Comment on plans for next stage of Northstowe
Plans for the next part of the growing new town of Northstowe have been published – and local people are being encouraged to comment.
Councils and developer receive ‘much-coveted’ awards for Excellence in Planning
A co-housing project developed with the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service by developer TOWN has been recognised for Excellence in Planning by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
Swift grant funding ‘lifeline’ for hundreds of small businesses
Almost 1,500 small businesses in South Cambridgeshire are benefiting from swift £17.5 million grant aid from the district council to help them weather the Coronavirus outbreak.
Grant funding for local businesses on the way
Businesses in South Cambridgeshire that are eligible for grant funding under two Government Coronavirus assistance schemes are being contacted by the District Council and invited to apply.
Bin collections during Easter and Early May Bank Holiday
Bin collections in Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire will be later than usual during the Easter period and after the Early May Bank Holiday.
Zero emissions waste collections
People in South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City will soon see an electric bin lorry collecting recycling, after the shared waste service between their Councils purchased one.
Green bin collections suspended in city and South Cambs
Green bin collections across Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire will not take place between Monday 23 March and Monday 4 May.
Council extends deadline to apply for funding for VE Day commemorations
Ahead of VE Day on Friday 8 May, South Cambridgeshire communities are being invited to apply for up to £1,000 to mark the 75th anniversary, with the deadline to apply being extended until 15 March.
Councillors agree to invest £5 million to help tackle climate emergency
South Cambridgeshire has pledged £5 million to tackle the “global climate emergency”.
New taxi licensing policy for South Cambridgeshire will see CCTV installed as standard and improve air quality across the district
A new taxi licensing policy for South Cambridgeshire aims to improve air quality and increase the safety of passengers and drivers.
Zero Carbon Communities grant scheme boosts Cambourne planting
More than 1,200 young trees and shrubs are being planted in Cambourne thanks to local councils and schoolchildren.
Making South Cambs Hall green to its core
Plans have been published to dramatically cut energy bills and almost halve the Carbon emissions from South Cambridgeshire Hall – the home of the District Council.
Comment on new plans for Huawei R&D centre
New proposals have been submitted by technology company Huawei for a research and development centre on the former Spicer’s site in Sawston.
Could you be the next Councillor for Whittlesford ward or Duxford Division?
Candidates are being asked to step forward now to become the new district councillor for Whittlesford ward and county councillor for Duxford division.
Council awards £120,959 to projects supporting South Cambridgeshire to become zero carbon
The 19 community projects that will receive £120,959 to help South Cambridgeshire become zero carbon have been revealed.
Council 'ahead of schedule' on generating 25% of Council budget through investments
Councillors have announced they are ahead of schedule on plans to generate at least a quarter of the money spent on services by South Cambridgeshire District Council from their own investments by March 2024.
Your ideas. Our future. Get involved now.
The first conversation to create “the most important document most people have never heard of” has started – with residents urged to get involved now in planning how we live, work and play in Greater Cambridge in the decades ahead.
New support service will benefit South Cambridgeshire businesses
A new team will be set up to increase support for local businesses – particularly small and medium-sized companies – in South Cambridgeshire.
Three Free Trees on offer to encourage more planting in villages
Every parish council in South Cambridgeshire is being offered three free trees by the District Council as part of ambitions to double nature.
Council staff send Christmas cheer to local hospital
Christmas presents for patients who will spend the festive season at Fulbourn Hospital have once again been donated by staff at South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Early Christmas present as residents given keys for new Council homes
South Cambridgeshire residents have been given the keys to nine new energy-efficient Council homes in Balsham.
More than £20,000 available for Mobile Warden schemes helping to tackle loneliness among older residents
Local Mobile Warden groups – which work to support older people to live independently – can now bid for a share of £20,920 from South Cambridgeshire District Council’s grant scheme.
Consultation confirmed to give extra chance to gather views on taxi licensing policy
An extra consultation on a taxi licensing policy aimed at improving safety for passengers and drivers was confirmed yesterday (Thursday).
Greater Cambridge Shared Waste boss named President of industry body
The leading professional body for the resource and waste sector, which aims to make ‘the best and safest use of resources to protect and enrich life on our planet’, has appointed a Greater Cambridge waste manager as its new President.
Debate on homes, jobs and the environment in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire to begin in January
The start of a six week consultation to help create “the most important document most people have never heard of” will launch in January after a consultation was signed off last week.