Council backs vision for fairer, kinder and greener South Cambridgeshire
South Cambridgeshire District Council has confirmed its vision for the years ahead - one for a ‘fairer, kinder and greener’ place ‘where all residents will be equal partners in their communities’.
Continued support for people in South Cambridgeshire impacted by the cost-of-living crisis
South Cambridgeshire District Council is stepping up its fight against the cost-of-living crisis with a newly secured £151,000 funding extension.
Councils provide update on planning targets for housebuilding in Greater Cambridge
A joint news release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, and Greater Cambridge Shared Planning.
District Council’s Cabinet outlines aspirations for years ahead
South Cambridgeshire District Council’s plans for the year ahead include building a permanent community centre at Northstowe, making it even easier for residents to get support online and by phone, and introducing weekly food waste collections.
Council’s four-day week public consultation begins
People can now share their views on South Cambridgeshire District Council’s services during a trial of a four-day week.
Plans for Council’s four-day week public consultation outlined
Plans for how people will be able to share their views on South Cambridgeshire District Council’s services during a trial of a four-day week have been published.
Almost £10,000 in grants is set to boost community groups across South Cambridgeshire
Five projects ranging from a recycled bike scheme to village tree planting are set to benefit from South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Community Chest fund.
South Cambs Councillors approve funding for Mobile Wardens
Lib Dem run South Cambridgeshire District Council has approved the first tranche of funding for Mobile Warden Schemes across the district as part of the new 10-year programme for funding agreed earlier this year. The total amount of SCDC funding that will be provided across all schemes in 2025-26 is £122,658.
112 Christmas gifts donated to patients at Fulbourn hospital
For almost 20 years, Christmas presents have been donated annually by staff and councillors at South Cambridgeshire District Council to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundations Trust’s Fulbourn Hospital. This year, a total of 112 gifts have been donated which will be given to patients being treated on the mental health wards. £350 was also raised towards the purchase of gifts.
District Council helps fund an accessible map for people with sight loss to explore and enjoy a charity garden
A map is being designed for people with sight loss to enjoy visits to the peaceful haven of a two-acre charity garden in Sawston thanks to community funding.
Beaver Scouts design air quality superheroes in an educational talk on pollution
Youngsters were empowered to design air quality superheroes when South Cambridgeshire District Council held its first pollution awareness talk in the community.
Free trees for South Cambridgeshire towns and villages
Trees are being offered to parish councils across the district to create habitats and food for wildlife, while also playing a crucial role in the battle against climate change.
Festive fun for everyone: South Cambridgeshire's Christmas Market brings yuletide cheer
For a third year running, South Cambridgeshire District Council is hosting an indoor Christmas Market this winter – with plans to be bigger and bolder than ever.
New report highlights accommodation needs for travelling communities in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire
Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District councils have published the findings of research commissioned by the two councils into th
Volunteers given funding to launch essential mobility equipment service from Shelford Rugby Club
Volunteers are being given £2,000 from South Cambridgeshire District Council to launch a community scheme providing essential mobility equipment.
District Council signs Anti-Racism Charter with UNISON
South Cambridgeshire District Council has pledged a commitment to tackling racism - and promoting equality - by signing an anti-racism charter. The charter, an initiative from UNISON, aims to tackle racism in the public sector on a national level. It commits organisations and their leaders to having a clear and visible race equality policy, as well as programme of anti-racism initiatives such…
Council Tax may be doubled on second and empty properties in South Cambridgeshire
Plans to bring more empty homes back into use in South Cambridgeshire could see Council Tax doubled on long-term vacant or second properties.
Helping end period poverty with environmentally-friendly menstrual products
South Cambridgeshire District Council is joining the fight to end period poverty by providing free menstrual products for up to 700 residents.
AI to help engage communities through Greater Cambridge Shared Planning partnership with the University of Liverpool
This is a joint release on behalf of Cambridge City Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council and the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service.
Connect and collaborate at a free business workspace in South Cambridgeshire
Regional businesses, entrepreneurs, community groups and charities are being invited to Cambourne to try a new collaborative working space - free of charge until the new year!
More than £360,000 in grants to boost rural life in South Cambridgeshire
Seven community and business projects are set to share grants of more than £360,000 to help boost rural life in South Cambridgeshire.
Local Climate Action Conference encourages everyone to do their bit to tackle climate change
Creating a cleaner district for South Cambridgeshire residents is on the agenda at a climate conference in Cambourne celebrating net zero action locally.
£200,000 of grants will help rejuvenate high streets in South Cambridgeshire
A new £200,000 grant scheme is available to support projects that boost the heart of communities across South Cambridgeshire.
South Cambridgeshire District Council is committed to ending violence against women and girls as a White Ribbon organisation
South Cambridgeshire District Council has become White Ribbon Accredited in recognition of its commitment to preventing harassment, abuse and violence against women and girls.
Benefits of District Council’s cost-of-living support highlighted
The latest cost-of-living support that has benefited thousands of South Cambridgeshire residents has been outlined in a new District Council report.