90+ new council homes set to be built across six Cambridge sites
Cambridge City Council is set to deliver 90+ new council homes across six sites in the city as part of its small sites programme, following approval of new proposals and progress updates at a
Big week for Civic Quarter Project to reimagine Cambridge’s Guildhall, Corn Exchange And Market Square
KEY milestones have been passed this week in Cambridge City Council’s Civic Quarter project to reimagine Cambridge’s Guildhall, Corn Exchange and Market Square – with planning applications approved and temporary measures for cultural events and the market to continue during works which could start on site from January 2027.
Council launches ambitious new plans to tackle climate and environment crises in Cambridge
Cambridge City Council has approved four new plans to help build climate resilience, increase tree canopy cover to 20% by 2050, support biodiversity in Cambridge, and get its own operations to net zero by 2030 – as councillors restate and strengthen their commitment to tackling the climate and environment crises and improving people’s quality of life in Cambridge.
£100,000 pledged to support voluntary and community sector organisations
The equivalent of £100,000 has been pledged to support voluntary and community sector organisations through Match My Project, a Cambridge City Council backed initiative that connects community needs with businesses able to offer resources, skills, and support.
Council unlocks £6.25 million to improve the lives of the city’s most vulnerable residents
CAMBRIDGE City Council has helped unlock £6.25 million to support local people facing poverty, homelessness, and inequality. The funds will back long-term projects helping disadvantaged young people, families in crisis, care-experienced young people, and people experiencing homelessness.
Cambridge City Council signs Anti-Racism Charter reaffirming commitment to equality in the workforce
Cambridge City Council signed up to a landmark charter on tackling racism, on Tuesday 13 January, reaffirming its commitment to equality in the workforce.
Supporting the next generation of sporting talent in Cambridge
On Tuesday, 11 November, Cambridge Airport played host to an inspiring celebration of young sporting talent at the Sir Arthur Marshall Future Champions Award Ceremony.
Cambridge colleges and charities celebrated growing partnerships at Storey’s Field Centre
On Thursday 13 November, Cambridge City Council brought together Cambridge-based charities and Cambridge University Colleges for the Charity Showcase and College Partnerships event at Storey’s Field Centre.
Have your say: 400+ new homes, shops, community facilities, public spaces and parks in North Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE City Council is inviting feedback on its plans for an £80 million investment in north Cambridge which will see 200+ new council homes and 200+ new private homes built in the area, with Arbury Court shopping and community facilities redeveloped, and improvements made to local public spaces and parks.
Cambridge Online, Connecting Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City Council launch new Digital Directory to bridge the digital divide
Cambridge Online, in collaboration with Connecting Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City Council, is delighted to announce the launch of a new Digital Inclusion Directory.
£80 million investment in North Cambridge could see 400+ new homes, shops, community facilities and public spaces
Cambridge City Council announces proposals for an £80 million+ investment in north Cambridge, building 200+ new council homes and 200+ new private homes, redeveloping Arbury Court shopping and community facilities, and improved local public spaces and parks.
Councillors to discuss next steps for Cambridge Civic Quarter project
A NEW report has been published outlining the next steps for Cambridge City Council’s Civic Quarter project to improve the experience of everyone visiting Cambridge’s Market Square, Corn Exchange and Guildhall while making the most significant investment in the public realm in the city centre for 50 years.
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 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.
New details revealed about council plans to upgrade Cambridge Market, Corn Exchange and Guildhall
Following a programme of community engagement in summer 2024, Cambridge City Council has updated its plans to upgrade Cambridge Market, Corn Exchange and Guildhall – known as the Civic Quarter project – and is inviting people to feedback on the more detailed plans prior to a planning application being submitted later in 2025.
Help shape future investment in Arbury, King’s Hedges and Chesterton
Cambridge City Council is asking local people to feed into a new Framework for Change for North Cambridge. The framework for change is a long-term plan to guide investment in the area, looking at older council housing estates, green spaces, streets, shops and community facilities in Arbury, King’s Hedges, and Chesterton.
Council unveils new initiative to empower organisations to give back to the community
Cambridge City Council has unveiled a new initiative to empower organisations to give back to the community through charities and social enterprises.
Updated assessment provides greater assurance over unplanned development in Greater Cambridge
This is a joint news release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, which share Greater Cambridge Shared Planning.
Council secures over £12 million in funding to boost energy efficiency and address fuel poverty
Cambridge City Council secured £12.3 million from
Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards showcase the best design and construction skills, craftmanship and engineering in the region
This is a joint news release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, which share the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning service, and the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry.
Council to save £5 million while continuing to invest in council homes, communities and tackling climate change
CAMBRIDGE City councillors have approved the budget for 2025/2026 which puts the council on track to meet its target of saving £6 million a year from April 2026, to keep the council financially sustainable while investing in key priorities: building new council homes, supporting community initiatives, and tackling climate change.
Cambridge residents invited to have their say on proposed changes to smoke control areas
Cambridge residents and businesses are being invited to have their say on proposals to replace the current smoke control areas (SCAs) with a single smoke control area which will cover the whole city to help reduce air pollution from smoke and improve health.