Investment partnerships formed
Two investment partnerships have been formed that will see up to £340 million invested to support the local recovery, through regeneration and development.
Love food, hate waste
People across the UK wasted a third less food than normal during lockdown – and Greater Cambridge residents are being urged to keep up these efforts as part of a new campaign. Local councils and the food partnership organisation Cambridge Sustainable Food have teamed up in the fight against food waste.
Council backs Local Electricity Bill
A Local Electricity Bill which would let community, green energy generation schemes sell energy to residents has received the backing of South Cambridgeshire District Council.
South Cambs Hall to close to the public
The Cambourne offices of South Cambridgeshire District Council will close to the public from Monday (28 September) to help minimise the spread of Coronavirus.
Financial boost for young people’s projects to help well-being
Innovative outdoor projects designed to improve mental and physical health and access to education for young people are under way in South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge, after a £44,000 funding boost.
Responses published to the emerging Local Plan ‘First Conversation’
Thousands of people engaged in the wide-ranging ‘First Conversation’ consultation that took place earlier this year, and the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service has today (16 September) published the 8,500 responses it received on how the new Local Plan should take shape.
‘Vital’ role of Council grants for voluntary groups highlighted
Council grants to South Cambridgeshire’s voluntary community groups, totalling more than £170,000 in the past year, have been described as ‘vital’ by recipients.
‘Lifeline’ meal schemes extended for vulnerable residents
‘Lifeline’ schemes that have delivered more than 2,200 meals to vulnerable residents in lockdown are being extended for two months in South Cambridgeshire, thanks to fresh funding.
Swift community action to help ‘amazing’ birds in South Cambs
A ‘save the swifts’ task force is spearheading a revival of the endangered bird in South Cambridgeshire – working closely with residents, community groups and the District Council.
Grow-your-own community flourishes at first Northstowe allotments
Residents are reaping the benefits of growing their own food at the very first allotments in Northstowe – and enjoying respite from lockdown.
Councils ask residents for their views on plans for a new low-carbon city district in north east Cambridge
Local Councils have drafted plans for a new city district in North East Cambridge – which could create 8,000 homes and provide space for 20,000 jobs over the next 20-plus years – and they now want to know what residents and businesses think of the draft plans.
Local rail partnership officially recognised for supporting railway’s neighbours
A community rail partnership which encourages schools and businesses along the railway line in Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton to take the train and make the most of the local area has been recognised nationally for its work.
Council supports South Cambs sports venues and independent pubs in post-lockdown recovery
Community-led sports centres and independent pubs in South Cambridgeshire are eligible for £10,000 in non-repayable grants from the District Council, to help them and their local communities recover from lockdown.
Cabinet changes as Council prioritises community and business recovery
Changes are being made to South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Cabinet to increase support and representation for communities and businesses as they recover from Coronavirus.
Keep caring and don’t litter
With lockdown rules easing, there’s a reminder from South Cambridgeshire District Council that it’s everyone’s responsibility to keep caring and not litter.
£100,000 further funding to help shape South Cambridgeshire’s Zero Carbon Communities
As part of District Council plans for a green recovery as we emerge from lockdown, South Cambridgeshire’s communities are being further supported to tackle the climate crisis with £100,000 additional funding for grass roots projects.
Affordable homes success could pave way for more schemes in other South Cambs villages
An initiative to provide local affordable homes for local people in South Cambridgeshire is celebrating its first major milestone – and it is hoped it will be the forerunner to other similar schemes elsewhere in the district.
Vision for Northstowe town centre approved
A blueprint for Northstowe Town Centre has been approved by South Cambridgeshire District Council – including a vision for it to be ‘connected to nature’.
Survey investigates reopening of the high street
With the welcome news of pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers among businesses allowed to reopen in England on the 4th July, South Cambridgeshire District Council is urging all customer-facing SMEs to complete a short survey to share experiences and concerns about reopening, which the council will use to inform the support it offers to businesses over the coming months.
New hotel at IWM Duxford cleared for take off
A 168-bedroom Hampton by Hilton hotel at the Imperial War Museum (IWM), Duxford has been given planning approval by South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee this week.
Memorial Garden to ‘remember them’ and serve as South Cambs community hub
A Memorial Garden to serve as a tranquil hub for the community to meet and remember its wartime fallen has been created in Swavesey, thanks to the support of the Parish and District Councils and other partners.
Hot meals for vulnerable residents
A hot meal scheme to provide nutritious food to vulnerable residents has been established by volunteers and South Cambridgeshire District Council – and made possible by a grant from Countryside.
Council urges SMEs ‘Help us to help you’ by sharing reopening stories
With some non-essential businesses reopening this week for the first time in three months, South Cambridgeshire District Council is urging all customer-facing SMEs to complete a short survey to share experiences and concerns about reopening – which the Council will use to inform the support it offers businesses over the coming months.
‘Spend locally’ plea as South Cambs shops reopen after lockdown
Shop locally and support your neighbourhood high street – that’s the District Council’s call to South Cambridgeshire shoppers as non-essential retailers prepare to open their doors for the first time since lockdown today (Monday).
Deadline approaches for small business grants
South Cambridgeshire’s small businesses have just over a week left to apply for a share of around £1.25 million in Government grant funding, to help them recover from the impacts of Coronavirus.