- South Cambs District Council

19 OCT

New Council houses made homes by Gamlingay residents

The first residents have moved into new affordable housing i...

17 OCT

Village bus service saved

A village bus service that was due to cease running from Nov...

16 OCT

Businesses urged to help shape Council work to support them on Brexit

Council and business leaders are calling on small and medium...

15 OCT

Homeowner stumped after cutting hole in protected tree

A man from Girton has been hit with over £1,300 in fines aft...

12 OCT

Decisions from October 2018 Planning Committee

A list of decisions made at the October 2018 meeting of Sout...

03 OCT

Put trust in us and we will deliver on housing

Council leaders have called on Government not to tie up an o...

01 OCT

Benefit claimant fined for not declaring change of circumstances

A man from Milton has been fined after failing to tell South...

28 SEP

Council calls for People’s Vote on Brexit terms

Calls for a People’s Vote on the terms of Britain leaving th...

28 SEP

Make sure the environment is fully considered for new railway line says Council

Councillors have called on the Government and promoters of a...

27 SEP

Plan for thousands of new jobs and homes given final approval

A plan to deliver 22,000 jobs and 19,500 new homes by 2031 i...

25 SEP

Villages getting more influence over design of new development

Eight South Cambridgeshire villages are getting more of a sa...

25 SEP

£400,000 grant pot launched to help communities

Voluntary and community groups are being asked to step forwa...

24 SEP

Proposed changes to some bin collection arrangements

Changes to some aspects of bin collections in Cambridge City...

21 SEP

We recycle plastic: Millions of items correctly recycled but call to do even more

Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire residents already recycle...

20 SEP

Chance to comment on plans for new village at Bourn Airfield

Plans for a new village on Bourn Airfield have been submitte...

14 SEP

Have your say on vision for new town north of Waterbeach

Comments about the vision for a new town north of Waterbeach...

14 SEP

Greater Cambridge is pivotal to deliver economic growth, says independent report

Leaders say the focus must be on speeding up the delivery of...

13 SEP

September 2018 Planning Committee

A list of decisions made at the September 2018 meeting of So...

06 SEP

Community Chest to focus on boosting grass-roots projects

Changes to South Cambridgeshire District Council’s popular C...

05 SEP

Multi-million-pound Government bid to unlock 149 new Affordable homes

A bid to increase borrowing by £17 million is being submitte...

03 SEP

Plans for new jobs and homes given backing by Government Inspectors

Two plans that propose 44,000 new jobs and 33,500 new homes ...

31 AUG

Walking sports to showcase their appeal

A morning of Walking Netball and Walking Squash is to be hel...

30 AUG

South Cambs Council homes ranked top for energy efficiency

Council homes across South Cambridgeshire are now among the ...

21 AUG

Bank your recycling this long weekend

Residents of Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire are ...

21 AUG

Council and Hill celebrate the delivery of 20 new homes in Great Abington

The top 20 UK housebuilder, Hill, together with South Cambri...

17 AUG

August 2018 Planning Committee

The following decisions were made at this month’s meeting of...

15 AUG

Council chairman launches foodbank campaign in South Cambridgeshire villages

A Council chairman is urging local shops to set up a food co...

14 AUG

Couple fined after listed building falls into disrepair

A couple must pay more than £1,100 in fines and costs ...

06 AUG

Vision for proposed new town north of Waterbeach published

Guidance for how a proposed new town north of Waterbeach cou...

01 AUG

New social treatment to connect patients with community support

Funding from South Cambridgeshire District Council has...

27 JUL

Second phase of work starts at Northstowe

Construction work has begun on the second phase of Cam...

26 JUL

Help your bin crews during the heatwave

Residents of Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire are be...

20 JUL

Plans for water sports complex withdrawn by applicant

Plans for a water sports complex between Milton and Wa...

12 JUL

July 2018 Planning Committee

The following decisions were made at this month’s meet...

04 JUL

Council prevents over 200 families from becoming homeless

More than 200 families were prevented from becoming ho...

28 JUN

Council in top three of Council Tax collection table

South Cambridgeshire District Council’s finance bosses...

26 JUN

Final preparations for Parklife 2018

Final preparations are being made for Parklife 2018, S...

18 JUN

First residents move into affordable homes in Northstowe

Residents have moved into the first of more than 2,000...

15 JUN

Council calls on Government to set up independent commission to provide national solution on unauthorised Gypsy and Traveller encampments

Councillors in South Cambridgeshire are calling on the...

14 JUN

Chance to comment on new town proposals

A six-week public consultation has begun into plans fo...

13 JUN

Countdown to Parklife is on!

Parklife, South Cambridgeshire District Council’s free...

06 JUN

June 2018 Planning Committee Decisions

The following decisions were made at this month’s meet...

04 JUN

Tributes to former Council Leader

South Cambridgeshire District Councillors are payin...

