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31 October 2025

Have your say: budget consultation for 2026-27 priorities launched

30 October 2025

Planning Committee, 29 October 2025

28 October 2025

Cambridge City Council staff lace up for Cambridge Half Marathon in support of Cambridge Street Aid

28 October 2025

Planning application submitted for 165 new homes at Hanover and Princess Courts

27 October 2025

Draft Local Plan published for councillors to consider ahead of planned consultation

24 October 2025

Reverse-vending recycling machine installed at Parkside Pools

23 October 2025

Council's award-winning new operations hub in Cowley Road nears opening

23 October 2025

Council leaders welcome multi-million pound investment in Greater Cambridge - but say more detail is needed

21 October 2025

Pitch Perfect! A whole new ball game at Abbey Leisure Complex

15 October 2025

Inspection confirms compliance with national housing standards

14 October 2025

Majority of Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire residents surveyed support new Greater Cambridge unitary council

13 October 2025

£80 million investment in north Cambridge could see 400+ new homes, shops, community facilities and public spaces

Councillors thank residents for sharing hopes and concerns about investment in north Cambridge

Statement by the Leader of the Council on Manchester terrorist incident

Planning Committee, 1 October 2025

Cambridge Fireworks Night

Help shape climate and nature work in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire

30 September 2025

Creating watercourses on Sheep's Green - have your say!

26 September 2025

Otter spotted at nature reserve as council marks World Rivers Day with call for volunteers

24 September 2025

Leader’s blog: We won’t accept poverty in Cambridge

22 September 2025

Council leaders thank communities for helping shape the future of local government

22 September 2025

Cherry Hinton celebrates the official opening of its new community hub

19 September 2025

Regeneration brings new opportunities for Cambridge mum Vera

16 September 2025

Students track Cambridge air quality on school routes

16 September 2025

Council takes action against landlord for hazardous, unlicensed HMO

15 September 2025

Leaders call for views on unitary council for Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire

3 September 2025

Councillors to discuss next steps for Cambridge Civic Quarter project

Further consultation launched on draft Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document

Discover nature on your doorstep with new city butterfly trail

Latest plans for a more accessible, attractive, welcoming, exciting and safe seven-day market

Government decision not to fund Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant relocation

Celebrating VJ Day's 80th anniversary

Bin lorry fire thought to have been caused by explosive item causes disruption to airport

Funding to support community organisations in Cambridge now open

Open letter from council leaders: A single council for Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire

Youth creativity takes centre stage at bench unveiling ceremony in Cambridge

Council supports new Cambridge charter to end homelessness

Motions approved at Full Council 24 July 2025

Opportunities to make homes more energy efficient and comfortable for Cambridge residents identified in new council report

Council pays tribute to former mayor and long-serving councillor John Hipkin

Planning Committee, 23 July 2025

Council launches new grant to support resettlement in Cambridge

Harnessing the power of AI to transform planning consultations

South Cambridgeshire District Council votes to permanently adopt four-day week

A revitalised and evolved Cambridge Folk Festival to return in July 2026

Council awards £12,000 to fuel a summer of free fun

Council leaders call for roundtable on sustainable tourism in historic cities

Plans to relaunch a more inclusive and financially resilient Cambridge Folk Festival unveiled

Queen Anne Terrace cycle parking upgrade

Council urges businesses to make sure they are compliant with licensing and smoking legislation

An update on South Cambridgeshire District Council's four-day week

Honorary Freedom of the City of Cambridge awarded to HMS Protector

Leader's blog: There's no reason cutting carbon emissions should make our lives worse

Planning Committee, 25 June 2025

Council and housebuilder celebrate 1,000th new home built in Cambridge through Cambridge Investment Partnership

Council's shared planning service honoured for excellence in regional planning

'A' rating for climate change work and plans to retrofit 370 more council homes

Plan your visit to Midsummer Fair this weekend

Cambridge celebrates Refugee Week showing that community is the ultimate superpower

Plan for improvements to Histon Road recreation ground unveiled

Have your say on plans for the future of local councils

Our Shared Planning service celebrates win for biodiversity innovation

Council awarded funding to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum on city streets

New wetlands habitat at Logan's Meadow officially opened

Three options announced for council reorganisation plans

Celebrating Pride 2025

Planning Committee, 5 June 2025

Unlawful evictions and unlicenced HMOs: council takes action against rogue landlords

Leader's blog: We must tackle poverty in the city and protect the environment

Residents feature on council bin lorries to give recycling advice

New details revealed about council plans to upgrade Cambridge Market, Corn Exchange and Guildhall

