April 2021
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16 April 2021
: Postal voters urged to complete and sign two forms correctly to ensure their votes are counted -
16 April 2021
: Local elections on 6 May - register to vote by Monday 19 April -
15 April 2021
: Cambridge Midsummer Fair in June is postponed -
9 April 2021
: Cambridge mourns the death of Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh
March 2021
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31 March 2021
: Extension to changes to construction working hours -
26 March 2021
: Andrew Grant appointed as Returning Officer for the 2021 city council elections ahead of Robert Pollock taking up post of Chief Executive in April -
26 March 2021
: Easter bin collections -
26 March 2021
: Council wins government funding to reduce emissions from local homes -
24 March 2021
: Royal visit to thank essential waste and recycling teams -
23 March 2021
: Taxicard scheme for disabled people to be improved -
23 March 2021
: Exciting online activities for children and families over the Easter holidays -
19 March 2021
: Council demonstrates support for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and for World Down Syndrome Day -
18 March 2021
: This summer's Cambridge Folk Festival is cancelled -
18 March 2021
: Mayor of Cambridge to lead minute's silence to mark one year since start of coronavirus pandemic -
18 March 2021
: Councils provide insight into mental health pressures on local businesses -
18 March 2021
: Council wins government funding to reduce emissions from leisure complexes -
17 March 2021
: Council retains White Ribbon accreditation as part of its work to end violence against women and girls -
17 March 2021
: Council urges everyone to take part in Census 2021 -
16 March 2021
: Council proposes net zero target for its own carbon emissions in new climate change strategy -
16 March 2021
: Local delicatessen becomes Living Wage accredited -
16 March 2021
: Cambridge Investment Partnership reaches its initial target of new council homes a year early -
15 March 2021
: Cambridge City Council welcomes Cambridgeshire Climate Commission report -
12 March 2021
: Cambridge market to reopen for street food trading on 17 March -
11 March 2021
: Handover of new council homes continues in Cambridge -
8 March 2021
: New report warns Government not to take Cambridge's post-Covid economic recovery for granted -
5 March 2021
: New round of business support grants announced, now including payments for licensed taxi drivers
February 2021
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26 February 2021
: Council approves budget to lead green and inclusive recovery in face of Covid pressures on finances -
26 February 2021
: Cambridge Investment Partnership submits planning application for the first Passivhaus council homes in Cambridge -
25 February 2021
: Jesus Green Outdoor Pool set to reopen on 2 April -
23 February 2021
: North East Cambridge Community Forum launched -
15 February 2021
: Council helps put vacant properties in Cambridge back into use -
9 February 2021
: Clarification on Park Street car park telecommunications -
9 February 2021
: Residents urged to join consultation to share views on new affordable homes and Build To Rent policies -
8 February 2021
: Short film shines spotlight on immense contribution of young people in tackling pandemic -
5 February 2021
: Virtual fun and games for children and families during February and half-term -
5 February 2021
: City council provides further funding to help residents in need get online -
5 February 2021
: Councils ask for feedback on Greater Cambridge Chalk Streams report -
4 February 2021
: Council set to decide on need for ongoing traffic controls on King's Parade -
2 February 2021
: Rainbow flag flies above Guildhall for LGBTQ+ History Month
January 2021
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29 January 2021
: Third national lockdown: Latest grant scheme for local businesses announced -
29 January 2021
: Support and training for taxi drivers to help reduce transmission of Covid-19 -
28 January 2021
: Council approves wide-ranging strategy to tackle root causes of homelessness and rough sleeping -
28 January 2021
: Councils encourage communities to help shape environmentally friendly Waste Water Treatment Plant -
26 January 2021
: Cambridge commemorates victims of the Holocaust and genocide with online events and civic ceremony -
25 January 2021
: Council welcomes report on the economic impacts of coronavirus -
18 January 2021
: Please comment on our updated Conservation Area Appraisals -
15 January 2021
: Cambridge market to reopen safely on 18 January -
7 January 2021
: Council to lead Cambridge on tackling climate change with green infrastructure and investments -
6 January 2021
: Council shares update on work to safely reopen Cambridge market -
4 January 2021
: Council's 2021 budget set to tackle inequality and climate change in face of unprecedented challenges
