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18 October 2019: Council planting more meadows to further boost city's biodiversity
17 October 2019: Landlords reminded to license Houses in Multiple Occupation or face enforcement action
16 October 2019: The Clay Farm Centre celebrates its first anniversary with community event
15 October 2019: Cambridge City Council pledges action on plastic
11 October 2019: First ever Street Aid week aims to raise £2,500 to help 10 more people on the streets turn a corner
9 October 2019: Council publishes market square feasibility study
7 October 2019: Council carbon emissions reduce by 25% in four years
7 October 2019: Cambridge City Council works with businesses that want to help reduce poverty
4 October 2019: Landlord fined £2,478 for breach of improvement notice
4 October 2019: Council restricts herbicides as part of response to Biodiversity Emergency
2 October 2019: Resident feedback helps council to improve services
2 October 2019: Future Champions awarded grants to help fulfil their sporting ambitions
1 October 2019: Lessons will be learnt from Cambridge Live
1 October 2019: Work to redevelop Park Street car park rescheduled - now due to start in January 2021
1 October 2019: Public asked for views on revised plans for council homes and community centre at The Meadows and Buchan Street
1 October 2019: New multi-wheel sports pump track being installed at King George V playing fields, Trumpington
30 September 2019: Improvements to Parker's Piece paths and grass verges set to complete in November
27 September 2019: Planning application submitted for redevelopment of Silver Street toilets
24 September 2019: Council teams up with The Grafton for free activities on National Fitness Day
24 September 2019: Grenade, toilet seat and disco lights among items wrongly put in bins for recycling
23 September 2019: What’s next for homes, jobs and the environment in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire?
23 September 2019: Council marks Empty Homes Week with call to help turn vacant properties into much needed homes
20 September 2019: Cherry Hinton Hall Park secures Green Flag Award
16 September 2019: Public invited to have their say on ideas for improving central Cambridge's streets and open spaces
10 September 2019: Nine prosecuted for littering in Cambridge
27 August 2019: Council consulting public and trade on proposed changes to Cambridge taxi licensing policy
20 August 2019: Young people come together to put on a show for theatre performance project
20 August 2019: Bank your recyclables this long weekend
19 August 2019: Expensive fly-tipping clearance prompts launch of fly-tipping campaign
16 August 2019: Applications invited for three city council grants - tackling inequality, homelessness and climate change
