Council sets out proposed new approach to successfully deliver 10-year house-building programme for Cambridge
Cambridge City Council has published reports ahead of its Housing Scrutiny Committee on 17 September which set out a statement of intent to successfully deliver its proposed 10-year house-buildin
Combined Authority no longer under Best Value Notice as Government recognises improvement
A programme of improvement within the Combined Authority has been recognised by Government which has not renewed its Best Value Notice on the organisation.
Time to take cyber security seriously, says Zeichner
On 6 September 2024 at 12.00 noon, Daniel Zeichner, the MP for Cambridge, will call for Cambridge residents to get savvy on cyber security as he visits Cambridge Online, a charity focused on bridging the digital divide.
Cambridge MP gets kite project off to a flying start
On Friday 6 September 2024 at 1.30pm, Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, will celebrate the launch event of the Let's Go Fly the Kite initiative by adding a brick to a giant Lego sculpture of a new Science of Life Quarter in Cambridge.
New £100,000 small business grant programme is launched in South Cambridgeshire
Small businesses in South Cambridgeshire are being invited to apply for funding of up to £5,000 each in a new grant programme launched this week.
Support for local climate action in South Cambridgeshire continues with sixth round of Zero Carbon Communities grants
The sixth round of South Cambridgeshire’s Zero Carbon Community (ZCC) grants have been announced, distributing £125,000 across 11 innovative projects.
Have your say about the current structure of local government for Cambridge
Cambridge City Council is asking local people whether the current structure of local government could be improved, and is urging people take part in its short survey before it closes on Tuesday 3 September
Government funding for ‘Planning Supersquad’ awarded to Greater Cambridge Shared Planning
Greater Cambridge Shared Planning has been allocated up to £650,000 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to help make the whole planning process even more efficient.
Defining Impact: The Challenge for Leaders
Møller Insitute associate, Dr Uday Phadeke discusses what he believes is a key issue for leaders; defining impact. He describes this as an often overlooked factor of leadership development, but can be crucial in the outcome for an organisation. Dr Uday Phadke’s experience spans three key areas: commercial firms enabled by science and technology, academic research and teaching in technology…
Bus franchising consultation in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough goes live
The Combined Authority is asking for views on the future of the region’s buses with the launch of its bus franchising consultation from 12 noon today (Wednesday 14 August 2024).
Kaja Kallas' nomination and the future of Estonia
European Diplomats writes: Kaja Kallas, the former Prime Minister of Estonia and leader of the Reform Party, has been nominated as the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
Persistent turbulence: The Labour Party’s victory and its impact on European Union relations
European Diplomats writes: The Labour Party emerged as the clear winner in the UK General Elections conducted on 7 July 2024, securing an impressive 412 seats. After reviewing the manifesto, it is important for firms and organisations to be aware of additional factors to consider if they wish to establish a connection with the European Union. What is the process through which this will occur? …
Consultation to help decide the future of the region’s buses given the go-ahead
Bus services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are set to be transformed and everyone across the region is being invited to have their say.
Mayor welcomes King’s Speech focus on empowering regions to drive growth
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson said today’s commitment in the King’s Speech to give more powers to mayors is crucial for a better future for the region.
Introductions from the new Secretary of State for Education
First Intuition Director, Gareth John, was invited to represent the IoD Education Group at a Ministerial Reception last night at the Department for Education
IQGeo named Company of Year by the Small Cap Network
Cambridge, 15 June 2024 - IQGeo (AIM: IQG), a developer of geospatial software that is “Building better networks” for telecom and utility operators, today announced that it was given the accolade of “
Under 25s can now apply for ‘Tiger’ pass offering bus fares for just £1
Under 25s in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough can now apply for a special ‘Tiger’ bus pass offering £1 fares as part of the Combined Authority’s work to revamp public transport in the region.
Communigage wins UK Enterprise Award
Here at Communigage, a messaging and employer brand strategy consulting firm for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), we are thrilled to announce that we have been chosen as the winner of the 2024 SME News UK Enterprise Award for Best New SME Consulting Firm.
IQGeo achieves Carbon Neutral Organization status for 2023
Cambridge, 30 April 2024 - IQGeo, a developer of geospatial software that is “Building better networks” for telecom and utility operators, announces that for the third consecutive year
Have you heard about Carers Leave?
From 6 April 2024 all unpaid carers are entitled to up to a week's unpaid leave per year to look after someone with a disability or long-term illness. But don't panic! We are here to help :-)
What are the benefits of Drone Traffic Surveys?
Having completed a Traffic Survey for a Cambridge-based client, we've taken to the blog to talk about the huge benefits a drone can bring to various stakeholders.
Three new members appointed to Combined Authority's Business Board
New skills and experience have been added to the Combined Authority’s Business Board with the appointment of three new members.
Proposals for green energy innovation centre at ARU Peterborough presented at Parliamentary event
An early-stage proposal to create a new research and development institute for sustainable energy at the city’s new university, ARU Peterborough, was launched at a Parliamentary reception in the House of Commons yesterday (Monday, March 18).
60 Seconds with Darren Chapman from CyberScale
Darren Chapman writes...Hello Cambridge Network, it is nice to e-meet you all, I look forward to meeting you all at upcoming events and if there is anything of interest to you on our portal, please do get in touch, I would love to get to know you and give you more insight into how we support small businesses become more cyber secure. Until we meet, I wanted to share with you a recent 60 second…
Call for volunteers to help young people on their career journeys
With National Careers Week kicking off this week the Combined Authority is calling for help from a wide range of industry volunteers to further boost its work supporting local schools to deliver outstanding careers education.