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November 2023
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
October 2023
31 October 2023:
Councils support national campaign to tackle “zombie battery” fires
27 October 2023:
Statement on South Cambridgeshire District Council's continuing four-day week trial
27 October 2023:
Council awarded with its fourth silver PawPrint Award
27 October 2023:
City council by-election in Queen Edith's ward - register to vote and don't forget photo ID
26 October 2023:
Bronze award for council from the Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion
25 October 2023:
New Cambridgeshire partnership project to support local businesses reduce their carbon footprint
24 October 2023:
Council commits to paying employees Real Living Wage for ninth year as accredited Living Wage Employer
24 October 2023:
Supporting Cambridge City Foodbank's Christmas Hamper Appeal
23 October 2023:
Canvassing begins on proposals for possible changes to Ekin Road housing
19 October 2023:
Statement on the situation in Israel and the Palestinian Occupied Territories
16 October 2023:
Cambridge council sees greenhouse gas emissions reduce by 10% over last year
16 October 2023:
Summit brings fresh impetus for city innovation and sharing of wealth, expertise and insights
12 October 2023:
Pink bins are electric for recycling
11 October 2023:
Council to enforce Smoke Control Area rules with new policy
10 October 2023:
Community Family Fun Day celebrates new community centre at The Meadows
10 October 2023:
Council to increase fixed penalty notices for some environmental crimes
6 October 2023:
Support for rough sleepers in Cambridge and how to help during Street Aid Week
6 October 2023:
Illumina Fireworks Night to take place on Midsummer Common on Saturday 4 November
6 October 2023:
Council to take forward new Air Quality Strategy
6 October 2023:
Council supports application for bathing water designation on River Cam
4 October 2023:
Cambridge celebrates Black History Month
3 October 2023:
Tell us how you want to be involved in the planning process across Greater Cambridge
3 October 2023:
Council to host free advice forum for private rental tenants in Cambridge
2 October 2023:
Up to £250 available to help four to 16 year olds take part in physical activities
September 2023
28 September 2023:
Landlord convicted of multiple offences relating to breach of banning order, harassment and obstruction
28 September 2023:
Owlstone Croft Planning Inquiry
27 September 2023:
Next steps for potential improvements to housing estate at Ekin Road
27 September 2023:
City council finances remain on sound footing
22 September 2023:
CIP breaks ground as work begins at Aylesborough Close
21 September 2023:
Proposals for housing at Ekin Road
19 September 2023:
Local residents invited to join workshops to help shape north Cambridge neighbourhoods
15 September 2023:
River Cam CAN Project launched with local partners
14 September 2023:
Council appeals to government to raise awareness around risks of E-bike battery fires
8 September 2023:
Greater Cambridge Partnership's Making Connections programme
8 September 2023:
Creating a vibrant new local centre in East Barnwell
8 September 2023:
Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire young athletes can apply for funding to help fulfil ambitions
4 September 2023:
Independent advisor recommends three options be considered for Ekin Road potential redevelopment
1 September 2023:
Planning application received for the redevelopment of The Beehive Centre in Cambridge
August 2023
30 August 2023:
Council reaccredited with nationally recognised benchmark for work to tackle domestic abuse
29 August 2023:
Apply now: Funding for new equipment for community meeting spaces and sports centres
24 August 2023:
Cambridge stands with Ukraine
24 August 2023:
75 new council homes completed at Campkin Road, Cambridge
22 August 2023:
Bin collection changes from mid-September
22 August 2023:
13 play days, 4,500 players and 450 Playlaws suggested - but still time to suggest a Cambridge Playlaw
18 August 2023:
Three Cambridge landlords fined for failing to license Houses in Multiple Occupation
18 August 2023:
The sun shone for the 38th annual Mayor's Day Out
10 August 2023:
New Greater Cambridge Social Impact Fund to be established with £200,000 boost from council
10 August 2023:
Students' artwork celebrates Jesus Green Lido centenary
9 August 2023:
Council asking for views on potential changes to requirements relating to age of licensed taxis
8 August 2023:
