Councillors approve multi-millon pound devolution deal
Cambridge city councillors have given the go-ahead to a multi-million pound devolution deal that will see 500 new council homes built in Cambridge.
Five point efficiency plan delivers financial freedom for city council
Cambridge City Council has agreed a four-year funding deal with the government, giving the city greater freedom to run its own finances for the next four years to 2020.
Business community briefed on council's future budget plans
Cambridge business people have been briefed on some of the economic challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Cambridge City Council and the city as a whole.
North Pole ice rink and fair returns to Parker’s Piece
The North Pole ice rink and winter fair has returned to the city centre for the Christmas season.
More residents satisfied with council services
The percentage of residents satisfied with Cambridge City Council’s services has improved by 20% over the past five years, according to an independent survey.
Meeting on devolution postponed
Cambridge City Council’s Extraordinary Full Council meeting to discuss devolution proposals, scheduled for today (Tuesday), has been postponed.
City Council plans: Council Leader invites you to a business briefing
The Leader of Cambridge City Council, Councillor Lewis Herbert, invites Cambridge Network members to a business briefing on the budgetary situation and future plans at the City Council to 2020 and beyond, by which time the Council will be operating without core Government grant.
Bids invited for small-scale public art S106 grants
The latest funding round, offering grants of up to £15,000 for small-scale public art projects, has been launched by Cambridge City Council.
Scheme provides a healthy boost for people in East Barnwell
A scheme to improve people’s health by boosting access to advice on benefits and a range of other issues is being extended thanks to its resounding success.
City Council named Living Wage Champion for second year running
The Living Wage Foundation has named Cambridge City Council as its Living Wage Champion for the East of England region for the second year running in the national Living Wage Champion Awards.
City Council expands its welcome to Syrian refugees
Cambridge City Council is expanding its target to welcome 100 refugees, including people from Syria, as part of government schemes to resettle people from war torn countries.
Council leases The Engineer’s House to Cambridge Museum of Technology
Visitors to a popular Cambridge museum are to benefit from an agreement that will see a landmark Cambridge City Council property leased to the museum.
Time to have your say on river moorings
Cambridge City Council is set to launch a 12-week consultation on proposals to change the way in which it manages moorings alongside its land along the River Cam.
Free fun for children and families during half-term
Cambridge City Council’s Children and Young People’s Participation Service (ChYpPS), is putting on a fun packed programme of free activities over the October half-term.
Get up and glow with family sports sessions this half term
Families will have the chance to get active this half term holiday, thanks to a varied programme of sporting activities from Cambridge City Council’s Sports Development service.
Body worn cameras approved for city’s Enforcement Officers
A proposal to introduce body worn cameras for Cambridge City Council's Enforcement Team was unanimously approved by councillors at the Strategy and Resources Scrutiny Committee meeting last week. The cameras would be worn on the uniforms of Environmental Enforcement frontline officers dealing with offences such as littering and dog fouling.
Council's electricity supply goes 100% green
Cambridge City Council is to buy all of its electricity from 100% renewable sources for the first time from this month onwards.
Efficiency drive continues to balance council budget
Cambridge City Council will need to save £2.2million over the next five years to balance its budget, according to a report just published.
Packed programme of events to celebrate Black History Month in Cambridge
AN EXCITING programme of exhibitions, talks, poetry, storytelling and live music is coming to Cambridge during October to mark this year’s Black History Month.
Local Paralympian Louis has a golden Rio games
Cambridge City Council has offered its congratulations to local Paralympian Louis Rolfe following his medal-winning exploits in Rio de Janeiro.
Mayor supports auction to raise funds for Syrian children and families
The Mayor of Cambridge is among local people supporting an event raising money for children and families affected by the war in Syria.
Grants available to encourage walking and cycling in the city
Cambridge City Council is offering funding up to £5,000 to local groups for the promotion of walking and cycling in the city.
Improvement work gets underway at historic riverside folly
A historic folly and walled garden beside the river Cam is getting a new lease of life, after Cambridge City Council began an improvement programme there.
Changes to City Council's leadership team announced
Councillor Anna Smith has been appointed the new Executive Councillor for Streets and Open Spaces at Cambridge City Council, and starts work today (Monday).
Housing service plan to deliver greater efficiency and focus on most vulnerable
Proposals to review Cambridge City Council’s housing service as part of a change programme to further improve efficiency, to target resources on those people in greatest need and to make provision for savings, have been published.