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.
Summer 2010 issue
A look at Parker's Piece before and after our teams clear it every morning.
Plus:
- new neighbourhoods
- tackling antisocial behaviour
- children's events
- recycling news
- councillors' contact details
Download the Summer 2010 magazine.
Cambridge Matters survey
Thank you to everyone who completed the survey in the spring edition of Cambridge Matters.
We received 233 responses to the survey. The results revealed that:
- 85% of respondents rated the magazine as good or better
- 89% of respondents agreed Cambridge Matters is a good way to find out about the council and how it spends money. The majority agreed that four editions per year is about the right frequency
- more than 90% of respondents agreed Cambridge Matters was easy to understand while 87% agreed it includes interesting articles
- only 6% of respondents thought Cambridge Matters should not be produced at all
- 63% of respondents want more information about new development in the city, while 49% want more information about the services the council provides
You can download the complete survey results.
The winner of the £50 voucher for the Grafton was Mrs Owen of Fanshawe Road in the Coleridge area of the city.
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.
Spring 2010
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.
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.
