Housing service plan to deliver greater efficiency and focus on most vulnerable
Proposals to review Cambridge City Council’s housing service as part of a change programme to further improve efficiency, to target resources on those people in greatest need and to make provision for savings, have been published.
Carbon Trust workshops will help SMEs
Cambridge City Council is working with the Carbon Trust to promote a new energy efficiency programme called START2ACT, which will assist young SMEs and start-ups with energy reduction at work to cut energy costs and carbon emissions.
Comments on Council's performance largely positive
Cambridge City Council received some 10,981 comments on its services in the past year, of which 7,104 (65%) were positive.
Funding on offer for groups tackling inequality
Non-profit voluntary and community organisations are being invited to apply for grants from a Cambridge City Council fund for 2017-18.
Public urged to have their say on Mitcham's Corner redevelopment
Cambridge residents are encouraged to give their views on initial proposals for the future redevelopment of Mitcham’s Corner.
Children enjoy summer fun in Trumpington
Children and families in Trumpington enjoyed a fun packed programme of activities this summer.
Cambridge City Council leaders respond to latest Government statement on devolution
The Leader and Deputy Leader of Cambridge City Council, Councillors Lewis Herbert and Kevin Price, have issued a joint statement in response to the latest government media statement on devolution, reported today (22 August) in The Times.
Residents dig deep to raise thousands for local charities
Caring tenants at some of Cambridge City Council’s sheltered housing schemes have raised the remarkable sum of almost £7,000 for deserving charities in recent years.
Oktoberfest comes to Jesus Green next month
Traditional Bavarian revelry is coming to Cambridge next month, for the city’s first German Oktoberfest.
Don't wait for the next election - make sure you're registered to vote now
As the June referendum fades to a distant memory, the electoral services team at Cambridge City Council is beginning the task of updating the register of electors in preparation for elections in 2017.
Wildflowers and nettles help boost butterfly numbers on city Commons
Pollinating insects are benefiting from a trial of annual meadows on public open spaces managed by Cambridge City Council.
Leaders consider implications of Brexit for city
Leaders from the business, academic, NHS and political communities – including Cambridge Network’s CEO, Claire Ruskin – will come together this Friday (5 August) to discuss the implications of the leave decision following the referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union (EU).
Free fun for children and families at SummerDaze 2016
A summer of fun for school aged children and families is on the way, thanks to Cambridge City Council’s Children and Young People’s Participation Service (ChYpPs), which is putting on a packed programme of free SummerDaze activities.
View sought on council's new taxi policy
Views are being sought on Cambridge City Council’s hackney carriage and private hire licensing policy.
Low energy, low emission LED lighting upgrade for council car parks
Cambridge City Council has started a major new project to install new low energy LED lighting at two of its multi-storey car parks.
More council homes made available thanks to fraud investigators
Investigations by fraud officers at Cambridge City Council have meant that 11 families have been able to move in to council properties that were found to have been illegally sub-let or abandoned.
Time to have your say on devolution deal
Consultation has started on proposals for a new Cambridgeshire and Peterborough devolution deal that would see hundreds of new council homes built in Cambridge.
'Reality Checkpoint' to be restored to its former glory
A celebrated Cambridge lamppost is set for a new lease of life after a plan for its refurbishment was revealed. The ornate lamppost, popularly known as ‘Reality Checkpoint’, stands where the two main diagonal paths intersect in the centre of Parker’s Piece, the historic Cambridge open space managed by Cambridge City Council.
Final phase of 20mph project to roll out in West, Central and South Cambridge
Cambridge City Council’s city-wide 20mph project is entering its final phase, with work to install 20mph signage across the city’s West Central and South area wards.
Council agrees to support devolution deal for more homes
Cambridge City Council has agreed to support the government’s proposals for a new Cambridgeshire and Peterborough devolution deal that would see hundreds of new council homes built in Cambridge.
Council to encourage low-emission taxis to boost air quality in city
Cambridge City Council is set to consult with taxi drivers on how the use of low emission vehicles by the taxi trade could be encouraged.
Referendum: UK to leave, but Cambridge votes to remain in the EU
In a local result which did not reflect the final outcome of yesterday's EU Referendum, where Leave won by 52% to 48%, Cambridge resolutely (73.8%) voted to remain in the European Union.
Council tackles discrimination and helps residents access services
Cambridge City Council continues to demonstrate its commitment to tackling discrimination and harassment in Cambridge, and removing the barriers that prevent some Cambridge residents and visitors from accessing services, activities and facilities in the city.
New £400 fines set to tackle blight of fly tipping
A report published by Cambridge City Council proposes the adoption of new national powers that could see fixed penalty notices (FPNs) of up to £400 introduced to tackle small scale fly tipping*.
Cambridge and other councils to decide on devolution deal
Cambridge City Council will consider the government’s proposals for a new Cambridgeshire and Peterborough devolution deal at a special meeting of the full council on Monday 27 June at 6pm.