Your waste your responsibility campaign
Residents urged to take simple steps to help tackle fly-tipping - A new campaign has launched to help residents dispose of unwanted items responsibly and reduce fly-tipping across South Cambridgeshire.
Over 400 guests gather for sell out event with Price Bailey and Michael Gove
Former Cabinet minister joined Price Bailey Chairman, to explore the gap between politics and business ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Micromobility Innovation launches CitiPod Pioneer Programme
Cambridge-based Micromobility Innovation, a spin-out of Cambridge Electric Transport, has launched the CitiPod Pioneer Programme, giving early adopters the opportunity to help shape a new generation of lightweight, weather-protected electric transport designed for short urban journeys. The programme will bring together an initial group of Pioneer customers who will contribute to the final…
First visitor economy conference held in Peterborough
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough hosted a busy and energetic first Visitor Economy Conference at Peterborough Cathedral, bringing together 200 key figures from the region’s heritage and tourism industry.
£5.4m investment set to unlock more than 5,500 EV chargers in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
More than 5,500 electric vehicle charge points, unlocked with £5.4 million in Combined Authority funding, are set to be installed across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, subject to final approvals.
Burnham’s high street regeneration package may be too little too late, says Price Bailey
A new £210 million Government package aimed at bringing derelict high street buildings back into use could provide a much-needed boost to footfall and local economies, but more action is needed to address the rising costs facing retail and hospitality businesses, according to financial experts at
Nearly £12 million in efficiencies delivered while improving services for residents
Almost £12 million in efficiencies have been delivered by South Cambridgeshire District Council while improving resident access to services and modernising the way it works.
Cambridge MP welcomes expansion of knife crime crackdown
Daniel Zeichner, Labour's MP for Cambridge, has today welcomed the news that Labour is expanding its crackdown on knife crime to more than 230 hotspots across England and Wales, as new figures show knife robberies have fallen by almost a quarter across seven police forces since Labour came to power.
Daniel Zeichner MP to hear stories of Ukrainian refugees at Cambridge exhibition
On Friday 18 September at 10.30am, Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner will visit Refuge, a photography exhibition sharing the experiences of Ukrainians displaced by war who are now living in and around Cambridge.
More than £1.5 million to support communities, businesses and climate action
Community groups, businesses and local organisations across South Cambridgeshire have benefited from more than £1.5 million in funding awarded during 2025-26.
Royal visit marks ARU Peterborough milestone
HRH The Duke of Gloucester attends event to celebrate five years of impact.
Planning permission granted for Cambridge Market Square improvements
Plans for significant investment in Cambridge's historic Market Square have been approved by Cambridge City Council's Planning Committee (Wednesday 2 September).
Communities invited to attend Local Plan exhibitions and have their say on Greater Cambridge's future
This is a joint release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, which share the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service.
Waitrose announced for local centre at Springstead Village
A Waitrose convenience store is coming to Springstead Village in Cherry Hinton, on the eastern fringe of Cambridge.
Thousands more homes to receive weekly collections of food waste
This is a joint news release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, which share the Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service.
Milner Therapeutics Institute supports new £20 million MRC Hub to accelerate next-generation drug discovery
The Milner Therapeutics Institute (MTI) is proud to be part of a new £20 million Medical Research Council (MRC) investment that will establish a UK Pre-clinical Translational Models Hub.
Cambridge wins £3.88m to bring self-driving buses a step closer
Greater Cambridge has secured £3.88 million of grant funding provided by the UK Government to take its pioneering self-driving bus programme to the next stage, bringing autonomous public transport a major step closer.
Burnham means business: PM slashes business rates bills for pubs, clubs and live music venues in Cambridge
Pubs, clubs and live music venues in Cambridge set to receive a 20% cut to their business rates bills saving the typical pub an estimated £1,100 next yearLocal Labour MP Daniel Zeichner welcomes boost for local businessesMeasures to support the backbone of local high street
Mayor visits Cambridgeshire's rising space-tech and agri-tech innovators
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Paul Bristow visited two of the region's fast-growing innovation businesses to see first-hand the kind of pioneering, high-skill companies which are driving Cambridgeshire and Peterborough's economy forward.
New PM cuts tax on household electricity bills to give breathing space for people in Cambridge
New Prime Minister takes immediate action to cut taxes on electricity bills to give households in Cambridge breathing space this winterTax cut this year funded from cancelled Digital ID programme will see VAT on electricity bills removed from 1 OctoberIn one of his first ac
New Youth Hub set for Fenland
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority will establish a Fenland Youth Hub in Wisbech to ensure more young people can access the support, skills and opportunities they need to succeed.
Back to school, Keystone style
Sharing practical marketing skills with the next generation of event producers
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.
