Local Government
£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. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority secured the money from the Govern...
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. Wednesday's (Sep 30) event focused on the region’s new Local Visitor Economy Pa...
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. ...
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 c...
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. ...
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). ...
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.
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.The retail company has been announced as the anchor store within the development’s new local centre, with an anticipated opening date of late 2028. ...