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

💡 Watching the video first means no surprises when you open the real 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).

💡 Time-saving tip: Prepare your answers to the 6 text questions in advance (see the next section), then simply copy and paste them into the form.
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?

Visit hsn-project.info to read HSN's full proposal and background documents — this will help you write informed, detailed answers.
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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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. 🙏