Local Government
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. Separate to this, the Mayor’s budget was also approved and confirmed that the Mayoral precept portion of council tax bill...
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. ...
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. Following high-profile recalls involving nitrosamine impurities, such as N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), regulatory bodies like the FDA and EMA now require pharmaceut...
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 Community Chest fund. ...
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 ...
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 pat...