News

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
23 JUL

22 July 2020 Planning Committee

The following planning application decisions were made at th...
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...
12 MAR

March 2020 Planning Committee

Decisions made at the March 2020 meeting of our Planning Com...
06 MAR

A plug for recycling electrical waste

New collection banks to help Greater Cambridge residents rec...
28 FEB

Whittlesford by-election result

Richard Williams has been elected as the new Councillor for ...
25 FEB

Deadline to apply for funding for VE Day commemorations extended

Apply for up to £1,000 to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Da...
21 FEB

Councillors agree to invest £5 million to help tackle climate emergency

£5 million has been pledged in South Cambridgeshire to tackl...
20 FEB

New taxi licensing policy will see CCTV installed as standard and improve air quality across South Cambridgeshire

A new taxi licensing policy for South Cambridgeshire aims to...
14 FEB

Zero Carbon Communities grant scheme boosts Cambourne planting

More than 1,200 young trees and shrubs are being planted in ...
13 FEB

February 2020 Planning Committee

A list of planning application decisions made at the Februar...
30 JAN

Councillors welcome that the environment was key factor in East-West rail route decision

Leading Councillors have welcomed that the environment was a...
29 JAN

Making South Cambs Hall green to its core

Plans have been published to dramatically cut energy bills a...
24 JAN

Comment on new plans for Huawei R&D centre

New proposals have been submitted by technology company Huaw...
23 JAN

Could you be the next Councillor for Whittlesford ward or Duxford Division?

Candidates are being asked to step forward now to become the...
20 JAN

Projects supporting South Cambridgeshire to become zero carbon awarded £120,959

The 19 community projects that will receive £120,959 to help...
17 JAN

£9,500 granted to community clubs at end of 2019

11 small community groups from across South Cambridgeshire w...
16 JAN

January 2020 Planning Committee

The decisions made at the January 2020 meeting of our Planni...
14 JAN

Council “ahead of schedule” on generating 25% of Council budget through investments

Councillors have announced they are ahead of schedule on pla...
13 JAN

Your ideas. Our future. Get involved now.

The first conversation to create “the most important documen...
08 JAN

New Business Support Service for South Cambridgeshire

A new team will be set up to increase support for local busi...
07 JAN

Three Free Trees to encourage more planting in villages

Every parish council in South Cambridgeshire is being offere...
20 DEC

Sending Christmas cheer to local hospital

Christmas presents for patients who will spend the festive s...
17 DEC

Early Christmas present as residents given keys for new Council homes

South Cambridgeshire residents have been given the keys to n...
17 DEC

Council asks fly-tippers if their mum still cleans up after them

Eye-catching signs that question why people are fly-tipping ...
16 DEC

Changes to bin collections this Christmas and New Year

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

December 2019 Planning Committee

A list of decisions made at the December 2019 meeting of our...
03 DEC

£20,920 is available for Mobile Warden schemes helping to tackle loneliness among older residents

Local Mobile Warden groups can now bid for a share of £20,92...
28 NOV

Consultation confirmed to give extra chance to gather views on taxi licensing policy

An extra consultation on a taxi licensing policy aimed at im...
14 NOV

November 2019 Planning Committee

A list of planning application decisions made at the Novembe...
13 NOV

Greater Cambridge Shared Waste boss named President of industry body

The leading professional body for the resource and waste sec...
08 NOV

Debate on homes, jobs and the environment in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire to begin in January

The ‘first conversation’ about the new joint Local Plan laun...
24 OCT

New jobs and homes approved at expanded Wellcome Genome Campus

Proposals to significantly expand a world-renowned genome ca...
22 OCT

Don’t be scared to recycle as much as possible this Halloween!

With scary amounts of waste generated across Greater Cambrid...
22 OCT

More than 60 new Council homes to be built in Sawston for local people

63 new Council homes to be built in Sawston with first prior...
10 OCT

October 2019 Planning Committee

A list of the decisions made on the October 2019 meeting of ...
09 OCT

Community Chest fund increases to £49,000 as criteria is widened to allow more groups to bid

More Parish Councils will be able to bid for funding to supp...
02 OCT

Vision for new village at Bourn Airfield agreed

Councillors have approved a plan for a thriving new village ...
30 SEP

£141 million worth of community facilities for new town agreed

A legal agreement has been reached, confirming £141 million ...
26 SEP

Councillors agree independent recommendation for 2% increase in basic allowance in bid to “open up the role to more people”

A £98 per year increase in basic member allowance has been a...
25 SEP

Updated vision for thriving new village published

An updated vision for a thriving new village at Bourn Airfie...
23 SEP

It’s in our own hands to keep grenades, toilet seats and disco lights out of recycling

A grenade, toilet seat and disco lights are on a list of ite...
23 SEP

What’s next for homes, jobs and the environment in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire?

The conversation to help create “the most important document...
13 SEP

September 2019 Planning Committee

A list of decisions made at the September 2019 meeting of th...
10 SEP

Local groups open Community Chest

Several local groups are sharing thousands of pounds in gran...
05 SEP

Council to make multi-million-pound investment in 81 new Council homes in Northstowe

Residents set to benefit from a development of new Council h...
04 SEP

Council staff with premature or unwell babies entitled to more paid leave

All South Cambridgeshire District Council employees – men an...