Coldham’s Common• 30 hectare common in Cambridge;• formed by 1807 Inclosure Act for St Andrews the Lesser;

• important recreational use;• owned and managed "in trust" by City……….

The Friends of Coldhams Common

~ Formed in 2012~ Response to council fencing works and extension of grazing~ Very poor community consultation and engagement by council~ Council’s single issue management = grazing

Friends of Coldhams Common : Our campaign

~ Leaving Barnwell Meadow cow-free;~ Removal of unnecessary fencing;~ Improved access;~ Management plan for whole common;~ And genuine engagement from council …….….

Friends of Coldhams Common - Our successes

~ 400m of fencing removed;~ kissing gates removed for easy access~ management plan consultation ongoing;~ good engagement by new Labour council

Friends of Coldhams Common - Next ?

~ 3000m of illegal and unnecessary fencing removed ?~ legal action ?~ wildlife rich pastures ?~ inclusive consensus management plan ?

Thanks to Open Spaces

~ Wouldn't have got this far without support

coldhamscommon.blogspot.co.uk