December 2020
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31 December 2020
: City council Chief Executive calls on residents to keep on following the Tier 4 stay at home rules -
31 December 2020
: Temporary closure of Cambridge market to reduce spread of coronavirus will be kept under review -
30 December 2020
: Cambridge market to temporarily close from 1 January to reduce spread of coronavirus -
24 December 2020
: Council urges residents to be flood aware over Christmas season -
23 December 2020
: Cambridge to enter Tier 4 local Covid alert -
22 December 2020
: Get in shape for 2021 at the free 'Healthy You' virtual fitness festival -
18 December 2020
: Residents urged to cut down social mixing and go instead for smaller family events on Christmas Day and Boxing Day -
17 December 2020
: Robert Pollock appointed Chief Executive of Cambridge City Council -
16 December 2020
: Grants available for groups helping disadvantaged residents -
16 December 2020
: Cambridge Investment Partnership consults local community on new low carbon council homes -
14 December 2020
: Former rough sleepers look forward to Christmas in new modular homes in Cambridge -
14 December 2020
: Changes to bin collections this Christmas and New Year -
11 December 2020
: Council seeks views on future arrangements for King's Parade security barrier -
9 December 2020
: Cambridge Investment Partnership: Archaeological evaluation of the land at The Meadows -
7 December 2020
: Work starts at Colville Road to deliver 67 new council homes -
3 December 2020
: Improved planning advice service for Greater Cambridge launched -
3 December 2020
: Council collaborates on art project and upholds principles of Tree Charter for National Tree Week -
1 December 2020
: Remember Hands-Face-Space in Cambridge city centre #StaySafeCambridge
November 2020
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27 November 2020
: Council supports TUC 'Stay Safe at Work - Join a Union' campaign to keep Cambridge safer -
27 November 2020
: Council secures £710,000 for city centre recovery -
26 November 2020
: Cambridge to enter tier two local Covid alert from 2 December -
26 November 2020
: Grants to support businesses forced to close or struggling in second lockdown -
25 November 2020
: Council supports International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women -
24 November 2020
: Residents invited to join in with next phase of conversation on future plans for East Barnwell -
19 November 2020
: Cambridge Corn Exchange launches socially distanced programme -
19 November 2020
: Applications open to help young people fulfil their sporting ambitions -
16 November 2020
: Local Plan initial evidence findings published -
16 November 2020
: Council pledges additional support for businesses and city centre during national lockdown -
13 November 2020
: Mayor launches Volunteer for Cambridge Awards to recognise community heroes -
12 November 2020
: Residents' views wanted on updated approach to tackling homelessness and rough sleeping -
11 November 2020
: Property management company and its director fined for failure to license House in Multiple Occupation -
9 November 2020
: Living Wage Week - Council celebrates businesses which have helped tackle poverty during coronavirus -
6 November 2020
: Support for people sleeping rough -
5 November 2020
: Mayor of Cambridge invites Cambridge residents to join online services to mark Remembrance Sunday -
4 November 2020
: Cambridge residents urged to put safety first for Bonfire Night and Diwali this year -
4 November 2020
: Park Street car park redevelopment to be delayed after unexpected withdrawal of contractor -
3 November 2020
: Aligned planning service pre-application charges take effect across Greater Cambridge -
3 November 2020
: Council ready to lead Cambridge through second lockdown with message that 'You are not alone' -
2 November 2020
: Councils take green drive onto the streets with arrival of first all-electric bin lorry
October 2020
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28 October 2020
: Enjoy a Halloween and half term with a difference this year and 'Stay Safe Cambridge' -
27 October 2020
: Holiday hunger - support available for Cambridge families -
26 October 2020
: Over £3,500 raised during Street Aid Week to directly help people affected by rough sleeping -
26 October 2020
: Council seeks residents' views on tackling climate change -
24 October 2020
: New Cambridge coronavirus testing centre to open near to the Abbey Leisure Complex -
23 October 2020
: Vacancy on Cambridge City Council -
23 October 2020
: Council commits to resettling more refugees -
21 October 2020
: Milestone as Cambridge Investment Partnership hands over its first brand new council homes at Ironworks, Mill Road -
20 October 2020
: Council welcomes additional funding for virus work -
16 October 2020
: E-scooters to be trialled in Cambridge -
14 October 2020
: Council granted £501,070 from Culture Recovery Fund -
