Council thanks communities for Ukraine support
Councillors praise South Cambridgeshire communities for stepping forwards to help those fleeing Ukraine, as figures show the area has had more visas issued than any other district in the country.
Candidates for local council elections confirmed
The candidates who are seeking election to South Cambridgeshire District Council have been confirmed, after the deadline for nominations closed.
Additional financial support for South Cambridgeshire businesses impacted by COVID
Businesses in South Cambridgeshire which have been adversely affected by the pandemic but unable to access COVID-19 support linked to their business rates may be eligible for the latest financial support.
New parental leave policy for Councillors agreed
A new parental leave policy for Councillors has been agreed by South Cambridgeshire District Council – which aims to encourage people from a wider variety of backgrounds to stand for election.
Bid now for grants to tackle climate change
South Cambridgeshire’s community groups can now bid for a share of more than £120,000 from the District Council’s popular Zero Carbon Communities Grant scheme.
Housing charity receives helping hand from Council
A housing charity which works to end homelessness has received a helping hand from South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Council offers personalised advice to create safer and better-connected communities
Council bosses are urging residents and community groups to use a new personalised advice service which will identify free tools and funding to tackle local problems and create safer communities in South Cambridgeshire.
Council’s ‘Being Green to our Core’ strategy receives national accolade
South Cambridgeshire District Council has been recognised for its work to tackle climate change, with a Silver accolade at the 2022 Public Sector Transformation Awards.
Wasting food feeds climate change: Councils tackle 16,500 tonne mountain of food waste for Food Waste Action Week
Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District Council are supporting the second annual Food Waste Action Week. Around a quarter of the waste the councils collect in black bins is food that could have been eaten if it had been used in time.
Community invited to comment on Conservation Areas for Chesterton, Linton and Papworth Everard
Councillors are asking for people who know Chesterton, Linton and Papworth Everard to feed back on whether the right architectural or historic local features are included in each village’s ‘Conservation Area’, through three consultations which run until Friday 25 March.
Council offers £300 grants to instructors running community fitness and wellbeing activities
South Cambridgeshire District Council is urging instructors to apply for up to £300 to lead fitness and wellbeing activities in their communities.
Council pledges support for Ukrainian refugees
South Cambridgeshire District Council pledges to support people fleeing the Ukraine if a national resettlement programme is set up by the Government.
Planning Committee supports plans for next phase of Northstowe
Plans for a further phase of Northstowe – including 1,000 new homes and facilities such as a school, shops, open space and places to eat – have been agreed by South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee.
Council approves new street trading policy for all South Cambridgeshire streets
South Cambridgeshire District Council approves a new street trading policy to ensure local businesses are supported whilst providing residents with a varied choice of goods and services.
A budget to tackle climate change in South Cambridgeshire
The latest budget set by South Cambridgeshire District Council allocates £6.83 million to tackling climate change in the district during the upcoming year.
More time to apply for latest business support grants
The deadline for South Cambridgeshire businesses to apply for the latest COVID Government support grants has been extended until Friday 11 March 2022.
Councils respond to Water Resources East’s new plan for water management over 50 years
Local Councils have welcomed a long-term plan that aims to help ensure there is enough water in the region – but say it must aim for even higher water efficiency standards.
Private water supply test results show water safe to drink
Test results on private water supplies in the Duxford area have confirmed that the water is safe to drink.
Council’s Climate and Environment Fortnight returns for second year
Residents, businesses, community groups and Parish Councils are invited to a fortnight of free online events as part of South Cambridgeshire District Council’s second annual Climate and Environment Fortnight.
Register for free nature-based wellbeing activities for teens in Milton and Wandlebury
The Council’s successful Wild Minds programme has opened for registration for March 2022 with an expanded programme of small-group activities in a park setting, to support teenagers struggling with conditions such as depression and anxiety.
Grants totalling almost £78,000 given to local groups working with children and young people
Thirteen local organisations across South Cambridgeshire have been awarded a total of almost £78,000 from the District Council, for projects which help motivate and empower children and young people.
Proposed budget priorities tackling climate change in South Cambridgeshire
The latest budget proposals for South Cambridgeshire District Council allocate £6.83 million to tackling climate change in the district during the upcoming year.
Annual report shows Greater Cambridge built 1,752 houses and ring-fenced £3.2million for community and infrastructure projects during 2020-2021
Greater Cambridge Shared Planning – a shared service between Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District councils – has set out the progress that has been made during the past year on building sustainable and affordable new homes.
Council responds to Retirement Village planning legal challenge
Leading Councillors say they are disappointed that the Planning Inspectorate has allowed plans for a retirement village in protected countryside to progress.
Civil parking enforcement plans backed by Cabinet
A route to tackling illegal and inconsiderate parking in South Cambridgeshire has been supported by the District Council’s Cabinet.