News

14 APR

April 2021 Planning Committee

Decisions made at the April 2021 meeting of the Council's Pl...
09 APR

His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

  It is with sadness that we hear of the death of His Roy...
09 APR

Nominations for District Council vacancies close

The candidates standing for election to four vacant seats on...
06 APR

Temporary relaxation to non-essential retailers' opening hours from 12 April

The Government would like local planning authorities to cont...
31 MAR

Extension to changes to construction working hours

Details about an extension to construction working hours.
26 MAR

Easter bin collection dates

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

Royal visit to thank essential waste and recycling teams

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, has paid tribute to ...
23 MAR

Council invests more than £5 million in Northstowe community facilities and business space

A multi-million-pound investment is being made in Northstowe...
23 MAR

Council launches £30,000 Covid Recovery Grant for local communities

A £30,000 Covid recovery grant fund to help local community ...
22 MAR

Hundreds of local families helped into homes

New figures show more than 460 families in need of housing w...
19 MAR

2021 housing trajectory published

An update on the Council's five year housing land supply.
17 MAR

Online help provides insight into mental health pressures for local businesses

Two councils are helping the local business community in Gre...
11 MAR

Arc Leadership sets bold agenda to put the environment at heart of every decision

New Environment Principles set out clear ambition to protect...
10 MAR

March 2021 Planning Committee

Decisions made by our Planning Committee on Wednesday 10 Mar...
09 MAR

Lockdown Hardship Scheme hits the right note for South Cambs music business

Lockdown Hardship Scheme hits the right note for South Cambs...
24 FEB

Councillors agree latest budget

The latest budget plans that focus on providing the best pos...
23 FEB

North East Cambridge Community Forum launched

First virtual meeting of the North East Cambridge Community ...
19 FEB

Plans for new village at Bourn Airfield backed by Planning Committee

Plans for a new village of around 3,500 homes on the former ...
17 FEB

Local Councils thank community for their support as self-isolation scheme at Bar Hill hotel closes

Local Councils have thanked the Bar Hill Covid community gro...
16 FEB

Council's fortnight of free online events highlights focus on climate change and environment

South Cambridgeshire Distric Council's ‘Climate and environm...
16 FEB

Waterbeach residents invited to join village’s Neighbourhood Plan consultation

Comment on the draft Neighbourhood Plan for Waterbeach
11 FEB

February 2021 Planning Committee

Decisions made at our February 2021 Planning Committee, held...
09 FEB

Residents urged to share views on new Affordable Homes and Build to Rent policies

Take part in our consultation on new Affordable Homes and Bu...
05 FEB

Councils ask for feedback on Greater Cambridge Chalk Streams report

Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District Councils ur...
03 FEB

Budget proposals to be discussed at Full Council

The Council’s Cabinet met today (Wednesday 3 February) and d...
03 FEB

Council lays out strategy to double the ‘nature’ on its doorstep for the benefit of all

A high-level strategy for ‘Doubling Nature’ in South Cambrid...
01 FEB

Plans for next stage of new town north of Waterbeach supported

Proposals for the second half of a new town north of Waterbe...
28 JAN

Councils encourage communities to help shape environmentally friendly Waste Water Treatment Plant

Leading Councillors have said they support Anglian Water’s a...
22 JAN

Businesses urged to apply now for latest lockdown grants

Businesses in South Cambridgeshire can now apply for the l...
18 JAN

Please comment on our updated Conservation Area Appraisals

Comment on consultations on four Draft Conservation Area App...
14 JAN

January 2021 Planning Committee

The following planning application decisions were made at th...
13 JAN

Local councils support DfT’s scheme to help lorry drivers to isolate

Local Councils are supporting the Department for Transport’s...
12 JAN

Council’s proposed budget aims to support residents and businesses through pandemic despite financial pressures

Budget proposals published by the District Council have put ...
08 JAN

Council reminds residents and businesses ‘we are here for you’ during latest lockdown