31 MAY

Planning breaches lead to almost £60,000 of fines for Smithy Fen landlords and tenants

Almost £60,000 in fines has been handed to 18 people at Smit...

29 MAY

Free advice and support sessions to boost local business

Residents and businesses in South Cambridgeshire are b...

23 MAY

New leader outlines business support aims and confirms cabinet

The new Leader of South Cambridgeshire District Counci...

22 MAY

Bank holiday bin collection changes for late May 2018

Residents are being reminded that all bin collections ...

21 MAY

Council confirms greater protection for villages from speculative development

A local Council has confirmed that villages in South Cambrid...

17 MAY

Have your say on revised proposals for new town north of Waterbeach

Residents and businesses are being encouraged to comme...

14 MAY

Pair who falsely claimed benefits and support fined

Two South Cambridgeshire residents who claimed benefit...

09 MAY

Get composting this summer

Residents of Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire are be...

08 MAY

Extra support to keep communities cleaner and litter-free

Parts of South Cambridgeshire are set to be cleaner...

04 MAY

Elections results from South Cambridgeshire District Council

The results of South Cambridgeshire District Council’s elect...

01 MAY

Bank holiday bin collection changes

Residents of Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire are be...

25 APR

Planning Committee Update: 24 April 2018

The following decisions were made at this month’s meet...

23 APR

Serial fly-tipper receives custodial sentence

A serial fly-tipper who dumped waste in various locations th...

10 APR

Register to vote in time for local elections

On Thursday 3 May residents in South Cambridgeshire wi...

06 APR

Candidates for District Council elections

The candidates who are seeking election to South Cambr...

05 APR

Prestigious award nominations for Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service

The Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service, with the U...

04 APR

April 2018 Planning Committee

The following decisions were made at this month’s meet...

03 APR

Community chest topped up

Community and voluntary groups can once again bid for ...

26 MAR

Egg-stra recycling call for Easter bin collections

Chocolate lovers in South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge...

14 MAR

Plans for office block at Cambridge North approved

Proposals for a new office building, to continue th...

09 MAR

New research into older people's housing

Research released today by Sheffield Hallam University...

09 MAR

Community Awards honour local dedication

South Cambridgeshire District Council’s annual Community Awa...

08 MAR

March 2018 Planning Committee update

The following decisions were made at this month’s meet...

06 MAR

Comment on plans to move Waterbeach Station

Local people can now have their say on plans to re-loc...

05 MAR

Have your say on plans for water sports complex

Local people are being asked to comment on the detaile...

05 MAR

Chance to comment on Great Abington Neighbourhood Plan

Great Abington has become the first community in So...

02 MAR

Plans proceed for new Cambridge City FC stadium at Sawston

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Lo...

01 MAR

Switch on for Community Energy Grant Fund

South Cambridgeshire’s community groups can now bid fo...

27 FEB

Council successful in £130,000 planning bid

A successful bid for £130,000 by South Cambridgeshi...

26 FEB

Bin crews ready to tackle snow

Waste bosses have confirmed that bin crews are read...

23 FEB

“Stringent” new taxi licensing policy approved

A new “stringent” taxi licensing policy will see South...

22 FEB

Council backs budget and ‘Your Place, Our Plan’

A budget that will see £1.7 million of income from a C...

08 FEB

Approval for energy saving fund

It’s been confirmed that a £200,000 loan fund will be set up...

07 FEB

Could you be a Councillor?

Information is available for anyone considering standi...

07 FEB

Decisions from February 2018 Planning Committee

The following decisions were made at this week’s meeti...

07 FEB

“Innovation will help protect services” say leading councillors

Senior councillors have backed a draft Council budg...

02 FEB

Funding to help local athletes reach new heights

Almost 30 athletes from South Cambridgeshire, includin...

31 JAN

Loan fund to power greener communities proposed

Plans for a £200,000 green energy loan fund, aimed at ...

29 JAN

Council innovation and £1.7 million income set to offset cuts to funding

A local council is set to fund nearly 10% of its overa...

26 JAN

It's time to make your metals matter!

We use over 141 million cans, foil trays and ae...

25 JAN

“Stringent” new taxi licensing policy recommended for adoption

A new taxi licensing policy, which would require CC...

12 JAN

1,400 new jobs to be created at revamped Sawston Trade Park

Plans for a comprehensive redevelopment of Sawston Tra...

11 JAN

January 2018 Planning Committee

The following decisions were made at this week’s meeti...

08 JAN

Action urged as A10 north upgrade study welcomed

Councillors in South Cambridgeshire say they’re keen f...

05 JAN

Have your say on Local Plan modifications

A six-week public consultation has begun on proposed m...

04 JAN

Villages speed towards new rural travel hubs

Three South Cambridgeshire villages have been proposed...

04 JAN

Happy New Year for six community groups

Six community groups in South Cambridgeshire are st...

03 JAN

Facilities boost as Cambourne extension agreements signed

Plans for 2,350 new homes and millions of pounds of ne...