Transforming the Digital Experience for Denny Abbey and The Farmland Museum
Denny Abbey and The Farmland Museum, a heritage site with over 850 years of history, needed a modern, engaging, and accessible website to enhance visitor experience and expand its digital presence. Funded through a Rural England Prosperity Fund grant from South Cambridgeshire District Council, the museum partnered with Granite 5 to design and develop a new website that would showcase its rich…
Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards showcase the best design and construction skills, craftmanship and engineering in the region
This is a joint news release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, which share the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning service, and the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry.
District Council encourages parents to claim free Healthy Start vouchers
Parents of children under the age of four years old are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for free Healthy Start vouchers to help buy food and milk.
South Cambridgeshire District Council showcases new website to enhance user experience
South Cambridgeshire District Council’s new website – which residents can now try out - makes it much easier for them to get personalised, local information at a glance. Residents can now try out the new website alongside the existing one – ahead of the new one fully taking over from Tuesday 25 March.
Over £360,000 awarded to climate-friendly causes in South Cambridgeshire through Net Zero Villages grant
Nine local organisations are celebrating grant awards, as South Cambridgeshire District Council announces those successful in their bids to receive a share of more than £360,000 available through the Net Zero Villages scheme.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough unite ahead of UKREiiF to spotlight regional potential in driving economic growth
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is hosting an event titled: ‘Driving Growth for the UK’ in Cambridge on Friday 14 March to showcase how the region is accelerating economic growth.
Groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of construction for Northstowe's Unity Centre
A groundbreaking ceremony took place on Thursday 6 March, as South Cambridgeshire District Council marked the start of construction of the Unity Centre, the permanent community centre for Phase 1 in the growing town of Northstowe.
MP welcomes funding boost for youth mental health in Cambridge
Daniel Zeichner MP has welcomed £290,100 in new funding to expand mental health support for hundreds of young people across Cambridge through community-based Early Support Hubs.
Why family businesses are flourishing in Italy
In Luciana's March newsletter, she delves into some interesting research which reveals how and why innovative Italian family businesses are delivering economic growth 📈
New milestones hit as Cambridgeshire and Peterborough bus reform gathers pace
The Combined Authority will update the Transport and Infrastructure Committee this week (March 5) on the progress of bus reform across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, including new services, passenger-focused initiatives, and the early stages of work towards bus franchising.
10 existential hacks: Make your future the best thing that will ever happen to you
Møller Institute associate, Stephen Bruyant-Langer, reveals his top 10 hacks for dealing with uncertainty, in an increasingly unstable global climate. Stephen as a top executive coach, head-hunter, economist, marketeer, author, lecturer, facilitator and keynote speaker – comes with 25 years of experience with executive coaching, 20 years of experience with executive search, and 15 years of…
Connector enters a virtual world to ensure people’s safety
Connector, a pilot of autonomous buses in Cambridge, has entered a world of online simulation and testing supported by two key members of the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP)-led consortium.
Council to save £5 million while continuing to invest in council homes, communities and tackling climate change
CAMBRIDGE City councillors have approved the budget for 2025/2026 which puts the council on track to meet its target of saving £6 million a year from April 2026, to keep the council financially sustainable while investing in key priorities: building new council homes, supporting community initiatives, and tackling climate change.
Council backs vision for fairer, kinder and greener South Cambridgeshire
South Cambridgeshire District Council has confirmed its vision for the years ahead - one for a ‘fairer, kinder and greener’ place ‘where all residents will be equal partners in their communities’.
Unlock Global Opportunities: Your Gateway to Export Success
The Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, is hosting a major International Trade Event on Thursday 6 March, at the Møller Institute, Cambridge. This event will provide businesses with crucial insights and strategies to navigate global markets and unlock international growth…
Preserving history: digitising heritage buildings with drone photogrammetry
The preservation of historic buildings is a complex and meticulous process, requiring accurate documentation and ongoing maintenance to ensure their longevity. At Skytech Cambridge, we work alongside heritage and conservation organisations to revolutionise the way these structures are surveyed and maintained. Using cutting-edge drone technology and photogrammetry, we create detailed 3D models…
Continued support for people in South Cambridgeshire impacted by the cost-of-living crisis
South Cambridgeshire District Council is stepping up its fight against the cost-of-living crisis with a newly secured £151,000 funding extension.
WorkWell pilot programme supports over 400 people in first 3 months
Since launching in November 2024 the WorkWell programme has seen over 400 people accessing the service across Cambridgeshire with 39% of participants currently in work and struggling due to a health-related barrier or signed-off work as a result.
Councils provide update on planning targets for housebuilding in Greater Cambridge
A joint news release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, and Greater Cambridge Shared Planning.
Growing Cambridge construction firm highlights power of apprenticeships ahead of national awareness week
Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week a growing Cambridge construction company is highlighting the crucial role apprentices play in its future success.
District Council’s Cabinet outlines aspirations for years ahead
South Cambridgeshire District Council’s plans for the year ahead include building a permanent community centre at Northstowe, making it even easier for residents to get support online and by phone, and introducing weekly food waste collections.
Combined Authority deepens strategic ties with Homes England to accelerate local housing delivery
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has signed a new partnership agreement with Homes England, the government’s housing and regeneration agency, to support local ambitions for housing delivery which will also underpin sustainable economic growth.
Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, Dr. Nik Johnson officially opens new Social Enterprise Hub
The highly anticipated opening of The Printworks at Papworth took place on the 30th January 2025, with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Dr. Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
Cambridge residents invited to have their say on proposed changes to smoke control areas
Cambridge residents and businesses are being invited to have their say on proposals to replace the current smoke control areas (SCAs) with a single smoke control area which will cover the whole city to help reduce air pollution from smoke and improve health.
Daniel Zeichner MP welcomes major investment in Cambridge
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has welcomed the Chancellor’s ambitious plans to unlock economic growth in the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor, which are set to deliver significant benefits for Cambridge’s housing, transport and science sectors. The government’s Plan for Change, being announced today by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, will accelerate investment and strengthen Cambridge’s position…