Council sets out plans to reduce its carbon footprint
Cambridge City Council has published plans to further reduce its own carbon footprint. The council’s new Carbon Management Plan sets out a range of projects which it is anticipated will reduce carbon emissions from council buildings and services by around 15% over the next five years.
Council grants for voluntary groups help people most in need
Cambridge City Council is set to provide local groups with £900,000 of grant funding as part of its community grants scheme.
Councils to develop plans for shared finance service
Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council are set to reduce costs by creating a shared Finance service for the two councils.
Council considers budget plans after government grant announcement
Cambridge City Council is working to take stock of the full implications of the government’s proposals for the level of grant it will give to councils for 2016-17.
City councillor helps to secure local role in historic climate change deal
Cambridge City Councillor, Sian Reid, has returned from Paris where she worked to help secure the local role in the monumental climate change deal between almost 200 countries.
City Council publishes updated register of electors
The updated register of electors has been published by Cambridge City Council following the end of the transition to the new system of individual electoral registration, known as IER. The new system places responsibility on individuals to register themselves to vote, rather than one person registering everyone in the property.
20mph roll-out continues in Abbey, Petersfield, Romsey and Coleridge
Cambridge City Council’s citywide 20mph project will reach its halfway point next month, with work to install 20mph signage across the city’s four eastern wards, and on Victoria Road, doubling the number of residential roads with 20mph limits.
Grant for businesses to save thousands - from Cambridge City Council working with iiE
For the first time, not-for-profit organisation Investors in the Environment (iiE) Consultancy is working with Cambridge City Council to offer eligible businesses in the city the opportunity to receive up to £750 in match funding to improve their eco credentials and save over £90,000 for the year.
Fireworks and Bonfire Night to go ahead
The annual Cambridge Bonfire Night event will go ahead today but the fun fair will not take place.
Residents offer views on where council could save money
Residents have given their views on areas for possible savings as Cambridge City Council begins the process of setting its budget for 2016-17.
City Council named as Living Wage champion
The Living Wage Foundation has named Cambridge City Council as its Employer Champion for the Eastern region in the national Living Wage Champion Awards.
Council shortlisted for living wage champion award
Cambridge City Council is one of three local employers to be shortlisted in the Living Wage Champion Awards, which take place during the national Living Wage Week from 1-7 November.
Could you help credit unions help local people?
Local credit unions are looking for volunteers to help residents benefit from the financial services they offer.
Council set to promote benefits of credit unions for local residents
Cambridge City Council is planning to boost the help it provides for residents on low incomes in the city by expanding its support for the work of credit unions.
Report proposes shared commercial waste service to increase market share
Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District councillors are set to consider joining forces for a shared commercial waste service to grow the business.
Grants to help reduce social and economic disadvantage in Cambridge
Cambridge City Council has launched its 2016-17 community grants programme, inviting non-profit voluntary and community organisations to apply for awards from a £900,000 fund.
Review of elections and electoral registration
THE Returning Officer for Cambridge (Antoinette Jackson, also Cambridge City Council’s Chief Executive) has published a report today reviewing performance at the 2015 elections and the impact of Individual Electoral Registration on the electoral process.
Cambridge employers sign up for the Living Wage
Over the summer a number of organisations have signed up to the Living Wage with support from Cambridge City Council.
Franny takes over as Mill Road Coordinator
Franny Ritchie has been appointed by Cambridge City Council as Mill Road Coordinator to boost the fortunes of one of the city’s best-known areas.
Council recruits for Independent Remuneration Panel on councillor allowances
Cambridge City Council is looking to appoint two members to an Independent Remuneration Panel. The panel will advise the council on its councillor allowance scheme, which is to be reviewed.
Consultation underway on future of historic city site
Cambridge City Council has prepared a new document to guide future development of a key city centre location.
Twin boost for air quality as city wins funding for plug-in taxi study
Cambridge has been chosen as one of just eight cities in the UK to receive funding to encourage the uptake of low-emission taxis. The news, along with the introduction of a new low-emission vehicle to Cambridge City Council’s own fleet, is a boost to the city’s emerging Air Quality Action Plan.
A year since Le Tour touched our lives
A year ago this week, the world’s greatest cyclists and thousands upon thousands of fans descended on Cambridge to create lifelong memories when Stage 3 of the Tour de France came to the city.
Housing in Cambridge - what needs to be done?
Cambridge City Council is consulting on a new Housing Strategy for the coming three years (and beyond). It is one of the biggest issues facing the city and now residents and partners will have the chance to put forward their views on what needs to be done.
Tennis Court Road closed until end August 2015
Cambridge City Council has issued a notice to inform drivers that Tennis Court Road is currently closed until the end of August to allow for both building demolition and essential drainage repairs to take place.