Beacon lighting ceremony commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Help shape future investment in Arbury, King's Hedges and Chesterton

Local election results 2025

Cambridgeshire to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with beacon lighting ceremony

Remember your photo ID to vote at polling stations on Thursday 1 May

Celebrating VE Day’s 80th anniversary

Plans to relocate Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant approved by Secretary of State

Easter bank holiday bin collection changes 

New Herbicide Free Weed Management Work Programme approved for Cambridge

City council by-elections confirmed for 1 May

Latest proposals for Cambridge Market unveiled

Council leaders issue joint letter on Local Government Reorganisation

Work starts on building 420+ much-needed new homes in Cambridge

Updated assessment provides greater assurance over unplanned development in Greater Cambridge

Council unveils new initiative to empower organisations to give back to the community

Three noisy neighbours prosecuted for noise nuisance

Celebrating Cambridge's trees

Take pride in Cambridge with the Great British Spring Clean

Council secures over £12 million in funding to boost energy efficiency and address fuel poverty

Design and Construction Awards showcase the best design and construction skills, craftsmanship and engineering in Greater Cambridge

Clean waters, connected communities: working together to protect and restore chalk streams

Papers outlining measures to secure future success of Cambridge Folk Festival published

Cambridgeshire partnership achieves bronze in Public Sector Transformation awards

Empty Homes Week 2025: 20 empty homes back into use

28 February 2025

New contract set to boost recycling for items put in blue bins

28 February 2025

Cambridge City Council and Jimmy’s Cambridge join forces to pioneer a trauma focused peer support programme in Cambridge

25 February 2025

Council to save £5 million while continuing to invest in council homes, communities and tackling climate change

21 February 2025

Progress towards identifying new stalls for Cambridge Market

21 February 2025

Construction of 84 new homes starts at Fanshawe Road

19 February 2025

New Park Street car park one of first in UK to be accredited for accessible EV charging

17 February 2025

Planning Committee, 12 February

7 February 2025

Planning committee, 5 February

6 February 2025

Councils provide update on planning targets for housebuilding in Greater Cambridge

6 February 2025

New urban country park in east Cambridge given green light as part of new urban innovation district

6 February 2025

Civic Quarter: update on project to reimagine Cambridge Market, Corn Exchange and Guildhall

4 February 2025

Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2025

4 February 2025

Councillor blog: My vision for Cambridge where everyone has a warm, safe, and affordable home

30 January 2025

Discounted reusable period products initiative launched

27 January 2025

South Cambridgeshire District Council’s four-day week public consultation begins

27 January 2025

Cambridge residents invited to have their say on proposed changes to smoke control areas

23 January 2025

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough showcase their potential to the House of Commons

17 January 2025

Cambridge Folk Festival to return in 2026

Planning Committee, 8 January

Cambridge leaders publish joint open letter to Government

Histon Road Rec

Plans outlined for public consultation on four-day week

Have your say on design principles for future of Arbury, King's Hedges and parts of West Chesterton

24 December 2024

Councillor blog: One Cambridge - the strength that comes from being part of a community is our wealth

23 December 2024

Council takes action against waste offences in Cambridge

20 December 2024

Promoting safety and support for women and girls at Cambridge Station

20 December 2024

Combined Authority approves £1 million investment in Greater Cambridge Impact

19 December 2024

New council homes completed at Buchan Street

12 December 2024

Four new modular homes at Joy's Corner ready to welcome residents moving away from homelessness

10 December 2024

Empowering young voices to create change in Cambridge

10 December 2024

Check your bin dates for the Christmas period

6 December 2024

Trees in Cambridge benefit city to the tune of £1 billion

5 December 2024

111,646 pieces of litter binned through council partnership with LitterLotto

5 December 2024

Planning Committee, 4 December 2024

3 December 2024

Plans for 21st century civic quarter approved by councillors

3 December 2024

Council supports UK Disability History Month 2024

29 November 2024

Future of local government for Cambridge

29 November 2024

Motions approved at Full Council, 28 November 2024

28 November 2024

Consultations launched on new development guidance documents

27 November 2024

Community Power revitalises Barnwell’s Veterans Hub

26 November 2024

Park Street car and cycle park opens following major redevelopment by council

26 November 2024

Apply for up to £5,000 to fund activities to reduce inequality in Cambridge

26 November 2024

Cambridge City Council and GLL invest £73,660 of developer contributions to enhance Parkside Pools

