We run the Considerate Contractor scheme in association with the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry.
It is designed to ensure that construction and routine maintenance activities in the city area progress without making life unpleasant for people who live and work nearby.
The scheme has attracted interest and support from a wide range of people and organisations who appreciate the benefits of placing contracts with contractor members who comply with the requirements of this scheme.
Scheme requirements
Members are asked to give a commitment which is over and above the legal minimum requirements and is described in the scheme's code of good practice.
Most contractors and their clients recognise that these points of good practice improve reputations and create substantial benefits for their businesses as well as making life less stressful for people affected by their activities.
Inspections
Regular visits are made to all sites participating in the scheme. Sites are monitored for compliance with the code of good practice, and advice can be provided on how to improve performance and complaints from the public are followed up.
The project officer keeps records of their site visits and details of all of these are made available to the panel of judges who assess the sites for the annual awards.
The public are actively encouraged to advise the project officer about projects and actions which deserve praise and also about sites that are not conforming to the code of good practice.
Signs
Members of the scheme should display Cambridge City Council Considerate Contractor signs at their work locations. They are also required to display contact boards in prominent locations so that it is obvious who is to be contacted if anyone wishes to raise an issue directly with the contractor.
Membership signs and an information pack for contractors to send to clients are available from the project officer.
You can also download the signage order form here.
Becoming a member
If your company would like to become a member of the scheme you can download the membership application form here.
Registering a project
If you are already a member of the scheme and would like to register a new project with us please download, complete and return the project registration form.
Contact us
Nick Milne
Email nick.milne@cambridge.gov.uk
Telephone 01223 457121
Fax 01223 457129