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.
Chairman’s innovative fundraising helps charities at ‘challenging time’
A Council Chairman has found creative ways to fundraise – even in lockdown – and donate more than £4,000 to charities supporting South Cambridgeshire communities.
Apply now for £5,000 to £20,000 to fund projects supporting children and young people
Local councils are urging community groups to apply now for up to £20,000 to fund projects supporting children and young people’s wellbeing and access to education.
Avoid crowded outdoor spaces and take your litter home
South Cambridgeshire residents are being urged to ensure they follow social distancing rules when meeting friends outdoors – and take their litter home.
New funding to aid small South Cambs businesses in COVID-19 recovery
Over £1.25m in grant funding is now available to help hundreds of small South Cambridgeshire businesses – who have not been eligible for Coronavirus support so far – to secure jobs and recover.
Council launches £200,000 fund to establish new Mobile Warden schemes in South Cambridgeshire
South Cambridgeshire District Council is to provide a funding boost of £200,000 for new Mobile Warden schemes to be established so that more South Cambridgeshire residents can be supported to live independently for longer.
Next steps published for Local Plan which determines how and where future homes and jobs will be created
The thousands of people who took part in a recent consultation on the future of Greater Cambridge are being thanked by councils – as a report published on Friday (22 May) sets out that the consultation ‘reached more residents than ever’.
Councils unveil plans for new low-carbon, residential and business district in north east Cambridge
The shared planning service for Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire has published early proposals for a new low-carbon city district near Cambridge North station, including 8,000 new homes and 20,000 new jobs along with shops, restaurants, and community and cultural facilities. The draft proposals are being considered by councillors ahead of full public consultation later in the summer.
Council adopts Zero Carbon Strategy for South Cambridgeshire
The first ever Zero Carbon Strategy for South Cambridgeshire pledges to lead a green local economic recovery out of lockdown and reduce the Council’s carbon emissions by at least 75% by 2030.
Council agrees grant to keep Milton Country Park open
Milton Country Park is being provided with up to £50,000 by the District Council, to ensure residents can keep enjoying the green spaces and paths.
Help shape further plans for Northstowe
Further proposals for the next part of the growing new town of Northstowe have been submitted, and local people can now comment.
Cambridge caterers work with volunteers to feed families during lockdown
Hundreds of prepared, nutritious meals have been delivered to residents in Melbourn and Meldreth, thanks to local chefs, independent businesses and hospitality partners, the Melbourn Coronavirus Community Response, and South Cambridgeshire District Council – and the Council is offering to support others to do the same.
Comment on plans for next stage of Northstowe
Plans for the next part of the growing new town of Northstowe have been published – and local people are being encouraged to comment.
Councils and developer receive ‘much-coveted’ awards for Excellence in Planning
A co-housing project developed with the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service by developer TOWN has been recognised for Excellence in Planning by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
Swift grant funding ‘lifeline’ for hundreds of small businesses
Almost 1,500 small businesses in South Cambridgeshire are benefiting from swift £17.5 million grant aid from the district council to help them weather the Coronavirus outbreak.
Grant funding for local businesses on the way
Businesses in South Cambridgeshire that are eligible for grant funding under two Government Coronavirus assistance schemes are being contacted by the District Council and invited to apply.
Bin collections during Easter and Early May Bank Holiday
Bin collections in Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire will be later than usual during the Easter period and after the Early May Bank Holiday.
Zero emissions waste collections
People in South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City will soon see an electric bin lorry collecting recycling, after the shared waste service between their Councils purchased one.
Green bin collections suspended in city and South Cambs
Green bin collections across Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire will not take place between Monday 23 March and Monday 4 May.
Council extends deadline to apply for funding for VE Day commemorations
Ahead of VE Day on Friday 8 May, South Cambridgeshire communities are being invited to apply for up to £1,000 to mark the 75th anniversary, with the deadline to apply being extended until 15 March.
Councillors agree to invest £5 million to help tackle climate emergency
South Cambridgeshire has pledged £5 million to tackle the “global climate emergency”.
New taxi licensing policy for South Cambridgeshire will see CCTV installed as standard and improve air quality across the district
A new taxi licensing policy for South Cambridgeshire aims to improve air quality and increase the safety of passengers and drivers.