1. 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……….

2. 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

3. 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 …….….

4. 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

5. Friends of Coldhams Common - Next ? ~ 3000m of illegal and unnecessary fencing removed ? ~ legal action ? ~ wildlife rich pastures ? ~ inclusive consensus management plan ?

6. Thanks to Open Spaces ~ Wouldn't have got this far without support coldhamscommon.blogspot.co.uk