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.
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…
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.
GCP welcomes new autonomous vehicle for next stage of Connector trials in Cambridge
The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) is celebrating the arrival of the first autonomous vehicle for the Connector project, marking an important milestone in the development of cutting-edge technology to shape the future of transport in Cambridge.
Council’s four-day week public consultation begins
People can now share their views on South Cambridgeshire District Council’s services during a trial of a four-day week.
Budget setting meeting sees freeze to Mayoral precept and continuing investment to boost transport, skills, and economic growth
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has approved its spending plans from 2025/26, funding improvements to transport, skills and business growth.
Daniel Zeichner MP hails Labour’s green light for Cambridge Cancer Hospital
Following the publication of the Labour Government’s review of the New Hospital Programme, funding has today (Monday 20th January) been confirmed and a green light given for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
UK public would pay more tax for extra nurses
Survey of 2,000 UK adults also suggests nursing is one of the most rewarding jobs.
Why I’m ditching New Year Resolutions & embracing Slowanuary
Do you always feel pressured to decide your annual goals by the start of January? Why do we always feel we should have everything perfectly planned by January 1? After a festive epiphany, Luciana has decided to try something different instead.
An open letter to the Government underscoring the critical role Greater Cambridge can play in the UK’s sustainable and inclusive national renewal
If science were a country then Cambridge would likely be its capital, and if discovery were a global competition the city and region would regularly be winning for Britain. That’s because Greater Cambridge is where innovation makes history and where the future comes first.
Plans for Council’s four-day week public consultation outlined
Plans for how people will be able to share their views on South Cambridgeshire District Council’s services during a trial of a four-day week have been published.
Have your say on design principles for future of Arbury, King’s Hedges and parts of West Chesterton
This is a joint release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, which share the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service.
Addressing nitrosamine analysis challenges in pharmaceuticals with the ATNA
Detecting nitrosamines in pharmaceutical products is essential for maintaining safety and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Almost £10,000 in grants is set to boost community groups across South Cambridgeshire
Five projects ranging from a recycled bike scheme to village tree planting are set to benefit from South Cambridgeshire District Council’s
Farmers warned of stealth tax on gifted assets
Price Bailey, one of the UK’s top 30 accountancy firms, warns of a “stealth tax” that could saddle the next generation of farmers if landowners rush to gift assets to their children. Capital Gains Tax liabilities could increase by over 400% for some farmers according to calculations by Price Bailey.
112 Christmas gifts donated to patients at Fulbourn hospital
For almost 20 years, Christmas presents have been donated annually by staff and councillors at South Cambridgeshire District Council to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundations Trust’s Fulbourn Hospital. This year, a total of 112 gifts have been donated which will be given to patients being treated on the mental health wards. £350 was also raised towards the purchase of gifts.
Cambridge to trial 5G technology with Connecting Cambridgeshire’s CORE project
Cambridge is set to experience the next generation of mobile technology as the Cambridgeshire Open RAN Ecosystem (CORE) project, led by Connecting Cambridgeshire, begins trials of an advanced 5G Open RAN network early next year.
Bus reform moves forward after close of franchising consultation
The Combined Authority’s statutory bus franchising consultation – a key step towards reforming the bus system in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough – saw more than 1,600 responses.
Submissions open for the 2025 Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards
An awards scheme to celebrate Greater Cambridge’s building design and construction industries is now open for submissions.