Billion pound signing for innovative City Deal
An innovative City Deal that could see a £billion investment in the Greater Cambridge area has been signed by Government, Council leaders, businesses and the University of Cambridge.
Call for buskers!
Applications are now being taken from buskers for the forthcoming Cambridge Buskers and Street Performers Festival.
Showcase Cambridge, profile your company!
Bidwells is delighted to be supporting a project, run by Cambridge City Council in partnership with the Cambridgeshire Film Consortium, to bring digital artwork onto Cambridge to celebrate the Tour de France.
Tour de France - Cambridge information leaflet released
With disruption expected across the county, a new Information Leaflet has been issued containing information on how to prepare for getting around the city on July 7th when Stage 3 of the Tour de France arrives.
Don't forget to vote on 22 May
Elections for Cambridge City Council and the European Parliament take place this Thursday (22 May).
Cambridgeshire gets into gear to welcome the Tour de France
With less than two months to go until Stage 3 of the Tour de France starts in Cambridge, various special events and arts projects inspired by the Tour are starting to take shape.
Cambridge Live seeks founding Chair of the Trustees
Cambridge Live, the working name of a new not-for--profit organisation being set up to take over the running of Cambridge City Council’s major arts venue and events, is seeking to appoint a Founding Chair to set up and lead the new charity over its first two years.
Make art work in your business
According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)*, we spend an average of 39.1 hours per week in the office (18.1 part-time). How can we ensure that the space we spend so much time in is likeable and keeps us motivated?
Cambridge markets embrace Love Your Local Market 2014
Cambridge Markets will once again be taking part in the national 'Love Your Local Market' campaign this year. This is led by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) & backed by Central Government & the wider market industry.
Tour de France start line marked
Christian Prudhomme, General Director of the ASO, organisers of the Tour de France, visits Cambridge to mark the start of Stage 3 of the race.
Planning underway for regeneration of area around Cambridge Science Park Station
Local councils have opened initial discussions with landowners and stakeholders near the site of the planned Cambridge Science Park railway station to gather views on how to regenerate the area and create new jobs.
Digital art set to light up city for Tour de France
Windows belonging to shops and businesses in Cambridge are set to be transformed by artists and Cambridge film-makers this summer, for a project to mark the Tour de France’s visit in July.
Tour de France - road closures
The Tour de France is coming to Cambridge - plan ahead for your business!
Tour de France 100 days to go: Are you ready for the One Hundred Challenge?
With 100 days to go before the Tour de France comes to the UK, Cambridge is marking the milestone with the One Hundred Challenge this Saturday (29 March).
Bick welcomes government backing for City Deal
Cambridge City Council Leader, Tim Bick has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement today (Wednesday, March 19) that the long-awaited City Deal can go-ahead, bringing £1 billion worth of investment in local infrastructure.
Council proposes new cultural trust to run Corn Exchange and Folk Festival
In a report that will be considered by Community Services Scrutiny Committee on Thursday this week, officers at Cambridge City Council recommend setting up a new charitable Trust to run the City’s premier arts venue, Cambridge Corn Exchange and the world famous Cambridge Folk Festival.
Recycle to cycle at Cambridge Electronic Recycling event
For the third year running, businesses, residents, schools and colleges in Cambridge are being urged to recycle their broken or unwanted electronics at a two-day event.
New public art project launches in Mill Road Cemetery
Cambridge City Council is delighted to announce that ‘Bird Stones’ designed by the artist Gordon Young will be launched by the Mayor, Councillor Paul Saunders and The Venerable John Beer, Archdeacon of Cambridge at Mill Road Cemetery this Saturday (22 February) at 11am.
New cycle of songs marks visit of Tour de France to Cambridge
The visit of the Tour de France to Cambridge in July will be marked by an inspiring new cycle of songs.
LGBT community invited to give views on life in Cambridge
Cambridge City Council is working with the Encompass Network, a voluntary sector organisation, to encourage participation in a piece of research that has been developed to help understand the needs of the local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities.
Do you have a Big Idea for Cambridge in the Bloomberg Mayors Challenge?
These are tough times for public services – a time for doing things differently and for innovative approaches to come to the fore. Cambridge City Council invites you to put forward your Big Idea for consideration as the city’s entry to the Bloomberg Mayors Challenge.
Government keen to do deal with Cambridge on transport and housing
Council leaders, businesses and the University of Cambridge yesterday (Thurs) welcomed the announcement in the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn Statement that the Government is committed to delivering a "City Deal" with Greater Cambridge to unlock over £1billion of investment.
Cambridge fireworks go off with a bang
Cambridge will be living up to its reputation for stunning firework displays when this year’s event, organised by Cambridge City Council, takes place tonight (November 5) on Midsummer Common.
Promising line-up announced for the Unison Birthday Big Weekend
Details have been announced of the annual Big Weekend celebrations on Parker's Piece, Cambridge, organised by Cambridge City Council, which this year are even more special as UNISON, one of the country’s biggest unions, is marking its 20th birthday by teaming up with the City Council to celebrate over the weekend.
Cambridge City Council announces details of 4th Cambridge Mela
Cambridge City Council has announced details of the city’s fourth ever Cambridge Mela which will see a celebration of Asian culture on Parker's Piece on Sunday July 7th, part of International Day of the city’s annual Big Weekend celebration.