Have your say on design principles for future of Arbury, King’s Hedges and parts of West Chesterton
This is a joint release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, which share the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service.
Four new modular homes at Joy’s Corner ready to welcome residents moving away from homelessness
Four new modular homes at Joy’s Corner in Cambridge are now ready to welcome people who have experienced rough sleeping and are ready to make the move into their own safe and comfortable space, with the benefit of having a fixed address.
Submissions open for the 2025 Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards
An awards scheme to celebrate Greater Cambridge’s building design and construction industries is now open for submissions.
Consultations launched on new development guidance documents
This is a joint release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, and the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service. Residents of Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire can now influence the quality of future developments by having their say on three new and important planning documents.
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
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.
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.
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.
Significant progress made in meeting demand for lab and office space
A joint news release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council and Greater Cambridge Shared Planning.
Council calls on employers to pledge support for digital badges in recruitment and retention
Cambridge City Council pledges to recognise digital badges in its recruitment and staff development processes, and is calling on local employers to pledge to do the same.
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
Cambridge Fireworks night 2024!
Fireworks night on Tuesday 5th November attracts over 20,000 people and is a great marketing opportunity for your brand.
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
Support the Illumina Cambridge Fireworks night!
Add a little sparkle to your business this autumn!
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.
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, dramatically boosting UK economic growth and productivity.
Council wants to hear views on being approached by punting companies selling punt tours in Cambridge
Cambridge City Council is consulting on whether a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) – which restricts punting operators from approaching passers-by to sell punt tours (‘touting’) – should be renewed, changed, or allowed to expire when it is due to end on 14 September 2023.
Free wellbeing webinars for Cambridge business leaders with inspirational mental health speaker
Cambridge City Council is offering a series of free webinars to support local business leaders’ wellbeing – and their employees’ – with sessions covering topics ranging from self-care and resilience, to financial wellbeing and having better conversations about mental health.
Time running out to register to vote on 4 May – and promo bikes take to streets with photo ID message
Residents who haven’t yet registered to vote in the local elections on 5 May are being urged to do so before next Monday’s deadline.
Cambridge Playlaws public art project kicks off
A new public art project to create ‘Playlaws’ for Cambridge – commissioned by Cambridge City Council working in partnership with Cambridge Junction – has commenced with a series of workshops for local schools.
Bridging the Skills Gap: How Cambridge Local Authorities are Empowering Job Seekers with Data-Driven Badges
Local Government has access to remarkable labour market data, however, this data is not linked to local learning and employment opportunities, which is a missed opportunity.
Cambridgeshire secures government funding to make homes energy efficient
A local authority partnership, led by Cambridge City Council, has secured a grant of up to £11.5M from the government’s Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to deliver energy improvements to both privately owned and council owned homes across Cambridgeshire.
Council partners up to offer climate change training sessions for residents
Cambridge City Council is providing funding to Cambridge Carbon Footprint to host climate change training sessions for residents to help them make positive changes.
Public realm improvements rolled out in Cambridge city centre
Thanks to funding secured from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA), Cambridge City Council and its partners have rolled out an extensive programme of street and open space improvements across the city centre for the benefit of residents and visitors.