Leader's blog: There's no reason cutting carbon emissions should make our lives worse

Planning Committee, 25 June 2025

Council and housebuilder celebrate 1,000th new home built in Cambridge through Cambridge Investment Partnership

Council's shared planning service honoured for excellence in regional planning

'A' rating for climate change work and plans to retrofit 370 more council homes

Plan your visit to Midsummer Fair this weekend

Cambridge celebrates Refugee Week showing that community is the ultimate superpower

Plan for improvements to Histon Road recreation ground unveiled

Have your say on plans for the future of local councils

Our Shared Planning service celebrates win for biodiversity innovation

Council awarded funding to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum on city streets

New wetlands habitat at Logan's Meadow officially opened

Three options announced for council reorganisation plans

Celebrating Pride 2025

Planning Committee, 5 June 2025

Unlawful evictions and unlicenced HMOs: council takes action against rogue landlords

Leader's blog: We must tackle poverty in the city and protect the environment

Residents feature on council bin lorries to give recycling advice

New details revealed about council plans to upgrade Cambridge Market, Corn Exchange and Guildhall

Beacon lighting ceremony commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Help shape future investment in Arbury, King's Hedges and Chesterton

Local election results 2025

Cambridgeshire to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with beacon lighting ceremony

Remember your photo ID to vote at polling stations on Thursday 1 May

Celebrating VE Day’s 80th anniversary

Plans to relocate Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant approved by Secretary of State

Easter bank holiday bin collection changes 

New Herbicide Free Weed Management Work Programme approved for Cambridge

City council by-elections confirmed for 1 May

Latest proposals for Cambridge Market unveiled

Council leaders issue joint letter on Local Government Reorganisation

Work starts on building 420+ much-needed new homes in Cambridge

Updated assessment provides greater assurance over unplanned development in Greater Cambridge

Council unveils new initiative to empower organisations to give back to the community

Three noisy neighbours prosecuted for noise nuisance

Celebrating Cambridge's trees

Take pride in Cambridge with the Great British Spring Clean

Council secures over £12 million in funding to boost energy efficiency and address fuel poverty

Design and Construction Awards showcase the best design and construction skills, craftsmanship and engineering in Greater Cambridge

Clean waters, connected communities: working together to protect and restore chalk streams

Papers outlining measures to secure future success of Cambridge Folk Festival published

Cambridgeshire partnership achieves bronze in Public Sector Transformation awards

Empty Homes Week 2025: 20 empty homes back into use

New contract set to boost recycling for items put in blue bins

Cambridge City Council and Jimmy’s Cambridge join forces to pioneer a trauma focused peer support programme in Cambridge

Council to save £5 million while continuing to invest in council homes, communities and tackling climate change

Progress towards identifying new stalls for Cambridge Market

Construction of 84 new homes starts at Fanshawe Road

New Park Street car park one of first in UK to be accredited for accessible EV charging

Planning Committee, 12 February

Planning committee, 5 February

Councils provide update on planning targets for housebuilding in Greater Cambridge

New urban country park in east Cambridge given green light as part of new urban innovation district

Civic Quarter: update on project to reimagine Cambridge Market, Corn Exchange and Guildhall

Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2025

Councillor blog: My vision for Cambridge where everyone has a warm, safe, and affordable home

Discounted reusable period products initiative launched

South Cambridgeshire District Council’s four-day week public consultation begins

Cambridge residents invited to have their say on proposed changes to smoke control areas

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough showcase their potential to the House of Commons

Cambridge Folk Festival to return in 2026

Planning Committee, 8 January

Cambridge leaders publish joint open letter to Government

Histon Road Rec

Plans outlined for public consultation on four-day week

Have your say on design principles for future of Arbury, King's Hedges and parts of West Chesterton

Councillor blog: One Cambridge - the strength that comes from being part of a community is our wealth

Council takes action against waste offences in Cambridge

Promoting safety and support for women and girls at Cambridge Station

Combined Authority approves £1 million investment in Greater Cambridge Impact

New council homes completed at Buchan Street

Four new modular homes at Joy's Corner ready to welcome residents moving away from homelessness

