Local rail partnership officially recognised for supporting railway’s neighbours
A community rail partnership which encourages schools and businesses along the railway line in Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton to take the train and make the most of the local area has been recognised nationally for its work.
Council supports South Cambs sports venues and independent pubs in post-lockdown recovery
Community-led sports centres and independent pubs in South Cambridgeshire are eligible for £10,000 in non-repayable grants from the District Council, to help them and their local communities recover from lockdown.
Cabinet changes as Council prioritises community and business recovery
Changes are being made to South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Cabinet to increase support and representation for communities and businesses as they recover from Coronavirus.
Keep caring and don’t litter
With lockdown rules easing, there’s a reminder from South Cambridgeshire District Council that it’s everyone’s responsibility to keep caring and not litter.
£100,000 further funding to help shape South Cambridgeshire’s Zero Carbon Communities
As part of District Council plans for a green recovery as we emerge from lockdown, South Cambridgeshire’s communities are being further supported to tackle the climate crisis with £100,000 additional funding for grass roots projects.
Affordable homes success could pave way for more schemes in other South Cambs villages
An initiative to provide local affordable homes for local people in South Cambridgeshire is celebrating its first major milestone – and it is hoped it will be the forerunner to other similar schemes elsewhere in the district.
Vision for Northstowe town centre approved
A blueprint for Northstowe Town Centre has been approved by South Cambridgeshire District Council – including a vision for it to be ‘connected to nature’.
Survey investigates reopening of the high street
With the welcome news of pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers among businesses allowed to reopen in England on the 4th July, South Cambridgeshire District Council is urging all customer-facing SMEs to complete a short survey to share experiences and concerns about reopening, which the council will use to inform the support it offers to businesses over the coming months.
New hotel at IWM Duxford cleared for take off
A 168-bedroom Hampton by Hilton hotel at the Imperial War Museum (IWM), Duxford has been given planning approval by South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee this week.
Memorial Garden to ‘remember them’ and serve as South Cambs community hub
A Memorial Garden to serve as a tranquil hub for the community to meet and remember its wartime fallen has been created in Swavesey, thanks to the support of the Parish and District Councils and other partners.
Hot meals for vulnerable residents
A hot meal scheme to provide nutritious food to vulnerable residents has been established by volunteers and South Cambridgeshire District Council – and made possible by a grant from Countryside.
Council urges SMEs ‘Help us to help you’ by sharing reopening stories
With some non-essential businesses reopening this week for the first time in three months, South Cambridgeshire District Council is urging all customer-facing SMEs to complete a short survey to share experiences and concerns about reopening – which the Council will use to inform the support it offers businesses over the coming months.
‘Spend locally’ plea as South Cambs shops reopen after lockdown
Shop locally and support your neighbourhood high street – that’s the District Council’s call to South Cambridgeshire shoppers as non-essential retailers prepare to open their doors for the first time since lockdown today (Monday).
Deadline approaches for small business grants
South Cambridgeshire’s small businesses have just over a week left to apply for a share of around £1.25 million in Government grant funding, to help them recover from the impacts of Coronavirus.
Chairman’s innovative fundraising helps charities at ‘challenging time’
A Council Chairman has found creative ways to fundraise – even in lockdown – and donate more than £4,000 to charities supporting South Cambridgeshire communities.
Apply now for £5,000 to £20,000 to fund projects supporting children and young people
Local councils are urging community groups to apply now for up to £20,000 to fund projects supporting children and young people’s wellbeing and access to education.
Avoid crowded outdoor spaces and take your litter home
South Cambridgeshire residents are being urged to ensure they follow social distancing rules when meeting friends outdoors – and take their litter home.
New funding to aid small South Cambs businesses in COVID-19 recovery
Over £1.25m in grant funding is now available to help hundreds of small South Cambridgeshire businesses – who have not been eligible for Coronavirus support so far – to secure jobs and recover.
Council launches £200,000 fund to establish new Mobile Warden schemes in South Cambridgeshire
South Cambridgeshire District Council is to provide a funding boost of £200,000 for new Mobile Warden schemes to be established so that more South Cambridgeshire residents can be supported to live independently for longer.
Next steps published for Local Plan which determines how and where future homes and jobs will be created
The thousands of people who took part in a recent consultation on the future of Greater Cambridge are being thanked by councils – as a report published on Friday (22 May) sets out that the consultation ‘reached more residents than ever’.
Councils unveil plans for new low-carbon, residential and business district in north east Cambridge
The shared planning service for Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire has published early proposals for a new low-carbon city district near Cambridge North station, including 8,000 new homes and 20,000 new jobs along with shops, restaurants, and community and cultural facilities. The draft proposals are being considered by councillors ahead of full public consultation later in the summer.
Council adopts Zero Carbon Strategy for South Cambridgeshire
The first ever Zero Carbon Strategy for South Cambridgeshire pledges to lead a green local economic recovery out of lockdown and reduce the Council’s carbon emissions by at least 75% by 2030.
Council agrees grant to keep Milton Country Park open
Milton Country Park is being provided with up to £50,000 by the District Council, to ensure residents can keep enjoying the green spaces and paths.
Help shape further plans for Northstowe
Further proposals for the next part of the growing new town of Northstowe have been submitted, and local people can now comment.
Cambridge caterers work with volunteers to feed families during lockdown
Hundreds of prepared, nutritious meals have been delivered to residents in Melbourn and Meldreth, thanks to local chefs, independent businesses and hospitality partners, the Melbourn Coronavirus Community Response, and South Cambridgeshire District Council – and the Council is offering to support others to do the same.