Council lays out strategy to double the ‘nature’ on its doorstep for the benefit of all
A high-level strategy for ‘Doubling Nature’ in South Cambridgeshire, setting out an approach to increasing wildlife-rich habitats and the tree canopy and improving access to green spaces, has been given the go-ahead by leading Councillors.
Budget proposals to be discussed at Full Council
The latest budget proposals from South Cambridgeshire District Council, which focus on supporting residents and businesses through the pandemic, will be debated at Full Council later this month.
Plans for next stage of new town north of Waterbeach supported
Proposals for the second half of a new town north of Waterbeach have been supported by South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee – and will see more than 1,300 affordable homes come forward.
Councils encourage communities to help shape environmentally friendly Waste Water Treatment Plant
Leading Councillors have said they support Anglian Water’s ambition to maximise the environmental benefits from the relocation of their Waste Water Treatment Plant on the edge of Cambridge, and want communities to be fully involved in ensuring this is achieved.
Council urges businesses to apply now for latest lockdown grants
Businesses in South Cambridgeshire can now apply for the latest round of Government financial help for closures during the post-Christmas period and through the Spring.
Local councils support DfT’s scheme to help lorry drivers to isolate
Local Councils are supporting the Department for Transport’s scheme for lorry drivers to isolate at The Cambridge Bar Hill hotel, before completing their journeys.
Council’s proposed budget aims to support residents and businesses through pandemic despite financial pressures
Budget proposals published by the District Council have put supporting South Cambridgeshire’s residents and businesses through the Coronavirus pandemic at their heart.
Council reminds residents and businesses ‘we are here for you’ during latest lockdown
As people are urged to stay at home again under new National Lockdown restrictions, South Cambridgeshire residents and businesses struggling during the pandemic are reminded of the support available to them via the District Council.
Christmas dinner on the menu for almost 1,000 vulnerable and older people
An early Santa delivery in South Cambridgeshire today will see almost 1,000 traditional festive turkey dinners delivered to the most in-need families and vulnerable and elderly residents across the District.
Winter grant funding will help South Cambs children get online
Digitally-excluded children in South Cambridgeshire are to be given a helping hand to get online with funding from a package of grants financed via the Government’s Winter Support Grant scheme.
Financial support for South Cambridgeshire’s pubs now available
Pubs in South Cambridgeshire, where under half of the income comes from food, can now apply for Government financial support via the District Council.
Grass roots green projects get grant funding
Seventeen exciting community projects in South Cambridgeshire aimed at reducing carbon emissions are to set to receive grant funding totalling £94,832 from the District Council.
‘Shop local’ directory helps South Cambridgeshire shoppers stay safe
Keeping ‘Covid-safe’ while Christmas shopping is a real concern for some residents this festive season, so in South Cambridgeshire the Council has launched a 'Shop local' directory to help residents find alternative ways to get their shopping and festive treats sorted while also supporting local jobs and businesses.
Tree planted to commemorate 75th anniversary of end of World War Two
The Chairman of South Cambridgeshire District Council has planted a Magnolia ‘Heaven Scent’ tree at the Council’s offices, to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
New town proposals to be considered alongside 650 other suggested locations for new homes and jobs
Councillors have reassured residents that proposals published by developers for a 25,000-home town in South Cambridgeshire have absolutely no planning status, and it is far too early to say whether the location is suitable for any development.
Further South Cambridgeshire homes to be offered to refugee families
Up to 12 refugee families - around 48 individuals - from war-torn countries will be offered homes in South Cambridgeshire in a three-year plan agreed by the District Council.
Support for shops hoping to extend opening hours
South Cambridgeshire Councillors have responded to the Government’s temporary relaxation of retail opening hours to offer support to local businesses hoping to extend their opening hours during December and January.
Customer-facing businesses urged to join new South Cambs ‘Shop local’ directory
The Council is urging all customer-facing businesses in South Cambridgeshire to submit details about safety measures they are taking to adapt during the pandemic – such as click and collect facilities, local deliveries, or new outdoor seating areas – to contribute to a directory that makes it easier for residents to support local businesses this Christmas.
Seven new Warden schemes launch as funding for 2021-2024 announced
Seven new Mobile/Community Warden schemes covering 20 villages have launched in South Cambridgeshire this month, with wardens visiting older people in their homes. Meanwhile, an increase in funding for the schemes for 2021-2024 has been announced by the Council.
Enter the Cambridge Design and Construction Awards
The Cambridge Design and Construction Awards are open for entries.
New South Cambridgeshire parish to be created to govern Northstowe
Northstowe – the South Cambridgeshire development which when complete will have around 10,200 homes and 26,200 residents – is to be governed by a newly created Northstowe Town Council.
Financial help for South Cambs businesses hit by current lockdown
South Cambridgeshire businesses that were forced to close their doors during this month’s national lockdown can now apply for new Government grants that are being distributed by the District Council.
Greater Cambridge Planning Service publishes initial findings on key topics for the joint Local Plan
The Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service has published a range of research developed as part of an important stage of work on the new Greater Cambridge Local Plan. This includes new baseline data about the Greater Cambridge area, insights into the amount of development that may be required in the future, and expert assessments about the pros and cons of different approaches to planning for…
Funding means vital meals scheme can continue to provide lifeline for vulnerable for next six months
A vital scheme organised by volunteers with the help of South Cambridgeshire District Council to provide nutritious meals to vulnerable residents during the Coronavirus pandemic is set to continue.
Councils take green drive onto the streets with arrival of first all-electric bin lorry
Bin collections in South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City are going state-of-the-art green as the two Councils covering the area take delivery of their very first all-electric bin lorry.