14 October 2020
: North Pole ice rink on Parker's Piece to be cancelled this year due to coronavirus pandemic -
13 October 2020
: Temporary parking deal to end on 31 October -
12 October 2020
: Coronavirus self-isolation payments now available in Cambridge -
9 October 2020
: Street Aid Week looks to raise £3,000 to help more people get off and stay off the streets -
5 October 2020
: Varied programme of online events to celebrate Black History Month in Cambridge -
5 October 2020
: Council wins national award for Cambridge Street Aid - helping people get off and stay off the streets -
2 October 2020
: Cherry Hinton Library transformation into a new community hub approved -
2 October 2020
: Council reviews complaints to learn lessons and improve services
September 2020
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30 September 2020
: Councillors approve motion of thanks for Chief Executive, Antoinette Jackson -
29 September 2020
: Love food, hate waste -
29 September 2020
: Full year's rent guaranteed for landlords offering homes to former rough sleepers -
25 September 2020
: Vacancy on Cambridge City Council -
24 September 2020
: Council supports call for investment to kickstart green recovery -
23 September 2020
: Financial boost for young people's projects to help well-being -
16 September 2020
: Responses published to the emerging Local Plan ‘First Conversation’ -
15 September 2020
: Community groups encouraged to apply for grant funding from council -
14 September 2020
: Council publishes draft 'Framework for Change' in East Barnwell -
10 September 2020
: Council fireworks and bonfire night on Midsummer Common cancelled due to Covid-19 risks -
9 September 2020
: Vacancy on Cambridge City Council -
9 September 2020
: Council prosecutes pizza delivery outlet for food hygiene offences -
8 September 2020
: Councillor Mike Davey takes up finance and resources portfolio -
8 September 2020
: Abbey main pool to welcome back swimmers -
7 September 2020
: Council invites everyone to sign Cambridge Climate Change Charter to do their bit for a greener city -
3 September 2020
: Andrew Grant appointed Interim Chief Executive of Cambridge City Council
August 2020
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27 August 2020
: Hotels help ensure no-one needs stay on streets during pandemic as council renews appeal to property owners -
24 August 2020
: Last chance for small businesses to apply for Covid-19 grant funding -
24 August 2020
: Shared Supported Housing Initiative provides long-term homes for former rough sleepers -
21 August 2020
: Give the planet a break this Bank Holiday -
18 August 2020
: Buchan Street Neighbourhood Centre repurposed as emergency Coronavirus food distribution hub -
10 August 2020
: 100-year-old World War II veteran to be re-awarded medals at Cambridge Guildhall -
10 August 2020
: Discretionary grant fund revised to make more small businesses eligible -
7 August 2020
: Cambridge event honours over 1000 local men who served in the Far East during Second World War -
6 August 2020
: Vacancy on Cambridge City Council -
5 August 2020
: Cambridge Investment Partnership gets go ahead for brand new community hub and council homes at The Meadows and Buchan Street
July 2020
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30 July 2020
: Council regrets closure of Visit Cambridge and Beyond and commits to future tourism promotion and recovery -
30 July 2020
: Council's revised Anti-poverty Strategy to help people on low incomes -
28 July 2020
: Council approves new actions to promote equality and tackle discrimination and harassment -
27 July 2020
: An active summer ahead for Cambridge families and young people -
27 July 2020
: Council supports recovery of city centre with new three month cut price parking deal -
27 July 2020
: Parkside main pool and other leisure facilities reopen -
24 July 2020
: Councils ask residents for their views on plans for a new low-carbon city district in north east Cambridge -
24 July 2020
: Residents urged to keep caring by binning bin face coverings and PPE correctly -
21 July 2020
: Jesus Green outdoor pool to reopen on 25 July -
20 July 2020
: Council launches Next Steps programme to provide further housing solutions for homeless people -
17 July 2020
: Virtual PlayDaze programme brings free online activities for children and families this summer -
14 July 2020
: Mayor of Cambridge and city council mark 25th anniversary of Srebrenica massacre -
3 July 2020
: Mayor of Cambridge marks the reopening of children's play areas #StaySafeCambridge -
3 July 2020
: Council plans to reduce emissions from its fleet of vehicles to zero -
3 July 2020
: Thousands of families benefit from home creative packs -
1 July 2020
: Public urged to plan ahead and make bookings for city centre visits this weekend #StaySafeCambridge
June 2020
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30 June 2020
