Finding solace in the storm – The Harbour Bereavement Café is supported by the District Council
A new bereavement café has been given a grant from South Cambridgeshire District Council to fund bespoke volunteer training.
Charity that tackles financial hardship given grant support from South Cambridgeshire District Council
A charity offering debt counselling and financial help to adults, as well as money management lessons to school children, has been supported by the District Council.
Council announces new £500 grant scheme for Community Growing projects
Grants of up to £500 have been launched by South Cambridgeshire District Council to support communities to grow their own food sustainably as part of the wider cost of living response project.
New grant for businesses and community groups
Almost £900,000 in funding will be available for business and community projects in South Cambridgeshire thanks to a grant being launched in the District.
Zero Carbon Communities grant scheme launches
Community groups are being empowered to take action on climate change through a grant scheme encouraging local sustainability initiatives.
Golden Anniversary for South Cambridgeshire District Council
Fifty years of serving local communities is being marked by South Cambridgeshire District Council as it celebrates its golden anniversary.
Vacancy to vitality. Awareness Campaign launched to bring empty homes back into use in South Cambridgeshire
An awareness campaign has been launched to bring empty properties back into use and help get families living in suitable homes.
Council leaders react to ‘Case for Cambridge’ update published alongside Spring Budget
Joint news release from Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council . The leaders of Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District councils have said communities need far more detail – and their say – on Government plans for a major expansion of the city.
GP surgery and charity day centre expand thanks to funding secured from local developers
A GP surgery in Over has opened an extension with three new consulting and examination rooms, thanks to funding secured from developers building homes nearby.
Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Local Plan - timetable update
This is a joint release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, and the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service.
Two years since the Ukraine war began, we look at how the District Council has helped guests settle in South Cambridgeshire
Grants totalling more than £13,000 have been awarded for activities to help Ukraine guests settle into South Cambridgeshire and forge friendships.
Council backs Budget and Business Plan
South Cambridgeshire District Council’s plans for the year ahead will see them remain as one of the lowest taxing authorities in the country.
District Council helps bring lifesaving defibrillators to the community
Lifesaving equipment has been installed in sheltered housing communal rooms across South Cambridgeshire thanks to the District Council securing funding.
New report into four-day week trial at South Cambridgeshire District Council
Report proposes next steps following Council’s four-day week trial.
Groundbreaking environmental legislation to bolster biodiversity
This is a joint release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, and the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service.
New Changing Places toilet opens at Imperial War Museum Duxford
A Changing Places toilet has opened at Imperial War Museum (IWM) Duxford providing extra space and specialist equipment for visitors with profound or multiple disabilities.
Council hands out over £500,000 in grants in 2023
South Cambridgeshire communities benefited from grants totalling over £500,000 from the District Council last year (2023).
Home energy support for South Cambridgeshire residents
South Cambridgeshire District Council is urging residents to make use of energy-saving support that they are entitled to – after the energy price cap was raised, leading to higher fuel bills for many.
Report shows increase in building sustainable and affordable homes
This is a joint release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, and the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service.
Council opens Northstowe sports pavilion
Northstowe’s new sports pavilion – which has been delivered by South Cambridgeshire District Council – has been officially opened for residents to use.
More new, modern Council homes for South Cambridgeshire
Families will soon be enjoying more newly-built, modern Council homes in two South Cambridgeshire villages thanks to a building programme with the District Council and Redrow Homes.
Latest award for Greater Cambridge Shared Planning as Youth Engagement Service praised
This is a joint news release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, and the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service.
Submissions open for the 2024 Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards
This is a joint news release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, and the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service.
Deck the stalls with boughs of holly!
An indoor market of 70 stalls is set to bring festive cheer to South Cambridgeshire, offering visitors the chance to snap up gifts and get into the Christmas spirit.
South Cambridgeshire District Council launches #DoTheRightThing
Residents are being urged to #DoTheRightThing when filling in forms to access services and benefits in a campaign launched during International Fraud Awareness Week.