Empowering young voices to create change in Cambridge

Check your bin dates for the Christmas period

Trees in Cambridge benefit city to the tune of £1 billion

111,646 pieces of litter binned through council partnership with LitterLotto

Planning Committee, 4 December 2024

Plans for 21st century civic quarter approved by councillors

Council supports UK Disability History Month 2024

Future of local government for Cambridge

Motions approved at Full Council, 28 November 2024

Consultations launched on new development guidance documents

Community Power revitalises Barnwell’s Veterans Hub

Park Street car and cycle park opens following major redevelopment by council

Apply for up to £5,000 to fund activities to reduce inequality in Cambridge

Cambridge City Council and GLL invest £73,660 of developer contributions to enhance Parkside Pools

Topping-out ceremony for 70 low-carbon council homes in Cambridge

White Ribbon Day

Air Quality Management Area to be revoked due to success in reducing harmful pollutants in Cambridge

Taking a stand against antisocial behaviour

Empowering young athletes through the Sir Arthur Marshall Fund

Council publishes updated proposals for 21st century civic quarter in Cambridge

Cows on Cambridge's commons

Supporting businesses to unlock talent in Cambridge with funding for apprenticeship programme

Civic events marked Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day in Cambridge

Civic events to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day in Cambridge

Support and shelter for people sleeping rough during colder months

Government removes Best Value Notice given to South Cambridgeshire District Council for four-day week arrangements

Planning Committee, 6 November 2024

New report highlights accommodation needs for travelling communities in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire

Plans approved for new homes at Newbury Farm

Cambridge City Foodbank launch 10th annual Christmas Hamper Appeal amid record need

Celebrating 10 years paying council staff a real Living Wage

Cambridge Investment Partnership launches public consultation on Hanover and Princess Courts regeneration

Work begins on council’s new sustainable Operations Hub

Deputy Mayor opens city's latest Changing Places facility at refurbished toilets in Cherry Hinton Hall park

Have your say: consultation on budget priorities for next financial year

Councillor blog: There's plenty of things I love about being a councillor... but it does have its drawbacks

AI to help engage communities through Greater Cambridge Shared Planning partnership with the University of Liverpool

Schoolchildren mark completion of 48 council homes and four commercial units at Colville Road

Council takes action to reduce its carbon emissions by another 10%

Motions approved at Full Council 10 October 2024

Cambridge united against hate crimes

Cambridge City Council wins top prize for ambitious EV charging programme

Statement by the Mayor of Cambridge at Full Council, 10 October 2024

Pupils find their ‘green fingers’ as they celebrate the completion of new council homes in Cambridge

Residents prosecuted for failure to respond to legal enquiries

Councils ask residents to recycle their unused cables this International E-Waste Day

Feedback published following our summer Civic Quarter engagement programme

Next of kin accessing council homes when tenants have passed away

Street Aid Week: real change for the price of a coffee

Revealing the new Cambridge playlaws

Funding up to £250 available to help young people to fulfil their sporting ambitions

CIP enhances tenant support with personalised home guidance sessions

Ongoing work to modernise services to help council to balance budget

Residents invited to discuss detailed proposals for Ekin Road redevelopment at two public events

Ekin Road update

Swap the way you shop for clothes and help the planet

Next steps for Cambridge Civic Quarter project

Significant progress made in meeting demand for lab and office space

Following a summer of fun, playlaws start to appear across Cambridge

Council calls on employers to pledge support for digital badges in recruitment and retention

Council’s stray dog service wins silver PawPrint award for the fifth time

Romsey by-election result

Local leaders meet Housing and Planning Minister

Update on the ‘Cambridge Don’ sculpture

Remember to bring your photo ID to vote in the Romsey by-election on Thursday 12 September

Proposed new approach to successfully deliver our 10-year house-building programme for Cambridge

Cambridge Investment Partnership secures planning permission for the redevelopment of ATS and Murketts site on Histon Road

Over 100 of England's council landlords call for the new government to save council homes

