Bottisham_Cemetery_Survey

Bottisham Parish Council recognises its responsibility to plan for the long-term needs of our community, including the provision of adequate burial space. Although the Council is not legally required to provide burial space, we believe it is our responsibility to plan ahead and ensure provision for future generations of Bottisham residents. Our current cemetery will reach full capacity within the next two years, so planning for the future is now essential.

After exploring alternatives since 2012, the Council resolved to create a new cemetery to serve the parish for the next 200 years and beyond.

Working with East Cambridgeshire District Council, we have begun the process of acquiring land beside Lode Road through compulsory purchase and have gone out to tender for the required works.

For reasons of commercial confidentiality, tender figures cannot yet be shared. However, the total cost and funding arrangements will be published once the tender process is complete in early January. We anticipate applying for a 50-year loanfrom thePublic Works Loan Board, which we expect shouldnot require an increase in the parish precept.To progress the loan application, the Council must undertake this public consultation, running until from 24th November 2025 -16 January 2026 inclusive.

Full project details are available on the Parish Council website and will continue to be updated.

Residents are also invited to attend a drop-in information session at the Sports & Social Club on Saturday 10 January 2026 (2–5 pm)to discuss the project with councillors.

Our aim is that the new cemetery will be more than a place of burial — a peaceful green space for the whole village, with opportunities for education, biodiversity, and quiet reflection.

We ask residents to share their views through this short survey to help shape how the new cemetery is designed and managed, ensuring it remains respectful, environmentally responsible, and in keeping with the character of Bottisham.

All feedback will be reviewed, and a summary of results will be published once the consultation closes.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Each member of your household (18+) must create an individual online survey.

For more information: Visit  https://www.bottisham-pc.gov.uk/new-cemetery

Closing Date: Friday 16th January at 17:00.Any responses after this date will not be considered.
Drop surveys off: Survey box, Bottisham Co-Op.

Please see privacy details at end of this survey.