Council reminds residents and businesses ‘we are here for yo...
07 JAN

South Cambs resident has ten speakers seized following noise complaints

Resident has ten speakers seized after noise complaints
05 JAN

Council welcomes Planning Committee report and says recommendations will be taken forward

Councillors have welcomed the findings of an independent rev...
22 DEC

Christmas dinner on the menu for almost 1,000 vulnerable and older people

An early Santa delivery will see almost 1,000 traditional fe...
21 DEC

Winter grant funding will help South Cambs children get online

Digitally-excluded children in South Cambridgeshire are to b...
16 DEC

Financial support for South Cambridgeshire’s pubs now available

Pubs in South Cambridgeshire, where under half of the inco...
15 DEC

More ZCC grass roots green projects receive grants

More ZCC grass roots green projects receive grants
14 DEC

Changes to bin collections this Christmas and New Year

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

‘Shop local’ directory helps South Cambridgeshire shoppers stay safe

Keeping ‘Covid-safe’ while Christmas shopping is a real co...
11 DEC

£10 per hour minimum wage commitment from Council

Council commits to pay all directly employed staff, as well ...
11 DEC

Tree planted to commemorate 75th anniversary of end of World War Two

A Remembrance tree has been planted at South Cambridgeshire ...
10 DEC

December 2020 Planning Committee

A list of decisions made at Planning Committee.
08 DEC

New town proposals to be considered alongside 650 other suggested locations for new homes and jobs

Councillors have reassured residents that proposals publishe...
07 DEC

Further South Cambridgeshire homes to be offered to refugee families

Council to welcome more refugee families
04 DEC

Support for shops hoping to extend opening hours

Support for High Street businesses considering extending ope...
03 DEC

Improved planning advice service for Greater Cambridge launched

A single, new, streamlined service for planning applicants i...
03 DEC

Investigation into fly-tipped caravans

An investigation is underway after seven static home style c...
02 DEC

Customer-facing businesses urged to join new South Cambridgeshire ‘shop local’ directory

Submit details about click and collect facilities, local del...
01 DEC

Seven new Warden schemes launch as funding for 2021-2024 announced

Seven new Mobile Warden schemes launched plus an increase in...
26 NOV

New parish to be created to govern Northstowe

Northstowe is to be governed by a newly created Northstowe T...
24 NOV

Enter the Cambridge Design and Construction Awards

The Cambridge Design and Construction Awards are open for en...
18 NOV

Financial help for South Cambs businesses hit by current lockdown

Businesses that were forced to close their doors during this...
17 NOV

Council apology and investigation following two planning errors

South Cambridgeshire District Council has formally apologise...
16 NOV

Local Plan initial evidence findings published

Research published as part of the Greater Cambridge Local Pl...
16 NOV

Interim Water Study informs emerging Greater Cambridge Local Plan

Interim Integrated Water Management Study - Strategic Spatia...
12 NOV

November 2020 Planning Committee

A list of decisions made at Planning Committee.
10 NOV

Funding means vital meals scheme can continue to provide lifeline for vulnerable for next six months

A vital scheme organised by volunteers with the help of Sout...
02 NOV

Aligned planning service pre-application charges take effect across Greater Cambridge

Pre-application charges now aligned for Greater Cambridge
02 NOV

Councils take green drive onto the streets with arrival of first all-electric bin lorry

Cambridgeshire's first all-electric bin lorry has started wo...
30 OCT

Unlicensed taxi driver prosecuted

A man who worked as a taxi driver, despite not having a lice...
23 OCT

Comment on proposed changes to Social Housing allocation policy

A consultation has begun into proposals to make minor change...
23 OCT

Two residents found guilty of falsely claiming Council Tax support

Two residents prosecuted for claiming Council Tax support pa...
15 OCT

October 2020 Planning Committee

A list of decisions made at Planning Committee.
14 OCT

Council’s £50,000 fund will support communities to move quickly to help during an outbreak

