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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
18 September 2018: Mayor encourages people to take part in World's Biggest Coffee Morning
14 September 2018: Council expresses support for longer term tenancies in the private rented sector
14 September 2018: Community groups encouraged to apply for grant funding from council
14 September 2018: Greater Cambridge is pivotal to deliver economic growth, says independent report
13 September 2018: Petersfield by-election result
10 September 2018: Cambridge gets new funding to help tackle rough sleeping
10 September 2018: 'Let's Go Girls' campaign gives women the chance to try new fitness activities for free
7 September 2018: Petersfield by-election - don't forget to vote on 13 September
3 September 2018: Plans for new jobs and homes given backing by Government Inspectors
31 August 2018: Residents invited to go with the flow for River Cam art project
28 August 2018: Mayor raises the Green Flag at Christ's Pieces
23 August 2018: Free workshop to help local businesses reduce energy bills
22 August 2018: Sustainable food policy on the menu for Cambridge
21 August 2018: Review leads to halving in Shopmobility service charges
21 August 2018: Bank your recycling this long weekend
20 August 2018: Council issues compulsory closure notice on second Mill Road takeaway
17 August 2018: Candidates for Petersfield by-election announced
16 August 2018: Change in plans for Mill Road depot site
15 August 2018: Council appoints artist in residence for River Cam public art project
13 August 2018: Two people prosecuted for littering
10 August 2018: Council issues closure notice on takeaway to protect public health
8 August 2018: Petersfield by-election - are you registered to vote?
3 August 2018: Punting company accredited by the Living Wage Foundation
3 August 2018: Children bring football home to Chesterton Recreation Ground
2 August 2018: Crematorium recycling scheme raises money for local charity
2 August 2018: Date set for Petersfield by-election
30 July 2018: Don't miss this summer's first Big Wednesday - part of the free PlayDaze summer of fun
24 July 2018: Christ's Pieces recognised as one of the UK's very best green spaces
23 July 2018: Local charity will form new partnership with council to run Ross Street Community Centre
23 July 2018: Cambridge man prosecuted for abandoning burnt out vehicle
19 July 2018: On your marks for a new Parkrun event to be trialed at Coldham's Common
19 July 2018: Initial engagement period on ideas to improve Cambridge's streets and open spaces extended until 3 August
18 July 2018: Helping rough sleepers becomes easier as Cambridge Street Aid goes contactless
17 July 2018: Time to get shop-ping as Ping Pong Parlour opens at The Grafton
17 July 2018: Annual report highlights council's successes and areas for improvement during the last year
16 July 2018: PlayDaze offers free fun for children and families this summer
11 July 2018: Council says farewell to Mill Road depot after more than a century
11 July 2018: Ideas to improve Cambridge's streets and open spaces wanted by 16 July
10 July 2018: Get active and have fun in the sports zone on Saturday at the Big Weekend
6 July 2018: Young performers celebrate their relationship with the city at theatrical festival
5 July 2018: Corn Exchange turning blue to mark NHS 70th birthday
5 July 2018: Wildflower meadows in bloom and helping attract pollinating insects to city parks
4 July 2018: Council buys former Ridgeons site and will build more than 90 new council homes
4 July 2018: Appeal to residents to help city's young trees survive the hot weather
4 July 2018: Discover more about trees with new interactive trail at Cherry Hinton Hall
2 July 2018: Developer named for major development in north east Cambridge
29 June 2018: New look Arbury Court reopens following £200,000 refurbishment programme
29 June 2018: Council agrees grant to help fund continuing work of local homeless charity
29 June 2018: Initial archaeological study work begins at Park Street car park
27 June 2018: Rapid chargers for electric taxis up and running in Cambridge
27 June 2018: Residents asked for their ideas to improve city centre streets and open spaces
26 June 2018: Future Champions programme set to provide boost for talented young sportspeople
25 June 2018: Council works to ensure second dockless bike-share operator meets public need
21 June 2018: New community centre, homes and shops planned for Akeman Street site
21 June 2018: Consultation on plans to tackle air quality in Cambridge starts
19 June 2018: Council highlights ongoing work to provide safe and efficient taxi service in Cambridge
18 June 2018: Cambridge: It’s time to make your Metals Matter!
18 June 2018: Free SummerDaze activities continue during summer holidays
18 June 2018: Allia accredited as latest local Living Wage employer
18 June 2018: New measures set to deter rogue landlords in Cambridge
18 June 2018: Future Champions win grants to help them on the road to sporting success
18 June 2018: Councillors set to discuss options for Park Street car park as major underground car park is ruled out
