Search is on for Cambridge’s Best Small Shop
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner is calling on the city’s small shopkeepers to enter the Best Small Shops Competition, celebrating the creativity of small shops and the central role they play in their local community.
Cambridge kids take on the litter bugs
Cambridge youngsters taking part in ChYpPS’s Playdaze programme of Summer Holiday activities will be joined by Cambridge's MP Daniel Zeichner to tackle Cambridge's litter bugs this Friday.
Young Cambridge climate activists take message to heart of government
Environmentally concerned Cambridge youngsters who set up Britain’s first schools eco-council will travel to Westminster on Monday (15 July).
MP calls on Highways England in Parliament to make projects more bike-friendly following sudden busway closure
In a debate on cycling and walking in Parliament, Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner called on Highways England to up their game when it comes to considering the needs of active travellers.
Cambridge MP gets closer look at city’s digital transformation as full fibre project gathers pace
Cambridge’s digital transformation is now underway, with the first homes scheduled to connect to the gigabit capable full fibre network this autumn.
MP highlights Cambridge dementia research in Parliament, calling on Government for increased funding
Daniel Zeichner MP has called on the Government to increase its funding of research into dementia to 1% of the total societal cost of the disease – up from the 0.3% which is currently invested.
Cambridge MP leads bloody big push for new donors
Local MP Daniel Zeichner is urging Cambridge residents to "b positive" and support a big drive for new blood donors as part of National Blood Week this Friday (14 June) at the Blood Donation Centre, Long Road, Cambridge CB2 0PT.
Cambridge MP reacts to Marshall’s relocation news
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has reacted to the news that Marshall of Cambridge has announced its intention to relocate the Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (MADG) and redevelop the Cambridge Airport site.
Cambridge MP congratulates the work of local cancer charity
Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, has met with co-founder of local charity Something To Look Forward To, Fiona Coldron, following national recognition for the positive contribution the charity is making to people living with cancer.
Cambridge MP spends a day in the life of an Antarctic scientist
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, will today (Friday) join British Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientist, Huw Griffiths, in the laboratories to see what working on ground-breaking scientific research entails.
Cambridge MP visits Europe's first ever purpose built eco mosque
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, recently dropped in on Cambridge’s new purpose-built eco mosque to see the finishing touches that have been put to the building. The Mosque, which has recently seen a soft opening, is located on Mill Road and is expected to have an official opening in May 2019.
MP congratulates local mental health support organisation for 'Outstanding' award
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has visited Lifecraft, a local mental health support organisation, to congratulate them on their recent 'Outstanding' rating by SUN network. During the visit, Mr Zeichner talked with staff and users about their experiences at Lifecraft and their concerns for the future of mental health provision in Cambridgeshire.
Cambridge MP joins panel discussion on rights and responsibilities of refugee integration
Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, will join a panel discussion on the rights and responsibilities of those involved in refugee integration tomorrow (Saturday 9 March 2019).
Cambridge MP champions commitment of young people to tackle climate change
Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, will today (Friday 1 March) meet students from Chesterton Community College following their involvement with the recent Youth Strike 4 Climate, an event that saw hundreds of Cambridge students walk out of school.
MP calls for stronger housing solutions as Cambridge prices among worst in the UK
The Cities Outlook 2019 released by the Centre for Cities yesterday (Monday) shows that while Cambridge had the highest growth in housing stock in the last year, it still remains the third most unaffordable city in the country.
Cambridge MP cautiously welcomes release of bus review
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has welcomed the release of the Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) Strategic Bus Review report, which was commissioned by the Combined Authority early last year. He says that it is a very small, slow step in the right direction and is critical of the lack of evidence underpinning the report.
MP reacts to Prime Minister's defeat, calling for the revocation of Article 5
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has reacted to last evening’s crushing House of Commons defeat of the Government’s plan to leave the European Union, reflecting that it “shows that the Government's plans have been comprehensively defeated and are now in tatters".
MP defends Cambridge Crown Post Office from closure
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, told Parliament that the Government should “be aware of who you are taking on“ in their efforts to close Cambridge Crown Post Office on St Andrew‘s Street, in a debate in Parliament yesterday (Thurs) afternoon.
Cambridge MP joins police officers on day-time patrol through the city
Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, has joined police officers for a day during a day-time city patrol to get an insight into challenges local police are experiencing when out on-the-beat. Following the patrol Mr Zeichner also met with Cambridgeshire’s new Chief Constable Nick Dean and discussed the priorities for the force over the next few months.
MP hears about the City's severe weather plans for the homeless and rough sleepers
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has visited Jimmy’s Cambridge to hear from staff and the Executive Councillor for Housing at Cambridge City Council, Councillor Richard Johnson, about the City’s coordinated plans to provide emergency shelter for the homeless and rough sleepers during times of severe weather.
Daniel Zeichner MP presents petition against selling arms to Saudi Arabia in Parliament
Daniel Zeichner, the MP for Cambridge, presented a petition on behalf of Cambridge residents to the House of Commons last night (Tues). The petition, set up by Cambridge University Oxfam Society, calls for the Government to suspend all arms transfers to members of the Saudi coalition carrying out attacks in Yemen.
This year’s Christmas card is extra special, says Cambridge MP
Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, has selected the winner and runners-up of his 2018 Christmas card competition and has personally congratulated each of them for their artistic contributions in recent days.
Anti-Bullying Week marked in Parliament by Cambridge MP leading debate
Anti-Bullying Week runs from the 12-16 November, and this year it was properly marked by Daniel Zeichner MP, with a debate in Parliament. Anti-Bullying Week, run by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, gives schools a chance to hold conversations about bullying, and how we treat our peers, in a constructive way.
Daniel Zeichner MP leads debate in Parliament on taxi and private hire reform
Following the publication of the new report, Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing - Steps towards a safer and more robust system, by the Working Group commissioned by the Department for Transport, Cambridge’s MP Daniel Zeichner, succeeded in being awarded a debate in Parliament on the report this week.
Cambridge MP joins local school in going the extra mile!
Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, will be joining staff and students at the Shirley Primary School tomorrow (Friday 9 November) to participate in a 15- minute run to support the MP Daily Mile Initiative, which aims to improve children's health and fitness.