Local Government
Council to save £5 million while continuing to invest in council homes, communities and tackling climate change
CAMBRIDGE City councillors have approved the budget for 2025/2026 which puts the council on track to meet its target of saving £6 million a year from April 2026, to keep the council financially sustainable while investing in key priorities: building new council homes, supporting communi...
Council backs vision for fairer, kinder and greener South Cambridgeshire
South Cambridgeshire District Council has confirmed its vision for the years ahead - one for a ‘fairer, kinder and greener’ place ‘where all residents will be equal partners in their communities’. ...
Unlock Global Opportunities: Your Gateway to Export Success
The Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, is hosting a major International Trade Event on Thursday 6 March, at the Møller Institute, Cambridge. This event will provide bu...
Preserving history: digitising heritage buildings with drone photogrammetry
The preservation of historic buildings is a complex and meticulous process, requiring accurate documentation and ongoing maintenance to ensure their longevity. At Skytech Cambridge, we work alongside heritage and conservation organisations to revolutionise the way these structures are s...
Continued support for people in South Cambridgeshire impacted by the cost-of-living crisis
South Cambridgeshire District Council is stepping up its fight against the cost-of-living crisis with a newly secured £151,000 funding extension. ...
WorkWell pilot programme supports over 400 people in first 3 months
Since launching in November 2024 the WorkWell programme has seen over 400 people accessing the service across Cambridgeshire with 39% of participants currently in work and struggling due to a health-related barrier or signed-off work as a result. ...
Councils provide update on planning targets for housebuilding in Greater Cambridge
A joint news release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, and Greater Cambridge Shared Planning. ...
Growing Cambridge construction firm highlights power of apprenticeships ahead of national awareness week
Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week a growing Cambridge construction company is highlighting the crucial role apprentices play in its future success.CamProp Construction, which redevelops brownfield sites into modern facilities like offices and labs supporting Cambridge’s dynamic econ...
District Council’s Cabinet outlines aspirations for years ahead
South Cambridgeshire District Council’s plans for the year ahead include building a permanent community centre at Northstowe, making it even easier for residents to get support online and by phone, and introducing weekly food waste collections. ...
Combined Authority deepens strategic ties with Homes England to accelerate local housing delivery
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has signed a new partnership agreement with Homes England, the government’s housing and regeneration agency, to support local ambitions for housing delivery which will also underpin sustainable economic growth.The Strategic Place Partne...