Species returns to city centre nature reserve after fish passage is restored
A project to breathe new life into a watercourse, allowing fish and other species to return there, has recently been completed at one of Cambridge's most historic open spaces.
Summit explores solutions to inequality and poverty in Cambridge
More than 60 delegates from public sector, voluntary and community organisations that work with low income residents came together at a summit last week (30 June) to help shape Cambridge City Council’s future approach to tackling poverty and inequality.
Residents set to benefit from new sporting facilities at Cambridge venues
New sports facilities available for community use are set to be developed, if two proposed grants contributing to the total cost of the projects are approved by Cambridge City Council.
Council reassures tenants and residents living in flats following Grenfell Tower fire
Following the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in London earlier this month, Cambridge City Council is reassuring tenants and residents that there are no council-owned properties of similar size or construction to Grenfell Tower.
Budding sports stars on track for boost from Future Champions Programme
Talented young sportspeople in Cambridge could receive a kick start to their careers from this year’s Sir Arthur Marshall Future Champions Programme, which is now open.
Fresh proposals to improve streets and open spaces
A new strategy is being proposed to ensure Cambridge City Council’s largest frontline service provides a better customer experience for residents and visitors, helps to make the city more environmentally friendly and delivers better value for money.
New ‘Greater Cambridge planning service’ is on the horizon
A new integrated planning service for the Greater Cambridge area, transformed to provide an improved service for customers along with greater capacity and resilience, is set to move a step closer.
New policy set to make city more accessible
Cutting the clutter that gets in the way of people moving freely around Cambridge’s streets is the aim of a proposed policy that is set to be discussed by councillors.
City Council marks first National Clean Air Day
The first ever National Clean Air Day today (Thursday 15 June) will see local councils, schools, hospitals, workplaces and communities across the UK taking part in activities to promote better air quality.
Cambridge residents invited to the ‘Great Get Together’ in memory of Jo Cox
One of the biggest national community events since the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is set to take place this weekend.
Don’t forget to vote in the parliamentary general election tomorrow
Elections take place in Cambridge tomorrow (Thursday 8 June), to elect Members of Parliament for the Cambridge constituency (in 13 city wards) and for the South Cambridgeshire constituency (in Queen Edith’s ward).
Council supports event to raise funds for Syrian children and families
Cambridge City Council is supporting an event to raise funds for a charity that helps children and families affected by the war in Syria.
Flag lowered to half-mast after Manchester attack
The flag has been lowered to half-mast over the Guildhall in Cambridge as a mark of respect for the victims of last night’s attack in Manchester.
Celebrate International Children’s Day on 1 June
Cambridge City Council’s Children and Young People’s Participation Service (ChYpPS) will be marking International Children’s Day this year with a celebratory event on Parker’s Piece.
Parliamentary General Election on 8 June – register to vote by 22 May
On Thursday 8 June, elections will take place in Cambridge for Members of Parliament for the Cambridge constituency (in 13 city wards) and the South Cambridgeshire constituency (in Queen Edith’s ward).
Cambridge residents invited to come together for ‘The Great Get-Together’
The biggest national community event since the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is set to take place in Cambridge on the weekend of 17-18 June.
City Leader says Cambridge should be trailblazer for government’s new Clean Air Zones
The Leader of Cambridge City Council, Councillor Lewis Herbert, has written to Andrea Leadsom, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs asking for Cambridge to be included as one of the first round of cities to gain from new national powers and freedoms for city ‘Clean Air Zones’.
Flag lowered to half-mast after Westminster attack
The flag has been lowered to half-mast over the Guildhall in Cambridge as a mark of respect for the victims of the attack in Westminster.
Council welcomes announcement of government funding for electric taxi charging points
Cambridge City Council has welcomed the news that Cambridge will be one of 10 cities in the UK to be given government funding to install new electric charging points for taxis.
Council and museum team up to tackle social isolation
A pilot project involving Cambridge City Council’s Independent Living Service and the University of Cambridge Museums Consortium, aimed at tackling social isolation among people aged 60 or over, is underway.
Best building designs and considerate contractors honoured at awards ceremony
Cambridge’s best new construction projects, and the companies that have worked to minimise the impact of their building developments, were among those honoured at an awards ceremony last week.
New shared planning service for Greater Cambridge moves a step closer
The establishment of a shared planning service between Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council – which would be one of the largest district council planning teams in the country – has moved a big step closer with the publication of a joint report.
Find out about the planning process at council open days
Members of the public are being given the opportunity to find out more about how the planning process works, when two local councils hold open days next Monday (20 March).
New strategy outlines vision for the future of housing in Cambridge
Cambridge City Council has set out its vision to guide the city’s approach to providing residents with the affordable, high quality housing they need in the coming years.
Loan scheme set to help owners bring empty properties back into use
The owners of empty properties in Cambridge are set to be offered interest-free loans to help bring them back into residential use, under a new scheme proposed by Cambridge City Council.