Time running out for registering to vote on 7 May
Cambridge residents who haven’t yet registered to vote in the general and local elections on 7 May are being urged to do so before Monday’s deadline.
Election candidates announced for Cambridge
On Thursday May 7th, elections take place across the city for 14 of the 42 seats on Cambridge City Council, as well as for Members of Parliament for the Cambridge constituency (in 13 city wards) and the South Cambridgeshire constituency (in Queen Edith’s ward).
New charity Cambridge Live to run cultural services
NEW charity, Cambridge Live, will take over the operation of a number of Cambridge City Council’s cultural services today (1 April).
Schemes promote healthier eating across the city
Awareness and availability of healthier eating options are set to be promoted in the city under two schemes being proposed by Cambridge City Council.
New funding in place to support women’s refuges
Women seeking refuge from domestic abuse can continue to find high quality support and help in Cambridge after Cambridge City Council and its bidding partners, Cambridge Women’s Aid, were awarded nearly £100k of additional funding over the next two years from the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
New model for tourism services set to get go-ahead
Tourism services for Cambridge and the surrounding area will be provided by a new destination management organisation (DMO) from January 2016 if councillors approve the recommendations in a report that has been published today.
City Deal set to agree budget to gear up for growth
City Deal partners will, at meetings this month, decide how funding and resources are effectively targeted at delivering multi-million pound housing, skills and transport improvements over the next five years.
City Council signs up to new environmental statement
Cambridge City Council has developed and adopted a detailed new Environmental Statement that commits it to a comprehensive range of actions to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and climate change impacts, and promotes a high quality and sustainable environment in the city.
£180,000 facelift for 'unique' medical service for local homeless people
A GP’s surgery in Newmarket Road, Cambridge, which provides a ‘unique service’ to the city’s homeless and street population, has had a £180,000 refit, paid for by Cambridge City Council which owns the building.
Could you volunteer to make a better Cambridge?
An exciting new event next weekend aims to bring together voluntary organisations with members of the community who would like to help make a real difference to life in Cambridge.
Nature preserved at local reserve after pathway plan ruled out
A much-loved nature reserve in Cambridge is set to retain its tranquil character after a proposal to build a new footpath and cycle way through it was turned down by Cambridge City Council.
Cambridge unites to tackle extremism
Cambridge City Council, alongside the police and more than 30 community representatives have taken part in an event to raise awareness of the government’s ‘Prevent’ agenda.
City Council limits number of licensed taxis in Cambridge
Following extensive public consultation and an independent survey, Cambridge City Council’s Licensing Committee has today decided to limit the number of licensed taxis, also known as hackney carriages, that can operate in Cambridge.
Council reacts as U's stadium plans kick off
On the day of Cambridge United’s FA Cup clash with Premiership giants Manchester United, Cambridge City Council has reacted to the news that the football club plans to redevelop its R Costings Abbey Stadium.
Cambridge leader comments on Centre for Cities’ annual review of UK cities
The Centre for Cities’ 2015 Cities Outlook report shows the gap between Britain’s best- and worst-performing cities has dramatically widened since 2004 – creating a two-tier economy of dynamism and decline.
Council backs anti-trafficking poster campaign
Cambridge City Council is supporting a campaign to help tackle the crime of human trafficking.
Anti-poverty strategy aims to help people on low incomes
Cambridge City Council is consulting on a draft Anti-Poverty Strategy for the city and is keen to hear the views of local businesses by 30th January 2015.
Cambridge Rules public art work set to be recommended following consultation
A proposed art work by Neville Gabie and Alan Ward to commemorate the role of Parker’s Piece as the birthplace of the ‘Cambridge Rules,’ which helped establish the modern game of football, is set to be commissioned.
New funding in place to help vulnerable homeless people
Some of Cambridge’s vulnerable people will be helped thanks to additional funding over the next two years.
Views sought on major redevelopment opportunity around new railway station
Local residents, organisations and businesses are being asked for their views on how the final major piece of brownfield land available in Cambridge could be regenerated.
City Deal Shadow Board holds first public meeting
The Greater Cambridge City Deal Shadow Board is holding its first public meeting today at the Guildhall in Cambridge.
Online map plots bins and helps keep city sparkling
Cambridge City Council has launched an online map showing the location of all the council’s street bins, in a bid to help keep the city cleaner.
Applications invited for funding for community projects
Local groups and organisations are being invited to seek grant-funding, over the next month, to help them take forward their plans for new or improved sports and community facilities or small public art projects in Cambridge.
Public invited for views on initial designs for Cambridge Rules public art commission
Cambridge City Council is inviting the public to give their views on initial ideas for a significant new public artwork for Parker’s Piece.
Fresh boost for Chesterton and Mitcham's Corner
Chesterton and Mitcham’s Corner in Cambridge are set for a boost following a new appointment by Cambridge City Council.