Local Government
Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, Dr. Nik Johnson officially opens new Social Enterprise Hub
The highly anticipated opening of The Printworks at Papworth took place on the 30th January 2025, with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Dr. Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. Operated by Function 5 CIC, this dynamic new social enterprise hub marks a major...
An open letter to the Government underscoring the critical role Greater Cambridge can play in the UK’s sustainable and inclusive national renewal
If science were a country then Cambridge would likely be its capital, and if discovery were a global competition the city and region would regularly be winning for Britain. That’s because Greater Cambridge is where innovation makes history and where the future comes first. ...
Daniel Zeichner MP welcomes major investment in Cambridge
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has welcomed the Chancellor’s ambitious plans to unlock economic growth in the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor, which are set to deliver significant benefits for Cambridge’s housing, transport and science sectors. The government’s Plan for Change, bei...
Cambridge residents invited to have their say on proposed changes to smoke control areas
Cambridge residents and businesses are being invited to have their say on proposals to replace the current smoke control areas (SCAs) with a single smoke control area which will cover the whole city to help reduce air pollution from smoke and improve health. ...
GCP welcomes new autonomous vehicle for next stage of Connector trials in Cambridge
The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) is celebrating the arrival of the first autonomous vehicle for the Connector project, marking an important milestone in the development of cutting-edge technology to shape the future of transport in Cambridge. ...
Council’s four-day week public consultation begins
People can now share their views on South Cambridgeshire District Council’s services during a trial of a four-day week. ...
Budget setting meeting sees freeze to Mayoral precept and continuing investment to boost transport, skills, and economic growth
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has approved its spending plans from 2025/26, funding improvements to transport, skills and business growth. Separate to this, the Mayor’s budget was also approved and confirmed that the Mayoral precept portion of council tax bill...
Daniel Zeichner MP hails Labour’s green light for Cambridge Cancer Hospital
Following the publication of the Labour Government’s review of the New Hospital Programme, funding has today (Monday 20th January) been confirmed and a green light given for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital. ...
UK public would pay more tax for extra nurses
Survey of 2,000 UK adults also suggests nursing is one of the most rewarding jobs. ...
Why I’m ditching New Year Resolutions & embracing Slowanuary
Do you always feel pressured to decide your annual goals by the start of January? Why do we always feel we should have everything perfectly planned by January 1? After a festive epiphany, Luciana has decided to try something different instead. ...