News

25 JAN

More frequent battery recycling collections

Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire households can now conven...
19 JAN

Woman fined after rubbish fly-tipped near bin

A fly-tipper has been fined for dumping rubbish in a layby n...
18 JAN

January 2023 Planning Committee

Details about the planning applications which were considere...
17 JAN

SCIP submits planning application for sustainable Cambourne development

The South Cambridgeshire Investment Partnership has submitte...
16 JAN

Key Amnesty campaign to tackle misused Council properties in South Cambridgeshire

People who are misusing Council properties are being offered...
13 JAN

District Council submits plans for temporary community centre for Northstowe

A planning application to provide a temporary community cent...
09 JAN

Lives will be saved through this work - our domestic abuse support is praised as a beacon of good practice

The domestic abuse support offered to residents by South Cam...
04 JAN

Tribute to Cllr Dr John Loveluck

The Council is saddened to hear about the passing of Cllr Dr...
04 JAN

Water and environmental assurances needed as caution urged on plans for new homes

Leading councillors say plans for more homes and jobs under ...
28 DEC

New funding for community electric vehicle chargers

Electric vehicle charging will become easier across the dist...
21 DEC

‭£1.76 million boost for South Cambridgeshire projects under Shared Prosperity Fund‬‬‬‬‬‬

Eight projects that will benefit communities and businesses ...
20 DEC

Submissions open for the 2023 Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards

An annual awards scheme to celebrate Greater Cambridge’s bui...
16 DEC

Bin collections update - Friday 16 December

Due to freezing temperatures that have dropped as low as -7c...
15 DEC

Changes to bin collections this Christmas and New Year

South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge residents are being asked...
14 DEC

December 2022 Planning Committee

Details of the planning applications considered at the meeti...
05 DEC

Organic catering business owner thanks Council for support

The owner of a mobile catering business is encouraging compa...
29 NOV

Christmas Market to bring yuletide cheer to South Cambridgeshire  

An indoor market of 70 stalls is set to bring yuletide cheer...
29 NOV

£10,000 costs awarded to Council after campaign group stops legal challenge at Northstowe

A Judge has ordered Fews Lane Consortium to pay South Cambri...
29 NOV

Emergency Go Fund Me page will help residents in the cost of living crisis

People are invited to donate to a new emergency Go Fund Me c...
24 NOV

New plan to protect Gamlingay’s special qualities

A new Neighbourhood Plan for Gamlingay, to shape future deve...
24 NOV

Council reminds renters to seek help on mould issues at their homes

People in South Cambridgeshire, who rent homes in the privat...
22 NOV

Free trees for a cleaner, greener South Cambridgeshire

Free trees are being offered to parish councils across the d...
21 NOV

Support for Ukraine: It all starts with a spare room

A major campaign has been launched to appeal for more hosts ...
21 NOV

Success for our Community Rail Partnership

A community rail partnership has been successful for the thi...
14 NOV

Package of almost £400,000 to help residents through the cost of living crisis

A wide range of support worth almost £400,000 is being put i...
14 NOV

Abandoned van destroyed and owner fined

A van that had been abandoned in a South Cambridgeshire vill...
10 NOV

November 2022 Planning Committee

Details of the planning applications considered at the meeti...
08 NOV

Grants available to support cost of living crisis

A popular grant fund run by South Cambridgeshire District Co...
04 NOV

Birds must be locked down as the country faces the biggest outbreak of avian flu

South Cambridgeshire District Council is urging local bird k...
01 NOV

Business fined £300 for getting rid of its trade waste in the wrong place

  A Harston business has been fined £300 for disposing of th...
25 OCT

First Warm Hubs open in South Cambridgeshire

The first Warm Hubs have opened their doors as part of a new...
21 OCT

Halloween is scary enough without horrifying piles of waste

Around 47,000 pumpkins will be bought by Cambridge City and ...
21 OCT

Cllr Peter McDonald wins 2022 Cllr Award

The LGIU and CCLA are proud to announce that Cllr Peter McDo...
20 OCT

Linton jazz pianist thanks Council's business support team

An international jazz pianist, who was supported throughout...
17 OCT

Takeaway bag leads to fly-tip fine

A household in Cambridge has been fined £300 after their rub...
11 OCT

Plans for waste depot solar farm progress

Plans for a solar farm which will power electric bin lorries...
11 OCT

New Council homes delivered across the district

South Cambridgeshire District Council and partners have deli...
10 OCT

Council marks six months of achievements since Ukraine families began settling into life in South Cambridgeshire