25 November 2024

Topping-out ceremony for 70 low-carbon council homes in Cambridge

25 November 2024

White Ribbon Day

20 November 2024

Air Quality Management Area to be revoked due to success in reducing harmful pollutants in Cambridge

20 November 2024

Taking a stand against antisocial behaviour

15 November 2024

Empowering young athletes through the Sir Arthur Marshall Fund

13 November 2024

Council publishes updated proposals for 21st century civic quarter in Cambridge

11 November 2024

Cows on Cambridge's commons

11 November 2024

Supporting businesses to unlock talent in Cambridge with funding for apprenticeship programme

11 November 2024

Civic events marked Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day in Cambridge

8 November 2024

Civic events to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day in Cambridge

8 November 2024

Support and shelter for people sleeping rough during colder months

8 November 2024

Government removes Best Value Notice given to South Cambridgeshire District Council for four-day week arrangements

7 November 2024

Planning Committee, 6 November 2024

6 November 2024

New report highlights accommodation needs for travelling communities in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire

6 November 2024

Plans approved for new homes at Newbury Farm

5 November 2024

Cambridge City Foodbank launch 10th annual Christmas Hamper Appeal amid record need

4 November 2024

Celebrating 10 years paying council staff a real Living Wage

1 November 2024

Cambridge Investment Partnership launches public consultation on Hanover and Princess Courts regeneration

1 November 2024

Work begins on council’s new sustainable Operations Hub

23 October 2024

Deputy Mayor opens city's latest Changing Places facility at refurbished toilets in Cherry Hinton Hall park

23 October 2024

Have your say: consultation on budget priorities for next financial year

23 October 2024

Councillor blog: There's plenty of things I love about being a councillor... but it does have its drawbacks

21 October 2024

AI to help engage communities through Greater Cambridge Shared Planning partnership with the University of Liverpool

18 October 2024

Schoolchildren mark completion of 48 council homes and four commercial units at Colville Road

16 October 2024

Council takes action to reduce its carbon emissions by another 10%

16 October 2024

Motions approved at Full Council 10 October 2024

15 October 2024

Cambridge united against hate crimes

15 October 2024

Cambridge City Council wins top prize for ambitious EV charging programme

15 October 2024

Statement by the Mayor of Cambridge at Full Council, 10 October 2024

14 October 2024

Pupils find their ‘green fingers’ as they celebrate the completion of new council homes in Cambridge

10 October 2024

Residents prosecuted for failure to respond to legal enquiries

10 October 2024

Councils ask residents to recycle their unused cables this International E-Waste Day

10 October 2024

Feedback published following our summer Civic Quarter engagement programme

Next of kin accessing council homes when tenants have passed away

Street Aid Week: real change for the price of a coffee

Revealing the new Cambridge playlaws

Funding up to £250 available to help young people to fulfil their sporting ambitions

CIP enhances tenant support with personalised home guidance sessions

30 September 2024

Ongoing work to modernise services to help council to balance budget

27 September 2024

Residents invited to discuss detailed proposals for Ekin Road redevelopment at two public events

26 September 2024

Ekin Road update

24 September 2024

Swap the way you shop for clothes and help the planet

23 September 2024

Next steps for Cambridge Civic Quarter project

19 September 2024

Significant progress made in meeting demand for lab and office space

18 September 2024

Following a summer of fun, playlaws start to appear across Cambridge

16 September 2024

Council calls on employers to pledge support for digital badges in recruitment and retention

16 September 2024

Council’s stray dog service wins silver PawPrint award for the fifth time

13 September 2024

Romsey by-election result

13 September 2024

Local leaders meet Housing and Planning Minister

12 September 2024

Update on the ‘Cambridge Don’ sculpture

10 September 2024

Remember to bring your photo ID to vote in the Romsey by-election on Thursday 12 September

10 September 2024

Proposed new approach to successfully deliver our 10-year house-building programme for Cambridge

5 September 2024

Cambridge Investment Partnership secures planning permission for the redevelopment of ATS and Murketts site on Histon Road

3 September 2024

Over 100 of England's council landlords call for the new government to save council homes

Four new homes planned for council's garage site at Paget Road

Councillor blog: We are always looking to do more to become a net zero carbon council by 2030

Have your say about the current structure of local government for Cambridge

Government funding for ‘Planning Supersquad’ awarded to Greater Cambridge Shared Planning

Council calls on Prime Minister to support Climate and Nature Bill

Cambridge is no place for hate

City council by-election in Romsey ward - register to vote and don't forget photo ID