16 August 2019: Giggling Squid set to take up residence at the Guildhall
13 August 2019: Planning application submitted for redevelopment of Park Street car park
8 August 2019: Newnham ward by-election result
1 August 2019: Report suggests Park Street Car Park redevelopment could bring economic benefits to city
29 July 2019: City council saddened at death of Sir Michael Marshall
26 July 2019: Expanded car club set to launch in Cambridge
25 July 2019: Free PlayDaze activity programme for children gets under way with Lion Yard treasure hunt
23 July 2019: Sign up for the family Rosette Sports Challenge around the city this summer
18 July 2019: Building society in Cambridge makes commitment to Real Living Wage
18 July 2019: Air quality monitoring taking place during closure of Mill Road bridge
16 July 2019: Candidates for Newnham by-election announced
15 July 2019: Annual report highlights council achievements during 2018-19
15 July 2019: Consultation begins on proposals to make Council Tax Reduction Scheme more user-friendly
9 July 2019: Review of proposals for The Meadows and Buchan Street
8 July 2019: Parking charges set to be introduced at Lammas Land car park
4 July 2019: Locations for community clean-up days across the city confirmed
3 July 2019: City council by-election called in Newnham ward - are you registered to vote?
28 June 2019: People travelling to The Big Weekend on 6 July urged to leave their car at home to avoid severe congestion
27 June 2019: Council welcomes National Lottery funding for community projects
25 June 2019: Two Cambridge residents prosecuted by council for nuisance offences
21 June 2019: Councils support Armed Forces Week 24-29 June
21 June 2019: Power of the sun harnessed to generate electricity at council buildings
20 June 2019: Persistent noisy neighbour prosecuted by council
20 June 2019: Council supports Clean Air Day and urges people to use sustainable transport on 20 June
18 June 2019: Public and businesses urged to tap into citywide refill scheme for water bottles
13 June 2019: Plans for 295 homes including over 100 new council homes approved for former Ridgeons site
11 June 2019: Cambridge church becomes Living Wage accredited
6 June 2019: Cambridge City Council wins award for its fair pay campaign
6 June 2019: Yoga and mindfulness class open to all
5 June 2019: Grant applications invited to help Future Champions fulfil their sporting promise
3 June 2019: Refuse crews to trial shorts following staff feedback
29 May 2019: Children get arty at Akeman Street community centre
28 May 2019: Celebrate International Children's Day at free event on Parker's Piece
28 May 2019: Statement on European parliamentary elections
21 May 2019: Bank holiday bin collection changes
14 May 2019: Councils commit to work with Marshall of Cambridge after company announces plans to relocate and redevelop current airport site
14 May 2019: Residents invited to nominate locations for community clean-up days across the city
13 May 2019: Consultation event to showcase proposals for Park Street car park redevelopment
3 May 2019: Council supports Hedgehog Awareness Week
3 May 2019: Local election 2019 - results
1 May 2019: Don't forget to vote in the local elections on Thursday 2 May
29 April 2019: Local elections on 2 May - where to find polling stations
15 April 2019: S106 (developer contributions) funding round open for grants to improve local facilities
15 April 2019: Make it a green Easter
5 April 2019: Local election candidates announced for Cambridge
1 April 2019: Council saddened at death of former Mayor and honorary councillor Maurice Garner
28 March 2019: Best Cambridge buildings and contractors honoured at awards ceremony
27 March 2019: Council elections on 2 May - register to vote by 12 April
25 March 2019: Work to build new homes - including more than 90 new council homes - picks up pace at Mill Road site
22 March 2019: By-elections to be held in Trumpington
22 March 2019: Full council meeting on 11 April cancelled
19 March 2019: New access road to crematorium opens
18 March 2019: By-election to be held in King's Hedges ward
15 March 2019: One minute silence following New Zealand attacks
14 March 2019: Letter from Government confirms £227 million to move water recycling centre
14 March 2019: Council supports communities to clean up as part of UK's biggest mass action environmental campaign
13 March 2019: Multi-million pound investment could unlock low carbon community on the edge of Cambridge
12 March 2019: Council supports East West Rail and seeks enhancements for final section east of Cambridge
12 March 2019: Crematorium temporarily closed this weekend for new access road completion
11 March 2019: Guildhall exhibition showcases buildings entered for local design and construction awards
7 March 2019: Council led work improves Mill Road Cemetery
7 March 2019: Housing First - a new deal for homeless people in Cambridge
6 March 2019: Council prosecutes Akeman Street grocery shop for food hygiene offences
6 March 2019: Council launches 'We're Watching You' dog fouling campaign
5 March 2019: European Union citizens can vote on 2 May
4 March 2019: Garden design company becomes Living Wage accredited
4 March 2019: Council Tax reduction scheme supports low-paid workers and helps to tackle empty properties
27 February 2019: Cambridge landlord fined £9,550 for failure to comply with an improvement notice
27 February 2019: Improvements for King's Parade to boost access and safety
22 February 2019: Cambridge City Council declares climate emergency
22 February 2019: Council approves budget to support people in greatest need and maintain quality frontline services
21 February 2019: Public invited to event celebrating 50 years of city centre conservation area
21 February 2019: Council regains White Ribbon accreditation as part of commitment to end violence against women and girls
