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February 2020

• 13 February 2020: Cambridge man ordered to pay £1003 for multiple fly tips in the city
• 11 February 2020: Council to engage with households and businesses this year to work towards net zero carbon Cambridge
• 4 February 2020: City council's long term capital strategy to continue with successful investment programme
• 4 February 2020: Major improvements to be delivered by Park Street car park redevelopment - and city council now to fund scheme
• 3 February 2020: Cambridge City Council launches dog fouling campaign in south of city

January 2020

• 28 January 2020: Funding boost for rough sleepers in Cambridge
• 23 January 2020: Cambridge commemorates victims of the Holocaust and genocide at civic ceremony
• 21 January 2020: Cambridge Canopy Project set to make our urban forest grow
• 20 January 2020: Chief Executive announces intention to leave the council in June
• 17 January 2020: Council is awarded benchmark accreditation for its work to tackle domestic abuse
• 16 January 2020: Council appoints community partnership to manage the planned new Mill Road community centre
• 15 January 2020: Temporary vehicle barrier on King's Parade to become operational on Thursday
• 14 January 2020: Plans submitted for new council homes and community centre at The Meadows and Buchan Street
• 13 January 2020: Your ideas. Our future. Get involved now.
• 10 January 2020: Shopmobility service operating hours extended
• 9 January 2020: City council is in the running for national award from environmental charity
• 9 January 2020: City council successfully prosecutes repeat noise offenders
• 9 January 2020: Fines of £400 for irresponsible householders introduced in Cambridge
• 6 January 2020: City council budget for 2020 aims to deliver a more equal and greener Cambridge

December 2019

• 27 December 2019: Woman gives birth on street near Trinity College
• 24 December 2019: Improvements works to Parker's Piece pathways and verges put on hold due to weather conditions
• 23 December 2019: City council saddened by death of honorary councillor
• 23 December 2019: Groups supporting people living on lower incomes are invited to make area committee grant applications
• 23 December 2019: Temporary motor vehicle barrier to be installed on King's Parade to improve safety
• 20 December 2019: Three more Cambridge employers commit to paying the Real Living Wage
• 16 December 2019: Changes to bin collections this Christmas and New Year
• 13 December 2019: General Election 2019 - Cambridge constituency result
• 4 December 2019: Lion Yard toilets to reopen following repair of collapsed waste pipe
• 1 December 2019: One minute silence outside Guildhall in honour of the victims of London Bridge Attack

November 2019

• 21 November 2019: Car park customers warned of criminal fraudsters operating in Cambridge
• 19 November 2019: City council saddened by death of Honorary Councillor
• 15 November 2019: Eight candidates announced for Cambridge seat
• 13 November 2019: Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service head named president of industry body
• 11 November 2019: Cambridge City Council marks fifth year of celebrating Living Wage Week and new Living Wage rates are announced
• 8 November 2019: Debate on homes, jobs and the environment in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire to begin in January
• 6 November 2019: Council and partners providing additional beds for rough sleepers this winter
• 6 November 2019: Street Aid Week raises over £5,700 to help more people on the streets turn a corner
• 4 November 2019: Parliamentary general election on 12 December - register to vote by 26 November

October 2019

• 29 October 2019: New multi-wheel sports pump track to open at King George V Playing Fields, Trumpington
• 22 October 2019: Young people shout about changing the world in new show at Cambridge Junction
• 22 October 2019: Don’t be scared to recycle as much as possible this Halloween
• 21 October 2019: Fun and games continue for children and families during half term holiday
• 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

September 2019

• 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

August 2019

• 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

July 2019

• 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?

June 2019

• 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

May 2019

• 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

April 2019

• 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

March 2019

• 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

February 2019

• 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

January 2019

• 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