Planning permission agreed for 4,000 more homes and facilities at Northstowe
Plans for 4,000 new homes, two primary schools, green spaces, sports pitches, shops and employment areas approved by South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee.
Further practical support for South Cambs businesses to reduce COVID spread
South Cambridgeshire District Council is contacting local businesses to help support their efforts to reduce COVID transmission in the workplace.
Support for chalk stream project
Plans for a project to support Greater Cambridge’s chalk streams have moved forward following a decision by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
Step forward for solar farm to power electric bin lorries
Proposals for a solar farm to power electric bin lorries used by Greater Cambridge Shared Waste have been included in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s latest budget plans.
Babraham Research Campus given go ahead to expand
The Babraham Research Campus – one of the UK’s leading locations supporting early-stage bioscience enterprise – has been given the go ahead to expand to ensure the UK life science research and development sector can continue to deliver world-changing health solutions.
Business can apply now for latest support grants
South Cambridgeshire businesses can now apply for the latest COVID Government support grants via the District Council.
Council backs Cambridge South but calls for more environmental protection
Councillors have emphasised the need for a new Cambridge South railway station – but called for more protection for nature and trees as it’s built.
Little Shelford Village Design Guide to be adopted
A new guide which sets out how future development in Little Shelford must enhance the village is being adopted by South Cambridgeshire District Council.
South Cambridgeshire community groups can apply for double the funding from Council’s grants chest
Eligible South Cambridgeshire community groups which work to improve the quality of life for local residents can now apply for double the amount of grant help from the Council’s Community Chest scheme.
Submissions open for the 2022 Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards
An awards scheme to celebrate Greater Cambridge’s building design and construction industries is now open for submissions.
From exotic wildlife to organic vegetables - ‘Small Business Saturday’ will celebrate South Cambridgeshire businesses
Supporting hundreds of businesses through the pandemic has been a priority for South Cambridgeshire District Council which is celebrating local traders in the lead up to ‘Small Business Saturday’ on December 4.
Outdoor Christmas Market set to take over Cambourne High Street
An outdoor market of over 100 stalls is set to transform Cambourne High Street with some yuletide cheer on Sunday 5 December, offering visitors the chance to pick up presents and festive fare, and enjoy a fun day out in the countdown to Christmas.
Plans for North East Cambridge revised following consultation
Proposals for a low carbon development at North East Cambridge have been revised following a major consultation last year, taking on board thousands of comments made by local residents and businesses.
Approval for Northstowe Sports Pavilion
Detailed plans for a sports pavilion and changing facilities for Northstowe, drawn-up by South Cambridgeshire District Council, have been approved.
Environmentally-friendly foodbank opens in Cambourne
A pilot project set up to reduce local food waste while tackling food poverty opened its doors for the first time in Cambourne this week.
Fresh batch of grass roots green projects receives funding to help zero carbon drive
Thirteen exciting community projects in South Cambridgeshire aimed at reducing carbon emissions are to set to receive grant funding totalling £79,796 from the District Council.
Local Plan consultation to start in November
Residents will be encouraged to comment on the First Proposals for the new Local Plan, after councillors at Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District Councils completed their formal scrutiny of the draft documents.
Council increases support for Afghanistan refugees
Five more homes for families from Afghanistan are being put forward by South Cambridgeshire District Council – meaning up to around 40 refugees can now be housed.
Planning policy and guidance strengthened for rural communities
New draft planning guidelines aim to strengthen the distinctive character of three South Cambridgeshire villages, and lead to higher quality development.
Boost for Cambourne Youth Centre
A new purpose-built centre for young people in Cambourne is set to be completed earlier than initially planned, after South Cambridgeshire District Council agreed to loan Cambourne Town Council funds towards the project.
Explore, discover, enjoy South Cambridgeshire – thanks to district’s new tourism website
A new website launched this week and local residents are being encouraged to use it to explore, discover and enjoy what South Cambridgeshire has to offer in terms of activities, places to eat, cultural attractions and green spaces.
Step forward in plans for civil parking enforcement in South Cambridgeshire
Proposals to draw-up plans to improve the way illegal parking is tackled have been welcomed by District Councillors.
Waterpark is latest addition to local facilities at Northstowe
New extensive walking and cycling routes connecting people with nature have opened at Northstowe, as further services and facilities to improve health and wellbeing become available for residents.
Free trees offer to parishes doubled
An offer of free trees to South Cambridgeshire’s villages is being doubled – in line with the District Council’s strategy to Double Nature.
Environment put at the heart of Local Plan as possible sites announced
A list of potential development sites, chosen to minimise carbon emissions and set Greater Cambridge on a clear path to a net zero carbon future, has been published for the new Greater Cambridge Local Plan. The proposals now go forward to be scrutinised by councillors, along with a clear warning to central government that delivery of the proposals will depend on increasing the area’s future water…