Needle little calm in your life? Try Sew Positive!
A charity is helping share the wellbeing calm of creativity, one stitch at a time, thanks to grant funding support from South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Councils support national campaign to tackle “zombie battery” fires
Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service, a strategic partnership between Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, is supporting the national Take Charge campaign, which aims to tackle the serious problem of recycling and waste fires caused by carelessly discarded “zombie batteries”.
More Community Hubs planned for South Cambridgeshire
More Community Hubs are coming to South Cambridgeshire to support residents during the cost of living crisis.
New report highlights Council’s cost of living support
A new report outlines how South Cambridgeshire District Council has supported residents during the cost of living crisis so far – including through over 100 food parcels and establishing a Mobile Food Hub.
Cottenham conference celebrates local climate action
Creating a greener, cleaner district for South Cambridgeshire residents is on the agenda at a climate conference in Cottenham celebrating net zero action locally.
Free electric blankets distributed by South Cambridgeshire District Council to help residents most in need this winter
More than 530 residents are being offered the chance of a free electric blanket in a scheme to further help people in need through another winter of high heating bills.
Four-day week trial at Council continuing and residents reminded of bin collection changes
Leading councillors have confirmed that a 12-month four-day week trial at South Cambridgeshire District Council is continuing.
Protecting wildlife and nature is a legacy of former Cottenham District Councillor
Communities are being inspired to protect wildlife and nature as a legacy to the work of the late Cottenham councillor, Cllr Dr John Loveluck.
Half a million pounds in Zero Carbon Communities grants given to South Cambridgeshire community groups
The District Council is awarding green grants to 10 South Cambridgeshire community groups marking a £500,000 total since the scheme began four years ago.
Concern over Government announcement to ‘turbocharge’ plans for growth in and around Cambridge
A Council leader has called on the Government to provide far more information and detail, and work closely with local councils and communities, after they announced plans to rapidly increase housing and commercial growth in and around Cambridge.
Council thanks residents for supporting vital local services
South Cambridgeshire councillors have thanked residents for their support of vital frontline services – after the District Council was named the joint top District Council nationally for collecting Council Tax.
Council in the dark over Government ‘concept’ for huge growth in and around Cambridge
Leading councillors in South Cambridgeshire have said they have been left in the dark over the Government’s concept to rapidly increase growth in and around Cambridge, following a report in The Times over the weekend.
Mobile Food Hub delivering food to South Cambridgeshire
A new Mobile Food Hub, funded by the District Council and run by not-for-profit organisation, Hope CIC, is being launched to further support communities during the cost of living crisis.
Helping South Cambridgeshire residents get healthy
People in South Cambridgeshire are being encouraged to stay fit and healthy thanks to grants worth more than £22,000 from the District Council.
Four-day week trial extension after independent analysis shows services maintained – and some improved
A trial of a four-day week at South Cambridgeshire District Council has been extended by 12 months, after independently reviewed data showed the initial pilot was a success.
Funding boost for voluntary groups in South Cambridgeshire
Community groups in South Cambridgeshire have been given a funding boost thanks to grants from the District Council.
Time capsule leaves a legacy at Northstowe Sports Pavilion
Secondary school pupils buried a time capsule full of memorable objects to officially celebrate construction starting on Northstowe Phase One's Sports Pavilion.
Council encourages communities to go green with a grant fund project celebrating its fifth year
A grant scheme has opened for 2023 to encourage exciting community projects that reduce carbon emissions and engage local people about climate change.
New Government funding to continue work to decarbonise South Cambs Council homes
South Cambridgeshire District Council has successfully bid for £1.7 million Government funding, to continue work to decarbonise Council homes.
More than £200,000 of further cost of living support confirmed by District Council
A further cost of living support package for residents, worth more than £200,000, has been agreed by South Cambridgeshire District Council.
English classes help more than 100 Ukraine adults and children settle into life in South Cambridgeshire
More than 100 Ukraine guests have learnt English to help them settle into life in a new country thanks to classes funded by South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards 2023
The Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service and the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry are pleased to publish the winners of the Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards 2023, announced at an awards ceremony, hosted by the CFCI at the McGrath Centre, St. Catharine’s College.
Green light for Northstowe temporary community centre plans
South Cambridgeshire District Council’s plans for a temporary community centre at Northstowe have been approved by its Planning Committee.
Support for residents, businesses and the environment following Budget approval
Reducing fly-tipping, promoting a cleaner, greener future and supporting local residents and businesses in the Cost of Living crisis are among plans for the coming year by the District Council.
Councillors give the green light to ‘Debate Not Hate’ in a national campaign to tackle abuse and intimidation of Councillors
South Cambridgeshire Councillors agreed to take a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and intimidation of councillors and council staff as part of a national campaign.