Cambridge celebrates a diverse folk and roots music scene at Cambridge Folk Festival
3 August 2023:
Work starts on latest phase of new social rent council homes at The Meadows and Buchan Street
2 August 2023:
Communities tackling inequality, climate change or homelessness can apply now for funding
July 2023
25 July 2023:
Council encourages Cambridge residents to take part in national Play Day on 2 August
25 July 2023:
New electric vehicle charging points switched on at Cambridge car parks
24 July 2023:
Government proposals for the growth of Cambridge
21 July 2023:
Free events and activities in Cambridge for the summer holidays with something for everyone
19 July 2023:
Milestone reached at affordable housing development in Cambridge
18 July 2023:
Fast Growth Cities group calls on Government to invest locally so ‘UK PLC’ can achieve its global economic potential
17 July 2023:
Council-run work experience week offers teens a chance to connect with Cambridge employers
14 July 2023:
Four-day working week trial for shared waste service approved and bin collection rounds to be reviewed
11 July 2023:
Statement on our State of the City report and dashboard
11 July 2023:
Out of the Ordinary street arts festival, August Bank Holiday
10 July 2023:
Calling Cambridge artists and creatives: exhibit your art for free on Christ's Lane art benches
9 July 2023:
Statement on growth of Cambridge in response to national media coverage
7 July 2023:
How did we do? Achievements and challenges highlighted in annual reports
5 July 2023:
Shared Waste Service to trial four day week
5 July 2023:
State of the City report paints a data picture of Cambridge
4 July 2023:
Result of City Council by-election in King's Hedges ward
1 July 2023:
Fire at council property in Sackville Close
June 2023
30 June 2023:
Council reports on 2022-2023 anti-poverty and equality actions as it works to make Cambridge fair for all
30 June 2023:
Variations to Dog Control measures agreed following consultation
30 June 2023:
City council adopts new policy to tackle damp, condensation and mould in council properties
28 June 2023:
Statement on any conflict of interest related to North East Cambridge and relocation of Cambridge's waste water treatment plant
28 June 2023:
£170,000 available to fund area improvement ideas suggested by residents
23 June 2023:
New veteran-led community shed opens in East Chesterton
21 June 2023:
Plan ahead for a busy Midsummer Fair weekend in Cambridge
19 June 2023:
Findings published from conversations with Cambridge residents about 'What matters most?'
19 June 2023:
Cambridge welcomes refugees
15 June 2023:
Clean Air Day 2023
14 June 2023:
Series of free summer sports events kicks off in Chesterton this Saturday with guest Lucy Parker
14 June 2023:
Ekin Road project set to enter new phase with appointment of independent advisors
13 June 2023:
Statement on 3-4 Station Road and CB1 development
13 June 2023:
Cambridge supports Pride month
12 June 2023:
GCP Joint Assembly has its say on Making Connections public consultation findings
9 June 2023:
Statement on BDW2 development site, Darwin Green
9 June 2023:
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2023
9 June 2023:
New training sessions to help volunteers develop skills to challenge discriminatory behaviour
8 June 2023:
Urban leaders head to Cambridge to tackle challenge of creating successful, sustainable, inclusive cities
2 June 2023:
Cambridge Playlaws: Share your memories and ideas for play or visit the Playbox this summer
1 June 2023:
Mayor's Day Out to Great Yarmouth set for 16 August
May 2023
31 May 2023:
Cambridge landlord fined for failing to license house in multiple occupation
26 May 2023:
Council welcomes GCP's Making Connections report
25 May 2023:
City council by-election in King's Hedges ward - register to vote and don't forget photo ID
24 May 2023:
Late May bank holiday bin collection changes
24 May 2023:
Share your views on being approached by punting companies selling punt tours in Cambridge
23 May 2023:
Statements on mowing on Midsummer Common and tree cutting related to Darwin Green
15 May 2023:
Statement on South Cambridgeshire District Council's four-day week trial
10 May 2023:
Music in the Parks - free afternoon concerts in Cambridge this summer
6 May 2023:
City celebrates coronation of King Charles III
5 May 2023:
4 May election results
4 May 2023:
Cambridge prepares to mark the coronation of King Charles III
3 May 2023:
Remember to bring your photo ID to vote at polling stations on Thursday 4 May
April 2023
28 April 2023:
Local elections on 4 May - what to expect at Cambridge polling stations