South Cambridgeshire’s parish councils and community groups ...
13 OCT

New homes by Christmas beckon for South Cambs tenants

Nine new energy-efficient council homes at Foxton, which are...
12 OCT

Self-isolation support payment launches in Cambridgeshire

Apply for £500 support if you have been asked to self-isolat...
07 OCT

Streetlight upgrade to reduce energy use and cut parish bills

1,800 streetlights across South Cambridgeshire are being rep...
05 OCT

Fine for fly-tipper caught after social media report

A man has been fined £240 after his address was found amongs...
05 OCT

Oxford to Cambridge Arc: a global asset and national investment priority

The Oxford to Cambridge Arc, which the Chancellor of the Exc...
02 OCT

Investment partnerships formed

Two investment partnerships have been formed that will see u...
29 SEP

Love food, hate waste

People across the UK wasted a third less food than normal du...
24 SEP

Council backs Local Electricity Bill

A Local Electricity Bill which would let community, green en...
23 SEP

Financial boost for young people’s projects to help well-being

Innovative outdoor projects designed to improve mental and p...
23 SEP

South Cambs Hall to close to the public

The Cambourne offices of South Cambridgeshire District Counc...
16 SEP

Responses published to the emerging Local Plan ‘First Conversation’

Thousands of people engaged in the wide-ranging ‘First Conve...
10 SEP

September 2020 Planning Committee

A list of decisions made at the Planning Committee meeting h...
10 SEP

‘Vital’ role of Council grants for voluntary groups highlighted

Council grants to South Cambridgeshire’s voluntary community...
07 SEP

‘Lifeline’ meal schemes extended for vulnerable residents

‘Lifeline’ schemes that have delivered more than 2,200 meals...
27 AUG

August 2020 Planning Committee

Decisions made at the Planning Committee meeting held on Wed...
27 AUG

Swift community action to help ‘amazing’ birds in South Cambs

A ‘save the swifts’ task force is spearheading a revival of ...
21 AUG

Bin changes after Summer Bank Holiday

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

Grow-your-own community flourishes at first Northstowe allotments

Residents are reaping the benefits of growing their own food...
04 AUG

Work starts on Northstowe's newest neighbourhood

Today officially marks the start of Inholm, the new 'urban v...
27 JUL

Councils ask residents for their views on plans for a new low-carbon city district in north east Cambridge

What do you think of plans for North East Cambridge?
24 JUL

Keep caring by binning face coverings and PPE correctly

Face coverings and masks can not be recycled
22 JUL

22 July 2020 Planning Committee

Planning applications decisions at the meeting of South Camb...
21 JUL

Rail partnership recognised for supporting railway’s neighbours in Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton

Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton rail partnership recognised na...
20 JUL

Council supports sports venues and independent pubs in post-lockdown recovery

Community-led sports centres and independent pubs are eligib...
15 JUL

Fine for fly-tipper who dumped waste outside household recycling centre

A man who fly-tipped cardboard boxes and packaging close to ...
14 JUL

Cabinet changes as Council prioritises community and business recovery

Changes are being made to South Cambridgeshire District Coun...
10 JUL

Fly-tipper fined for dumping waste

A fly-tipper has been fined for dumping waste in Waterbeach ...
08 JUL

Keep caring and don’t litter

With lockdown rules easing, there’s a reminder from South Ca...
08 JUL

July 2020 Planning Committee

A list of planning application decisions made at the Council...
03 JUL

£100,000 further funding to help shape South Cambridgeshire’s Zero Carbon Communities

As part of District Council plans for a green recovery as we...
01 JUL

Affordable homes success could pave way for more schemes in other South Cambs villages

