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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...
14 JUL

Council thanks residents and businesses for supporting public services through pandemic

South Cambridgeshire’s residents and businesses are being pr...
12 JUL

Businesses urged to feed into future Northstowe plans

Local businesses of all sizes are being urged to help plan t...
08 JUL

SCIP launches extensive community consultation for Cambourne Business Park

Local community urged to feed into emerging plans for new ho...
05 JUL

New fund launched for growing businesses in South Cambridgeshire

A new grant scheme has launched for South Cambridgeshire (Mo...
25 JUN

Free toolkit to keep caring for your community

Support to look after your community as the pressures of the...
24 JUN

Taxi driver loses second court appeal and licence

Private hire driver loses licence for picking up passengers ...
18 JUN

Help shape Northstowe Local Centre and Enterprise Zone

Residents urged to complete online survey to help shape two ...
11 JUN

Planners triumph at national awards

Success at the prestigious Planning Awards 2021 with three p...
10 JUN

June 2021 Planning Committee

The following planning application decisions were made at th...
27 MAY

May 2021 Planning Committee

Decisions made at our Planning Committee on Wednesday 26 May...
26 MAY

Investment partnership and local Council agree £14.3 million deals to build new homes in Cambourne along with Cambourne Business Park investment

The new South Cambridgeshire Investment Partnership (SCIP) h...
25 MAY

Council responds to East West Rail consultation

Leading Councillors have said they support the principle of ...
21 MAY

Free outdoor wellbeing activities for young people

Outdoor activity sessions at Milton Country Park for 14 to 1...
21 MAY

Neighbourhood Plans adopted following strong community support

Residents of Cottenham, Histon and Impington now have more o...
11 MAY

Applications open for cash for climate change projects

South Cambridgeshire’s community groups can now bid for a sh...
07 MAY

Latest elections results

South Cambridgeshire's latest elections results.
27 APR

Response to CPRE Cambs article

A response to an article from CPRE Cambs about participants ...
23 APR

Extra support for local businesses adapting to COVID-secure measures

South Cambridgeshire’s COVID and Environmental Health teams ...
20 APR

Businesses urged to apply for Government Restart Grants

South Cambridgeshire businesses affected by the post-Christm...
19 APR

Taxi driver loses licence appeal

A taxi driver, who was only allowed to pick-up passengers wi...
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 District Council's ‘Climate and environ...
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 ...