Residents in Wilburton have welcomed the opening of a new community hub, created to meet the needs of the village following the closure of the local shop during the Covid period.
The not for profit community business aims to restore access to everyday services while providing a welcoming space that supports village life. All profits generated by the hub will be reinvested back into the local community.
The hub is located in a cabin within the car park of the Wilburton Flame pub and restaurant and is open 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.
Bill Hunt, district councillor for the Stretham Ward which includes Wilburton, said:
“The new hub offers residents and passing motorists a service that has been lacking in the village since Covid.
East Cambridgeshire District Council was delighted to be able to provide a £7,000 grant to help get plans off the ground, and it has been a pleasure to attend the opening ceremony and see those plans come to fruition.”
The hub officially opened its doors on Monday 12 January 2026, with representatives from organisations and groups who supported the project attending the opening.
John Attrill, a member of the community hub management committee, said:
“As a community business, all profits will be returning to the village, making this a fantastic asset to the community in more ways than one.
We have been aided by donations and grants, with wonderful support from the Plunkett Foundation, who support community businesses nationwide, a grant from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, as well as funding from East Cambridgeshire District Council.
We truly appreciate the support we have received and look forward to serving our village and the wider community.”
The opening of the hub marks an important step in strengthening community connection in Wilburton and ensuring essential services remain accessible for residents and visitors alike.
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