Cambridge remembers victims of the Holocaust and genocides worldwide
Cambridge City Council is commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day with a free civic ceremony at the Cambridge Corn Exchange on Sunday (22 January), the centrepiece of a week of events coordinated by KeyStage Arts and Heritage.
New digital champions help to boost digital talent of over 60s
A project to help over 60s to develop new digital skills will take a big step forward this week as the first four new digital champions complete their training.
Still time to have your say on river moorings
Cambridge City Council’s 12-week consultation on proposals to change the way in which it manages moorings alongside its land by the River Cam ends next Friday (20 January) at 5pm.
Council joins forces with local company to invest in new homes
Cambridge City Council has teamed up with Hill Investment Partnerships, a subsidiary of the housebuilding company Hill Holdings Limited, to form a new investment company to tackle the affordable housing shortage in the city.
Cut in car park charges on Mondays and Tuesdays
The cost of parking in Cambridge City Council’s car parks on Mondays and Tuesdays is set to be cut as part of budget proposals, while the cost of parking on other weekdays, evenings and overnight, would be frozen.
Voluntary groups helping people in greatest need set for grant aid boost
Local groups are set to benefit from funding totalling £900k as part of Cambridge City Council’s Community Grants scheme.
City Council sets out 2017-18 budget proposals
Cambridge City Council’s budget for 2017-18 is set to focus on delivering ‘One Cambridge, Fair for All’, with initiatives that will deliver capital investment in major council sites and reduce council energy use, along with new projects to tackle poverty in the city.
Review of community centres launches council’s vision for building stronger communities
A report on Cambridge City Council’s community centres proposes improving the services and facilities available to residents in the parts of the city with the greatest need.
Street Aid initiative raises £3,100 to help rough sleepers in just 23 days
Kind-hearted residents and visitors have donated £3,100 to a new charitable fund that has been up and running for just 23 days.
Council wins grant for project to help rough sleepers
Cambridge City Council has been granted government funding to help people sleeping rough on the city’s streets.
Housing service to refocus on new homes and people in greatest need
Housing services in Cambridge are set to be refocused on those people in greatest need, as part of a transformation programme that will come into effect alongside a huge investment in new council homes.
Grants for environmental projects in 2017-18 now available
Cambridge City Council is inviting local groups to apply for funding which could help turn proposed environmental projects into reality.
Council teams up with charities and Cambridge BID for Cambridge Street Aid initiative to help
CAMBRIDGE residents and visitors are being encouraged to help rough sleepers and vulnerable people by donating to a new charitable fund, rather than give cash directly to people asking for money on streets in the city centre.
Residents asked to help council build on its success with empty homes
Residents are being encouraged to help Cambridge City Council bring empty private residential properties back into use, during National Empty Homes Week this week (28 November-2 December), to help tackle the housing shortage.
Councillors approve multi-millon pound devolution deal
Cambridge city councillors have given the go-ahead to a multi-million pound devolution deal that will see 500 new council homes built in Cambridge.
Five point efficiency plan delivers financial freedom for city council
Cambridge City Council has agreed a four-year funding deal with the government, giving the city greater freedom to run its own finances for the next four years to 2020.
Business community briefed on council's future budget plans
Cambridge business people have been briefed on some of the economic challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Cambridge City Council and the city as a whole.
North Pole ice rink and fair returns to Parker’s Piece
The North Pole ice rink and winter fair has returned to the city centre for the Christmas season.
More residents satisfied with council services
The percentage of residents satisfied with Cambridge City Council’s services has improved by 20% over the past five years, according to an independent survey.
Meeting on devolution postponed
Cambridge City Council’s Extraordinary Full Council meeting to discuss devolution proposals, scheduled for today (Tuesday), has been postponed.
City Council plans: Council Leader invites you to a business briefing
The Leader of Cambridge City Council, Councillor Lewis Herbert, invites Cambridge Network members to a business briefing on the budgetary situation and future plans at the City Council to 2020 and beyond, by which time the Council will be operating without core Government grant.
Bids invited for small-scale public art S106 grants
The latest funding round, offering grants of up to £15,000 for small-scale public art projects, has been launched by Cambridge City Council.
Scheme provides a healthy boost for people in East Barnwell
A scheme to improve people’s health by boosting access to advice on benefits and a range of other issues is being extended thanks to its resounding success.
City Council named Living Wage Champion for second year running
The Living Wage Foundation has named Cambridge City Council as its Living Wage Champion for the East of England region for the second year running in the national Living Wage Champion Awards.
City Council expands its welcome to Syrian refugees
Cambridge City Council is expanding its target to welcome 100 refugees, including people from Syria, as part of government schemes to resettle people from war torn countries.