Police encourage people to be cautious about what they read on social media

Residents urged to never bin batteries or electrical goods after seven fires in refuse lorries in 2024

Playday fun

Cambridge City Council prosecutes environmental offenders

Charity, community and volunteer groups can apply now for funding to support community projects

Formal planning permission issued for new village at Bourn Airfield after similar decision for West Cambridge site

Extra chances to win through council's anti-littering campaign with LitterLotto

Statement about unauthorised boulders on roadside

Monkey around with free summer activities in Cambridge

Councils set to tackle housing challenges in Greater Cambridge in the next five years

Last chance to inform initial design proposals for The Guildhall, Corn Exchange and Market Square

Motions approved at Full Council 18 July 2024

Statement by the Mayor of Cambridge on the situation in the Middle East

Artwork by King’s Hedges pupils unveiled at Aylesborough Close

Update on the Ballot for the Establishment of a Business Improvement District for Accommodation Providers in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire

It’s coming home! Where to watch the Euro 2024 final in Cambridge

Young entrepreneurs are empowered to become successful market traders!

Update on rent policy errors

Share your views with Cambridge City Council about the current structure of local government

Report published on South Cambridgeshire District Council's four-day week trial

Annual reports highlight city council's achievements and challenges

General Election 2024 - Cambridge constituency result

Don't forget your photo ID on Thursday 4 July

Pupils join Michael Rosen to perform in Voices of Hope and Compassion concert in support of refugees

Refugee Week 2024

Councillors approve redevelopment proposals for Ekin Road housing estate

Plan ahead for the busy Midsummer Fair weekend

Update on Stanton House sheltered accommodation

How can we improve the Corn Exchange, Guildhall, Market Square and surrounding public spaces?

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2024

Cambridge celebrates Pride 2024

General election on 4 July - register to vote by 18 June and check your photo ID

Incorrect disposal of batteries causes fires

Public meeting discusses proposals for access to public recreation ground from new housing

New Mayor of Cambridge to champion support for rough sleepers and new cancer research hospital

Councillors approve plans to modernise and simplify governance arrangements

Motion on Palestine-Israel

Statement on mowing

Unauthorised encampment at Arbury Town Park

The Meadows and Buchan Street reach new heights

Council listens to feedback on Ekin Road redevelopment and recommends keeping 14 houses

Development consultancy appointed to take forward the council's civic quarter project

First proposed Neighbourhood Plan in the city! Have your say now by responding to the South Newnham Neighbourhood Plan consultation

Cars used as temporary polling stations

Remember to bring your photo ID to vote at polling stations on Thursday 2 May

No photo ID for local elections? Get your free Voter Authority Certificate by 24 April

Arts and culture work experience opportunities

Election candidates announced for Cambridge

Register to vote in local elections and don't forget to bring photo ID when voting on 2 May

Cambridge's cultural offer to benefit all: culture and public art plans set out council's ambition

Homes England join CIP to mark the completion of Orchard Park

Charities and University of Cambridge college heads meet for inaugural partnership talks

Statement of Community Involvement formally adopted

Council retains accreditation for work to end violence against women and girls

Council approves a series of initiatives to improve the environment in the city and protect residents

Cambridge Investment Partnership completes 21 Passivhaus council homes

Update on the BDW2 development site, Darwin Green

More names confirmed for Cambridge Folk Festival

Full house for first public meeting to help shape a bright future for Abbey ward

Easter bank holiday bin collection changes

Statement on Carlton Way murder investigation

Mayor and Cambridge City leader tour sites earmarked for £4.5 million arts and culture funding

Cambridge Sustainable Food Partnership receives prestigious award for transforming the city’s food system

Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards showcases the best design and construction skills, craftsmanship and engineering in the region

Empty Homes Week 2024: Empty property bought back by council is now a home for Cambridge family

Council leaders react to ‘Case for Cambridge’ update published today alongside Spring Budget

Greater Cambridge Local Plan - timetable update

Greater Cambridge Shared Planning secures funding boost to improve digital planning services and biodiversity

29 February 2024

CIP marks its seventh-year anniversary with the topping out of Colville Road Phase 3

29 February 2024

Statement by the Mayor of Cambridge at Full Council, 29 February 2024

27 February 2024

Council tenants told about corrections to rents after council identifies rent policy error

26 February 2024

Report provides update on options for Ekin Road estate

22 February 2024

Help shape the future of Abbey ward

21 February 2024

South Cambridgeshire District Council sets out next steps for four-day week trial

