Council updates guidance on hackney carriages and private hire vehicles
Cambridge City Council’s Licensing and Enforcement service has updated its guidance reminding people of the differences between the types of taxi licensed to operate in Cambridge, and helping them select the most appropriate one when planning their journeys.
Cambridge markets embrace ‘love your local market’ this May
A fortnight of events celebrating the role that Cambridge’s markets play in the life of the city is now underway.
Cambridge City Council election results announced
Elections to Cambridge City Council were held yesterday (Thursday 5 May). Fourteen seats were contested. Turnout for the local elections was 40.1%.
Don't forget to vote tomorrow
Elections take place across the city tomorrow (Thursday 5 May), for 14 of the 42 seats on Cambridge City Council, as well as for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire.
Time running out for registering to vote on 5 May
Cambridge residents who haven’t yet registered to vote in the local and Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections on 5 May are being urged to do so before Monday’s deadline.
City Council and PCC elections on 5 May – register to vote by 18 April
On Thursday 5 May, elections will take place across the city for 14 of the 42 seats on Cambridge City Council, as well as for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Cambridgeshire.
Cambridge lights to burn bright at night, despite switch-off elsewhere today
From today (1 April), Labour-run Cambridge City Council is picking up the tab to keep street lights burning bright through the night across our historic, University city.
Mill Road midsummer event returns for second year
A summer event celebrating one of Cambridge’s most diverse neighbourhoods is set to take place for a second year this July.
City Council sets aspiration for zero carbon Cambridge by 2050
Cambridge city councillors are to consider agreeing an aspiration to reduce carbon emissions in Cambridge to zero by 2050, which would contribute to achieving the ambitious international targets agreed by governments at the COP 21 summit* in Paris in December 2015.
Council says government offer not right for Cambridge
Cambridge City Council has responded to a Government devolution plan saying that, while keen for further discussions, it cannot support the current three county devolution proposals tabled in the past fortnight for Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Ambitious new public art will celebrate the River Cam
Plans for a major new public art commission, celebrating the story and importance to Cambridge of the River Cam, are to be discussed by councillors.
Council asks government to broaden support for refugees
Cambridge City Council is asking the government to broaden the help on offer to refugees coming to the city. The council also renewed its call for offers of privately owned flats or homes in the city to assist in rehoming refugees in need.
New scheme aims to nurture junior savers
An innovative scheme led by Cambridge City Council’s Children & Young People’s Participation Service (ChYpPS) is helping children to learn the value of saving money.
Does your business want to save money and become greener?
Not-for-profit organisation Investors in the Environment Consultancy is working with Cambridge City Council to offer up to 15 local businesses the chance to receive half-price environment consultancy services.
Vehicle amnesty is part of Clean for the Queen campaign
Cambridge City Council is undertaking a five-day vehicle amnesty from 29 February to 4 March, to give residents the chance to hand over unwanted, end of life vehicles to the council, free of charge.
City Council set to press government for more freedoms on housing
New freedoms and flexibilities should be given to Cambridge City Council by the government to tackle the housing affordability crisis in the Greater Cambridge area, according to a proposed statement set to be discussed by councillors.
New call system gives priority to people most in need
A new call response system introduced in early January has brought extra choice to make it easier and faster for customers to get their queries answered when they ring Cambridge City Council’s customer services, while giving every caller the clear option to speak to a specialist advisor.
Drama raises awareness of child sexual exploitation
A play being performed in Cambridge is aiming to raise awareness among audiences about the sexual exploitation of children.
Councils set their initial terms on Government 'Three counties devolution plan'
Yesterday’s (Tuesday's) meeting of council representatives from across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk was called at very short notice and South Cambridgeshire District Council was represented by its Leader, Councillor Ray Manning and Cambridge City Council by Councillor Kevin Price, Executive Councillor for Housing.
How smart solutions can support City Deal plans
Practical smart city solutions set to transform the journeys of people living and working in the Cambridge region will be showcased today (Friday).
Have your say on City Deal transport proposals at special meeting
A special meeting of Cambridge City Council’s North Area Committee is being held tonight (Thurs) to discuss proposals for significant changes to transport on two important roads in the city.
Grants for environmental projects now available
Local groups looking to get environmental projects up and running could be in line for a Sustainable City grant from Cambridge City Council.
Hundreds turn out for volunteering event
Hundreds of potential volunteers packed Cambridge Guildhall last Saturday (30 January) to learn more about how they could give their time to support voluntary groups working in the city.
#NVRD – Join the drive and register to vote today
Cambridge City Council wants to encourage anyone not yet registered to vote, to take advantage of the national voter registration drive this week and go online now to register.
City Council responds to Centre for Cities Cambridge analysis
Cambridge City Council has responded to a new report by think tank, The Centre for Cities (CfC), which has confirmed that Cambridge is the most innovative city in the UK, with five times more patents per head than the next best city.