Community Chest grants deliver £27,295 to boost grassroots projects across South Cambridgeshire
Community groups across South Cambridgeshire are set to make a difference to people’s lives after receiving a share of more than £27,295 in Community Chest grants.
Cambridge MP backs calls to accelerate plastic-free innovation during Xampla visit
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has backed calls to ramp up support for British businesses leading the fight against plastic pollution.
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Cambridge-based Skytech Cambridge creates immersive digital tour of Northstowe Unity Centre
Cambridge-based mapping and visualisation company Skytech Cambridge has created an immersive digital showcase of the new Unity Centre in Northstowe, working in conjunction with South Cambridgeshire District Council and Northstowe Town Council.
Milestone reached for Northstowe’s first community faith site following bidding process
The next steps for the first plot of land made available to faith groups for Northstowe have been outlined, following a public engagement and assessment process.
Ticket to better rail for Cambridge passengers
Daniel Zeichner MP has welcomed the return of Govia Thameslink Railway services to public ownership under the Government’s Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act, describing it as “a significant opportunity to reset rail services for Cambridge passengers and strengthen reliability
New Cabinet positions confirmed
South Cambridgeshire District Council has confirmed the Councillors who will take on leading roles in its Cabinet.
Local MP welcomes new crack unit to tackle crime on Cambridge’s high streets
Daniel Zeichner, Labour MP for Cambridge, has warmly welcomed the Labour Government’s £30million crackdown on dodgy shops on our high streets.
Cambridge MP backs clean energy push to cut bills and boost energy security
The Labour MP for Cambridge, Daniel Zeichner, is backing new measures to ramp up this government’s clean energy mission and protect family budgets from shocks on the global stage.
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Big week for Civic Quarter Project to reimagine Cambridge’s Guildhall, Corn Exchange And Market Square
KEY milestones have been passed this week in Cambridge City Council’s Civic Quarter project to reimagine Cambridge’s Guildhall, Corn Exchange and Market Square – with planning applications approved and temporary measures for cultural events and the market to continue during works which could start on site from January 2027.
Are you really using Microsoft Word properly? Why structure matters more than you think
Many professionals rely on Microsoft Word every day, yet common habits like using the Enter key for spacing or manually formatting documents can lead to inconsistent results. Following a recent training session with a corporate client, Computer Tutoring highlights why understanding document structure—not just formatting—is key to working efficiently in Word, especially when combining it with…
Council launches ambitious new plans to tackle climate and environment crises in Cambridge
Cambridge City Council has approved four new plans to help build climate resilience, increase tree canopy cover to 20% by 2050, support biodiversity in Cambridge, and get its own operations to net zero by 2030 – as councillors restate and strengthen their commitment to tackling the climate and environment crises and improving people’s quality of life in Cambridge.
State-of-the-art Unity Centre completed as Council formally hands over keys to Northstowe Town Council
South Cambridgeshire District Council and Kier Construction came together this week to celebrate the completion of the Unity Centre – the permanent community centre in Northstowe. This marked a key milestone in Northstowe’s Phase 1 development and a significant achievement for the Council, setting the highest possible standard for new community facilities.
Chancellor’s doubling of funding for ox-cam corridor welcomed by MP
Daniel Zeichner, the local MP for Cambridge, has welcomed the Chancellors decision to double funding for the Ox-Cam Growth Corridor (OCGC) from £400m to £800m.
Regeneration the focus as Mayor visits Tees Valley
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Paul Bristow was in the Tees Valley this week after an invitation by its Mayor Ben Houchen to see how a Mayoral Development Corporation is being used to drive regeneration, investment and jobs.
£100,000 pledged to support voluntary and community sector organisations
The equivalent of £100,000 has been pledged to support voluntary and community sector organisations through Match My Project, a Cambridge City Council backed initiative that connects community needs with businesses able to offer resources, skills, and support.
Council unlocks £6.25 million to improve the lives of the city’s most vulnerable residents
CAMBRIDGE City Council has helped unlock £6.25 million to support local people facing poverty, homelessness, and inequality. The funds will back long-term projects helping disadvantaged young people, families in crisis, care-experienced young people, and people experiencing homelessness.
Council agrees ambitious 2026/27 plan with major green investment and expanded community support
South Cambridgeshire District Council has confirmed a bold programme for the year ahead – built around strengthening communities, backing local businesses and more progress towards a cleaner, greener future.
Mayor welcomes £6.25m milestone for innovative programme supporting communities
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Paul Bristow, has welcomed the £6.25 million first close of a new innovative investment vehicle designed to offer lasting, locally-led action to improve life chances and strengthen 
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Mayor backs budding Cambridge x Manchester partnership to drive local and national growth
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Paul Bristow, joined partners in Manchester last week as part of the next phase of the Cambridge x Manchester Innovation Partnership, a city-to-city collaboration fostering innovation and growth.
New reports highlight how communities could get increased benefits from planning process as progress on new homes revealed
New data published by Greater Cambridge Shared Planning confirms Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District councils remain on track to bring forward the new homes and space for jobs set out in their adopted 2018 Local Plans.