeshire |
| Ambulance | East of England |
Alconbury Weston – in Huntingdonshire (now part of Cambridgeshire), England – is a village and civil parish, lying just outside of the Fens, having just a few hills, but a significant change to the flat of the Fens. Alconbury Weston is situated 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north-west of Huntingdon.
Government
As a civil parish, Alconbury Weston has a parish council. The parish council is elected by the residents of the parish who have registered on the electoral roll; the parish council is the lowest tier of government in England. A parish council is responsible for providing and maintaining a variety of local services including allotments and a cemetery; grass cutting and tree planting within public open spaces such as a village green or playing fields . The parish council reviews all planning applications that might affect the parish and makes recommendations to Huntingdonshire District Council, which is the local planning authority for the parish. The parish council also represents the views of the parish on issues such as local transport, policing and the environment. The parish council raises its own tax to pay for these services, known as the parish precept, which is collected as part of the Council Tax. In 2015, Alconbury Weston parish council had seven members; meetings were held on a Monday every six to eight weeks in the Memorial Hall in Alconbury.[1]
Alconbury Weston was in the historic and administrative county of Huntingdonshire until 1965. From 1965, the village was part of the new administrative county of Huntingdon and Peterborough. Then in 1974, following the Local Government Act 1972, Alconbury Weston became a part of the county of Cambridgeshire.
Alconbury Weston is a part of the district ward of Alconbury and The Stukeleys for Huntingdonshire District Council[2] and is represented on the district council by one councillor.[3] Alconbury Weston is a part of the electoral division of Huntingdon for Cambridgeshire County Council[2] and is represented on the county council by two councillors.[4]
At Westminster, Alconbury Weston is in the parliamentary constituency of Huntingdon,[2] and is represented in the House of Commons by Jonathan Djanogly (Conservative). Jonathan Djanogly has represented the constituency since 2001. The previous member of parliament was John Major (Conservative) who represented the consituency between 1983 and 2001. For the European Parliament Alconbury Weston is in the East of England (European Parliament constituency).
Geography
The Alconbury brook runs through the village then through Alconbury and on into Hinchingbrooke park. The brook floods occasionally during winter months (see flood '98) and can cause residents to be blocked from travelling by car and have to walk to get out of the village. (Assuming they got their warning in time and moved their vehicles, outside of the flooding area.) Conversely, the brook can become almost dry in the summer in certain areas.
Location
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Climate
The climate in the United Kingdom is defined as a temperate oceanic climate, or Cfb on the Köppen climate classification system, a classification it shares with most of northwest Europe.[5] Eastern areas of the United Kingdom, such as East Anglia, are drier, cooler, less windy and also experience the greatest daily and seasonal temperature variations. Protected from the cool onshore coastal breezes further to the east of the region, Cambridgeshire is warm in summer, and cold and frosty in winter.
The nearest Met Office climate station to Alconbury Weston is at Monks Wood, which is 2.2 miles (3.5 km) to the north-east. The average annual rainfall for the United Kingdom between 1981 and 2010 was 1,154 millimetres (45.4 in) but Cambridgeshire is one of the driest counties with around half of the national level. Regional weather forecasting and historical summaries are available from the UK Met Office.[6][7] Additional local weather stations report periodic figures to the internet such as Weather Underground, Inc.[8]
| Climate data for Monks Wood, elevation 41m, (1981–2010 averages) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 7.2 (45.0) |
7.7 (45.9) |
10.7 (51.3) |
13.5 (56.3) |
16.8 (62.2) |
19.7 (67.5) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.3 (72.1) |
19.2 (66.6) |
15.0 (59.0) |
10.3 (50.5) |
7.4 (45.3) |
14.4 (57.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 1.1 (34.0) |
0.8 (33.4) |
2.6 (36.7) |
3.8 (38.8) |
6.6 (43.9) |
9.7 (49.5) |
11.8 (53.2) |
11.7 (53.1) |
9.9 (49.8) |
7.0 (44.6) |
3.9 (39.0) |
1.9 (35.4) |
5.9 (42.6) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 47.0 (1.85) |
35.0 (1.38) |
40.1 (1.58) |
47.0 (1.85) |
47.9 (1.89) |
54.1 (2.13) |
48.3 (1.90) |
51.7 (2.04) |
53.3 (2.10) |
60.2 (2.37) |
54.2 (2.13) |
47.1 (1.85) |
585.8 (23.06) |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 58.0 | 77.4 | 109.9 | 152.3 | 186.2 | 180.6 | 193.3 | 188.1 | 142.5 | 114.6 | 67.0 | 52.4 | 1,522.2 |
| Source: Met Office Monks Wood, Cambridgeshire | |||||||||||||
Culture and community
The brook is home to a number of water birds such as Mallard, Swan and Wren and the stream is also well stocked with small fish such as Roach and also larger predatory fish such as Pike. A local tale states that the biggest fish caught by a local man was a pike and weighed 11 lb. All that is known is that the local man was known as 'Dore'.[citation needed]
The village contains one public house and there is also a farm shop, where fresh local fruit and vegetables may be purchased. The village used to contain a Butchers, Freezer Shop, post office and Master Saddler's which have all shut down in recent years.
The village has a number of footpaths used by walkers, Ramblers and Horses.
The village is served by St Peter's & St Paul's Church based and a primary school and a GP surgery, all of which are based in Alconbury.
The Tri-Base Area includes RAF Alconbury, RAF Molesworth and RAF Upwood; all are in the county of Cambridgeshire which consists of approximately 553,000 inhabitants.
The Alconbury Weald project is taking place near to Alconbury Weston.
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Village Green Alconbury Weston -
Down Stream On The Alconbury Brook -
Flood Water Culvert Alconbury Weston
References
- ^ "Alconbury Weston Parish Council". Alconbury Weston Parish Council. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ a b c "Ordnance Survey Election Maps". www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk. Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Huntingdonshire District Council: Councillors". www.huntsdc.gov.uk. Huntingdonshire District Council. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Cambridgeshire County Council: Councillors" (pdf). www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk. Cambridgeshire County Council. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ Peel, M. C. and Finlayson, B. L. and McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen–Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11: 1633–1644. doi:10.5194/hess-11-1633-2007. ISSN 1027-5606.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link) (direct: Final Revised Paper) - ^ "Forecast:East of England". UK Weather Forecasts. UK Met Office. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- ^ "Monks Wood Climate: Averages Table". UK Climate Summaries. UK Met Office. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- ^ "Alconbury Weston, United Kingdom". Weather Underground, Inc. 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
External links
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