21 April 2023:
Not got photo ID for voting at local elections? Apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate by 25 April
20 April 2023:
Free wellbeing webinars for Cambridge business leaders with inspirational mental health speaker
12 April 2023:
Time running out to register to vote on 4 May – and promo bikes take to streets with photo ID message
11 April 2023:
Work to create new community facilities for Cherry Hinton to commence in May 2023
6 April 2023:
Statement on hoax posters
6 April 2023:
Election candidates announced for Cambridge
5 April 2023:
Energy Bills Support Scheme alternative funding payments
March 2023
31 March 2023:
Cambridge Playlaws public art project kicks off
31 March 2023:
Bin collection changes due to Easter, early May and King's coronation bank holidays
24 March 2023:
Cambridge herbicide free ward trial extended
24 March 2023:
Cambridge young people encouraged to join work experience programmes online and in person
24 March 2023:
Unveiling of plaque marks the completion of flagship development, Ironworks at Mill Road
24 March 2023:
Council approves new Litter Strategy for Cambridge
24 March 2023:
£290,000 funding allowance awarded to Greater Cambridge Shared Planning for advances in digital consultation
24 March 2023:
Cambridgeshire secures government funding to make homes energy efficient
20 March 2023:
Residents invited to join the Great British Spring Clean in Cambridge
20 March 2023:
Cambridge City Council takes bronze at Public Sector Transformation Awards
17 March 2023:
Reminder - register to vote in local elections and don't forget to bring photo ID when voting on 4 May
17 March 2023:
CCTV in taxis
15 March 2023:
Site of Hanover Court and Princess Court flats set to be redeveloped
14 March 2023:
Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards 2023
14 March 2023:
Council partners up to offer climate change training sessions for residents
13 March 2023:
Additional £10,000 awarded to support Cambridge residents with energy bills
9 March 2023:
New council homes named in honour of former Cambridge Mayor
9 March 2023:
3C Building Control Service recognised at prestigious national awards
8 March 2023:
Apply for £300 to set up a new community sports or fitness activity in Cambridge
3 March 2023:
Statement on fly tip on Fen Road
3 March 2023:
Even our six-legged friends get a home at Ironworks, Mill Road
1 March 2023:
Innovate UK funding approved to support net zero action in Cambridgeshire
February 2023
28 February 2023:
Consultation on dog control public space proposals launched
27 February 2023:
Public realm improvements rolled out in Cambridge city centre
27 February 2023:
Council support to turn empty properties into homes for those in need
24 February 2023:
Councillors approve budget for 2023-24
22 February 2023:
Cambridge stands in solidarity with Ukraine on the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion
17 February 2023:
Register now for Cambridge Arts Network's annual conference: Creativity and culture are more than 'nice to have'
14 February 2023:
Residents asked what they would do to make Cambridge a better place to live, work and spend leisure time in
10 February 2023:
Cambridge residents encouraged to bid now for £500 to fund a coronation party in the community
9 February 2023:
Council and partners work together to help keep Cambridge safe from sexual violence
9 February 2023:
Statement on the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria
8 February 2023:
More council and affordable homes in the pipeline for Greater Cambridge residents
6 February 2023:
Cambridge Folk Festival 2023 first names announced
6 February 2023:
Come to a cost of living popup during February for a money-saving one-stop shop
2 February 2023:
Council awards £169,000 to environmental improvement projects in Cambridge
1 February 2023:
Executive councillors set to recommend final budget proposals to Full Council
1 February 2023:
Cambridge flies the Rainbow Flag to kick off LGBTQ+ History Month 2023
January 2023
31 January 2023:
Public realm improvements in Romsey’s Cavendish Corner
31 January 2023:
Time capsule at Ironworks on Mill Road preserves memories
27 January 2023:
Sustainable new council homes proposed for former garage site on East Road
26 January 2023:
Winter provision funding and prevention grants boost work to reduce homelessness and rough sleeping
25 January 2023:
Housing budget outlines plans to improve energy efficiency in more council homes
25 January 2023:
Council to phase in plant-based food options at civic events
25 January 2023:
