Pumping up skills: Daniel Zeichner MP celebrates fitness qualifications reunion
On Friday 5 September, Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, will join Fitness Rush Community CIC at the C3 Centre for a special Qualifications Reunion Event, celebrating the achievements of local residents who have successfully completed Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 fitness qualifications.
£100,000 of rural funding brews community spirit - one cuppa at a time
A new community café in Northstowe is bringing people together, thanks to £100,000 of rural funding.
Your voice matters: Help shape the future of business in our region
Last week, our team came together to reflect on the past year, review ongoing projects, and share ideas for the future. One thing became clear: our voice as a business matters.
New garden at Over Day Centre is blossoming thanks to grant funding
A newly developed garden at Over Day Centre is proving to be a cherished space for clients, families, and staff, following its official opening.
Funding to support community organisations in Cambridge now open
Applications are now open for a number of Cambridge City Council’s grants, aimed at empowering local charities, volunteer groups, and community organisations.
Council champions nature with charity of the year announcement
The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire has been chosen as charity of the year by the new Chair of South Cambridgeshire District Council.
More than £350,000 in Rural England Prosperity Fund grants
Funding of £350,376 is available for business and community projects in South Cambridgeshire thanks to a grant scheme.
Reliable wireless connectivity when it matters
Our public safety connectivity solutions support the frequency bands most commonly used by public safety, emergency services and private security around the world, ensuring critical communication is possible when it's needed most.
South Cambridgeshire residents thanked by Council for supporting local services
Residents of South Cambridgeshire are thanked by councillors for their support of vital frontline services – after the District Council was named the second top District Council nationally for collecting Council Tax.
Council votes to permanently adopt four-day week following extensive independent analysis
South Cambridgeshire District Council has voted to become the first Council in the UK to permanently adopt a four-day week – after rigorous independent analysis showed most services got better or were maintained, with significant improvements to recruitment and retention.
Daniel Zeichner backs votes at 16 Plan
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has welcomed the government’s announcement that 16- and 17-year-olds will be given the right to vote at the next general election.
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£90,000 grant funding to spark new life across South Cambridgeshire high streets
A funding pot of at least £90,000 is available for business and community projects to revitalise high streets across South Cambridgeshire.
Business sentiment remains under strain amid persistent cost pressures and global uncertainty, Q2 survey reveals
Business sentiment across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Stamford continues to face considerable challenges, according to the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q2 2025, conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce.
Packing power: Daniel Zeichner joins Daily Bread for Co-Op fortnight
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner is swapping Parliament for packing tape this Friday 27 June at 3:30pm, as he joins staff at Daily Bread Co-operative to mark Co-op Fortnight 2025 – a nationwide celebration of co-operatives and their impact on communities across the UK.
Council given ‘A’ rating for tackling climate change set to make more homes healthier and cheaper to run
CAMBRIDGE City Council’s first Cabinet meeting today (24 June) will see Councillors discuss plans to expand work to ‘retrofit’ a further 370 council homes over the next three years – a potential £15m project to cut carbon emissions while helping tenants to live in healthier homes, while saving on their energy bills.
Council celebrates inclusion and diversity at Cambridge Pride
Colleagues from South Cambridgeshire District Council attended Cambridge Pride on Saturday 14 June at Jesus Green in Cambridge. Celebrating alongside thousands of people, the team discussed with attendees that were interested to learn about South Cambridgeshire as a place to live and work. The team explained what a career in local government looks like, how the Council is an inclusive and…
District Council launches new grant to get South Cambridgeshire active
A new funding pot has launched which will support adults across South Cambridgeshire to lead more active and healthier lifestyles.
Shaping Cambridgeshire’s energy future – share your views
The Cambridgeshire local authorities are developing a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) for our area. This will help ensure that the right energy infrastructure is in place to support Cambridgeshire’s transition to a low carbon place to live, work and thrive.
Daniel Zeichner hails free school meals boost for Cambridge kids
Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge and Food Minister, has welcomed a major announcement from the government that will see over 500,000 more children across the country — including many in Cambridge — receive free school meals from 2026.
Disabled residents in South Cambridgeshire set to benefit from increased funding for home adaptations
Disabled residents and people with long-term health conditions can now access more support to live independently at home, thanks to increased funding.
District Council helps residents secure millions of pounds in benefits not being claimed
South Cambridgeshire District Council has helped residents on lower incomes secure up to £3.6 million in benefits they’re entitled to – but weren’t claiming.
South Cambs elects new Council Chair and Vice-Chair
South Cambridgeshire District Council has elected a new Chair and Vice-Chair of the Council at their Annual General Meeting held yesterday on 22 May 2025.
Doors to the future: MP Daniel Zeichner opens new era at St Philip’s Primary
It’s all systems go at St Philip’s Primary School this Friday as Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner steps up to officially open their sparkling new entrance foyer!
Chand Chudasama of Cambridge based Price Bailey: Rising costs could stifle UK innovation and growth
CPI Inflation to the 12 months to April 2025 has risen to 3.5%. This is a stark increase from sub 3% CPI inflation that the UK has experienced for over a year. Particularly concerning is that household inflation, has risen to 4.1% which is the highest since December 2023. This indicates that the costs of running a household, including energy, have been particularly challenging.