Free fun for children and families at SummerDaze 2016
A summer of fun for school aged children and families is on the way, thanks to Cambridge City Council’s Children and Young People’s Participation Service (ChYpPs), which is putting on a packed programme of free SummerDaze activities.
View sought on council's new taxi policy
Views are being sought on Cambridge City Council’s hackney carriage and private hire licensing policy.
Low energy, low emission LED lighting upgrade for council car parks
Cambridge City Council has started a major new project to install new low energy LED lighting at two of its multi-storey car parks.
More council homes made available thanks to fraud investigators
Investigations by fraud officers at Cambridge City Council have meant that 11 families have been able to move in to council properties that were found to have been illegally sub-let or abandoned.
Time to have your say on devolution deal
Consultation has started on proposals for a new Cambridgeshire and Peterborough devolution deal that would see hundreds of new council homes built in Cambridge.
'Reality Checkpoint' to be restored to its former glory
A celebrated Cambridge lamppost is set for a new lease of life after a plan for its refurbishment was revealed. The ornate lamppost, popularly known as ‘Reality Checkpoint’, stands where the two main diagonal paths intersect in the centre of Parker’s Piece, the historic Cambridge open space managed by Cambridge City Council.
Final phase of 20mph project to roll out in West, Central and South Cambridge
Cambridge City Council’s city-wide 20mph project is entering its final phase, with work to install 20mph signage across the city’s West Central and South area wards.
Council agrees to support devolution deal for more homes
Cambridge City Council has agreed to support the government’s proposals for a new Cambridgeshire and Peterborough devolution deal that would see hundreds of new council homes built in Cambridge.
Council to encourage low-emission taxis to boost air quality in city
Cambridge City Council is set to consult with taxi drivers on how the use of low emission vehicles by the taxi trade could be encouraged.
Referendum: UK to leave, but Cambridge votes to remain in the EU
In a local result which did not reflect the final outcome of yesterday's EU Referendum, where Leave won by 52% to 48%, Cambridge resolutely (73.8%) voted to remain in the European Union.
Council tackles discrimination and helps residents access services
Cambridge City Council continues to demonstrate its commitment to tackling discrimination and harassment in Cambridge, and removing the barriers that prevent some Cambridge residents and visitors from accessing services, activities and facilities in the city.
New £400 fines set to tackle blight of fly tipping
A report published by Cambridge City Council proposes the adoption of new national powers that could see fixed penalty notices (FPNs) of up to £400 introduced to tackle small scale fly tipping*.
Cambridge and other councils to decide on devolution deal
Cambridge City Council will consider the government’s proposals for a new Cambridgeshire and Peterborough devolution deal at a special meeting of the full council on Monday 27 June at 6pm.
Council performance is improving despite rising homelessness figures
Cambridge City Council and its partners have prevented or relieved homelessness for 787 households in the financial year 2015-16.
Council hosts training on energy efficiency for small businesses
Businesses in Cambridge can learn how to become more energy-efficient, save themselves money and reduce their carbon footprint, at two free workshops this month.
Council updates guidance on hackney carriages and private hire vehicles
Cambridge City Council’s Licensing and Enforcement service has updated its guidance reminding people of the differences between the types of taxi licensed to operate in Cambridge, and helping them select the most appropriate one when planning their journeys.
Cambridge markets embrace ‘love your local market’ this May
A fortnight of events celebrating the role that Cambridge’s markets play in the life of the city is now underway.
Cambridge City Council election results announced
Elections to Cambridge City Council were held yesterday (Thursday 5 May). Fourteen seats were contested. Turnout for the local elections was 40.1%.
Don't forget to vote tomorrow
Elections take place across the city tomorrow (Thursday 5 May), for 14 of the 42 seats on Cambridge City Council, as well as for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire.
Time running out for registering to vote on 5 May
Cambridge residents who haven’t yet registered to vote in the local and Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections on 5 May are being urged to do so before Monday’s deadline.
City Council and PCC elections on 5 May – register to vote by 18 April
On Thursday 5 May, elections will take place across the city for 14 of the 42 seats on Cambridge City Council, as well as for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Cambridgeshire.
Cambridge lights to burn bright at night, despite switch-off elsewhere today
From today (1 April), Labour-run Cambridge City Council is picking up the tab to keep street lights burning bright through the night across our historic, University city.
Mill Road midsummer event returns for second year
A summer event celebrating one of Cambridge’s most diverse neighbourhoods is set to take place for a second year this July.
City Council sets aspiration for zero carbon Cambridge by 2050
Cambridge city councillors are to consider agreeing an aspiration to reduce carbon emissions in Cambridge to zero by 2050, which would contribute to achieving the ambitious international targets agreed by governments at the COP 21 summit* in Paris in December 2015.
Council says government offer not right for Cambridge
Cambridge City Council has responded to a Government devolution plan saying that, while keen for further discussions, it cannot support the current three county devolution proposals tabled in the past fortnight for Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.