Council offers important information on equality law for businesses
Cambridge City Council wants to ensure that you are meeting your legal requirements related to disabled access following recent court action against Cambridge businesses.
Cambridge City Leader welcomes infrastructure report on Cambridge/Milton Keynes/Oxford arc
Councillor Lewis Herbert, Leader of Cambridge City Council, has added the voice of Cambridge in support of the detailed recommendations in the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) latest report, just published. It calls for major extra Government investment in next week’s Budget to fund new rail and road infrastructure for Cambridge, Cambridgeshire and the whole Oxford/Milton Keynes…
Local children take over to have their say about life in Cambridge
Primary school children are set to have their say about making Cambridge a better place to live, at a special Takeover Day tomorrow (Friday 17 November).
Council marks a successful living wage week with events for employers, staff and residents
Cambridge City Council took part in special events and initiatives to celebrate this year’s national Living Wage Week last week (5-11 November).
Energy saving improvements make a splash at Abbey Pools
Cambridge City Council has made a number of improvements at the Abbey Leisure Complex as part of its work to cut energy use, reduce carbon emissions, and tackle climate change.
Vote for Britain’s favourite market – vote for Cambridge Market
Voting is now open for Britain’s Favourite Market and Cambridge City Council is encouraging residents and visitors to vote for Cambridge Market.
Council votes ‘yes’ to second term for Cambridge Bid
Cambridge City Council is supporting Cambridge BID (Business Improvement District) as it seeks to be voted in for a second five year term.
Council helps small businesses save money on energy bills
Small businesses can learn how to reduce their energy consumption, make savings on their fuel bills, and enhance their green credentials at a free breakfast workshop next month.
Free energy efficiency training session for Cambridge SMEs
Are you a small or young business looking to reduce your energy consumption, reduce your costs, and improve your reputation? Sign up to receive energy efficiency training from a Carbon Trust expert and explore some of the initiatives on offer that provide funded support and capital which aim to help you develop and grow your business.
Fresh push to tackle poverty and disadvantage in Living Wage Week
Cambridge City Council will mark the progress it has made in encouraging employers to pay the Real Living Wage, by asking more local businesses to join its campaign to tackle poverty and disadvantage, during next week’s national Living Wage Week (5 – 11 November).
Council Benefits team recognised with national award
Cambridge City Council’s Benefits team has been named as Welfare Benefits Team of the Year 2017 by the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation.
Council supports musical evening in aid of local homelessness charities
Cambridge City Council is supporting an event to raise money and awareness for two homelessness charities.
Make a difference to your city - volunteer for Cambridge
A one day fair at The Guildhall this month will bring together a range of local voluntary organisations to give residents and students an opportunity to learn about volunteering in Cambridge, and how they can get involved to help make a real difference to people’s lives.
Council making progress to reduce carbon emissions and tackle climate change
AN ANNUAL report has outlined the work Cambridge City Council has been doing to help the city respond to climate change including by reducing carbon emissions from its buildings and operations, and among residents, businesses and visitors.
Call for more volunteers to nuture digital talent of the over 60s during Get Online Week
To mark national Get Online Week (2-8 October), Cambridge City Council is making a fresh appeal for volunteers to train as digital champions, to help more over 60s gain confidence with ICT.
Revised anti-poverty strategy to help people on low incomes
CAMBRIDGE city councillors are set to consider a revised and updated Anti-Poverty Strategy that will focus on improving the lives of Cambridge residents who are struggling in the current economic climate.
New cycling improvement schemes set to get into gear
A number of proposed schemes to improve facilities for cyclists in Cambridge in the coming years have been identified by Cambridge City Council.
Packed programme of events in Cambridge marks Black History Month’s 30th anniversary
A varied programme of exhibitions, talks, poetry, storytelling and live music is coming to Cambridge during October to mark this year’s Black History Month.
Public urged to have their say on Grafton area development
Cambridge residents are being encouraged to give their views on initial proposals for the future development of the city's Grafton area.
Cambridge Markets team celebrates national award success
Cambridge City Council’s Markets team has been named as Market Team of the Year at the prestigious National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) awards ceremony.
18 tonnes of e-waste recycled at annual event
Cambridge residents, businesses, colleges and students led the way in recycling electronic waste at an annual event at the University of Cambridge’s Sidgwick Site on 11 and 12 July. A total of 18.6 tonnes of e-waste was collected for recycling.
Let’s Go Girls festival gives women the chance to try new fitness activities
Cambridge women and girls aged 16 and over are being invited to get active and take part in fitness sessions at a free evening festival event this month.
Council to build more homes and focus on helping the most vulnerable
A report setting out Cambridge City Council’s plans to invest in its housing service to improve efficiency, target resources on those people in greatest need and make provision for savings, has been published.
Council learns from customer comments on its performance
Cambridge City Council received 13,140 comments on its services in the past year, the majority of which (7,420) were positive.
Council loan scheme aims to bring empty properties back into use
An empty homes loan scheme is being introduced by Cambridge City Council to help the owners of empty properties to bring them back into use.