Council approves budget to lead green and inclusive recovery in face of Covid pressures on finances
Councillors have approved Cambridge City Council’s budget for 2021-22, which prioritises tackling poverty and inequality, leading Cambridge’s response on climate change and providing quality services while transforming the council.
Council helps put vacant properties in Cambridge back into use
Cambridge City Council is backing a national campaign to bring empty properties back into use.
Council clarifies Park Street car park telecommunications issue
The construction and delivery phase of the project to redevelop Cambridge City Council’s Park Street car park site has been delayed, following an unexpected announcement by the appointed contractor of their withdrawal from the scheme.
Rainbow flag flies above Guildhall for LGBTQ+ History Month
The start of this year’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer History (LGBTQ+) Month in Cambridge has been marked with the traditional raising of the rainbow flag at the Guildhall.
Third national lockdown: Latest grant scheme for local businesses announced
More financial support is available for businesses based in Cambridge to help them through the third national lockdown.
Comment invited on updated Conservation Area Appraisals
The Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service is consulting on four Draft Conservation Area Appraisals from now until Monday 15 February and welcomes comments from the public as well as interested groups.
Council's 2021 budget set to tackle inequality and climate change in face of unprecedented challenges
Cambridge City Council’s budget for 2021-22 sets out its commitment to tackling poverty and inequality, leading Cambridge’s response to the climate change emergency and continuing to provide quality services for residents while transforming the council. This comes despite the ongoing costs and challenges of protecting the city through the coronavirus pandemic.
Improved planning advice service launched for Greater Cambridge
The Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service has revamped the way it provides advice to people in the area who plan to submit a planning application, to bring the two separate processes previously offered by Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District Councils into a single, new, streamlined service.
Council secures £710,000 for city centre recovery
Cambridge City Council has successfully led a bid for £710,000 of capital funding to support the recovery of Cambridge city centre from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Cambridge Corn Exchange launches socially distanced programme
Cambridge's leading music venue and the largest concert hall in the East of England, the Cambridge Corn Exchange, will be running a programme of socially-distanced concerts from January 2021, it has been announced.
Council pledges additional support for businesses and city centre during national lockdown
Cambridge City Council is implementing a number of initiatives to support local businesses including market and street traders, and to provide assistance to city centre workers in essential businesses, during the current national lockdown.
Check if you're eligible for the coronavirus Local Restrictions Support Grant (for closed businesses)
The government has ordered certain businesses and venues to close or restrict how they provide goods and services. But unitl Wednesday 2 December 2020, the Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) will be made available to all businesses that have been forced to close.
Living Wage Week - Council celebrates businesses which have helped tackle poverty during coronavirus
Cambridge City Council is using Living Wage Week this week (9-15 November) as an opportunity to thank businesses in Cambridge helping tackle issues related to poverty which have been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Can you help to provide Christmas gifts for vulnerable families?
Buchan Street Neighbourhood Centre needs your help to send Christmas packages to as many vunerable families as possible.
Take part in City Council Leader's business survey and contribute to 'Cambridge 2021 and beyond'
Cambridge Network members are invited by Councillor Lewis Herbert, Leader of Cambridge City Council, to an autumn briefing for businesses, which will take place virtually on Wednesday 11 November. Please complete a short survey and confirm your attendance by this Thursday (5 November).
Milestone as Cambridge Investment Partnership hands over first new council homes at Ironworks, Mill Road
As part of its commitment to tackle the housing crisis in the city and provide new homes for local residents, Cambridge Investment Partnership has completed the first four brand new council homes at its flagship Ironworks development in Mill Road, Cambridge.
Council welcomes additional funding for virus work
Cambridge City Council has welcomed additional government funding to support its response to the coronavirus epidemic.
Council granted £501,070 from Culture Recovery Fund
Cambridge City Council is to receive two grants from the government’s Culture Recovery Fund, with a total value of £501,070.
Coronavirus self-isolation payments now available in Cambridge
Cambridge residents on low incomes, who cannot work because they are self-isolating due to coronavirus, can now apply for a one-off support payment.
Varied programme of online events celebrates Black History Month in Cambridge
Cambridge residents can join in with a programme of online and real life talks, exhibitions and events for Black History Month during October.
Council supports call for investment to kickstart green recovery
Cambridge City Council has added its support to cross-party calls for major new investment in retrofitting buildings to help achieve the country’s net zero carbon ambitions.
Council publishes draft 'Framework for Change' in East Barnwell
Cambridge City Council has published a report introducing a draft masterplan that sets out high level proposals for future development and land use in East Barnwell.
Council fireworks and bonfire night on Midsummer Common cancelled due to Covid-19 risks
The annual Bonfire Night celebrations on Midsummer Common in Cambridge have been cancelled in light of the ongoing risk of COVID-19, it was announced.
Andrew Grant appointed Interim Chief Executive of Cambridge City Council
Andrew Grant has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive of Cambridge City Council.
Last chance for small businesses to apply for Covid-19 grant funding
Small businesses and other organisations which have struggled to cope during the Covid-19 lockdown are urged to apply for several government-funded grant schemes which will close tomorrow (Friday 28 August).