Padling Pool
Cosultation Report

by Jeremy Carey

An unbiased report from the meeting held in the North Hall at the Papworth Village Hall on Tuesday 3rd Fenrurary 2026.

It's possible that this summer will be - or indeed that last summer was - Papworth Paddling Pool’s final hurrah. If that caught your attention - read on. 

Please use this link to read the full report: Pool Report

Is this really the MUGA
of the Future

Image created by Ai from an existing photograph of the MUGA
taken by News & Views Papworth

Is this really what the MUGA could look like in the coming months after its recent £70,000 investment — left unused and neglected — simply because a certain body, and we all know who they are, has effectively given up on it despite repeated requests for action?

Even more concerning is that this same body has failed to acknowledge or respond to a formal request from a Parish Meeting, where it was unanimously agreed that the facility should be opened for community use.

It’s baffling that an organisation meant to represent local people continues to ignore both public opinion and democratic process by refusing even to place the matter on their council meeting agenda.

Surely, accountability is overdue. Those responsible should be brought to task for allowing such a valuable community asset to sit idle while residents are left frustrated and unheard.