From exotic wildlife to organic vegetables - ‘Small Business Saturday’ will celebrate South Cambridgeshire businesses
Supporting hundreds of businesses through the pandemic has been a priority for South Cambridgeshire District Council which is celebrating local traders in the lead up to ‘Small Business Saturday’ on December 4.
Outdoor Christmas Market set to take over Cambourne High Street
An outdoor market of over 100 stalls is set to transform Cambourne High Street with some yuletide cheer on Sunday 5 December, offering visitors the chance to pick up presents and festive fare, and enjoy a fun day out in the countdown to Christmas.
Plans for North East Cambridge revised following consultation
Proposals for a low carbon development at North East Cambridge have been revised following a major consultation last year, taking on board thousands of comments made by local residents and businesses.
Approval for Northstowe Sports Pavilion
Detailed plans for a sports pavilion and changing facilities for Northstowe, drawn-up by South Cambridgeshire District Council, have been approved.
Environmentally-friendly foodbank opens in Cambourne
A pilot project set up to reduce local food waste while tackling food poverty opened its doors for the first time in Cambourne this week.
Fresh batch of grass roots green projects receives funding to help zero carbon drive
Thirteen exciting community projects in South Cambridgeshire aimed at reducing carbon emissions are to set to receive grant funding totalling £79,796 from the District Council.
Local Plan consultation to start in November
Residents will be encouraged to comment on the First Proposals for the new Local Plan, after councillors at Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District Councils completed their formal scrutiny of the draft documents.
Council increases support for Afghanistan refugees
Five more homes for families from Afghanistan are being put forward by South Cambridgeshire District Council – meaning up to around 40 refugees can now be housed.
Planning policy and guidance strengthened for rural communities
New draft planning guidelines aim to strengthen the distinctive character of three South Cambridgeshire villages, and lead to higher quality development.
Boost for Cambourne Youth Centre
A new purpose-built centre for young people in Cambourne is set to be completed earlier than initially planned, after South Cambridgeshire District Council agreed to loan Cambourne Town Council funds towards the project.
Explore, discover, enjoy South Cambridgeshire – thanks to district’s new tourism website
A new website launched this week and local residents are being encouraged to use it to explore, discover and enjoy what South Cambridgeshire has to offer in terms of activities, places to eat, cultural attractions and green spaces.
Step forward in plans for civil parking enforcement in South Cambridgeshire
Proposals to draw-up plans to improve the way illegal parking is tackled have been welcomed by District Councillors.
Waterpark is latest addition to local facilities at Northstowe
New extensive walking and cycling routes connecting people with nature have opened at Northstowe, as further services and facilities to improve health and wellbeing become available for residents.
Free trees offer to parishes doubled
An offer of free trees to South Cambridgeshire’s villages is being doubled – in line with the District Council’s strategy to Double Nature.
Environment put at the heart of Local Plan as possible sites announced
A list of potential development sites, chosen to minimise carbon emissions and set Greater Cambridge on a clear path to a net zero carbon future, has been published for the new Greater Cambridge Local Plan. The proposals now go forward to be scrutinised by councillors, along with a clear warning to central government that delivery of the proposals will depend on increasing the area’s future water…
£30,000 for local organisations supporting families and vulnerable people
As part of Cambridgeshire County Council’s Covid Local Support Grant, £30,000 has been given to a range of local organisations in South Cambridgeshire to support families over the summer months with food, fuel and other emergency supplies.
Opportunity to be listed on new Visit South Cambs website
Don’t miss out: FREE listing on Visit South Cambs website for hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses
Council High Streets team passes milestone of 1,000 visits and enquiries
A Council team set-up to help South Cambridgeshire’s businesses re-open safely has passed the milestone of 1,000 interactions with local traders in a year.
New town formally named Waterbeach
A new town known through the planning process as Waterbeach New Town has been formally named Waterbeach – the name of the neighbouring village - after the majority of people opted for it following a 12 week public consultation.
New plan passed to ‘secure the best for Foxton’
Foxton residents have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a new Neighbourhood Plan that has been drawn up by members of the community. The plan sets out how the group wants to shape future development in the village – while also working to protect the local environment.
Residents asked to comment on biodiversity guidance
New planning guidance about how to increase biodiversity in new development has been published for public consultation by the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service.
Community gyms share £50,000 in COVID recovery funding
Seven community-run leisure centres across South Cambridgeshire are sharing £50,000 in Government funding, allocated by the District Council, to help them get residents back into the gym.
Councils’ new housing policies to create mixed communities and provide more affordable homes
Following consultation in the spring of 2021, Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District councils have approved three new housing policies.
Council thanks residents and businesses for supporting public services through pandemic
South Cambridgeshire’s residents and businesses are being praised for doing all they can to support public services through the pandemic, as new figures show the District Council is top of the league for Council Tax collection across England.
Businesses urged to feed into future Northstowe plans
Local businesses of all sizes are being urged to help plan the future of two areas of Northstowe.