Some people would like another big supermarket in the town for ‘more variety’

People in a Cambridgeshire town feel there are “too many houses”, and that the town could use more shops. Soham has been described as a “friendly community” by many who live there.

However, like many other places across Cambridgeshire, the locals feel there is improvement that could be made to their hometown. The feeling among people in Soham is that the town is becoming overrun with houses, with a negative impact on local infrastructure such as GP surgeries.

One woman, who wished to remain anonymous, said the town has “too many houses”. She added: “It’s having an effect on doctors. We don’t have the infrastructure.”

The woman’s partner, who wished to not be named, also said it is having an effect on schools. He said: “We know someone who lives right opposite a school and she has to send her kids to the other side of town.”

The woman also thought there are “not enough shops” in Soham. She added: “When I was a child, there were shops for everything. You could do your weekly shop without going into town.”

Jean Alljood, who finds Soham to be a “friendly” place, also thought the shops could be improved. Jean said: “The shops are ok. You can get food from the Co-op or petrol station, but I think we need another supermarket that stocks everything.

“That would be really nice. Sometimes you have to travel further. I can drive but others might not be able to. There are also not a lot of pubs anymore.”

Another man, who wished to remain anonymous, said the town’s shops need a “bit of TLC”. He added: “We have some good convenience shops, but it’d be good to have another big supermarket for variety.”