Cambridge City Council and GLL invest £73,660 of developer contributions to enhance Parkside Pools
Cambridge City Council in partnership with GLL, the charitable social enterprise, has invested £73,660 of Section 106 developer contributions to improve the water quality and enhance the swimming experience for users of
New work and health support programme launches across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
WorkWell is free, voluntary, and it offers employees an opportunity confidentially talk about their work and health needs. It aims to prevent them falling out of work due to a disability or health condition. It also supports employees in managing a condition when they return to work from a sickness absence. Participants access a Work and Health Coach, and together they will agree next steps as…
Park Street car and cycle park opens following major redevelopment by council
Cambridge City Council’s new Park Street car and cycle park will open at 1pm on Tuesday 26 November, following the closure in 2022 of the former Park Street car park to enable major redevelopment on the site.
Beaver Scouts design air quality superheroes in an educational talk on pollution
Youngsters were empowered to design air quality superheroes when South Cambridgeshire District Council held its first pollution awareness talk in the community.
Free trees for South Cambridgeshire towns and villages
Trees are being offered to parish councils across the district to create habitats and food for wildlife, while also playing a crucial role in the battle against climate change.
Cambridge MP backs youth empowerment with Inspire 2 Ignite
On Friday, 22 November, Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner attended a special drop-in event for young people hosted by Inspire 2 Ignite at The Junction, Cambridge. Activities included a DJ workshop, where participants aged 12-24 learnt the basics of music mixing. The session also featured Curious Conversation Blocks, interactive tools designed to spark meaningful discussions, and a presentation by…
Skytech Cambridge revolutionises high-level building inspections with cutting-edge drone technology
In the modern era of construction and maintenance, accuracy, efficiency, and safety have become non-negotiable elements in building surveys and high-level inspections.
Festive fun for everyone: South Cambridgeshire's Christmas Market brings yuletide cheer
For a third year running, South Cambridgeshire District Council is hosting an indoor Christmas Market this winter – with plans to be bigger and bolder than ever.
Council publishes updated proposals for 21st century civic quarter in Cambridge
Cambridge City Council has published its proposals for the Cambridge’s civic quarter – an area consisting of the Guildhall, Corn Exchange, Market Square and surrounding public spaces in central Cambridge – following a
Support and shelter for people sleeping rough during colder months
Cambridge City Council is working with partner agencies to deliver support and shelter for people sleeping rough in Cambridge during the colder months to ensure that everyone can access a safe and warm place to stay.
New report highlights accommodation needs for travelling communities in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire
Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District councils have published the findings of research commissioned by the two councils into th
Volunteers given funding to launch essential mobility equipment service from Shelford Rugby Club
Volunteers are being given £2,000 from South Cambridgeshire District Council to launch a community scheme providing essential mobility equipment.
District Council signs Anti-Racism Charter with UNISON
South Cambridgeshire District Council has pledged a commitment to tackling racism - and promoting equality - by signing an anti-racism charter. The charter, an initiative from UNISON, aims to tackle racism in the public sector on a national level. It commits organisations and their leaders to having a clear and visible race equality policy, as well as programme of anti-racism initiatives such…
Businesses in the North facing greater challenges than peers in the South
According to research by Price Bailey, twice as many businesses in the North expect sales volumes to fall over the next 12 months. Businesses in the North less confident about putting their prices up.
Council Tax may be doubled on second and empty properties in South Cambridgeshire
Plans to bring more empty homes back into use in South Cambridgeshire could see Council Tax doubled on long-term vacant or second properties.
MP welcomes budget boost for Cambridge
Welcoming the major infrastructure and housing investment announced for Cambridge in today's Budget by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge said: "Rachel Reeves showed clearly how this Budget is focused on “investment, investment, investment” to get the economy moving with a boost to public investment of over £100 billion in the next five years.
Last few weeks to have a say on the future of buses
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is urging local people to get involved in the bus franchising consultation before it closes in just a few weeks' time.
Helping end period poverty with environmentally-friendly menstrual products
South Cambridgeshire District Council is joining the fight to end period poverty by providing free menstrual products for up to 700 residents.
AI to help engage communities through Greater Cambridge Shared Planning partnership with the University of Liverpool
This is a joint release on behalf of Cambridge City Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council and the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service.
Connect and collaborate at a free business workspace in South Cambridgeshire
Regional businesses, entrepreneurs, community groups and charities are being invited to Cambourne to try a new collaborative working space - free of charge until the new year!
Personal growth & authentic leadership
At the start of the month our MD, Nick O'Sullivan was invited to speak to the final year students at Nottingham Trent University's Fashion Management course on all things leadership and management and how to find their own authentic style.
Council takes action to reduce its carbon emissions by another 10%
CAMBRIDGE City Council has achieved a reduction of 10.8% in the council’s own emissions since 2022/23 – a reduction of approximately 500 tonnes of CO2 compared to the previous year. This was highlighted in the Annual Climate Change Strategy and Carbon Management Plan report which notes the actions taken to achieve these reductions.
More than £360,000 in grants to boost rural life in South Cambridgeshire
Seven community and business projects are set to share grants of more than £360,000 to help boost rural life in South Cambridgeshire.
Local Climate Action Conference encourages everyone to do their bit to tackle climate change
Creating a cleaner district for South Cambridgeshire residents is on the agenda at a climate conference in Cambourne celebrating net zero action locally.
Benefits of a Nitrosamine Selective Detector
Nitrosamines, such as N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), are carcinogenic compounds that can form during the drug manufacturing process and storage under certain conditions.