Grants boost community support in South Cambridgeshire
Art for mental health, domestic abuse support and a community transport charity are among groups sharing a grant funding pot of more than £180,000 from South Cambridgeshire District Council.
New £100,000 small business grant programme is launched in South Cambridgeshire
Small businesses in South Cambridgeshire are being invited to apply for funding of up to £5,000 each in a new grant programme launched this week.
Support for local climate action in South Cambridgeshire continues with sixth round of Zero Carbon Communities grants
The sixth round of South Cambridgeshire’s Zero Carbon Community (ZCC) grants have been announced, distributing £125,000 across 11 innovative projects.
Government funding for ‘Planning Supersquad’ awarded to Greater Cambridge Shared Planning
Greater Cambridge Shared Planning has been allocated up to £650,000 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to help make the whole planning process even more efficient.
Charity that tackles financial hardship given grant support from South Cambridgeshire District Council
A charity offering debt counselling and financial help to adults, as well as money management lessons to school children, has been supported by the District Council.
Four-day week trial extension after independent analysis shows services maintained – and some improved
A trial of a four-day week at South Cambridgeshire District Council has been extended by 12 months, after independently reviewed data showed the initial pilot was a success.
Time capsule leaves a legacy at Northstowe Sports Pavilion
Secondary school pupils buried a time capsule full of memorable objects to officially celebrate construction starting on Northstowe Phase One's Sports Pavilion.
Council encourages communities to go green with a grant fund project celebrating its fifth year
A grant scheme has opened for 2023 to encourage exciting community projects that reduce carbon emissions and engage local people about climate change.
New Government funding to continue work to decarbonise South Cambs Council homes
South Cambridgeshire District Council has successfully bid for £1.7 million Government funding, to continue work to decarbonise Council homes.
English classes help more than 100 Ukraine adults and children settle into life in South Cambridgeshire
More than 100 Ukraine guests have learnt English to help them settle into life in a new country thanks to classes funded by South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards 2023
The Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service and the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry are pleased to publish the winners of the Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards 2023, announced at an awards ceremony, hosted by the CFCI at the McGrath Centre, St. Catharine’s College.
Support for residents, businesses and the environment following Budget approval
Reducing fly-tipping, promoting a cleaner, greener future and supporting local residents and businesses in the Cost of Living crisis are among plans for the coming year by the District Council.
Councillors give the green light to ‘Debate Not Hate’ in a national campaign to tackle abuse and intimidation of Councillors
South Cambridgeshire Councillors agreed to take a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and intimidation of councillors and council staff as part of a national campaign.
Council proposes over £200,000 of further cost of living support
Plans for a further cost of living support package for residents, worth more than £200,000, have been published by South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Council delivers more new homes that are affordable to live in
The first of more than 30 new Council homes in Gamlingay are ready for local people to move into, as part of a joint project between South Cambridgeshire District Council and Morris Homes.
Fruit and vegetable gardening opportunities officially launch in Northstowe
Community gardening opportunities have been launched in Northstowe in a day of action to encourage local people to grow their own fruit and vegetables.
Key Amnesty campaign to tackle misused Council properties in South Cambridgeshire
People who are misusing Council properties are being offered a one-off opportunity to #DoTheRightThing and return their keys without facing criminal proceedings during a month-long crackdown by South Cambridgeshire District Council.
New funding for community electric vehicle chargers in South Cambridgeshire
Electric vehicle charging will become easier across the district thanks to a new grant for public charging points for village halls and community buildings.
Emergency Go Fund Me page will help residents struggling in the cost of living crisis
People are invited to donate to a new emergency Go Fund Me campaign which will help finance the response to the cost of living crisis in South Cambridgeshire.
Free trees for a cleaner, greener South Cambridgeshire
Trees are being offered to parish councils across the district to help provide homes and food for wildlife and combat climate change.
Birds must be locked down as the country faces the biggest outbreak of avian flu
Poultry and captive bird owners must keep their birds inside from Monday 7 November, as the country faces its biggest ever outbreak of avian flu.
Business can apply now for latest support grants
South Cambridgeshire businesses can now apply for the latest COVID Government support grants via the District Council.
Little Shelford Village Design Guide to be adopted
A new guide which sets out how future development in Little Shelford must enhance the village is being adopted by South Cambridgeshire District Council.
South Cambridgeshire community groups can apply for double the funding from Council’s grants chest
Eligible South Cambridgeshire community groups which work to improve the quality of life for local residents can now apply for double the amount of grant help from the Council’s Community Chest scheme.
Submissions open for the 2022 Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards
An awards scheme to celebrate Greater Cambridge’s building design and construction industries is now open for submissions.