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Brinkley is a small village in Cambridgeshire close to the Suffolk border. The village has a population of 300 and is a great place to live in and make friends with a community feel.

 

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Latest news

Avian Flu

Published: 10 Dec 25

There has been a confirmed case of avian influenza at a premises near Ely on 27th November 2025, As a result additional rules now apply to bird keepers in this area. Whilst Brinkley Parish Council is not aware of any cases in this Parish, we still urge our bird-breeding and pet-owning parishioners to remain vigilant. CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS Read More...

Willingham House Stud / Yulong Investments development

Published: 3 Jun 25

Yulong investments have submitted plans to extend the stud farming facilities at Willingham house stud. CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE for further details on what could be major development for Brinkley Read More...

Kingsway Solar Farm

Published: 18 Feb 25

Kingsway Solar is a proposed solar farm and battery storage project to be located on parcels of land around the areas of Balsham, West Wratting Weston Colville, and Weston Green in Cambridgeshire. Kingsway Solar would have the potential to supply around 500 Megawatts (MW) of electricity to the national grid. It will also include an approximate 14km Grid Connection to National Grid’s planned Burwell South substation, to be located to the south of the existing substation at Burwell. You can find Brinkley Parish council's response to the Stage 1 non-statutory consultation by clicking on the 'Kingsway Solar Farm' in blue above and further details at http://www.kingswaysolarfarm.co.uk/ Read More...