The ways that Histon & Impington residents use their leisure time for recreation and other physical activity is the subject of a new survey examining the need for additional indoor and outdoor facilities in the village.
The findings will help the Parish Council prioritise spending at the Recreation Ground and plan the long-term provision of recreation opportunities for the community.
First announced in March, the survey will also provide evidence that the Parish Council will need to prepare for any future negotiations with Trinity College, which is hoping to extend Cambridge Science Park across the A14 and into the village.
The questionnaire asks residents about the leisure and recreation facilities and spaces they currently use; how satisfied they are with them; and what facilities they would like to have in the community – and specifically at the Rec.
Neil Davies, Chair of the Recreation Committee at the Parish Council, is keen for the community to have their say. He said: “We recognise how important it is for people to be able to use their leisure time for recreation and other physical activity. It is recognised that this doesn’t just improve their physical health but it also contributes to better mental health.
“We are fortunate in Histon & Impington to have such an excellent recreation ground and access to various informal green spaces. We just need to make sure that what’s provided is good for the future.”
The survey, which runs until 18th July, can be found online at https://tinyurl.com/HandIRec or using the QR code. Hard copies of the questionnaire are available at the St Andrew’s Centre, Print-Out, Station Stores and the Parish Office. Call the Parish Office on 01223 235906 if you can’t pick one up, and for more information contact David Jenkins at jdj@davidjenkins.org.uk and on 07739 758859.