News

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

Frontline service success thanks to local residents and businesses

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

Return of green bin collections

Please put out green bins as normal from Wednesday 12 Januar...
10 JAN

Council backs Cambridge South but calls for more environmental protection

Councillors call for more protection for nature and trees
22 DEC

Little Shelford Village Design Guide to be adopted

A new guide which sets out how future development in Little ...
14 DEC

Changes to bin collections this Christmas and New Year

Residents are being asked to check their bin collection date...
09 DEC

December 2021 Planning Committee

A list of planning application decisions made at the Decembe...
08 DEC

Green bin collections suspended from Monday 13 December

Green bin collections are being suspended from Monday (13 De...
08 DEC

Community groups can now apply for double the funding from Council’s grants chest

Eligible South Cambridgeshire community groups which work t...
05 DEC

Cambourne Christmas market cancelled

Due to strong winds overnight which have affected the marque...
01 DEC

Omicron case confirmed in South Cambridgeshire

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has this afternoon con...
01 DEC

Submissions open for the 2022 Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards

An awards scheme to celebrate Greater Cambridge’s building d...
30 NOV

Small Business Saturday celebrates South Cambridgeshire businesses

South Cambridgeshire District Council is celebrating local t...
25 NOV

Festive outdoor Christmas Market of over 100 stalls will take over Cambourne High Street on December 5

South Cambridgeshire outdoor Christmas market to be held at ...
23 NOV

Plans for North East Cambridge revised following consultation

Proposals for a low carbon development at North East Cambrid...
17 NOV

Fulbourn residents encouraged to participate in village's Neighbourhood Plan consultation

Councillors encourage residents of Fulbourn to have their sa...
17 NOV

Boost for electrical recycling

Eight new points where residents can recycle small electrica...
11 NOV

Approval for Northstowe Sports Pavilion

Detailed plans for a sports pavilion and changing facilities...
11 NOV

November 2021 Planning Committee

Planning application decisions made at the November 2021 mee...
01 NOV

Residents asked to help shape the future of Greater Cambridge

Residents are urged to give their feedback on the First Prop...
01 NOV

South Cambs is within the Cambridgeshire Enhanced Response Area

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have been granted ‘Enhanced ...
28 OCT

Environmentally-friendly foodbank opens in Cambourne

Drop in for affordable food or free food for those in crisis
21 OCT

Fresh batch of grass roots green projects receive funding to help zero carbon drive

Thirteen exciting community projects in South Cambridgeshire...
15 OCT

Councils honour outstanding local building projects

The building control service for Cambridge City, South Cambr...
14 OCT

October 2021 Planning Committee

The following planning application decisions were made at th...
07 OCT

New grant scheme opens for local organisations working with children and young people

A new grant scheme to provide funds for South Cambridgeshire...
06 OCT

Universal Credit: available support

Support that is available from the Council to residents who ...
01 OCT

Local Plan consultation to start in November

Residents will be encouraged to comment on the First Proposa...
30 SEP

September 2021 Planning Committee

Decisions made at the September 2021 meeting of the Planning...
28 SEP

Council increases support for Afghanistan refugees

Five more homes for families from Afghanistan are being put ...
27 SEP

Planning policy and guidance being strengthened for rural communities

New draft planning guidelines aim to strengthen the distinct...
23 SEP

Boost for Cambourne Youth Centre

A new purpose-built centre for young people in Cambourne is ...
21 SEP

Explore, discover, enjoy South Cambridgeshire – thanks to district’s new tourism website

New website showcasing South Cambridgeshire's activities, at...
09 SEP

Afghan refugees: Where to donate and council update

Many Cambridgeshire residents have been deeply moved by the ...
07 SEP

Step forward in plans for civil parking enforcement in South Cambridgeshire

Proposals to draw-up plans to improve the way illegal parkin...
06 SEP

Waterpark is the latest addition to local facilities at Northstowe

New extensive walking and cycling routes connecting people w...
01 SEP

Free trees offer to parishes doubled

An offer of free trees to South Cambridgeshire’s villages is...
31 AUG

Environment put at the heart of Local Plan as possible sites announced

This is a joint release on behalf of Cambridge City Council ...
24 AUG

Aim lower this weekend (with your waste)!

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

Council commits to resettle refugees from Afghanistan

Three families from Afghanistan will be provided a home and ...
18 AUG

Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Phase 2 Consultation – our response

Greater Cambridge Shared Planning provided a response on beh...
18 AUG

£30,000 for local organisations supporting families and vulnerable people

As part of Cambridgeshire County Council’s Covid Local Suppo...
12 AUG

August 2021 Planning Committee

A list of decisions made at the August 2021 meeting of South...
06 AUG

Council High Streets team passes milestone of 1,000 visits and enquiries

A Council team set-up to help South Cambridgeshire’s busines...
30 JUL

New town formally named Waterbeach

A new town known through the planning process as Waterbeach ...
28 JUL

27 July 2021 Planning Committee

Planning application decisions made at Planning Committee on...
27 JUL

New plan passed to ‘secure the best for Foxton’

96.33% vote in favour of Foxton Neighbourhood Plan
23 JUL

Councils warn residents of possible disruption to green bin collections due to staff isolating

Residents in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire are being gi...
23 JUL

Residents asked to comment on biodiversity guidance

Have your say on the draft Biodiversity Supplementary Planni...
22 JUL

Community gyms share £50,000 in COVID recovery funding

Seven community-run leisure centres across South Cambridgesh...
16 JUL

Councils’ new housing policies to create mixed communities and provide more affordable homes

Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District councils ha...
15 JUL

July 2021 Planning Committee

Decisions made at the Planning Committee on Wednesday 14 Jul...