£30,000 for local organisations supporting families and vulnerable people
As part of Cambridgeshire County Council’s Covid Local Support Grant, £30,000 has been given to a range of local organisations in South Cambridgeshire to support families over the summer months with food, fuel and other emergency supplies.
Opportunity to be listed on new Visit South Cambs website
Don’t miss out: FREE listing on Visit South Cambs website for hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses
Council High Streets team passes milestone of 1,000 visits and enquiries
A Council team set-up to help South Cambridgeshire’s businesses re-open safely has passed the milestone of 1,000 interactions with local traders in a year.
New town formally named Waterbeach
A new town known through the planning process as Waterbeach New Town has been formally named Waterbeach – the name of the neighbouring village - after the majority of people opted for it following a 12 week public consultation.
New plan passed to ‘secure the best for Foxton’
Foxton residents have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a new Neighbourhood Plan that has been drawn up by members of the community. The plan sets out how the group wants to shape future development in the village – while also working to protect the local environment.
Residents asked to comment on biodiversity guidance
New planning guidance about how to increase biodiversity in new development has been published for public consultation by the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service.
Community gyms share £50,000 in COVID recovery funding
Seven community-run leisure centres across South Cambridgeshire are sharing £50,000 in Government funding, allocated by the District Council, to help them get residents back into the gym.
Councils’ new housing policies to create mixed communities and provide more affordable homes
Following consultation in the spring of 2021, Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District councils have approved three new housing policies.
Council thanks residents and businesses for supporting public services through pandemic
South Cambridgeshire’s residents and businesses are being praised for doing all they can to support public services through the pandemic, as new figures show the District Council is top of the league for Council Tax collection across England.
Businesses urged to feed into future Northstowe plans
Local businesses of all sizes are being urged to help plan the future of two areas of Northstowe.
SCIP launches extensive community consultation for Cambourne Business Park
The South Cambridgeshire Investment Partnership (SCIP), a 50:50 partnership between South Cambridgeshire District Council and top 20 housebuilder, Hill Group, has launched an in-depth public consultation, inviting the local community to discuss plans for its maiden land acquisition in Cambourne Business Park.
New fund launched for growing businesses in South Cambridgeshire
A new grant scheme has launched for South Cambridgeshire based micro and small to medium sized businesses looking to scale and grow.
Free toolkit to keep caring for your community
The South Cambs Community Safety Partnership has launched a free toolkit to help local people keep caring for their community as the pressures of the pandemic ease.
Help shape Northstowe Local Centre and Enterprise Zone
Residents can now begin to shape two future areas of Northstowe – the Local Centre and Enterprise Zone - from the earliest possible stage.
Planners triumph at national awards
Greater Cambridge planners are celebrating success at the prestigious Planning Awards 2021, with three projects in the area coming away with awards. Six projects involving the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service, which covers Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District Councils, were shortlisted across four categories and the results were announced on 9 and 10 June at online ceremonies.
Council responds to East West Rail consultation
Leading Councillors have said they support the principle of the Bedford to Cambridge section of East West Rail, but are calling for more detail to understand the local impacts of the scheme.
Free outdoor wellbeing activities for young people
Teenagers aged 14 to 17 can register free for eight outdoor activity sessions at Milton Country Park, where they can try their hand at bush craft, yoga, survival skills, water sports on the lake and much more, for the benefit of their wellbeing.
Neighbourhood Plans adopted following strong community support
Residents of Cottenham, Histon and Impington now have more of a say over future development in their villages, following the adoption of two new Neighbourhood Plans.
Council offers free mental health webinars for businesses
South Cambridgeshire District Council has organised a series of free webinars for local businesses addressing different aspects of mental health.
Applications open for cash to spend on South Cambridgeshire projects to tackle climate change
South Cambridgeshire’s community groups can now bid for a share of £100,000 from the District Council’s Zero Carbon Communities Grant scheme, which has already funded more than 35 grassroots projects to tackle climate change.
Extra support for local businesses adapting to COVID-secure measures
South Cambridgeshire’s COVID and Environmental Health teams will be working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) this week to give businesses extra support with their COVID-secure measures.
Businesses urged to apply for Government Restart Grants
South Cambridgeshire businesses affected by the post-Christmas national lockdown can now apply online for the Government’s Restart Grants.
Nominations for District Council vacancies close
The candidates standing for election to four vacant seats on South Cambridgeshire District Council have been confirmed after the nomination period closed.
Council invests more than £5 million in Northstowe community facilities and business space
A multi-million-pound investment is being made in Northstowe by South Cambridgeshire District Council, to create new local jobs, green space and facilities built around pedestrians and cyclists.
Council launches £30,000 Covid Recovery Grant for local communities
A £30,000 Covid recovery grant fund to help local community groups and parish councils resume activities has been launched by South Cambridgeshire District Council.