Council set to promote benefits of credit unions for local residents
Cambridge City Council is planning to boost the help it provides for residents on low incomes in the city by expanding its support for the work of credit unions.
Report proposes shared commercial waste service to increase market share
Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District councillors are set to consider joining forces for a shared commercial waste service to grow the business.
Grants to help reduce social and economic disadvantage in Cambridge
Cambridge City Council has launched its 2016-17 community grants programme, inviting non-profit voluntary and community organisations to apply for awards from a £900,000 fund.
Review of elections and electoral registration
THE Returning Officer for Cambridge (Antoinette Jackson, also Cambridge City Council’s Chief Executive) has published a report today reviewing performance at the 2015 elections and the impact of Individual Electoral Registration on the electoral process.
Cambridge employers sign up for the Living Wage
Over the summer a number of organisations have signed up to the Living Wage with support from Cambridge City Council.
Franny takes over as Mill Road Coordinator
Franny Ritchie has been appointed by Cambridge City Council as Mill Road Coordinator to boost the fortunes of one of the city’s best-known areas.
Council recruits for Independent Remuneration Panel on councillor allowances
Cambridge City Council is looking to appoint two members to an Independent Remuneration Panel. The panel will advise the council on its councillor allowance scheme, which is to be reviewed.
Consultation underway on future of historic city site
Cambridge City Council has prepared a new document to guide future development of a key city centre location.
Twin boost for air quality as city wins funding for plug-in taxi study
Cambridge has been chosen as one of just eight cities in the UK to receive funding to encourage the uptake of low-emission taxis. The news, along with the introduction of a new low-emission vehicle to Cambridge City Council’s own fleet, is a boost to the city’s emerging Air Quality Action Plan.
A year since Le Tour touched our lives
A year ago this week, the world’s greatest cyclists and thousands upon thousands of fans descended on Cambridge to create lifelong memories when Stage 3 of the Tour de France came to the city.
Housing in Cambridge - what needs to be done?
Cambridge City Council is consulting on a new Housing Strategy for the coming three years (and beyond). It is one of the biggest issues facing the city and now residents and partners will have the chance to put forward their views on what needs to be done.
Tennis Court Road closed until end August 2015
Cambridge City Council has issued a notice to inform drivers that Tennis Court Road is currently closed until the end of August to allow for both building demolition and essential drainage repairs to take place.
Time running out for registering to vote on 7 May
Cambridge residents who haven’t yet registered to vote in the general and local elections on 7 May are being urged to do so before Monday’s deadline.
Election candidates announced for Cambridge
On Thursday May 7th, elections take place across the city for 14 of the 42 seats on Cambridge City Council, as well as for Members of Parliament for the Cambridge constituency (in 13 city wards) and the South Cambridgeshire constituency (in Queen Edith’s ward).
New charity Cambridge Live to run cultural services
NEW charity, Cambridge Live, will take over the operation of a number of Cambridge City Council’s cultural services today (1 April).
Schemes promote healthier eating across the city
Awareness and availability of healthier eating options are set to be promoted in the city under two schemes being proposed by Cambridge City Council.
New funding in place to support women’s refuges
Women seeking refuge from domestic abuse can continue to find high quality support and help in Cambridge after Cambridge City Council and its bidding partners, Cambridge Women’s Aid, were awarded nearly £100k of additional funding over the next two years from the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
New model for tourism services set to get go-ahead
Tourism services for Cambridge and the surrounding area will be provided by a new destination management organisation (DMO) from January 2016 if councillors approve the recommendations in a report that has been published today.
City Deal set to agree budget to gear up for growth
City Deal partners will, at meetings this month, decide how funding and resources are effectively targeted at delivering multi-million pound housing, skills and transport improvements over the next five years.
City Council signs up to new environmental statement
Cambridge City Council has developed and adopted a detailed new Environmental Statement that commits it to a comprehensive range of actions to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and climate change impacts, and promotes a high quality and sustainable environment in the city.
£180,000 facelift for 'unique' medical service for local homeless people
A GP’s surgery in Newmarket Road, Cambridge, which provides a ‘unique service’ to the city’s homeless and street population, has had a £180,000 refit, paid for by Cambridge City Council which owns the building.
Could you volunteer to make a better Cambridge?
An exciting new event next weekend aims to bring together voluntary organisations with members of the community who would like to help make a real difference to life in Cambridge.
Nature preserved at local reserve after pathway plan ruled out
A much-loved nature reserve in Cambridge is set to retain its tranquil character after a proposal to build a new footpath and cycle way through it was turned down by Cambridge City Council.
Cambridge unites to tackle extremism
Cambridge City Council, alongside the police and more than 30 community representatives have taken part in an event to raise awareness of the government’s ‘Prevent’ agenda.
City Council limits number of licensed taxis in Cambridge
Following extensive public consultation and an independent survey, Cambridge City Council’s Licensing Committee has today decided to limit the number of licensed taxis, also known as hackney carriages, that can operate in Cambridge.