Help
This site has been run and funded by a Burwell resident since it was established back in 1999. It is not for profit but hopes to provide a platform to promote the village and provide information to residents. The more information and contributions received, the better. (Apologies for the rough edges but time is limited)
I don't have or want a Facebook account so if you have community information 'hidden' on a closed Facebook page and want it to appear on this site please contact me.
Please read this: If you are under the age of 16 you should obtain the consent of your parents or legal guardians for submitting any personal information to this Website.
Children under the age of 13 should not submit any personal information without the written consent of their parents or legal guardian. If you are a child under 13 and want to submit personal information please ask your parent or legal guardian to send an email to webmail AT burwell.co.uk specifying that they consent to us collecting your personal information through this Website.
For everyone and especially parents the following guide provides useful advice on:
Mobile phones and apps
Streaming content and smart TVs
Gaming consoles and online games
Social media
Cyberbullying
Privacy and information security
Viewing inappropriate content online
Online predators
Version 1: The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet Version 2: The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet
See also these guides from www.antivirusguide.com
Internet Safety for Kids: The Definitive Guide [2022] The Ultimate Social Media Safety Guide for Kids [2022] The Definitive Guide to Parental Control [2022]
Postal Code: CB25 (Changed 2006-2007 from CB5)
STD CODE: 01638
Latitude: 52:16:26N (52.274)
Longitude: 0:19:43E (0.3287)
GeoNames: 2654195
Events Calendar
Burwell Museum Cambridge Events Visit Ely
Local Area Events (Skiddle)
Latest Proposals
Project and
Current Status
(350 new homes)
Linden Homes
Web Site
Planning Docs
This Land -
Councillors
Express Concerns
This Land -
Council plays down
fears over loan
This Land Business Plan?
Power cut impacting homes across the countyWerrington in Peterborough, as well as an area around Over and Willingham, have been affected.
'I have 45 children applying to my special school each week'Head teacher Steph Smith says her school is oversubscribed and that more like it are needed.
Estate appeals to dog owners after deer is killedOne of its two "much-loved" white fallow deer was attacked by a dog just before Christmas.
Wicken landmark become GB's 'windiest windmill'Kelvin Law says the mill sticks to tradition only using wind unlike some which use electric motors.
East of England news quiz of the week From a 105th birthday to cheeky pigeons and parkrunners, how many questions can you get right?
Hospice raises £119,000 via tree collection schemeArthur Rank Hospice says it has collected about 4,000 Christmas trees to raise money.
Cambridge University urged to keep vet school openA final decision is expected to be made by the university's general board next week.
Six-hour mission to catch three abandoned little pigs"I'm used to catching dogs, but a pig is a different story," says a warden.
Constable who 'harassed' female colleague loses jobA panel says the public would be appalled if he kept his job after his "sexual language".
Stolen puppy found by police 170 miles from homeSomeone arranged to buy the tiny six-week-old but made off without paying its owner, say police.
Police firearms backlogs 'put public at risk'Inspectors say delays in processing firearms licence applications could be leaving the public at risk.