67 new sustainable council homes handed over at Colville Road Phase 2
25 January 2023:
More frequent battery recycling collections
24 January 2023:
Dog Control Public Space Protection Order in Cambridge approved for consultation
24 January 2023:
Cambridge to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day with candle-lighting event at Guildhall on 26 January
23 January 2023:
United with Ukraine Grant upped to £5,000 for groups supporting people fleeing war in Ukraine
23 January 2023:
Two residents prosecuted for littering of cigarettes in Cambridge
20 January 2023:
Council sets out plans to award more than £1 million to 60 Cambridge community groups
13 January 2023:
Latest proposals revealed for the comprehensive redevelopment of East Barnwell local centre
4 January 2023:
Water and environmental assurances needed as caution urged on plans for new homes
December 2022
23 December 2022:
Making Connections consultation now closed: GCP receives more than 23,000 responses to online survey
22 December 2022:
Opportunities to raise millions to tackle social, environmental and community challenges set out in report
22 December 2022:
Council to help schools in Cambridge achieve ‘Eco-Schools’ standard
21 December 2022:
Children's Christmas light designs bring festive cheer to Cambridge Corn Exchange
21 December 2022:
Thank you for donating to Cambridge’s Christmas hamper and gifts appeal
21 December 2022:
Cambridge residents and businesses set for £1.3 million boost from Shared Prosperity Fund
21 December 2022:
Cambridgeshire residents prosecuted for abandoning vehicles in the city
20 December 2022:
Pre-register now for FREE health and wellbeing activities during January's Healthy You Festival
20 December 2022:
Submissions open for the 2023 Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards
16 December 2022:
Survey launched to help shape Cambridge's winter entertainment in 2023
15 December 2022:
Changes to bin collections this Christmas and New Year
14 December 2022:
Applications open for Cambridge City Council's Area Committee Community Grants of up to £5,000
12 December 2022:
Residents and businesses invited to have their say on council's budget proposals
9 December 2022:
Capturing time at Colville Road Phase 2
9 December 2022:
Cambridge City Council offers advice to help people avoid illness linked to cold homes and mould
8 December 2022:
Tribute unveiled for founding member of Mill Road History Society and former council employee Allan Brigham
8 December 2022:
Cambridge community organisations and volunteers can apply for £1,000 for warm and welcoming spaces
6 December 2022:
Three residents prosecuted for fly tipping
5 December 2022:
New pump track open at Chesterton Recreation Ground
5 December 2022:
Council and partners providing accommodation and support for people sleeping rough during colder months
1 December 2022:
Cambridge Folk Festival 2023 tickets on sale now
November 2022
30 November 2022:
Council to consult on draft proposals for setting balanced budget amid economic challenges
29 November 2022:
Council honours building professionals in Considerate Contractor Awards
28 November 2022:
Donate gifts and fresh food to support Christmas hampers for Cambridge families
28 November 2022:
Resident prosecuted for littering from a car in Cambridge
24 November 2022:
City Kebab prosecuted and ordered to pay over £2000 for food hygiene offences
21 November 2022:
Statement on the murder on Logan's Meadow
21 November 2022:
Support for Ukraine: It all starts with a spare room
14 November 2022:
Council to explore new opportunities for winter event offer in 2023
11 November 2022:
Result of Cambridge BID renewal ballot
11 November 2022:
Register now for Cambridge's free Domestic Abuse conference on Friday 18 November
10 November 2022:
Cambridge to mark Remembrance Sunday with two civic events
8 November 2022:
Cllr Anna Smith to take temporary lead at combined authority as Deputy Mayor
7 November 2022:
Conclusion of public art project 'To The River' announced
3 November 2022:
Man prosecuted for littering from a car in Cambridge
3 November 2022:
Cambridge Investment Partnership reaches over 700 new council homes on site as work starts at Colville Road Phase 3
3 November 2022:
£10,000 funding boost for energy voucher scheme
1 November 2022:
Public consultation to be held for emerging proposals for the redevelopment of East Road garage site and 47-51 Norfolk Street
1 November 2022:
Council and University to explore feasibility of city centre heat network to help reduce emissions
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