Local Government
Combined Authority Board approves proposal to support Changing Futures
At the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Board Meeting on August 31st, the proposal to allocate £60,000 per annum for three years (2022-2025, total £180,000) to support the extension of the Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM) work aligned to the national Changing Futures P...
Combined Authority have secured c.£4 million to improve adult numeracy
CAMBRIDGESHIRE and Peterborough Combined Authority have secured £3,999,186 from the Department of Education’s Multiply programme. The objective of Multiply is to improve the levels of functional numeracy in adults. The aim is to increase participation in numeracy activities, overcome ‘m...
Secretary of State designates Chamber to deliver Local Skills Improvement Plan for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
The Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce has been chosen to lead the development and delivery of the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough region. ...
Local children send powerful messages of kindness and hope on Ukraine Independence Day
Primary school children sent messages of kindness and hope on Ukraine Independence Day, on Weds August 24, as part of a campaign by South Cambridgeshire District Council to #StandForFreedom. ...
Successful Papworth Everard cheese business survives the pandemic thanks to South Cambridgeshire District Council
A Papworth Everard-based cheese connoisseur praises South Cambridgeshire District Council for helping their company survive the pandemic and encouraged other local businesses who need support to get in touch. ...
District Councils’ Network calls for action to ensure sustainability of support for Ukrainians
New analysis has revealed the vital role councils in shire England are playing in offering essential support to Ukrainian refugee families. ...
Cambridge voted as UK's best mid-size city
New survey results from Which? have ranked Cambridge as the best mid-size city to visit in the UK. Based on metrics like food and drink, accommodation, cultural significance and value for money, Cambridge beat out competitors including Oxford, Norwich and Canterbury to come out on top. ...
Calling all creatives: the Combined Authority wants to hear from you
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority launches a survey to hear from business owners in the creative industry to support a partnership bid to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). ...
New pink collection banks for small electricals in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire
Recycling small electricals like toasters, phones and hairdryers is now easier for Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire residents, after local councils installed more drop-off points. ...
Sketch club - Sketch & Social launches in Cambridge
A bi-weekly meet-up for creatives in and around Cambridge, coming together over sketching in a fun and informal group. ...