19 February 2019: Cambridge Street Aid and Grand Arcade launch contactless giving point to help rough sleepers
15 February 2019: Fuel Poverty Awareness Day - help available for Cambridge residents
13 February 2019: 150th grant awarded by Cambridge Street Aid to help people on the streets to turn a corner
11 February 2019: Comment on huge regeneration opportunity on edge of Cambridge
8 February 2019: New council homes being built on former garage sites
7 February 2019: Free fun for young people and families during half term
1 February 2019: Rainbow flag flies above the Guildhall for LGBT History Month
1 February 2019: A place for every rough sleeper as cold weather continues
31 January 2019: Event held to mark council achieving target to resettle refugees
29 January 2019: Printing company becomes first Cambridge employer signed up to Living Wage accreditation of 2019
28 January 2019: Notice of casual vacancy - King's Hedges ward
28 January 2019: Fines for environmental crimes to increase in Cambridge
25 January 2019: Council saddened at death of former Mayor and honorary councillor John Durrant
24 January 2019: Council continues to target dangerous air pollution by signing Charter for Cleaner Air
24 January 2019: Review of Cambridge Market Square under way
17 January 2019: Council prioritises building new homes, support for tenants and investment in existing homes
16 January 2019: New Streets and Open Spaces community engagement team launched
13 January 2019: Cambridge City Council confirms, with deep sadness, the death of city mayor, Cllr Nigel Gawthrope
9 January 2019: Groups helping residents in greatest need invited to apply for Area Committee Grants
9 January 2019: New council homes and community centre set to be built in Arbury and King's Hedges
7 January 2019: City 2019 budget supports people in greatest need and maintains quality frontline services
21 December 2018: Council to return to providing cultural services directly
20 December 2018: Theatre production and board game aim to help young people see how money matters
20 December 2018: Cambridge Street Aid and Co-op launch three more contactless donation points to help rough sleepers
18 December 2018: Changes to bin collection times this Christmas and New Year
18 December 2018: Comment on “Homes for our future”: The Greater Cambridge housing strategy
13 December 2018: Restored painting of Thomas Hobson to be unveiled in new home at Guildhall
11 December 2018: Council exceeds its promise to settle 100 people fleeing conflict in war torn areas
11 December 2018: Could regeneration deliver low carbon community on edge of Cambridge?
11 December 2018: Call for people to name their favourite Cambridge buildings of the last 50 years
7 December 2018: Cambridge Cookery becomes latest employer pledging to pay the Real Living Wage
7 December 2018: Cambridge landlords fined for health and safety breaches
5 December 2018: Groups planning environmental projects invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000
5 December 2018: Successful prosecutions for littering
30 November 2018: The 'Romsey R' public art work set to be unveiled
30 November 2018: Proposals to change car park charges to tackle congestion and improve air quality
27 November 2018: Mayor pays tribute to Baroness Trumpington
22 November 2018: Cambridge celebrates National Tree Week
22 November 2018: Cambridge Street Aid Fund continues to help rough sleepers move on with their lives
20 November 2018: Young people to voice ideas on how to make Cambridge better on Takeover Day
19 November 2018: Council to host free conference on domestic abuse
9 November 2018: Council joins commemorations marking 100 years since the end of World War One
8 November 2018: Decision to revoke Cambridge taxi driver's licence upheld by magistrates
7 November 2018: CCTV footage released to bin bad driving
6 November 2018: New board game helps teach young people about how to manage their money
5 November 2018: Council encourages businesses to help tackle poverty for Living Wage Week
1 November 2018: Cambridgeshire man prosecuted for littering
30 October 2018: Council on course to meet target for reducing carbon emissions
24 October 2018: Serviced apartments firm signs up to the Real Living Wage
19 October 2018: Cambridge city plan for thousands of new homes and jobs given final approval
18 October 2018: Fun and games for children and families during October half term
18 October 2018: Council supports national Hate Crime Awareness Week
16 October 2018: Changes to winter green bin collections and new start time for collections in Cambridge
15 October 2018: Council marks Empty Homes Week with call for owners of properties to put them back into use
15 October 2018: Volunteer For Cambridge is back
12 October 2018: Universal Credit set to launch in Cambridge
10 October 2018: Council plans to work with LGBTQ community to make facilities safer spaces
9 October 2018: Future Champions awarded grants to help fulfil their sporting ambitions
9 October 2018: Annual report highlights complaints and feedback received by council last year
5 October 2018: Reduction in Shopmobility service charges confirmed by councillors
3 October 2018: Taxi drivers urged to consider switching vehicles as rapid electric charging points are launched
2 October 2018: Glow-in-the-dark fun at exercise classes with a difference
27 September 2018: Public and businesses urged to tap into citywide refill scheme for water bottles
26 September 2018: Young people invited to get out and about with ChYpPS during autumn and half term
26 September 2018: Mandatory licensing for houses in multiple occupation begins soon in Cambridge
24 September 2018: Proposed changes to some bin collection arrangements
24 September 2018: Council sets out priorities for tackling discrimination alongside amended equalities and diversity policy
24 September 2018: Packed programme of events in Cambridge marks Black History Month 2018
24 September 2018: Free text message reminders to ensure you never forget when your car park ticket runs out
24 September 2018: We recycle plastic: Millions of items correctly recycled but call to do even more

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