Successful Mobile Food Hub goes electric
The Mobile Food Hub that visits villages across South Cambridgeshire, has launched today in a new electric vehicle, thanks to funding from South Cambridgeshire District Council’s
Councils set to tackle housing challenges in Greater Cambridge in the next five years
Affordable housing, improving housing conditions and building low carbon homes are among priorities in a new strategy plan for Greater Cambridge for the next five years.
Last chance to inform initial design proposals for the Guildhall, Corn Exchange and Market Square
Cambridge City Council is reminding readers to respond to its Civic Quarter engagement programme before Sunday 28 July to have their say on the future of the Guildhall, Corn Exchange, Market Square and surrounding public spaces.
Mayor welcomes King’s Speech focus on empowering regions to drive growth
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson said today’s commitment in the King’s Speech to give more powers to mayors is crucial for a better future for the region.
Free family cookery classes in the school summer holidays to boost healthy eating
Get ready to spice up your kitchen skills and embrace a healthier lifestyle with free family cookery classes in the school summer holidays.
Introductions from the new Secretary of State for Education
First Intuition Director, Gareth John, was invited to represent the IoD Education Group at a Ministerial Reception last night at the Department for Education
Young entrepreneurs empowered to become successful market traders
Young entrepreneurs are being supported to bring their business ideas to life in the Youth Enterprise Market Challenge.
Independent report analyses Council’s four-day week trial
An independent report by two universities - into South Cambridgeshire District Council’s performance during its four-day week trial - has been published.
IQGeo named Company of Year by the Small Cap Network
Cambridge, 15 June 2024 - IQGeo (AIM: IQG), a developer of geospatial software that is “Building better networks” for telecom and utility operators, today announced that it was given the accolade of “
It's time for bold action: Government must create a coherent national industrial strategy to make the UK a science and technology superpower
In the run-up to the UK General Election, Cambridge Future Tech’s CEO has written to party leaders to urge them to seize the opportunity to reshape the UK tech landscape with a coherent industrial strategy as part of their election promise. The top five actions CFT has called for are summarised below.
Council asks how the Corn Exchange, Guildhall, Market Square and surrounding public spaces could be improved
Cambridge City Council launches its Civic Quarter engagement programme this week to find out what changes local residents, businesses, shoppers and visitors to Cambridge would like to see at the Corn Exchange, Guildhall, Market Square and surrounding public spaces.
Under 25s can now apply for ‘Tiger’ pass offering bus fares for just £1
Under 25s in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough can now apply for a special ‘Tiger’ bus pass offering £1 fares as part of the Combined Authority’s work to revamp public transport in the region.
Council launches new Rail and Ale Trail around South Cambridgeshire
A Rail and Ale trail - which puts a spotlight on using local trains and the walks you can take to the village pubs in South Cambridgeshire - has been published by the District Council alongside the Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Community Rail Partnership.
Two village halls receive grants from the District Council
Two village halls will receive funding for improvements thanks to Community Chest grants from the District Council.
Cambridge law firm Stone King launches election hub
The next six weeks will be a whirl of activity as political parties and candidates announce their manifesto pledges, key policies and take their campaigns to constituencies up and down the country.
Finding solace in the storm – The Harbour Bereavement Café is supported by the District Council
A new bereavement café has been given a grant from South Cambridgeshire District Council to fund bespoke volunteer training.
Greater Cambridge Partnership welcomes new partners for self-driving bus project
Two new partners have come onboard Greater Cambridge Partnership’s (GCP) self-driving vehicle project, Connector.
Council announces new £500 grant scheme for Community Growing projects
Grants of up to £500 have been launched by South Cambridgeshire District Council to support communities to grow their own food sustainably as part of the wider cost of living response project.
Zeichner to pour a cup of kindness with Red Cross
This Friday (10 May 2024), Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, will ‘pour a cup of kindness’ with Red Cross at 10:30am, Burleigh Street, CB1 1BJ, to celebrate World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.
Communigage wins UK Enterprise Award
Here at Communigage, a messaging and employer brand strategy consulting firm for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), we are thrilled to announce that we have been chosen as the winner of the 2024 SME News UK Enterprise Award for Best New SME Consulting Firm.
IQGeo achieves Carbon Neutral Organization status for 2023
Cambridge, 30 April 2024 - IQGeo, a developer of geospatial software that is “Building better networks” for telecom and utility operators, announces that for the third consecutive year
Plans approved for brownfield land at Cambridge North
Network Rail Property, DB Cargo and Brookgate receive planning approval to develop life sciences and tech labs, offices and homes at North Cambridge site.
Cambridge City Council has an exciting summer ahead
You can look forward to an incredible summer of music, art and community fun. Music in the Parks, the legendary Cambridge Folk Festival, Mayor’s Day Out, and the amazing street arts festival Out of the Ordinary are all returning this year.
New grant for businesses and community groups
Almost £900,000 in funding will be available for business and community projects in South Cambridgeshire thanks to a grant being launched in the District.
Have you heard about Carers Leave?
From 6 April 2024 all unpaid carers are entitled to up to a week's unpaid leave per year to look after someone with a disability or long-term illness. But don't panic! We are here to help :-)