The Neighbourhood Community Development team supports a number of projects across the city.
These projects are supported by a committee of local people each with their own community worker. The projects run local community events, including trips, and coordinate local information sharing and networking groups in their areas.
Some of the projects produce regular newsletters for residents in their respective wards.
Abbey Action
Email Keith Jordan at keith.jordan@cambridge.gov.uk or telephone 01223 517259.
Abbey Action produces the Abbey Community Directory [PDF], which lists community facilities, groups and services in Abbey ward.
Arbury Neighbourhood Community Project
Email Dashlina Souleeyo at dashlina.souleeyo@cambridge.gov.uk or telephone 01223 508302.
King's Hedges Neighbourhood Partnership
Email Marie Cassidy at marie.cassidy@cambridge.gov.uk or telephone 01223 508197.
Other projects
Bengali Health Project
The Bengali Health Project, based in East Chesterton and Arbury, seeks to bring together the local community and health professionals to address health issues.
Email Luthfa Khatun at luthfa.khatun@cambridge.gov.uk or telephone 01223 508150.
Cambridgeshire Celebrates Age
You can find out all about this project on the Cambridgeshire Celebrates Age page.
Community groups
As well as these specific projects the Neighbourhood Community Development team supports a range of community groups and initiatives.
Further information is available from Sally Roden, the Neighbourhood Community Development Manager. You can email Sally at sally.roden@cambridge.gov.uk or telephone her on 01223 457685 .
North City
The Community Development Officer for this area is Binnie Pickard. She is based at Buchan Street Neighbourhood Centre and can be emailed at binnie.pickard@cambridge.gov.uk or telephoned on 01223 508149.
South City
The Community Development Officer for this area is Caroline Biggs. She is based at Ross Street Community Centre and can be emailed at caroline.biggs@cambridge.gov.uk or telephoned on 01223 471674.
CUP site/ Brooklands Avenue/ Newtown Area (CUPBAN)
The Community Development Officer for this area is Helen Christy.Her contact details are : email helen.christy@cambridge.gov.uk . Tel 01223 471674
Trumpington / Southern Fringe
The Community Development Officer for the Southern Fringe is Vicky Hathrell. She is based at Trumpington Pavilion and can be emailed at vicky.hathrell@cambridge.gov.uk or telephone 01223 847433.
Online basics
Online basics is a great way for you to get started online, helping you to gain the skills and confidence you need to start using computers and the internet. And it's FREE.
Online basics will help you learn how to:
- use a mouse and keyboard
- search online
- stay safe online
- send emails.
Online basics is run by Cambridge Online, an educational charity. Cambridge Online was originally set up by a partnership including Cambridge City Council who continue to support Cambridge Online with grant-aid.
For further information and joining instructions please call 01223 300407.
Alternatively you are welcome to drop in Monday to Friday 10am–4pm at The Hester Adrian Centre, Hawthorn Way, Cambridge, CB4 1AX.
