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.
Hundreds of local families helped into homes
New figures show more than 460 families in need of housing were helped by South Cambridgeshire District Council during the past year.
Councils provide insight into mental health pressures on local businesses
Two councils have come together to extend a helping hand to the local business community in Greater Cambridge, going beyond their role in distributing financial grant help.
Lockdown Hardship Scheme hits the right note for South Cambs music business
Businesses in South Cambridgeshire which have not yet benefited from Government grants to help them through the Covid lockdowns are urged to get in touch with the District Council.
Councillors agree latest budget
The latest budget plans that focus on providing the best possible support to South Cambridgeshire’s residents and businesses have been approved by Councillors.
North East Cambridge Community Forum launched
A new forum, aiming to keep residents and businesses as involved as possible with plans for a low carbon community at North East Cambridge, has been established.
Plans for new village at Bourn Airfield backed by council planning committee
Plans for a new village of around 3,500 homes on the former World War Two Airfield at Bourn have been supported by South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee.
Council’s fortnight of free online events focuses on climate change and environment
Two weeks of free online events for people in South Cambridgeshire will champion ideas on how residents, communities and businesses can all play a bigger role in tackling climate change and protecting the environment.