: Businesses urged to check eligibility for small business Discretionary Grant Funding and apply soon -
29 June 2020
: Action plan to help people who have been sleeping rough move into longer term accommodation -
24 June 2020
: Council works to get city back on its feet despite financial challenges -
24 June 2020
: Cambridge's 'most historic burial ground' to be managed by city council following royal decision -
23 June 2020
: Councils support Armed Forces Week -
22 June 2020
: Varied programme of online events for Cambridge's first South Asian History Month -
15 June 2020
: Council supports appeal for donated computer equipment to help more residents get online -
11 June 2020
: Coronavirus safety measures in place for Cambridge city centre re-opening on 15 June #StaySafeCambridge -
9 June 2020
: New funding to support city's small and micro organisations from 10 June -
8 June 2020
: New neighbourhood of 1,200 homes set to be developed on eastern edge of Cambridge -
5 June 2020
: Organisers invite residents to enjoy Strawberry Fair at home this weekend -
4 June 2020
: Residents urged to keep to social distancing in parks and open spaces -
4 June 2020
: Apply now for £5,000 to £20,000 to fund projects supporting children and young people -
2 June 2020
: Council finds accommodation for more than 140 rough sleepers during the Covid-19 outbreak -
2 June 2020
: Appeal for more support for food banks and hubs
May 2020
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29 May 2020
: Cambridge market to stay open as customers and traders urged to follow national safety guidance -
28 May 2020
: Cambridge City Council signs up to service helping deaf customers make contact -
28 May 2020
: Council continues provision of free car parking for nurses, doctors and other public sector key workers -
26 May 2020
: Next steps published for Local Plan which determines how and where future homes and jobs will be created -
26 May 2020
: Plans for new low carbon, residential and business district in north east Cambridge unveiled -
21 May 2020
: Bin collections one day late following Spring Bank Holiday -
20 May 2020
: Arts newsletter helps residents connect through creativity whilst social distancing -
14 May 2020
: Keep putting green bins out fortnightly as crews thanked for emptying extra -
12 May 2020
: New Greater Cambridge forum pledges to work with firms on road to recovery -
12 May 2020
: Councils and developer presented ‘much-coveted’ awards for Excellence in Planning -
7 May 2020
: Cambridge Community Scrapstore turns to scrubs and masks during Covid-19 crisis -
7 May 2020
: City council celebrates VE-Day and Europe Day -
7 May 2020
: Council invites residents to get involved in new study to survey Cambridge's trees -
7 May 2020
: Local building control team wins silver at national awards ceremony -
1 May 2020
: Food hubs across Cambridge ensure daily essentials for the vulnerable during Coronavirus lockdown
April 2020
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29 April 2020
: Mayors of Cambridge and Heidelberg to link up for VE Day commemoration broadcast -
27 April 2020
: Council urges residents to avoid having bonfires -
24 April 2020
: Greater Cambridge phased return to green bin collections from 4 May -
24 April 2020
: New virtual community centre welcomes Cambridge residents -
17 April 2020
: Council needs businesses to complete online application for grant support -
9 April 2020
: Council and partners continue to prioritise work tackling domestic abuse during coronavirus outbreak -
9 April 2020
: City council urges people to continue behaving responsibly and ensure social distancing in parks and open spaces -
7 April 2020
: City council issues support for business -
6 April 2020
: Council donates £20k to Cambridge Community Foundation to help most vulnerable during coronavirus outbreak -
3 April 2020
: Council finds accommodation for over 60 rough sleepers as Street Aid fund hits £100,000 mark -
3 April 2020
: Council support for market and street traders -
2 April 2020
: Bin collections during Easter and Early May Bank Holiday
March 2020
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27 March 2020
: Network of local support being put in place for residents in response to coronavirus outbreak -
27 March 2020
: Joint council plan relaxes Cambridge parking controls -
24 March 2020
: Council commits to offering housing to all Cambridge rough sleepers during the Covid-19 outbreak -
24 March 2020
: Council suspends evictions from permanent tenancies resulting from financial hardship -
23 March 2020
: City council announces parks to remain open at this time but play areas to close -
23 March 2020
: City council announces initiatives to support business during coronavirus emergency -
23 March 2020
: Joint open letter: United response from all Cambridge city political representatives in supporting residents through the Coronavirus epidemic -
23 March 2020
: Best buildings and contractors honoured with Cambridge Design and Construction Awards