Four new homes planned for council's garage site at Paget Road

Councillor blog: We are always looking to do more to become a net zero carbon council by 2030

Have your say about the current structure of local government for Cambridge

Government funding for ‘Planning Supersquad’ awarded to Greater Cambridge Shared Planning

Council calls on Prime Minister to support Climate and Nature Bill

Cambridge is no place for hate

City council by-election in Romsey ward - register to vote and don't forget photo ID

Police encourage people to be cautious about what they read on social media

Residents urged to never bin batteries or electrical goods after seven fires in refuse lorries in 2024

Playday fun

Cambridge City Council prosecutes environmental offenders

Charity, community and volunteer groups can apply now for funding to support community projects

Formal planning permission issued for new village at Bourn Airfield after similar decision for West Cambridge site

Extra chances to win through council's anti-littering campaign with LitterLotto

Statement about unauthorised boulders on roadside

Monkey around with free summer activities in Cambridge

Councils set to tackle housing challenges in Greater Cambridge in the next five years

Last chance to inform initial design proposals for The Guildhall, Corn Exchange and Market Square

Motions approved at Full Council 18 July 2024

Statement by the Mayor of Cambridge on the situation in the Middle East

Artwork by King’s Hedges pupils unveiled at Aylesborough Close

Update on the Ballot for the Establishment of a Business Improvement District for Accommodation Providers in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire

It’s coming home! Where to watch the Euro 2024 final in Cambridge

Young entrepreneurs are empowered to become successful market traders!

Update on rent policy errors

Share your views with Cambridge City Council about the current structure of local government

Report published on South Cambridgeshire District Council's four-day week trial

Annual reports highlight city council's achievements and challenges

General Election 2024 - Cambridge constituency result

Don't forget your photo ID on Thursday 4 July

Pupils join Michael Rosen to perform in Voices of Hope and Compassion concert in support of refugees

Refugee Week 2024

Councillors approve redevelopment proposals for Ekin Road housing estate

Plan ahead for the busy Midsummer Fair weekend

Update on Stanton House sheltered accommodation

How can we improve the Corn Exchange, Guildhall, Market Square and surrounding public spaces?

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2024

Cambridge celebrates Pride 2024

General election on 4 July - register to vote by 18 June and check your photo ID

Incorrect disposal of batteries causes fires

Public meeting discusses proposals for access to public recreation ground from new housing

New Mayor of Cambridge to champion support for rough sleepers and new cancer research hospital

Councillors approve plans to modernise and simplify governance arrangements

Motion on Palestine-Israel

Statement on mowing

Unauthorised encampment at Arbury Town Park

The Meadows and Buchan Street reach new heights

Council listens to feedback on Ekin Road redevelopment and recommends keeping 14 houses

Development consultancy appointed to take forward the council's civic quarter project

First proposed Neighbourhood Plan in the city! Have your say now by responding to the South Newnham Neighbourhood Plan consultation

Cars used as temporary polling stations

Remember to bring your photo ID to vote at polling stations on Thursday 2 May

No photo ID for local elections? Get your free Voter Authority Certificate by 24 April

Arts and culture work experience opportunities

Election candidates announced for Cambridge

Register to vote in local elections and don't forget to bring photo ID when voting on 2 May

Cambridge's cultural offer to benefit all: culture and public art plans set out council's ambition

Homes England join CIP to mark the completion of Orchard Park

Charities and University of Cambridge college heads meet for inaugural partnership talks

Statement of Community Involvement formally adopted

Council retains accreditation for work to end violence against women and girls

Council approves a series of initiatives to improve the environment in the city and protect residents

Cambridge Investment Partnership completes 21 Passivhaus council homes

Update on the BDW2 development site, Darwin Green

More names confirmed for Cambridge Folk Festival

Full house for first public meeting to help shape a bright future for Abbey ward

Easter bank holiday bin collection changes

Statement on Carlton Way murder investigation

Mayor and Cambridge City leader tour sites earmarked for £4.5 million arts and culture funding

Cambridge Sustainable Food Partnership receives prestigious award for transforming the city’s food system

Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards showcases the best design and construction skills, craftsmanship and engineering in the region

Empty Homes Week 2024: Empty property bought back by council is now a home for Cambridge family

Council leaders react to ‘Case for Cambridge’ update published today alongside Spring Budget

Greater Cambridge Local Plan - timetable update

Greater Cambridge Shared Planning secures funding boost to improve digital planning services and biodiversity

CIP marks its seventh-year anniversary with the topping out of Colville Road Phase 3

Statement by the Mayor of Cambridge at Full Council, 29 February 2024

Council tenants told about corrections to rents after council identifies rent policy error

Report provides update on options for Ekin Road estate

Help shape the future of Abbey ward

South Cambridgeshire District Council sets out next steps for four-day week trial

Statement by the Mayor of Cambridge at Full Council, 15 February 2024

We will now recognise experience of care as a Protected Characteristic 

Balanced budget agreed by city councillors

Breaking ground at Queen Edith’s Way

Development consultancy consortia invited to bid for once-in-a-century Cambridge Civic Quarter scheme

Cambridge Folk Festival 2024 artists announced

Her Majesty The Queen makes royal visit to Cambridge community centre

Green light given to public say in design work for the Guildhall, market square and Corn Exchange

Annual prevention grants awarded to help reduce homelessness and rough sleeping in city

Report shows increase in building sustainable and affordable homes

Greater Cambridge residents to have their say on new Air Quality Strategy

Centre for Cities publishes Cities Outlook 2024

Have your say on the future of local housing

£380,000 awarded to improve community and sports facilities

More than £1.1 million set to be awarded to 45 Cambridge community groups by council

Proposals put forward to improve cycle parking at Queen Anne Terrace car and cycle park

Proposals for a renewed civic quarter in the heart of Cambridge city centre

Have your say on council's budget priorities before consultation closes

Plans submitted for mixed-tenure development at Fanshawe Road, Cambridge

Joint statement from local leaders and the Combined Authority Mayor on Cambridge 2040 announcement

Changes to bin collections this Christmas

Latest award for Greater Cambridge Shared Planning as Youth Engagement Service praised

Apply for up to £5,000 to fund community activities that reduce inequality in Cambridge

Cambridge resident prosecuted and charged £1,508 for abandoning vehicle

Register now for free health and wellbeing activities at Cambridgeshire's Healthy You festival in January

Plans submitted for new local centre and affordable homes in East Barnwell

Submissions open for the 2024 Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards

Cambridge supports Disability History Month

Council prosecutes and seizes audio equipment from noisy neighbour

Council’s climate action sees Cambridge named as an ‘A’ List City by the Carbon Disclosure Project

Funds earmarked for investment in Cambridge

Ekin Road residents' surveys show majority of respondents in favour of redeveloping estate

Cambridge Folk Festival 2024 tickets on sale now

Result of City Council by-election in Queen Edith’s ward

Partnership work to tackle cycle crime in Cambridge sees thefts reduced by 56%

Councillors approve transformational plans for new homes and community facilities at East Barnwell

Changes to car park charges aim to reduce congestion while boosting economy and electric vehicle use

Residents, businesses and organisations invited to have their say on council's budget priorities

Statement on Ekin Road housing estate

Join Cambridge's Domestic Abuse conference on Monday 4 December: register free by 1 December

Remember to bring your photo ID to vote in Queen Edith's by-election on 23 November

Council encourages residents to bin it to win it and keep city litter free

Congratulations to aspiring young athletes awarded funding to support elite sporting pursuits

Partnership project will help organisations with social purpose to grow and create more impact.

Financial report outlines challenges facing council ahead of public consultation on budget

Calling on Cambridge businesses to spread Christmas cheer by donating children's toys to hamper appeal

Conservation grazing returns to Local Nature Reserve in East Barnwell

Two civic events as city comes together to mark Remembrance Sunday

Council and partners providing winter accommodation and support for people otherwise sleeping rough

Councillors call for employers to pay Real Living Wage to support workers and benefit business