News

16 Jan

Taxi driver licensing changes in force in South Cambridgeshire

South Cambridgeshire has introduced updated licensing requirements for taxi drivers in a move to enhance public safety and ensure fairness for drivers. The District Council’s Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy changes came into force at the start of the year.
15 Jan

January 2025 Planning Committee

Planning applications were considered at the meeting of South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee held on Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 10am at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne.
09 Jan

Have your say on the new Neighbourhood Plan for Harston

This is a joint release on behalf of South Cambridgeshire District Council and the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service. Members of the public are being invited to comment on a new Neighbourhood Plan for the Harston Parish of South Cambridgeshire, to help shape future development there and ensure that the local environment, homes, facilities and community assets are protected and enhanced in years to come.
08 Jan

Plans for Council’s four-day week public consultation outlined

Plans for how people will be able to share their views on South Cambridgeshire District Council’s services during a trial of a four-day week have been published.
30 Dec

Almost £10,000 in grants is set to boost community groups across South Cambridgeshire

Five projects ranging from a recycled bike scheme to village tree planting are set to benefit from South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Community Chest fund. The grants are available to voluntary and community sector groups, charities and public sector bodies, looking to further improve the quality of life for district residents.
20 Dec

Promoting Safety and Support for Women and Girls at Cambridge Station

South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council are working with local partners to help women and girls to stay safe at night and on public transport, especially during the festive season.
19 Dec

112 Christmas gifts donated to patients at Fulbourn hospital

Christmas presents have been donated annually by staff and councillors at South Cambridgeshire District Council to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundations Trust’s Fulbourn Hospital. This year, a total of 112 gifts have been donated which will be given to patients being treated on the mental health wards.
18 Dec

Planning permission issued for up to 4,500 new homes at Waterbeach new town

Planning permission for up to 4,500 homes at Waterbeach has been issued by South Cambridgeshire District Council. Alongside new homes, the outline planning permission for RLW Estates includes development of business, retail, community, leisure and sports use, as well as new primary and secondary schools, in addition to a sixth form centre.
18 Dec

Have your say on the Stapleford and Great Shelford Neighbourhood Plan consultation

Residents are being invited to comment on a new Neighbourhood Plan for Stapleford and Great Shelford to ensure the areas remain a vibrant community for everyone who lives and works there.
11 Dec

Second December 2024 Planning Committee

Details of the planning applications considered at the meeting of South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee held on Wednesday 11 December 2024 at 10am at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne.
11 Dec

Over £360,000 to be handed out to decarbonise South Cambridgeshire villages

A Net Zero Villages Grant Scheme, offering a total funding pot of £362,547, has been launched by South Cambridgeshire District Council to help rural communities become low carbon, more sustainable and more resilient to the effects of climate change.
10 Dec

Christmas Market celebrates the businesses of South Cambridgeshire

The start of the festive season was enjoyed by 1,000 visitors at the third annual South Cambridgeshire Indoor Christmas Market.
10 Dec

Check your bin dates for the Christmas period

Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire residents are being asked to check their bin collection dates for the Christmas period.
10 Dec

First December 2024 Planning Committee

The following planning applications were considered at the meeting of South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee held on Monday 9 December 2024 at 10am at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne.
05 Dec

South Cambridgeshire District Council receives Menopause Friendly Accreditation

South Cambridgeshire District Council has been accredited as a menopause friendly employer.
04 Dec

Council signals support for Climate and Nature bill

South Cambridgeshire District Council has signalled it support for the Climate and Nature bill which is soon to be debated in Parliament.
03 Dec

District Council helps fund accessible map for people with sight loss to explore and enjoy a charity garden

A map is being designed for people with sight loss to enjoy visits to the peaceful haven of a two-acre charity garden in Sawston thanks to community funding. The map, being created by experts at the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), will help visitors navigate pathways, meadows and woodland at the Challis Trust garden.
29 Nov

Plans to bring empty homes back into use will see Council Tax double on second and vacant properties from April 2026

Council Tax will be doubled on long-term vacant and second properties in South Cambridgeshire from April 2026 in a bid to bring more empty homes back into use. The aim is to encourage people to sell or rent their properties to tackle a national housing shortfall - which is particularly acute in the District.
28 Nov

Council contacts hundreds of South Cambridgeshire residents who should be claiming Pension Credit

South Cambridgeshire District Council has written to nearly 300 households believed to be missing out on the Winter Fuel Payment.
28 Nov

Consultations launched on new development guidance documents

Residents of Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire can now influence the quality of future developments by having their say on three new and important planning documents. Greater Cambridge Shared Planning (GCSP), a partnership between Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District councils, is consulting on three Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) from 28 November 2024 to 24 January 2025.
19 Nov

Beaver Scouts design air quality superheroes in an educational talk on pollution

Youngsters were empowered to design air quality superheroes when South Cambridgeshire District Council held its first pollution awareness talk in the community.
18 Nov

Free trees for South Cambridgeshire towns and villages

Parish Councils have until 20th December 2024 to apply for six free trees or one large potted tree, which will be delivered to them in January 2025.
15 Nov

Chair lays wreath on behalf of Council at Remembrance Day event

The Chair of South Cambridgeshire District Council, Cllr Peter Fane, laid a wreath on behalf of the Council at a Remembrance Day event this week.
14 Nov

Residents urged to #DoTheRightThing and correctly claim Single Person Council Tax discount

South Cambridgeshire District Council, working with Cambridgeshire County Council and partners, has run an initiative to identify individuals incorrectly claiming a Council Tax Single Person Discount.
13 Nov

Festive Fun for everyone: South Cambridgeshire's Christmas Market brings yuletide cheer!