21 February 2024

Statement by the Mayor of Cambridge at Full Council, 15 February 2024

20 February 2024

We will now recognise experience of care as a Protected Characteristic

16 February 2024

Balanced budget agreed by city councillors

13 February 2024

Breaking ground at Queen Edith’s Way

12 February 2024

Development consultancy consortia invited to bid for once-in-a-century Cambridge Civic Quarter scheme

2 February 2024

Cambridge Folk Festival 2024 artists announced

2 February 2024

Her Majesty The Queen makes royal visit to Cambridge community centre

30 January 2024

Green light given to public say in design work for the Guildhall, market square and Corn Exchange

25 January 2024

Annual prevention grants awarded to help reduce homelessness and rough sleeping in city

25 January 2024

Report shows increase in building sustainable and affordable homes

24 January 2024

Greater Cambridge residents to have their say on new Air Quality Strategy

23 January 2024

Centre for Cities publishes Cities Outlook 2024

22 January 2024

Have your say on the future of local housing

19 January 2024

£380,000 awarded to improve community and sports facilities

19 January 2024

More than £1.1 million set to be awarded to 45 Cambridge community groups by council

17 January 2024

Proposals put forward to improve cycle parking at Queen Anne Terrace car and cycle park

17 January 2024

Proposals for a renewed civic quarter in the heart of Cambridge city centre

Have your say on council's budget priorities before consultation closes

22 December 2023

Plans submitted for mixed-tenure development at Fanshawe Road, Cambridge

19 December 2023

Joint statement from local leaders and the Combined Authority Mayor on Cambridge 2040 announcement

18 December 2023

Changes to bin collections this Christmas

15 December 2023

Latest award for Greater Cambridge Shared Planning as Youth Engagement Service praised

13 December 2023

Apply for up to £5,000 to fund community activities that reduce inequality in Cambridge

13 December 2023

Cambridge resident prosecuted and charged £1,508 for abandoning vehicle

8 December 2023

Register now for free health and wellbeing activities at Cambridgeshire's Healthy You festival in January

7 December 2023

Plans submitted for new local centre and affordable homes in East Barnwell

6 December 2023

Submissions open for the 2024 Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards

1 December 2023

Cambridge supports Disability History Month

1 December 2023

Council prosecutes and seizes audio equipment from noisy neighbour

30 November 2023

Council’s climate action sees Cambridge named as an ‘A’ List City by the Carbon Disclosure Project

29 November 2023

Funds earmarked for investment in Cambridge

28 November 2023

Ekin Road residents' surveys show majority of respondents in favour of redeveloping estate

28 November 2023

Cambridge Folk Festival 2024 tickets on sale now

24 November 2023

Result of City Council by-election in Queen Edith’s ward

24 November 2023

Partnership work to tackle cycle crime in Cambridge sees thefts reduced by 56%

22 November 2023

Councillors approve transformational plans for new homes and community facilities at East Barnwell

21 November 2023

Changes to car park charges aim to reduce congestion while boosting economy and electric vehicle use

21 November 2023

Residents, businesses and organisations invited to have their say on council's budget priorities

21 November 2023

Statement on Ekin Road housing estate

20 November 2023

Join Cambridge's Domestic Abuse conference on Monday 4 December: register free by 1 December

20 November 2023

Remember to bring your photo ID to vote in Queen Edith's by-election on 23 November

16 November 2023

Council encourages residents to bin it to win it and keep city litter free

15 November 2023

Congratulations to aspiring young athletes awarded funding to support elite sporting pursuits

13 November 2023

Partnership project will help organisations with social purpose to grow and create more impact.

10 November 2023

Financial report outlines challenges facing council ahead of public consultation on budget

10 November 2023

Calling on Cambridge businesses to spread Christmas cheer by donating children's toys to hamper appeal

9 November 2023

Conservation grazing returns to Local Nature Reserve in East Barnwell

8 November 2023

Two civic events as city comes together to mark Remembrance Sunday

7 November 2023

Council and partners providing winter accommodation and support for people otherwise sleeping rough

6 November 2023

Councillors call for employers to pay Real Living Wage to support workers and benefit business

Climate and nature strategies

Help shape the future of the climate work carried out within Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire.

Resettlement Community Grants

Apply for a new grant which aims to help refugees with navigating life in Cambridge.

Improving biodiversity in Alexandra Gardens

Comment on proposals to enhance biodiversity and inspire visitor interest at Alexandra Gardens.