Ambitious new public art will celebrate the River Cam
Plans for a major new public art commission, celebrating the story and importance to Cambridge of the River Cam, are to be discussed by councillors.
Council asks government to broaden support for refugees
Cambridge City Council is asking the government to broaden the help on offer to refugees coming to the city. The council also renewed its call for offers of privately owned flats or homes in the city to assist in rehoming refugees in need.
New scheme aims to nurture junior savers
An innovative scheme led by Cambridge City Council’s Children & Young People’s Participation Service (ChYpPS) is helping children to learn the value of saving money.
Does your business want to save money and become greener?
Not-for-profit organisation Investors in the Environment Consultancy is working with Cambridge City Council to offer up to 15 local businesses the chance to receive half-price environment consultancy services.
Vehicle amnesty is part of Clean for the Queen campaign
Cambridge City Council is undertaking a five-day vehicle amnesty from 29 February to 4 March, to give residents the chance to hand over unwanted, end of life vehicles to the council, free of charge.
City Council set to press government for more freedoms on housing
New freedoms and flexibilities should be given to Cambridge City Council by the government to tackle the housing affordability crisis in the Greater Cambridge area, according to a proposed statement set to be discussed by councillors.
New call system gives priority to people most in need
A new call response system introduced in early January has brought extra choice to make it easier and faster for customers to get their queries answered when they ring Cambridge City Council’s customer services, while giving every caller the clear option to speak to a specialist advisor.
Drama raises awareness of child sexual exploitation
A play being performed in Cambridge is aiming to raise awareness among audiences about the sexual exploitation of children.
Councils set their initial terms on Government 'Three counties devolution plan'
Yesterday’s (Tuesday's) meeting of council representatives from across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk was called at very short notice and South Cambridgeshire District Council was represented by its Leader, Councillor Ray Manning and Cambridge City Council by Councillor Kevin Price, Executive Councillor for Housing.
How smart solutions can support City Deal plans
Practical smart city solutions set to transform the journeys of people living and working in the Cambridge region will be showcased today (Friday).
Have your say on City Deal transport proposals at special meeting
A special meeting of Cambridge City Council’s North Area Committee is being held tonight (Thurs) to discuss proposals for significant changes to transport on two important roads in the city.
Grants for environmental projects now available
Local groups looking to get environmental projects up and running could be in line for a Sustainable City grant from Cambridge City Council.
Hundreds turn out for volunteering event
Hundreds of potential volunteers packed Cambridge Guildhall last Saturday (30 January) to learn more about how they could give their time to support voluntary groups working in the city.
#NVRD – Join the drive and register to vote today
Cambridge City Council wants to encourage anyone not yet registered to vote, to take advantage of the national voter registration drive this week and go online now to register.
City Council responds to Centre for Cities Cambridge analysis
Cambridge City Council has responded to a new report by think tank, The Centre for Cities (CfC), which has confirmed that Cambridge is the most innovative city in the UK, with five times more patents per head than the next best city.
Volunteer for Cambridge
Volunteer for Cambridge is your one-stop shop for finding out how you can get involved in the causes you care about, give something back and gain new skills. Find out more at a fair on Saturday 30th January at The Guildhall, Cambridge.
New company to help tackle city's housing crisis
A housing company being established by Cambridge City Council is set to buy 23 properties, at two new-build council housing developments, in order to let them at more affordable rates than the market average.
Council proposes funding Shopmobility service
Cambridge City Council is proposing to fund the city’s Shopmobility service at two multi-storey car parks following a decision by the county council to end its contribution to the service.
More council vehicles to go electric
Cambridge City Council is set to increase the number of electric vehicles in its fleet, as part of its programme to replace vehicles that have reached the end of their working life.
City Council sets out priorities for next three years
The leader of Cambridge City Council is set to agree a plan which lays out the council’s priorities for the next three years. To help deliver the council’s vision of “One Cambridge, Fair for all”, the new Corporate Plan brings together the things the council is planning to do, and how it will know whether it has achieved them.
Car park charges set to be held for shoppers for 2016-17
Car parking charges in Cambridge are set to be frozen from 1 April 2016.
Council publishes proposals for Budget 2016-17
Proposals for Cambridge City Council’s 2016-17 budget have been published. The proposals continue the council’s focus on helping those people in most need, protecting core frontline services, making assets deliver a better financial return for the council and changing the way services are delivered to improve efficiency.
Council considers fresh conservation measures
Residents are set to be consulted on a new review to an appraisal of Cambridge’s historic city centre conservation area.
Have your say – five projects to boost and improve cycling across Cambridge
The Greater Cambridge City Deal is asking for views on five different cycling and walking improvement projects. The consultation on Cross City Cycling takes place from now until Monday 15th February 2016.
City car parks set for upgrades
Car park users in Cambridge are set to enjoy an improved service if two projects are approved at a committee meeting next month.