Ukraine families continue to settle into life in South Cambr...
06 OCT

Bin lorry fire caused by batteries placed in wheelie bin

Residents are being reminded of the importance of disposing ...
27 SEP

Council will not progress purchase of Northstowe show homes and sales office

South Cambridgeshire District Council has announced that it ...
27 SEP

By-election for Longstanton ward

A by-election will be held to elect two new district council...
27 SEP

Gamlingay community sports venue is thriving

A community gym is thriving with almost 100 members and a so...
26 SEP

Visitors, venues, and events flock to Visit South Cambs in first year

The tourism website for South Cambridgeshire – created by th...
22 SEP

New plan passed to protect character and environment in West Wickham

A new Neighbourhood Plan for West Wickham, drawn up by membe...
22 SEP

Councils trial plant-powered bin lorries in latest step towards decarbonisation

A trial to power eight of South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge...
20 SEP

Survey launches to help shape Northstowe’s Employment Zone

Businesses are being invited to have their say in shaping th...
15 SEP

September 2022 Planning Committee

The following planning applications were considered at the m...
13 SEP

Changes to bin collections following Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral

Bin collections for residents of Cambridge City and South Ca...
12 SEP

Trial of four-day working week confirmed

A three-month trial of a four-day week for desk-based staff ...
08 SEP

South Cambridgeshire mourns the death of Her Majesty The Queen

Flags have been flown at half-mast as South Cambridgeshire m...
02 SEP

Trial of four-day working week proposed to assess viability for Council

A three-month trial of a four-day week could begin in Januar...
31 AUG

Successful Papworth Everard cheese business survives the pandemic with Council support

A Papworth Everard-based cheese connoisseur has praised Sout...
26 AUG

Fine totalling over £550 for Milton fly-tip

A court has ordered a woman to pay a fine of more than £550 ...
23 AUG

Local children send powerful messages on Ukraine Independence Day

Primary school children have sent messages of kindness and h...
23 AUG

Summer Bank Holiday bin collection changes

Residents of South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge are being re...
15 AUG

New collection banks installed to recycle small electricals

Recycling small electricals like toasters, phones and hairdr...
11 AUG

August 2022 Planning Committee

Details about planning applications considered at the meetin...
09 AUG

Zero Carbon Communities grant funds 12 groups as part of the Council’s green vision

Twelve exciting community projects in South Cambridgeshire, ...
03 AUG

Breastfeeding campaign encourages South Cambridgeshire businesses and community venues to welcome families who breastfeed and/or pump

Businesses across South Cambridgeshire are being encouraged ...
28 JUL

Third supplier joins ‘free bikes for Ukrainians’ initiative

A popular 'free bike' project to help Ukrainian guests arriv...
21 JUL

Council confirms plans to help fund Northstowe community facilities

More than £14.8 million in funding, to secure high-quality c...
14 JUL

July 2022 Planning Committee

Details about the planning applications discussed at the mee...
07 JUL

Ukranian families will be encouraged to integrate into community life thanks to Council grants

Ukrainian families are being given help to integrate into co...
04 JUL

Witness the Queen's Baton Relay on Saturday 9 July

Watch the Queen’s Baton Relay and enjoy a day of FREE family...
30 JUN

Greater Cambridge’s second electric bin lorry arrives as zero carbon fleet drive continues

