Council leases The Engineer’s House to Cambridge Museum of Technology
Visitors to a popular Cambridge museum are to benefit from an agreement that will see a landmark Cambridge City Council property leased to the museum.
Time to have your say on river moorings
Cambridge City Council is set to launch a 12-week consultation on proposals to change the way in which it manages moorings alongside its land along the River Cam.
Free fun for children and families during half-term
Cambridge City Council’s Children and Young People’s Participation Service (ChYpPS), is putting on a fun packed programme of free activities over the October half-term.
Get up and glow with family sports sessions this half term
Families will have the chance to get active this half term holiday, thanks to a varied programme of sporting activities from Cambridge City Council’s Sports Development service.
Body worn cameras approved for city’s Enforcement Officers
A proposal to introduce body worn cameras for Cambridge City Council's Enforcement Team was unanimously approved by councillors at the Strategy and Resources Scrutiny Committee meeting last week. The cameras would be worn on the uniforms of Environmental Enforcement frontline officers dealing with offences such as littering and dog fouling.
Council's electricity supply goes 100% green
Cambridge City Council is to buy all of its electricity from 100% renewable sources for the first time from this month onwards.
Efficiency drive continues to balance council budget
Cambridge City Council will need to save £2.2million over the next five years to balance its budget, according to a report just published.
Packed programme of events to celebrate Black History Month in Cambridge
AN EXCITING programme of exhibitions, talks, poetry, storytelling and live music is coming to Cambridge during October to mark this year’s Black History Month.
Local Paralympian Louis has a golden Rio games
Cambridge City Council has offered its congratulations to local Paralympian Louis Rolfe following his medal-winning exploits in Rio de Janeiro.
Mayor supports auction to raise funds for Syrian children and families
The Mayor of Cambridge is among local people supporting an event raising money for children and families affected by the war in Syria.
Grants available to encourage walking and cycling in the city
Cambridge City Council is offering funding up to £5,000 to local groups for the promotion of walking and cycling in the city.
Improvement work gets underway at historic riverside folly
A historic folly and walled garden beside the river Cam is getting a new lease of life, after Cambridge City Council began an improvement programme there.
Changes to City Council's leadership team announced
Councillor Anna Smith has been appointed the new Executive Councillor for Streets and Open Spaces at Cambridge City Council, and starts work today (Monday).
Housing service plan to deliver greater efficiency and focus on most vulnerable
Proposals to review Cambridge City Council’s housing service as part of a change programme to further improve efficiency, to target resources on those people in greatest need and to make provision for savings, have been published.
Carbon Trust workshops will help SMEs
Cambridge City Council is working with the Carbon Trust to promote a new energy efficiency programme called START2ACT, which will assist young SMEs and start-ups with energy reduction at work to cut energy costs and carbon emissions.
Comments on Council's performance largely positive
Cambridge City Council received some 10,981 comments on its services in the past year, of which 7,104 (65%) were positive.
Funding on offer for groups tackling inequality
Non-profit voluntary and community organisations are being invited to apply for grants from a Cambridge City Council fund for 2017-18.
Public urged to have their say on Mitcham's Corner redevelopment
Cambridge residents are encouraged to give their views on initial proposals for the future redevelopment of Mitcham’s Corner.
Children enjoy summer fun in Trumpington
Children and families in Trumpington enjoyed a fun packed programme of activities this summer.
Cambridge City Council leaders respond to latest Government statement on devolution
The Leader and Deputy Leader of Cambridge City Council, Councillors Lewis Herbert and Kevin Price, have issued a joint statement in response to the latest government media statement on devolution, reported today (22 August) in The Times.
Residents dig deep to raise thousands for local charities
Caring tenants at some of Cambridge City Council’s sheltered housing schemes have raised the remarkable sum of almost £7,000 for deserving charities in recent years.
Oktoberfest comes to Jesus Green next month
Traditional Bavarian revelry is coming to Cambridge next month, for the city’s first German Oktoberfest.
Don't wait for the next election - make sure you're registered to vote now
As the June referendum fades to a distant memory, the electoral services team at Cambridge City Council is beginning the task of updating the register of electors in preparation for elections in 2017.
Wildflowers and nettles help boost butterfly numbers on city Commons
Pollinating insects are benefiting from a trial of annual meadows on public open spaces managed by Cambridge City Council.
Leaders consider implications of Brexit for city
Leaders from the business, academic, NHS and political communities – including Cambridge Network’s CEO, Claire Ruskin – will come together this Friday (5 August) to discuss the implications of the leave decision following the referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union (EU).