Council named as a living wage employer
Cambridge City Council has been accredited as a Living Wage employer by the national Living Wage Foundation.
Top city politicians convene in Cambridge
The top politicians and officers from Cambridge City Council, Oxford City Council and Norwich City Council met yesterday to share ideas about the major issues facing their cities.
My Cambridge: creativity and culture in the everyday lives of children and young people
A half day event is planned to test the idea that ‘Every young person in Cambridge should be able to confidently construct their own cultural life, drawing on, and feeling connected to, the whole of the City in which they live.’
Fireworks on Midsummer Common
Cambridge will be living up to its reputation for stunning firework displays when this year’s event, organised by Cambridge City Council, takes place on Wednesday 5 November on Midsummer Common.
Councils consider options for regenerating area around proposed new railway station
A range of options for how the final major piece of brownfield land available in Cambridge could be regenerated has been published today (Monday 20 October).
Curious about the Living Wage?
Join Cambridge City Council on 3 November to find out what the Living Wage is and to hear from employers who've adopted it.
Financial review reveals extent of savings needed
Cambridge City Council’s Mid-Year Financial Review reveals the scale of the challenge it faces following the reduction in funding from central government, and outlines its strategy for making savings while delivering the quality of services expected by Cambridge residents, and targeting poverty in the city.
Have your say in the difficult decisions facing Cambridge City Council
YouChoose allows you to play the role of a council member, suggesting how the council should spend money on services.
Inspector to set out how South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge Local Plans will be conducted
A meeting tomorrow (Thursday 11 September) will set out how a government inspector will carry out an independent examination into plans to provide around 44,000 new jobs and 33,000 new homes across South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge up to 2031.
Residents invited to help choose spending priorities
Cambridge City Council is launching its annual public consultation on its budget for next year – and for the first time residents will be able to use an online tool to help them suggest where the council should reduce or increase its spending.
The swifts have landed!
Swifts have begun colonising the Cambridge Swift Tower, the unique public art project at Logan’s Meadow Local Nature Reserve in East Chesterton which combines form, function and a conservation message.
Council seeks more detail on A14 improvement scheme
Cambridge City Council’s position on the proposed A14 improvement scheme will be discussed by councillors at the Environment Scrutiny Committee on 8 July.
Digital art project launched to celebrate Tour De France
A city-wide digital art project to celebrate the Tour de France coming to Cambridge has been launched with retailer John Lewis.
City council welcomes report on table-topping small businesses
Cambridge City Council yesterday (Weds) welcomed the launch of a new report which shows that more small businesses in Cambridge are pursuing a high-growth strategy than anywhere else in the UK.
Billion pound signing for innovative City Deal
An innovative City Deal that could see a £billion investment in the Greater Cambridge area has been signed by Government, Council leaders, businesses and the University of Cambridge.
Call for buskers!
Applications are now being taken from buskers for the forthcoming Cambridge Buskers and Street Performers Festival.
Showcase Cambridge, profile your company!
Bidwells is delighted to be supporting a project, run by Cambridge City Council in partnership with the Cambridgeshire Film Consortium, to bring digital artwork onto Cambridge to celebrate the Tour de France.
Tour de France - Cambridge information leaflet released
With disruption expected across the county, a new Information Leaflet has been issued containing information on how to prepare for getting around the city on July 7th when Stage 3 of the Tour de France arrives.
Don't forget to vote on 22 May
Elections for Cambridge City Council and the European Parliament take place this Thursday (22 May).
Cambridgeshire gets into gear to welcome the Tour de France
With less than two months to go until Stage 3 of the Tour de France starts in Cambridge, various special events and arts projects inspired by the Tour are starting to take shape.
Cambridge Live seeks founding Chair of the Trustees
Cambridge Live, the working name of a new not-for--profit organisation being set up to take over the running of Cambridge City Council’s major arts venue and events, is seeking to appoint a Founding Chair to set up and lead the new charity over its first two years.
Make art work in your business
According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)*, we spend an average of 39.1 hours per week in the office (18.1 part-time). How can we ensure that the space we spend so much time in is likeable and keeps us motivated?
Cambridge markets embrace Love Your Local Market 2014
Cambridge Markets will once again be taking part in the national 'Love Your Local Market' campaign this year. This is led by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) & backed by Central Government & the wider market industry.
Tour de France start line marked
Christian Prudhomme, General Director of the ASO, organisers of the Tour de France, visits Cambridge to mark the start of Stage 3 of the race.
Planning underway for regeneration of area around Cambridge Science Park Station
Local councils have opened initial discussions with landowners and stakeholders near the site of the planned Cambridge Science Park railway station to gather views on how to regenerate the area and create new jobs.