News

07 JUN

Teamwork to restore the River Mel

Work to restore the riverbed of a precious chalk stream has ...
31 MAY

Introducing the Cambridgeshire Community Hubs Network

Initiative developed further to the success and impact of th...
31 MAY

Passing of former Cllr Robin Page

The Council is saddened to hear that former Councillor Robin...
24 MAY

Late May bank holiday bin collection changes

Residents living in South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City ...
15 MAY

Four-day week trial extension after independent analysis shows services maintained – and some improved

A trial of a four-day week at South Cambridgeshire District ...
10 MAY

Planning Committee May 2023

The following planning applications were considered at the m...
27 APR

Funding boost for voluntary groups in South Cambridgeshire

Community groups in South Cambridgeshire have been given a f...
18 APR

Time capsule leaves a legacy at Northstowe Sports Pavilion

Secondary school pupils buried a time capsule full of memora...
13 APR

Meldreth to Melbourn has a 'Wonderpass' thanks to community action!

Magical murals and improved lighting have transformed the Me...
12 APR

April 2023 Planning Committee 

The following planning applications were considered at the m...
03 APR

Encouraging communities to go green with a grant fund project celebrating its fifth year

A grant scheme has opened for 2023 to encourage exciting com...
31 MAR

Bin collection changes due to Easter, early May and King's coronation bank holidays

Residents of South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City are bei...
30 MAR

Fulbourn’s special qualities further protected

A new Neighbourhood Plan for the village of Fulbourn has bee...
24 MAR

£290,000 funding allowance awarded to Greater Cambridge Shared Planning for advances in digital consultation

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities has a...
23 MAR

Landlord is fined for fly-tipping waste from renovation work on his rented property

A landlord has been successfully prosecuted after constructi...
22 MAR

New Government funding to continue work to decarbonise South Cambs Council homes

South Cambridgeshire District Council has successfully bid f...
20 MAR

More than £200,000 of further cost of living support confirmed by District Council

A further cost of living support package for residents, wort...
17 MAR

English classes help more than 100 Ukraine adults and children settle into life in South Cambridgeshire

More than 100 Ukraine guests have learnt English to help the...
14 MAR

Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards 2023

The Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service and the Cambri...
14 MAR

Resident is fined after their waste is found dumped near a farm in Impington

A Cambridge resident has been fined after their waste was fo...
13 MAR

Mother’s Day inspiration for family days out with breastfeeding-friendly venues

Mother’s Day family days out couldn’t be easier this year th...
09 MAR

3C Building Control service recognised at national awards

The shared Local Authority Building Control service for Camb...
08 MAR

March 2023 Planning Committee

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

Green light for Northstowe temporary community centre plans

South Cambridgeshire District Council’s plans for a temporar...
27 FEB

Home Office use Bar Hill hotel to house asylum seekers

The Home Office has informed local councils that they are no...
22 FEB

Councillors give the green light to ‘Debate Not Hate’ in a national campaign to tackle abuse and intimidation of Councillors

South Cambridgeshire Councillors agreed to take a zero-toler...
21 FEB

Support for residents, businesses and the environment following Budget approval

Reducing fly-tipping, promoting a cleaner, greener future an...
21 FEB

Council proposes over £200,000 of further cost of living support

Plans for a further cost of living support package for resid...
15 FEB

Council delivers more new homes that are affordable to live in

The first of more than 30 new Council homes in Gamlingay are...
08 FEB

February 2023 Planning Committee

Details of the planning applications considered at the meeti...
07 FEB

Community garden officially launches in Northstowe

Community gardening opportunities have been launched in Nort...
06 FEB

Cabinet Members back latest plans on support for communities, businesses, and the environment

New proposals for the year ahead are outlined in South Cambr...
06 FEB

By-election for Cottenham ward

A by-election for the role of South Cambridgeshire District ...
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...
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...