Grants helping South Cambs projects to improve health and wellbeing for young people
Several innovative South Cambridgeshire youth projects which received council funding are encouraging young people into outdoor activities as a way of improving their mental and physical wellbeing and health.
Greater Cambridge’s second electric bin lorry arrives as zero carbon fleet drive continues
The second fully electric bin lorry to collect waste from residents in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire has arrived, as local councils continue their fleet decarbonisation drive.
Frontline service success thanks to local residents and businesses
People across South Cambridgeshire have been thanked for their ongoing support for vital public services like social care and police after the District Council was named second in the country for Council Tax collection across England.
People power is celebrated at the official opening of Gamlingay Gym
The success story of a community pulling together to ensure their village fitness facility remains open has been celebrated at the official opening of Gamlingay Gym.
South Cambridgeshire District Council is a finalist in prestigious climate award
South Cambridgeshire District Council’s work to tackle climate change locally has been highlighted at a prestigious national awards ceremony.
Cambridge MP leads calls for more animal-friendly farming
Speaking in Parliament, Shadow Environment Minister Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, has called on the government to move swiftly to improve conditions for farmed animals that are too often still kept in cages.
Still time to have a say on region's transport plan consultation
There is still time for people, businesses and other groups in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to share their views in an ongoing consultation on the region’s future transport strategy.
Thousands of comments published following Greater Cambridge Local Plan consultation
More than 9,000 comments received as part of last year’s consultation into the First Proposals for the new Greater Cambridge Local Plan have been published.
Council proposes funds for Northstowe community facilities
More than £12.8 million in funding, to secure high-quality community facilities for Northstowe residents, is being proposed by South Cambridgeshire District Council.
The Enterprise Centre, supporting the local business community
Would some form of a base in Norwich be useful for your company? Do you have colleagues who are Norfolk based and are finding continually working from home difficult, perhaps? Now could not be a better time to join our friendly and supportive community.
Planning system helps fund GP surgery expansion
Nearly £90,000, secured from developers by South Cambridgeshire District Council, has been passed to the NHS to help fund an expansion of a GP surgery.
IQGeo receives Carbon Neutral Certification
IQGeo, a developer of geospatial software that is “Building better networks” for telecom and utility operators, announces that it has received Carbon Neutral Certification based on a detailed carbon footprint appraisal that followed the Defra/BEIS and Greenhouse Gas Protocol reporting standards and requirements.
Council invests in Northstowe to provide community facilities
Two homes and a sales office at Northstowe are being purchased by South Cambridgeshire District Council – which plans to modify them for use by community groups.
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Council launches online toolkit to help local villages and towns set up markets
Developing a network of markets for shoppers in South Cambridgeshire, whilst supporting local businesses and ensuring a rich and more diverse choice of products is more widely available, has taken a step forward with the launch of two directories by the District Council.
New Council Cabinet and appointments confirmed
The Councillors who will be on South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Cabinet have been confirmed at the Annual Council Meeting held on Thursday 26 May 2022 at South Cambridgeshire Hall in Cambourne.
Council and charities provide bicycles for Ukrainian guests
People who have fled Ukraine and arrived in South Cambridgeshire can now request a free bike as part of a District Council initiative with local charities.
Partnership secures future of Gamlingay gym
Gamlingay’s community gym at the village primary school will re-open on Monday 27 June after residents stepped-in and set up a new charity to keep it running.
A new road classification for Cambridge consultation – have your say
GCP is pleased to announce the start of a new road classification for Cambridge consultation.
Cambridge MP secures Government promise to increase Stansted Express rail service
In good news for public transport in the East of England, under questioning by Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge and Chair of the East of England All-Party Parliamentary Group, the Government has confirmed it will revisit its decision to half the number of Stansted Express trains.
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Local community rail group joins national campaign encouraging people to ‘give the train a try’ for a healthier, greener future
The Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Community Rail Partnership will join 74 community rail partnerships and 1,200 station volunteer friends groups across Britain for next week’s Community Rail Week 2022 to encourage people to 'give the train a try'.
New scheme to help businesses cut costs and carbon
Is your business ready for a future without fossil fuels? Have you been asked by companies you work with what your carbon footprint is and how you need to reduce it?
IQGeo taps senior industry talent to continue high growth trajectory
IQGeo, a developer of geospatial software that is “Building better networks” for telecom and utility operators, announces that three experienced telecommunication, utility and geospatial industry professionals have joined the IQGeo team in strategic technical and business development roles. James Wheatley is the new Head of Product Management, Adrian McNulty is now Vice President of Utility…
Futures By Design adds new tools
Futures By Design (FBD) launches 3 new tools this week. FBD is an EU project designed and co-ordinated by EFEC CSO Andrew Thomson and EFEC is leading the consortium to develop the servcies in the UK after the EU project finishes in early 2023.