Councillors give the green light to ‘Debate Not Hate’ in a national campaign to tackle abuse and intimidation of Councillors
South Cambridgeshire Councillors agreed to take a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and intimidation of councillors and council staff as part of a national campaign.
Council proposes over £200,000 of further cost of living support
Plans for a further cost of living support package for residents, worth more than £200,000, have been published by South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Council delivers more new homes that are affordable to live in
The first of more than 30 new Council homes in Gamlingay are ready for local people to move into, as part of a joint project between South Cambridgeshire District Council and Morris Homes.
Fruit and vegetable gardening opportunities officially launch in Northstowe
Community gardening opportunities have been launched in Northstowe in a day of action to encourage local people to grow their own fruit and vegetables.
South Cambridgeshire Investment Partnership (SCIP) submits planning application for sustainable Cambourne development
SCIP has submitted a planning application for 256 new low-carbon homes in Cambourne – including more than 70 affordable, net zero homes.
Key Amnesty campaign to tackle misused Council properties in South Cambridgeshire
People who are misusing Council properties are being offered a one-off opportunity to #DoTheRightThing and return their keys without facing criminal proceedings during a month-long crackdown by South Cambridgeshire District Council.
District Council submits plans for temporary community centre for Northstowe
A planning application to provide a temporary community centre in Northstowe has been submitted by South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Council’s domestic abuse support is praised as a beacon of good practice
The domestic abuse support offered to residents by South Cambridgeshire District Council has been praised for being a beacon of good practice after being awarded national accreditation.
Water and environmental assurances needed as caution urged on plans for new homes
This is a joint news release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council and Greater Cambridge Shared Planning.
£1.76 million boost for South Cambridgeshire projects under Shared Prosperity Fund
Eight projects that will benefit communities and businesses and increase job opportunities in South Cambridgeshire have been awarded around £1.76 million in Government funding.
New funding for community electric vehicle chargers in South Cambridgeshire
Electric vehicle charging will become easier across the district thanks to a new grant for public charging points for village halls and community buildings.
Organic catering business owner thanks Council for supporting her through the pandemic and beyond
The owner of a mobile catering business is encouraging companies to ask for advice from the District Council after celebrating her own success thanks to their support through the pandemic and beyond.
Emergency Go Fund Me page will help residents struggling in the cost of living crisis
People are invited to donate to a new emergency Go Fund Me campaign which will help finance the response to the cost of living crisis in South Cambridgeshire.
New plan to protect Gamlingay’s special qualities
A new Neighbourhood Plan for Gamlingay, to shape future development and protect the local environment, has been formally adopted.
Free trees for a cleaner, greener South Cambridgeshire
Trees are being offered to parish councils across the district to help provide homes and food for wildlife and combat climate change.
Support for Ukraine: It all starts with a spare room
A major campaign has been launched to appeal for more hosts in South Cambridgeshire and the city of Cambridge to support families from Ukraine.
Community Rail Partnership champions green travel and brings communities together
A community rail partnership has been successful for the third year running in bringing communities together and encouraging green travel.
Package of almost £400,000 to help South Cambridgeshire residents through the cost of living crisis
A wide range of support worth almost £400,000 is being put into place by South Cambridgeshire District Council after a cost of living crisis package was agreed.
Grants available to support cost of living crisis
A popular grant fund run by South Cambridgeshire District Council is being expanded to support projects to help residents deal with the cost of living crisis.
Birds must be locked down as the country faces the biggest outbreak of avian flu
Poultry and captive bird owners must keep their birds inside from Monday 7 November, as the country faces its biggest ever outbreak of avian flu.
Halloween is scary enough without horrifying piles of waste
Around 47,000 pumpkins will be bought by Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire residents this Halloween, but what happens to them after they have served their ghoulish purpose is scary.
New Council homes delivered across the district
South Cambridgeshire District Council and partners have delivered 22 new build Council homes across the district, further increasing the number of homes that are genuinely affordable for local people to live in.
Council marks six months of achievements since Ukraine families began settling into life in South Cambridgeshire
Ukraine families continue to settle into life in South Cambridgeshire thanks to a range of grant-funded activities organised by the District Council including day trips, English classes, free laptops, books and bikes.
New plan passed to protect character and environment in West Wickham
A new Neighbourhood Plan for West Wickham, drawn up by members of the community, has been formally adopted. The plan sets out how residents want to shape future development in the area – while also working to protect the local environment.
Visitors, venues, and events flock to Visit South Cambs in first year
The tourism website for South Cambridgeshire – created by the District Council – has welcomed thousands of visitors and highlighted hundreds of venues and events in its first year.