An initiative to provide local affordable homes for local pe...
26 JUN

Vision for Northstowe town centre approved

A blueprint for Northstowe Town Centre has been approved by ...
26 JUN

Second June 2020 Planning Committee

Decisions made at the Council's Planning Committee on Thursd...
25 JUN

New R&D centre approved at Sawston

A new 50,000 square metre research and development centre in...
23 JUN

Memorial Garden to ‘remember them’ and serve as South Cambs community hub

A Memorial Garden to serve as a tranquil hub for the communi...
18 JUN

Hot meals for vulnerable residents

A hot meal scheme to provide nutritious food to vulnerable r...
16 JUN

SMEs urged ‘Help us to help you’ by sharing reopening stories

Complete a short survey to let the Council know what support...
12 JUN

Deadline approaches for small business grants

South Cambridgeshire’s small businesses have just over a wee...
12 JUN

‘Spend locally’ plea as South Cambs shops set to reopen after lockdown

Shop locally and support your neighbourhood high street – th...
11 JUN

June 2020 Planning Committee

A list of decisions made at our Planning Committee which was...
08 JUN

New neighbourhood of 1,200 homes set to be developed on eastern edge of Cambridge

A vibrant, well-connected and sustainable new neighbourhood ...
05 JUN

Chairman’s innovative fundraising helps charities at ‘challenging time’

The Council Chairman has found creative ways to fundraise – ...
04 JUN

Avoid crowded outdoor spaces and take your litter home

South Cambridgeshire residents are being urged to ensure the...
04 JUN

£5,000 to £20,000 to fund projects supporting children and young people

Apply by 19 June for funding to help children and young peop...
02 JUN

New funding to aid small South Cambs businesses in COVID-19 recovery

Over £1.25m in grant funding is now available to help hundre...
01 JUN

£200,000 fund to establish new Mobile Warden schemes in South Cambridgeshire

Local groups encouraged to apply for funding to set up new s...
27 MAY

Second May 2020 Planning Committee

Planning application decisions made at the Planning Committe...
26 MAY

Next steps published for Local Plan which determines how and where future homes and jobs will be created

Next steps for Greater Cambridge Local Plan published
22 MAY

Plans for new low-carbon, residential and business district in north east Cambridge unveiled

Early proposals for a new low-carbon city district near Camb...
21 MAY

Council agrees grant to keep Milton Country Park open

Milton Country Park is being provided with up to £50,000 by ...
21 MAY

Council adopts Zero Carbon Strategy for South Cambridgeshire

The first ever Zero Carbon Strategy for South Cambridgeshire...
20 MAY

Bin collections one day late following Spring Bank Holiday

Residents of South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge are being re...
20 MAY

May 2020 Planning Committee

A list of planning application decisions made at the meeting...
19 MAY

Help shape further plans for Northstowe

Further proposals for the next part of the growing new town ...
14 MAY

Keep putting green bins out fortnightly as crews thanked for emptying extra

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

New Greater Cambridge forum pledges to work with firms on road to recovery

A forum to support businesses through lockdown and on the ro...
12 MAY

Cambridge caterers work with volunteers to feed families during lockdown

Council supports local caterers and community volunteers to ...
11 MAY

Councils and developer presented ‘much-coveted’ awards for Excellence in Planning

Greater Cambridge's co-housing project developed by TOWN rec...
11 MAY

Comment on plans for next stage of Northstowe

Plans for the next part of the growing new town of Northstow...
24 APR

Greater Cambridge phased return to green bin collections from 4 May

Residents in Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire are bei...
24 APR

Swift grant funding ‘lifeline’ for hundreds of small businesses

Almost 1,500 small businesses in South Cambridgeshire are be...
07 APR

Grant funding for local businesses on the way

Businesses in South Cambridgeshire, that are eligible for gr...
02 APR

Bin collections during Easter and Early May Bank Holiday

Bin collections in Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire w...
26 MAR

Residents thanked for understanding following suspension of green bin collections

Residents are being thanked for their understanding and supp...
20 MAR

Zero emissions waste collections

People in South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City will soon ...
19 MAR

Green bin collections suspended

Green bin collections across Cambridge City and South Cambri...