Have Your Say – Support our Bid

Hindu community needs your voice. The South Cambridgeshire District Council is deciding which faith group receives dedicated land in Northstowe Phase 1 — and public support directly influences this decision. Follow this simple guide to submit your response today.

The Process at a Glance

7 Simple Steps to Submit Your Support

The consultation form has 14 questions — most are quick Yes/No or multiple-choice. Only 6 require a written response. Here is the full journey from start to submission.

Most supporters complete the form in under 10 minutes. Preparing your written answers in advance (see the guide below) makes the process even faster.

Go to Council website

Register/Login

Watch 80s walkthrough video

Fill your answers to feedback questions

Step 1 & 2

Access the Consultation & Create Your Account

Step 1 – Go to the Council Consultation Page

Click the button below to open the SCDC consultation portal. Take a moment to read the background documents on that page before proceeding.

Step 2 – Register or Log In

Once on the consultation page, follow these steps to access the form:

01

Click "Provide Feedback"

Find and click the Provide Feedback button on the consultation page.

02

Enter Your Email

Type your email address and click Continue.

03

Enter Verification Code

Check your inbox for a verification code and enter it to proceed.

04

Create a Password

Set up your account with a password — you are now ready to fill the form.

Step 3

Watch the Video Walkthrough First

Before you start filling in the form, watch this short video to see all questions in the exact order they appear. Being prepared means you can move through the form quickly and confidently.

📹 Watch on YouTube

Our step-by-step walkthrough video shows you exactly what to expect — every screen, every question, in order.

What the Video Covers

  • How to navigate the SCDC consultation portal
  • All questions shown in sequence
  • Which questions are optional vs. required
  • Which questions are Yes/No vs. written response
  • How to select both proposals (HSN and NCN)
  • How to submit your completed form
Step 4 & 5

Select Both Bids & Complete the HSN Section first (Bid #1)

Step 4 – Select BOTH Bids to Comment On

At Question 7 (based on attached pdf), when asked "Please select the proposals you would like to comment on," you must tick both options:

HSN (Hindu Samaj Northstowe)

Select this first — fill the HSN section before moving on.

NCN

If you want to, select this second bid — fill the NCN section after completing HSN.

Step 5 – Fill the HSN Section First

Most questions are quick Yes/No or multiple-choice. Only 6 questions require a written text response — these are marked in blue in the attached pdf (Questions 9–14).

You can skip any optional question if you wish — but the more detail you provide, the stronger your support will be.

Please note: Numbering of questions (described here in this page) is based on the attached PDF, which contains all questions. This may differ from the numbering in the actual feedback form.

Prepare in Advance

Your 6 Written Answers — Prepare These Before You Start

Northstowe_Consultation_Questions.pdf
This PDF covers all questions, excluding optional personal information questions.

The following 6 questions require a written response. Read each question carefully, draft your answer, then copy and paste it directly into the form when you are ready. There are no right or wrong answers — write from your own perspective and experience.

1

Q9 – Type of Development Proposed

What do you think about HSN building a Hindu temple and community centre on this site?

2

Q10 – Benefits to HSN as a Faith Group

What benefits would receiving this land bring to Hindu Samaj Northstowe and its members?

3

Q11 – Benefits to the Wider Community

How would this development benefit ALL Northstowe residents — including services open to the public, hireable spaces, and activities for other faiths and community groups?

4

Q12 – Financial Soundness

Do you believe HSN's proposal appears to be financially viable and well-planned?

5

Q13 – Management of the Development

What are your views on how HSN plans to manage and run the eventual development?

6

Q14 – First Five Years

What do you think about HSN's plans for the first five years after receiving the land?

Step 6 & 7

Complete the NCN Section & Submit Your Response

Step 6 – Fill the NCN Section

After completing all the HSN questions, scroll down to the NCN section and fill in your views there too.

  • This section is optional but encouraged
  • Completing both sections shows you have engaged fully with the consultation
  • Your views on NCN will not affect your support for HSN

Step 7 – Submit Your Response

Once you are happy with all your responses, click Submit. You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your response has been recorded.

That's it — thank you for supporting HSN!

Quick Reference

At a Glance: What to Expect in the Form

A summary of all 14 consultation questions.

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Northstowe_Consultation_Questions.pdf

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Questions 1–8: Background & Selection

Q1–Q6: About You

Basic background questions about your connection to Northstowe and the community.

Q7: Select Proposals

Critical step — select both HSN and NCN to unlock all sections of the form.

Q8: General Views

A general question about the faith and community land allocation process.

Questions 9–14: Written Responses (HSN Section)

Q9: Type of Development

Your view on a Hindu temple and community centre being built on this site.

Q10–Q11: Benefits

Benefits to HSN members and to the wider Northstowe community.

Q12–Q14: Viability & Plans

Financial soundness, management approach, and five-year plans.

14

Total Questions

In the full consultation form

(excluding personal info)

6

Written Responses

Questions requiring typed answers

2

Proposals to Select

you can select both HSN and NCN at

~5-10

Minutes to Complete

Estimated time with answers prepared in advance

Need Help?

More Information & Contact

If you have any questions about the consultation process or HSN's proposal, we are here to help.

Useful Links

HSN Full Proposal

Read HSN's complete plans, background documents, and vision for the Northstowe Hindu temple and community centre at hsn-project.info.

Video Walkthrough

Watch the step-by-step guide to the consultation form on YouTube before you begin.

Council Consultation Portal

Access the official SCDC consultation at engage.scambs.gov.uk.

Contact Hindu Samaj Northstowe

For any questions about HSN's bid, plans, or how to fill in the form, contact Hindu Samaj Northstowe directly through the website.


Thank you for taking the time to support HSN's bid. Every response submitted to the Council strengthens our case and brings us one step closer to a permanent home for the Hindu community in Northstowe. 🙏