13 June 2018: Mayor to lead one minute silence for Grenfell Tower fire victims
13 June 2018: Council supporting activities for Refugee Week 2018
8 June 2018: Arbury Carnival offers fun and entertainment for the whole community
6 June 2018: New service available at Newmarket Road Chapel
4 June 2018: Cambridge Street Aid raises over £32,000 to help rough sleepers move on with their lives
4 June 2018: Public open day this Sunday at East Cambridge Lakes
1 June 2018: Residents invited to help shape city council's electoral ward boundaries
25 May 2018: Council welcomes High Court injunction judgement
22 May 2018: Bank Holiday bin collection changes
18 May 2018: Free fun for children and families on International Children's Day
16 May 2018: Council hosts free workshop to help local businesses save on energy bills
16 May 2018: Cambridge celebrates 'Love Your Local Market' festival
11 May 2018: Cambridge City Council pledges to help stop suicide
10 May 2018: Have your say on proposed new Private Sector Housing Standard
9 May 2018: Get composting this summer
4 May 2018: Council asks residents for views on regular new Parkrun event at Coldham's Common
4 May 2018: Birthplace of football sculpture to be unveiled
4 May 2018: Cambridge City Council Election Results 2018
1 May 2018: Bank holiday bin collection changes
1 May 2018: Don't forget to vote in the city council elections on Thursday 3 May
23 April 2018: Cambridge welcomes royal baby
16 April 2018: Time running out for registering to vote on 3 May
10 April 2018: Prestigious award nominations for Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service
10 April 2018: Local election candidates announced for Cambridge
28 March 2018: City council elections on 3 May - register to vote by 17 April
26 March 2018: Egg-stra recycling call for Easter bin collections
26 March 2018: New community hub in Trumpington opens its doors on 4 April
26 March 2018: Residents invited to shape plans for new community centre
26 March 2018: Awards celebrate the best building designs and most considerate contractors
23 March 2018: Cambridge City Council implements new minimum wage for staff of £10 per hour
22 March 2018: Web consultancy commits to the Real Living Wage
20 March 2018: Council sets out 10 year vision for Hobson's Brook corridor
19 March 2018: Date set for High Court unauthorised punting injunction hearing
16 March 2018: New money for initiatives to tackle poverty
14 March 2018: Council to provide funeral services for younger people free of charge
14 March 2018: Mayor saddened by news of the death of Professor Stephen Hawking
13 March 2018: Council helps more than 85 people fleeing war in Syria and elsewhere to resettle in Cambridge
12 March 2018: New action plan set to tackle air quality and pollution
9 March 2018: Sprinkler systems to be upgraded at multi-storey car parks
8 March 2018: Report recommends Park Street site be redeveloped as hotel and underground car and cycle park
7 March 2018: £200,000 refurbishment programme at Arbury Court set to begin
6 March 2018: New car park charges to include a peak time congestion tariff
2 March 2018: Open day for the public at East Cambridge Lakes on 11 March
1 March 2018: Council supports Cambridge Half Marathon as part of its work supporting people to get more active
28 February 2018: Wintry conditions trigger severe weather provision to help rough sleepers
26 February 2018: Bin crews ready to tackle snow
22 February 2018: Fuel Poverty Awareness Day - a helping hand for Cambridge residents
15 February 2018: Families move in to their new council homes on Uphall Road
14 February 2018: CIP restates commitment to cycleways at Mill Road Depot housing development
9 February 2018: Limit on number of licensed taxis in Cambridge to remain in place following survey
29 January 2018: New report shows Cambridge's economic success set to continue
26 January 2018: Council offers advice for private rental tenants at free workshop
25 January 2018: City council initiatives lead the way in reducing number of rough sleepers
24 January 2018: Cambridge commemorates victims of the Holocaust and genocide at Guildhall ceremony
19 January 2018: Plans for future redevelopment of Cambridge Junction set to be explored further
17 January 2018: Views needed on proposed changes to Shopmobility service
11 January 2018: North Pole ice rink attracts around 37,000 visitors
9 January 2018: Review of Empty Homes Policy outlines help available to owners of empty properties
9 January 2018: Voluntary groups set for £900,000 boost from community grants
8 January 2018: New council homes in the pipeline for former garage sites in King's Hedges and Queen Edith's
5 January 2018: Local groups tackling inequality invited to apply for Area Committee Grants
5 January 2018: Council set to review Shopmobility services at multi-storey car parks
5 January 2018: Have your say on Local Plan modifications
4 January 2018: New measures proposed to improve city markets
4 January 2018: Car park charging proposals aim to help cut congestion and air pollution
4 January 2018: City council budget plans biggest programme of asset investment for over a decade, and expands support for people in most need

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