Cambridge leader comments on Centre for Cities’ annual review of UK cities
The Centre for Cities’ 2015 Cities Outlook report shows the gap between Britain’s best- and worst-performing cities has dramatically widened since 2004 – creating a two-tier economy of dynamism and decline.
Council backs anti-trafficking poster campaign
Cambridge City Council is supporting a campaign to help tackle the crime of human trafficking.
Anti-poverty strategy aims to help people on low incomes
Cambridge City Council is consulting on a draft Anti-Poverty Strategy for the city and is keen to hear the views of local businesses by 30th January 2015.
Cambridge Rules public art work set to be recommended following consultation
A proposed art work by Neville Gabie and Alan Ward to commemorate the role of Parker’s Piece as the birthplace of the ‘Cambridge Rules,’ which helped establish the modern game of football, is set to be commissioned.
New funding in place to help vulnerable homeless people
Some of Cambridge’s vulnerable people will be helped thanks to additional funding over the next two years.
Views sought on major redevelopment opportunity around new railway station
Local residents, organisations and businesses are being asked for their views on how the final major piece of brownfield land available in Cambridge could be regenerated.
City Deal Shadow Board holds first public meeting
The Greater Cambridge City Deal Shadow Board is holding its first public meeting today at the Guildhall in Cambridge.
Online map plots bins and helps keep city sparkling
Cambridge City Council has launched an online map showing the location of all the council’s street bins, in a bid to help keep the city cleaner.
Applications invited for funding for community projects
Local groups and organisations are being invited to seek grant-funding, over the next month, to help them take forward their plans for new or improved sports and community facilities or small public art projects in Cambridge.
Public invited for views on initial designs for Cambridge Rules public art commission
Cambridge City Council is inviting the public to give their views on initial ideas for a significant new public artwork for Parker’s Piece.
Fresh boost for Chesterton and Mitcham's Corner
Chesterton and Mitcham’s Corner in Cambridge are set for a boost following a new appointment by Cambridge City Council.
Council named as a living wage employer
Cambridge City Council has been accredited as a Living Wage employer by the national Living Wage Foundation.
Top city politicians convene in Cambridge
The top politicians and officers from Cambridge City Council, Oxford City Council and Norwich City Council met yesterday to share ideas about the major issues facing their cities.
My Cambridge: creativity and culture in the everyday lives of children and young people
A half day event is planned to test the idea that ‘Every young person in Cambridge should be able to confidently construct their own cultural life, drawing on, and feeling connected to, the whole of the City in which they live.’
Fireworks on Midsummer Common
Cambridge will be living up to its reputation for stunning firework displays when this year’s event, organised by Cambridge City Council, takes place on Wednesday 5 November on Midsummer Common.
Councils consider options for regenerating area around proposed new railway station
A range of options for how the final major piece of brownfield land available in Cambridge could be regenerated has been published today (Monday 20 October).
Curious about the Living Wage?
Join Cambridge City Council on 3 November to find out what the Living Wage is and to hear from employers who've adopted it.
Financial review reveals extent of savings needed
Cambridge City Council’s Mid-Year Financial Review reveals the scale of the challenge it faces following the reduction in funding from central government, and outlines its strategy for making savings while delivering the quality of services expected by Cambridge residents, and targeting poverty in the city.
Have your say in the difficult decisions facing Cambridge City Council
YouChoose allows you to play the role of a council member, suggesting how the council should spend money on services.
Inspector to set out how South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge Local Plans will be conducted
A meeting tomorrow (Thursday 11 September) will set out how a government inspector will carry out an independent examination into plans to provide around 44,000 new jobs and 33,000 new homes across South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge up to 2031.
Residents invited to help choose spending priorities
Cambridge City Council is launching its annual public consultation on its budget for next year – and for the first time residents will be able to use an online tool to help them suggest where the council should reduce or increase its spending.
The swifts have landed!
Swifts have begun colonising the Cambridge Swift Tower, the unique public art project at Logan’s Meadow Local Nature Reserve in East Chesterton which combines form, function and a conservation message.
Council seeks more detail on A14 improvement scheme
Cambridge City Council’s position on the proposed A14 improvement scheme will be discussed by councillors at the Environment Scrutiny Committee on 8 July.
Digital art project launched to celebrate Tour De France
A city-wide digital art project to celebrate the Tour de France coming to Cambridge has been launched with retailer John Lewis.
City council welcomes report on table-topping small businesses
Cambridge City Council yesterday (Weds) welcomed the launch of a new report which shows that more small businesses in Cambridge are pursuing a high-growth strategy than anywhere else in the UK.