Cambridge City Council has an exciting summer ahead
You can look forward to an incredible summer of music, art and community fun. Music in the Parks, the legendary Cambridge Folk Festival, Mayor’s Day Out, and the amazing street arts festival Out of the Ordinary are all returning this year.
Charities and University of Cambridge college heads meet for inaugural partnership talks
The heads of 14 Cambridge colleges came together with 20 local charities for a first-of-a-kind meeting organised jointly by Jesus College, Cambridge and Cambridge City Council at the Guildhall (on Tuesday 19 March), aimed at sharing experiences and working better together for the benefit of all across the city.
Development consultancy consortia invited to bid for once-in-a-century Cambridge Civic Quarter Scheme
Cambridge City Council is seeking a development consultancy consortium to lead on a once-in-a-century opportunity to reimagine Cambridge’s Market Square, Guildhall, and Corn Exchange to create a new Civic Quarter for the city.
Her Majesty The Queen makes a royal visit to Cambridge Community Centre
On the 2nd Feb, Her Majesty The Queen, visited the Meadows Community Centre, Cambridge, where Royal Voluntary Service has a café, to celebrate its volunteers.
More than £1.1 million set to be awarded to 45 Cambridge community groups by council
Plans to award £1,126,820 to 45 Cambridge based community groups were approved by Cambridge City Council’s
£380,000 awarded to improve community and sports facilities
Funding of £380,777 has been awarded to support the improvement of community and sports facilities across Cambridge following applications that were submitted for
Apply for up to £5,000 to fund community activities that reduce inequality in Cambridge
Community groups that deliver activities to reduce inequality in Cambridge are invited to apply for up to £5,000 grant funding from Cambridge City Council’s Area Committee Community Grants scheme.
Register now for free health and wellbeing activities at Cambridgeshire’s Healthy You Festival in January
Healthy You is running a completely free, online, month-long health and wellbeing festival in January and organisers are encouraging residents to register now to receive event updates and timetable news in the run up to the festival.
Join Cambridge’s Domestic Abuse conference
Cambridge City Council is hosting a Domestic Abuse conference on Monday 4 December. It is open to the public, and professionals who may come into contact with people experiencing domestic abuse or who have an interest in helping to end domestic abuse.
Council encourages residents to bin it to win it and keep city litter free
Cambridge City Council launches a new campaign to encourage residents and visitors to help keep Cambridge clean by putting rubbish in bins instead of littering.
Calling on Cambridge businesses to spread Christmas cheer by donating children’s toys to Hamper Appeal
Cambridge City Council is calling on local businesses to support its Christmas toy appeal, which has been set up in partnership with Cambridge City Food Bank and Cambridge Sustainable Food to ensure that each family receiving an essential Christmas food hamper will also receive a suitable toy or family game to leave under the tree.
Council commits to paying employees real living wage for ninth year as accredited living wage employer
Following the announcement on 24 October by the Living Wage Foundation of the new Real Living Wage rates for the coming year – £12/hour across the UK and £13.15/hour in London – Cambridge City Council announces its continuing commitment to paying employees the voluntary rate.
Cambridge Council sees greenhouse gas emissions reduce by 10% over last year
Cambridge City Council has seen greenhouse gas emissions fall by 10% in 2022/23, compared to 2021/22 – a total reduction of 41.3% since 2014/15.
Support for rough sleepers in Cambridge and how to help during Street Aid Week
A new campaign launches in Cambridge today, Monday 9 October to help residents and visitors understand why there are rough sleepers in the city, how the council and partners support them, and how local people can help too.
Council to take forward new air quality strategy
Cambridge City Council has agreed to work on a new Air Quality Strategy to target stricter air quality standards – in line with the World Health Organisation (WHO) targets – and to develop the strategy jointly with South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC).
Cambridge celebrates Black History Month
Black History Month takes place during October each year, and groups across Cambridge are promoting a number of events to celebrate Cambridge’s Black heritage.
Support the Illumina Cambridge Fireworks night!
Add a little sparkle to your business this autumn!
Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire young athletes can apply for funding to help fulfil ambitions
11 TO 25 YEAR olds who live in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire can now apply for grants of up to £250 to help fulfil their sporting potential, thanks to the Sir Arthur Marshall Future Champions Programme, with applications administered by Cambridge City Council.
Council reaccredited with nationally recognised benchmark for work to tackle domestic abuse
Cambridge City Council has been reaccredited by the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) for its continued work as a housing provider to tackle domestic abuse.
Apply now: funding for new equipment for community meeting spaces and sports centres
Cambridge community groups and sports clubs can apply for grants of between £5,000 and £30,000 to fund improvements to equipment or storage facilities at venues in Cambridge.
Cambridge communities tackling inequality, climate change or homelessness can apply now for funding
Three grant funds have launched this week and Cambridge’s charities, voluntary and community groups are being encouraged to apply now. The deadline to apply is 2 October 2023.
Fast Growth Cities Group Calls on Government to Invest Locally so ‘UK Plc’ Can Achieve Global Economic Potential
An influential group of city councils has published new research showing how investment across four key areas and devolution of powers could help the UK to become a science and technology superpower on the world stage, dr
£170,000 available to fund area improvement ideas suggested by residents
Cambridge City Council launches its Environmental Improvement Programme (EIP) for 2024, which gives residents the opportunity to identify where they would like the council to fund small-scale improvements to the city’s streets and open spaces.
Findings published from conversations with Cambridge residents about ‘what matters most?’
During February and March, Cambridge City Council conducted a series of in-person conversations and online surveys to ask people living in Cambridge what matters to them.