Time running out to register to vote on 4 May – and promo bikes take to streets with photo ID message
Residents who haven’t yet registered to vote in the local elections on 5 May are being urged to do so before next Monday’s deadline.
Council encourages communities to go green with a grant fund project celebrating its fifth year
A grant scheme has opened for 2023 to encourage exciting community projects that reduce carbon emissions and engage local people about climate change.
Beavers to Help Protect Villages from Flooding
Two new “dam” good beaver enclosures to be built thanks to funding from Environmental partnership.
Bridging the Skills Gap: How Cambridge Local Authorities are Empowering Job Seekers with Data-Driven Badges
Local Government has access to remarkable labour market data, however, this data is not linked to local learning and employment opportunities, which is a missed opportunity.
Experienced local Government leader appointed as Chief Executive of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
Experienced local Government leader, Rob Bridge, is set to take the helm of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority as the Chief Executive Officer.
Council approves new litter strategy for Cambridge
Cambridge City Council has approved a new Litter Strategy to support the vision for Cambridge to be a city which is free of litter, fly tipping and dog waste.
Cambridgeshire secures government funding to make homes energy efficient
A local authority partnership, led by Cambridge City Council, has secured a grant of up to £11.5M from the government’s Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to deliver energy improvements to both privately owned and council owned homes across Cambridgeshire.
New Government funding to continue work to decarbonise South Cambs Council homes
South Cambridgeshire District Council has successfully bid for £1.7 million Government funding, to continue work to decarbonise Council homes.
Residents invited to join the Great British Spring Clean in Cambridge
Cambridge City Council is inviting residents to participate in this year’s Great British Spring Clean, run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy (KBT), which started last Friday (17 March) and takes place until 2 April.
Empower your business with Microsoft 365 training in Cambridgeshire - Live instructor-led sessions available
As businesses continue to rely on technology to stay ahead of the curve, it's crucial to provide employees with the necessary training to succeed. Computer Tutoring Ltd is pleased to offer live instructor-led Microsoft 365 training sessions for businesses in Cambridgeshire. Whether you're looking to enhance your team's skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, or other applications, our…
More than £200,000 of further cost of living support confirmed by District Council
A further cost of living support package for residents, worth more than £200,000, has been agreed by South Cambridgeshire District Council.
English classes help more than 100 Ukraine adults and children settle into life in South Cambridgeshire
More than 100 Ukraine guests have learnt English to help them settle into life in a new country thanks to classes funded by South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Mayor, Dr Nik Johnson’s statement following the Government’s Spring Budget on 15th March 2023
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Mayor, Dr Nik Johnson’s statement following the Government’s Spring Budget on 15th March 2023.
Council partners up to offer climate change training sessions for residents
Cambridge City Council is providing funding to Cambridge Carbon Footprint to host climate change training sessions for residents to help them make positive changes.
University of East Anglia launches new Evolve Workplace Wellbeing Podcast Series
The Evolve Workplace Wellbeing Research team at the University of East Anglia have started a new podcast series!
Additional £10,000 awarded to support Cambridge residents with energy bills
CAMBRIDGE City Council has provided a further £10,000 to the Cambridgeshire Local Assistance Scheme (CLAS) to ensure energy vouchers can continue to be awarded to Cambridge residents in urgent financial need this spring, following on from £10,000 awarded in November.
Public and private sector unite to research self-driving vehicles in Cambridge
The way we move around our towns and cities is likely to look very different in the future to how it does now as new technologies change the way we travel.
Apply for £300 to set up a new community sports or fitness activity in Cambridge
Cambridge City Council is inviting local groups and fitness instructors to apply for £300 from the Community Kickstart Fund to help set up or run sports or fitness sessions for people in Cambridge.
Green light for Northstowe temporary community centre plans
South Cambridgeshire District Council’s plans for a temporary community centre at Northstowe have been approved by its Planning Committee.
Studio 24 redesigns the website for W3C
Cambridge-based digital agency Studio 24 redesigns the famous industry website w3.org for W3C.
Multiply Roadshow puts free courses to boost maths skills on the map
The Multiply Bus Roadshow toured towns across the region aiming to showcase to the public free courses to help adults improve their maths skills.
Cambridge MP welcomes news on UK re-joining Horizon Europe
Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, welcomes news that the UK is set to re-join Horizon Europe, the EU's central funding programme for research and innovation.
Public realm improvements rolled out in Cambridge city centre
Thanks to funding secured from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA), Cambridge City Council and its partners have rolled out an extensive programme of street and open space improvements across the city centre for the benefit of residents and visitors.
Cambridge stands in solidarity with Ukraine on the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion
Cambridge City Council will join the local community in marking the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, by raising the Ukraine flag and lighting up the Guildhall on the market square in the colours of the Ukraine flag over the weekend.
Support for residents, businesses and the environment following Budget approval
Reducing fly-tipping, promoting a cleaner, greener future and supporting local residents and businesses in the Cost of Living crisis are among plans for the coming year by the District Council.