CCTV footage released to bin bad driving
Two Councils have launched a safety campaign by releasing CCTV footage showing cars illegally driving along pavements to get around bin trucks as people try and collect residents’ bins.
Waterbeach on track for new railway station
Plans to relocate Waterbeach Railway Station have been formally approved after being supported by South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee.
Council teams up with hotel for bedding donation
A Cambourne hotel has donated good quality bedding to South Cambridgeshire District Council – which in turn has passed it onto local housing good causes.
Council housing pledge after borrowing cap lifted
The scrapping of a limit on the amount Councils can borrow to spend on building homes is being welcomed in South Cambridgeshire – with leading Councillors calling for the small print to be confirmed as soon as possible.
Village bus service saved
A village bus service that was due to cease running from November has been saved thanks to a £10,000 grant from South Cambridgeshire District Council and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
‘Put trust in us and we will deliver on housing’
Council leaders have called on Government not to tie up an opportunity to deliver hundreds of new Council houses in red tape.
Make sure the environment is fully considered for new railway line, says Council
Councillors have called on the Government and promoters of a railway line linking Cambridge to Oxford to ensure the environment is given full and through consideration when selecting the route.
Plan for thousands of new jobs and homes given final approval
A plan to deliver 22,000 jobs and 19,500 new homes by 2031 in South Cambridgeshire has been given final approval.
£400,000 grant pot launched to help communities
Voluntary and community groups are being asked to step forward and bid for a share of over £400,000 of grant funding to make sure vital services are delivered in South Cambridgeshire villages.
Villages getting more influence over design of new development
Eight South Cambridgeshire villages are getting more of a say in the look and feel of new development in their communities, as part of a ground-breaking planning initiative.
We recycle plastic: millions of items correctly recycled but call to do even more
Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire residents already recycle plastic that’s equivalent to 256 million bottles a year, but some trays, pots or tubs still go into the black bin.
Comment on plans for new village at Bourn Airfield
Plans for a new village on Bourn Airfield have been submitted to South Cambridgeshire District Council – and residents can now comment on the proposals.
Have your say on vision for new town north of Waterbeach
Comments about the vision for a new town north of Waterbeach are being invited, at the start of a six-week consultation.
Community Chest to focus on boosting grass-roots projects
Changes to South Cambridgeshire District Council’s popular Community Chest grants will see funding targeted at local grass-roots projects that benefit those residents most in need.
Council makes multi-million-pound bid to unlock 149 new affordable homes
A bid to increase borrowing by £17 million is being submitted by South Cambridgeshire District Council to Government to help deliver a further 149 new affordable homes.
Plans for new jobs and homes given backing by Government Inspectors
Two plans that propose 44,000 new jobs and 33,500 new homes by 2031 have been found sound by Government Inspectors.
Walking sports to showcase their appeal
A morning of Walking Netball and Walking Squash is to be held in Swavesey, as part of a programme to get even more Cambridgeshire residents exercising.
South Cambs Council homes ranked top for energy efficiency
Council homes across South Cambridgeshire are now among the most energy-efficient Council properties in the country, according to the latest industry ratings.
Local council and Hill celebrate delivery of 20 new homes in Great Abington
UK housebuilder, Hill, together with South Cambridgeshire District Council, have marked the opening of a new development of 20 homes, 40 per cent of which are affordable, in Great Abington.
Council chairman launches foodbank campaign in South Cambridgeshire villages
A Council chairman is urging local shops to set up a food collection point to support a national campaign to help ensure children do not go hungry during the summer holidays.
Vision for proposed new town north of Waterbeach published
Guidance for how a proposed new town north of Waterbeach could be developed has just been published.
New social treatment to connect patients with community support
Funding from South Cambridgeshire District Council has enabled GP surgeries to employ a professional to focus on tackling loneliness and other non-medical issues.
Second phase of work starts at Northstowe
Construction work has begun on the second phase of Cambridgeshire’s newest town, around six miles from Cambridge.
Council prevents over 200 families from becoming homeless
More than 200 families were prevented from becoming homeless last year, thanks to South Cambridgeshire District Council’s housing team.
Council in top three of Council Tax collection table
South Cambridgeshire District Council’s finance bosses have thanked residents, businesses and revenues staff after the authority secured another top table position in the Council Tax collection league.