Cambridge Matters is the city council's magazine for residents. It is packed with the latest information about council services.
The magazine is delivered to all households in Cambridge. Past issues are available to download from this page.
If you have any comments or suggestions for future articles, get in touch by emailing the Cambridge Matters team at cambridgematters@
cambridge.gov.uk.
Spring 2010 issue
Discover the new locations for council services and changes in parking enforcement.
Plus:
- learn more about climate change and see what you can do
- have your say on local services
- see if you are eligible for discounts on swimming and other leisure activities
- learn more about housing and council tax benefit
- a cut out and keep recycling guide
- information about Home-Link
Download the Spring 2010 magazine.
Reader survey
Tell us what you think of Cambridge Matters and you can win £50 of shopping vouchers, courtesy of The Grafton shopping centre.
All you need to do is download and complete the Reader Survey and return it to us at cambridgematters@cambridge.gov.uk
Audio copies
We produce an audio version of the magazine on CD for residents with sight impairment or reading difficulties. If you know someone who would like to receive this email the Cambridge Matters team: cambridgematters@cambridge.gov.uk.
Previous issues
To see issues from longer than a year ago, or to request a printed copy of any past issue, please email the Cambridge Matters team at: cambridgematters@cambridge.gov.uk.
Winter 2009
Read about how to avoid a 'rubbish' Christmas.
Plus:
- why we cannot recycle all packaging
- preparing for flooding in at-risk areas
- how to find out if you are entitled to benefits and how to make a claim
- funding for environmental projects
- an update on new housing projects
Download the winter 2009 magazine.
Autumn 2009
Everything you need to know about the blue bin and changes to your recycling collections happening in October and November.
Plus, find out about the city's potential new nature reserves, how to become a recycling champion, and how to reduce your carbon footprint through 'carbon conversations'.
Find out who your local councillors are and how to contact them, plus everything you need to know about the switchover to energy-saving light bulbs.
Download the autumn 2009 magazine.
Summer 2009
Find out about Environment Festival events, the problem of litter thrown from cars and funding for new play areas.
Read about what the council is doing to keep housing growth sustainable, and learn about renewable energy technologies for your home.
Important information on changes to recycling collections and where all your recycling will go, plus how the county council will be dealing with your black bin waste in a more environmentally-friendly way from later this year.
Download the summer 2009 magazine.
Spring 2009
Important information about upcoming changes to recycling collections.
Plus:
- win a professional carpet clean
- transition Cambridge - can we live without cheap oil?
- what is sustainable drainage?
- how to spring clean without costing the Earth
- Easter bin collection dates
- real nappies and much more
Download the spring 2009 magazine.