The second fully electric bin lorry to collect waste from re...
30 JUN

Frontline service success thanks to local residents and businesses

People across South Cambridgeshire have been thanked for the...
29 JUN

Second June 2022 Planning Committee

A list of planning applications considered at the meeting of...
28 JUN

Grants helping to improve health and wellbeing for young people in South Cambs

Several innovative South Cambridgeshire youth projects which...
28 JUN

Man fined after being linked to waste found fly-tipped

A man from Haddenham has been fined after waste from their h...
27 JUN

South Cambridgeshire District Council is a finalist in prestigious climate award

South Cambridgeshire District Council’s work to tackle clima...
27 JUN

People power is celebrated at the official opening of Gamlingay Gym

The success story of a community pulling together to ensure ...
16 JUN

June 2022 Planning Committee

A list of decisions made at the June 2022 meeting of South C...
16 JUN

Thousands of comments published following Greater Cambridge Local Plan consultation

More than 9,000 comments received as part of last year’s con...
15 JUN

Council proposes funds for Northstowe community facilities

More than £12.8 million in funding, to secure high-quality c...
13 JUN

Planning system helps fund GP surgery expansion

Nearly £90,000, secured from developers by South Cambridgesh...
07 JUN

Council invests in Northstowe to provide community facilities

Two homes and a sales office at Northstowe are being purchas...
01 JUN

Council launches online toolkit to help local villages and towns set up markets

Developing a network of markets for shoppers in South Cambri...
31 MAY

Waste less during Jubilee celebrations

Residents of South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City are bei...
26 MAY

New Council Cabinet and appointments confirmed

The Councillors who will be on South Cambridgeshire District...
25 MAY

Council and charities provide bicycles for Ukrainian guests

People who have fled Ukraine and arrived in South Cambridges...
24 MAY

Taxi driver loses licence for inappropriate behaviour

A taxi driver has lost his licence for inappropriate behavio...
23 MAY

Partnership secures future of Gamlingay gym

Gamlingay’s community gym at the village primary school will...
19 MAY

Community rail group urges people to ‘give the train a try’ during Community Rail Week

The Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Community Rail Partnership...
12 MAY

Council thanks communities for Ukraine support

Councillors are praising South Cambridgeshire communities fo...
11 MAY

Man prosecuted for falsely claiming COVID business support grant

A man has been given a criminal record and ordered to pay a ...
11 MAY

Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Wellcome Genome Campus as full England route revealed

Baton will visit Wellcome Genome Campus in South Cambridgesh...
06 MAY

Elections results from South Cambridgeshire District Council

The results of South Cambridgeshire District Council’s May 2...
14 APR

April 2022 Planning Committee

A summary of decisions made at the April 2022 meeting of the...
12 APR

Easter bank holiday bin collection changes

Residents living in South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City ...
05 APR

Candidates for local council elections

The candidates who are seeking election to South Cambridgesh...
05 APR

Additional financial support for South Cambridgeshire businesses impacted by COVID

Businesses in South Cambridgeshire which have been adversely...
25 MAR

Waterbeach Neighbourhood Plan adopted

Following a referendum for the Waterbeach Neighbourhood Plan...
23 MAR

Local building control team wins gold at national awards ceremony

The building control service for Cambridge City, South Cambr...
23 MAR

Parental leave policy for Councillors agreed

A new parental leave policy for Councillors has been agreed ...
23 MAR

Bid now for grants to tackle climate change

South Cambridgeshire’s community groups can now bid for a sh...
22 MAR

Council gives housing charity a helping hand

Housing charity Emmaus Cambridge, based in Landbeach, has be...
21 MAR

Personalised advice to create safer and better-connected communities

Get personalised advice for your community projects
17 MAR

Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards Ceremony 2022

The winners of the first Greater Cambridge Design and Constr...
11 MAR

Tree planting for Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

A tree has been planted in honour of Her Majesty the Queen’s...
11 MAR

More homes for local people as Council surpasses housing target

Another 15 brand new energy efficient apartments have been h...
10 MAR

Fine for falsely claiming Council Tax Support

An Oakington woman has been convicted of falsely claiming ov...
10 MAR

Council’s ‘Being Green to our Core’ strategy receives national accolade

South Cambridgeshire District Council has been recognised fo...
10 MAR

March 2022 Planning Committee

A list of planning application decisions made at the March 2...
09 MAR

Wasting food feeds climate change: Councils tackle 16,500 tonne mountain of food waste for Food Waste Action Week

Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District Council are...
03 MAR

Assistance for those affected by the war in Ukraine

How to help those affected by the war in Ukraine
03 MAR

Community invited to comment on Conservation Areas for Chesterton, Linton and Papworth Everard

Let us know about special architectural and historic sites y...
02 MAR

Fine for driver who dropped cigarette butt

A taxi driver who was spotted throwing a cigarette butt on t...
02 MAR

Letter to Rt Hon Priti Patel MP

A letter to Rt Hon Priti Patel MP regarding the situation in...
01 MAR

£300 grants available for community fitness and wellbeing activities

South Cambridgeshire District Council is urging instructors ...
01 MAR

Council pledges support for Ukrainian refugees

South Cambridgeshire District Council has pledged to support...
01 MAR

Planning Committee supports plans for next phase of Northstowe

Plans for a further phase of Northstowe – including 1,000 ne...
24 FEB

New street trading policy approved for all South Cambridgeshire streets

A new street trading policy has been approved by South Cambr...
23 FEB

Council warning following prosecution for breeding and selling dogs without licence

An unlicensed dog breeder from Landbeach has been fined – le...
23 FEB

A budget to tackle climate change in South Cambridgeshire

The latest budget set by South Cambridgeshire District Counc...
22 FEB

Councils respond to Water Resources East’s new plan for water management over 50 years

Local Councils have welcomed a long-term plan that aims to h...
21 FEB

Private water supply test results show water safe to drink

Test results on private water supplies in the Duxford area h...
17 FEB

Climate and Environment Fortnight returns for second year

Residents, businesses, community groups and Parish Councils ...
17 FEB

Additional Saturday collection for green bins

Additional green bin collections on Saturday 19 and 26 Febru...
15 FEB

Free nature-based wellbeing activities for teens in Milton and Wandlebury

Registration now for March 2022
11 FEB

More time to apply for latest business support grants

The deadline for South Cambridgeshire businesses to apply fo...
10 FEB

February 2022 Planning Committee

A list of planning application decisions made at the Februar...
10 FEB

Grants of almost £78,000 given to local groups working with children and young people

Thirteen local organisations across South Cambridgeshire hav...
08 FEB

Annual report shows Greater Cambridge Shared Planning contribution to homes and facilities

Greater Cambridge Shared Planning sets out the progress that...
08 FEB

Proposed budget prioritises tackling climate change in South Cambridgeshire

The latest budget proposals for South Cambridgeshire Distric...
07 FEB

Council responds to Retirement Village planning legal challenge

Leading Councillors say they are disappointed that the Plann...
07 FEB

Nest boxes, bat boxes and holes in fences for hedgehogs: New planning guidance for Greater Cambridge

Nest boxes, bat boxes and holes in fences for hedgehogs
07 FEB

Civil parking enforcement plans backed by Cabinet

A route to tackling illegal and inconsiderate parking in Sou...
01 FEB

Further practical support for South Cambs businesses to reduce COVID spread

South Cambridgeshire District Council is contacting local bu...
31 JAN

Planning permission agreed for 4,000 more homes and facilities at Northstowe

Plans for 4,000 new homes, two primary schools, green spaces...
28 JAN

Hundreds to benefit from improved energy efficiency

Action on Energy has secured grant funding to support improv...
28 JAN

Fine for resident in fly-tipping incident

A Steeple Morden man has been fined after cardboard boxes an...
27 JAN

Support for Chalk stream project

Plans for a project to support Greater Cambridge’s chalk str...
26 JAN

Step forward for solar farm to power electric bin lorries

Proposals for a solar farm to power electric bin lorries use...
25 JAN

‘Globally important’ Babraham Research Campus given go ahead to expand

One of the UK’s leading locations supporting early-stage bio...
20 JAN

January 2022 Planning Committee

Decisions were made at the meeting of South Cambridgeshire D...
17 JAN

Business can apply now for latest support grants

South Cambridgeshire businesses can now apply for the latest...
10 JAN

Council backs Cambridge South but calls for more environmental protection

Councillors call for more protection for nature and trees