Cambridgeshire becomes the first county to welcome new on-street parking system
Cambridgeshire has become the first destination to welcome a new on-street parking system from YourParkingSpace, providing motorists with a quick and convenient alternative to paying for parking which can be completed in seconds.
Cambridge community organisations and volunteers can apply for £1,000 for warm and welcoming spaces
Cambridge City Council is urging Cambridge-based community organisations and volunteer groups to apply for up to £1,000 to extend their usual opening hours, run new activities, or introduce hot meals to help create warm and welcoming spaces between now and March.
New scheme to help businesses cut costs and carbon
Is your business ready for a future without fossil fuels? Have you been asked by companies you work with what your carbon footprint is and how you need to reduce it?
Local cargo bike fans aim to spread the joy of cycling
A new campaign to promote and celebrate the benefits of cargo bikes has been launched by Camcycle, in collaboration with Cambridgeshire County Council.
Councils launch Apprenticeship Awards
Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council are launching their first ever county-wide Apprenticeship Awards to help recognise and celebrate the commitment, hard work and achievements of individuals completing and supporting an apprenticeship.
Innovate and Cultivate Fund from Cambridgeshire Community Foundation announces funding
Nine Cambridgeshire County Council groups are to receive combined funding of nearly £50,000 as part of a scheme aimed at helping communities and vulnerable residents.
BIPC Cambridgeshire and Peterborough launches Jumpstart, offering grants, resources and support to local new businesses
In celebration of its recent expansion across the region, the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Cambridgeshire & Peterborough has announced the launch of a brand new support programme to businesses in the area.
Employers urged to complete Cambridgeshire County Council annual travel to work survey
Employers are being encouraged to take part in the Cambridgeshire wide annual travel to work survey.
Where would you like to walk and cycle in the future?
Cambridgeshire County Council is asking for the public’s input on where people would like to see new and improved walking and cycling routes across the county.
Councils join forces with British Library to roll-out small business support and boost local economy
The British Library has announced a major expansion of its highly successful network of library-based Business & IP Centres (BIPCs) to over 100 regional and local libraries across England, including in Ely, Huntingdon and Wisbech.
Swaffham Prior awarded £3.2m funding in first community renewable heating project
Cambridgeshire County Council has been awarded more than £3.2 million of Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) funding for a community heat network in the village of Swaffham Prior.
Solar carports to provide green energy at new Alconbury HQ
Solar canopies are to be installed in the car park at Cambridgeshire County Council’s new Alconbury headquarters.
Lightning-fast broadband on the way for Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire County Council has welcomed news that lightning-fast gigabit connectivity is on the way for Fenland market towns and harder to reach rural areas across Cambridgeshire.
Preparations underway for Covid-safe elections
Preparations are underway in Cambridgeshire to ensure that residents can have their say in a Covid-safe way at the May local elections.
Digital Drive Cambridgeshire and Peterborough addresses laptop shortfall for students
Around 8,000 children and young people across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough do not have a laptop or PC and over 3,000 currently do not have access to the internet at home to enable them to access lessons and online resources; support from their teachers; or even interact with their classmates. We can all make a massive difference to the lives and education of these children and young people,…
Free Wifi gives Huntingdonshire market towns a pre-Christmas boost
Free public access Wifi is now live in Huntingdonshire market towns bringing a welcome pre-Christmas boost for local businesses and residents.
New scheme to support SMEs through Covid-19 launched by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough libraries and the British Library
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Business and IP Centre (BIPC) and the British Library are launching a dedicated programme to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to transform, future-proof and grow their business through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mill Road survey launches
A survey launched yesterday (Monday 9 November), to find out what people think of the trial closure of Cambridge's Mill Road Bridge to all traffic except for buses, cyclists and pedestrians.
Free CambWifi for rural village halls helps to keep everyone connected
Free CambWifi is now live in a number of village halls across Cambridgeshire - supporting community activities, helping people keep in touch, and improving rural connectivity.
Get online and win a free tablet
The Covid pandemic has proved that the internet is a key utility for everyday life, and knowing how to use it is an essential skill, but many people are still missing out.
Free CambWifi going live in Huntingdonshire market towns
Free public access Wifi is going live in market towns across Huntingdonshire to help residents keep connected and bolster local businesses through the dark days of Covid.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough launches £500K top-up to broadband vouchers for rural residents
Connecting Cambridgeshire “tops-up” Government’s Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme with funding from the Combined Authority to ensure rural areas don’t miss out.
Registration opens on solar panels offer for Cambridgeshire residents
Households across Cambridgeshire can now register for the chance to club together to buy and install solar panels at a reduced price.
Social enterprise law firm reports £350,000 profit
Local authority-owned law firm LGSS Law Ltd has reported a return to profit in 2019/20.
Cambridgeshire leads the way for future proof digital connectivity
Cambridgeshire County Council has been recognised by the Government as a leading authority for its ‘barrier busting’ work to attract investment in the fastest, most reliable fibre broadband networks to support businesses and communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.