South Cambridgeshire District Council's indoor Christmas Market 2024 on Saturday 7 December at Cambourne Village College.
13 Nov

November 2024 Planning Committee

Details of the planning application considered at the meeting of South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee held on Wednesday 13 November 2024 at 10am at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne.
08 Nov

Taxi driver loses his licence after being reported – by another taxi driver

A taxi driver has lost his second appeal, after picking up a passenger without the necessary legal documents, prompting a warning to others to not make the same mistake. The offence came to light when the passenger – another taxi driver licensed with South Cambridgeshire District Council – reported him.
08 Nov

Government recognises Council’s ‘constructive engagement’ as Best Value Notice expires

The Government has removed a Best Value Notice that was given to South Cambridgeshire District Council for its four-day week working arrangements.
06 Nov

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

Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District councils have today (Wednesday 6 November) published the findings of research commissioned by the two councils into the accommodation needs of travelling communities in Greater Cambridge.
05 Nov

Volunteers given funding to launch essential mobility equipment service from Shelford Rugby Club

Volunteers are being given £2,000 from South Cambridgeshire District Council to launch a community scheme providing essential mobility equipment. The service aims to fill a gap left by the closure of Cambridge British Red Cross Mobility Aids and will address an ongoing need for affordable mobility aids.
01 Nov

District Council signs Anti-Racism Charter with UNISON

South Cambridgeshire District Council has pledged a commitment to tackling racism - and promoting equality - by signing an anti-racism charter.
29 Oct

Council Tax may be doubled on second and empty properties in South Cambridgeshire

Plans to bring more empty homes back into use in South Cambridgeshire could see Council Tax doubled on long-term vacant or second properties. The aim is to encourage people to sell or rent their properties to tackle a national housing shortfall - which is particularly acute in South Cambridgeshire. Council estimates suggest there are around 2,640 empty homes in the district, and a further 360 second properties.
28 Oct

Police and District Council join forces for a taxi enforcement operation

Taxi drivers and their vehicles were put under the spotlight during stop checks to ensure they were complying with their licence conditions. Only two out of 17 drivers and their vehicles had no issues - the rest were sent either an advisory letter or issued with penalty points against their Council issued licence.
21 Oct

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

Greater Cambridge Shared Planning, a shared service between South Cambridgeshire District and Cambridge City councils, is pioneering the development of a new AI tool to improve how public feedback on planning policies is reviewed and analysed.
21 Oct

Tackling period poverty with environmentally-friendly menstrual products

South Cambridgeshire District Council is joining the fight to end period poverty by providing free menstrual products for up to 700 residents. Councillors have agreed to champion the cause, to ensure dignity for all, by offering free sanitary products which are also kind to the environment.
18 Oct

Connect and collaborate at a free business workspace in South Cambridgeshire!

Regional businesses, entrepreneurs, community groups and charities are being invited to Cambourne to try a new collaborative working space - free of charge until the new year! South Cambridgeshire District Council has redesigned its head office ground floor with a vibrant, collaborative workspace for use by business professionals.
16 Oct

Resident given criminal record after fly tipping in Whaddon Gap

A resident has been prosecuted after their rubbish was found dumped in a farmer’s field near Bassingbourn.
15 Oct

More than £360,000 in grants to boost rural life in South Cambridgeshire

Seven community and business projects are set to share grants of more than £360,000 to help boost rural life in South Cambridgeshire. The projects include creating activity space at a community centre, improved accessibility at an arts centre and refurbishment of local tennis courts.
14 Oct

Local Climate Action Conference encourages everyone to do their bit to tackle climate change

Creating a cleaner district for South Cambridgeshire residents is on the agenda at a climate conference in Cambourne celebrating net zero action locally. The District Council is holding its second Local Climate Action Conference in November to tie in with the global COP29 event – 12 days of worldwide talks to determine ambition and responsibilities in addressing climate issues.
10 Oct

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

Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service is working with Recycle Your Electricals to encourage Cambridgeshire residents to participate in The Great Cable Challenge. The challenge is a nationwide campaign aimed at tackling the millions of cables sitting idle across UK households. The initiative is part of this year’s International E-Waste Day place on October 14.
10 Oct

£200,000 of grants will help rejuvenate high streets in South Cambridgeshire

A new £200,000 grant scheme is available to support projects that boost the heart of communities across South Cambridgeshire. The Improving the High Street Grants of between £5,000 to £20,000 per project are available to rural businesses, community groups and Parish Councils across the district.
09 Oct

October 2024 Planning Committee

Details of the planning application considered at the meeting of the Council’s Planning Committee held on Wednesday 9 October 2024 at 10am at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne.
04 Oct

Helping older people stay in their homes for longer in South Cambridgeshire

A total of £345,000 has been pledged to Mobile Warden Schemes in South Cambridgeshire for the next three years to help more elderly people stay living in their own homes for longer. The pledge comes after the District Council partnered with Rose Regeneration to undertake an in-depth review of local schemes to understand more about how much it costs to run them and help them become more sustainable in the future.
03 Oct

Peer Challenge report praises Council for progress

A follow-up report by the Local Government Association has praised South Cambridgeshire District Council’s ‘strong ambition’, ‘good leadership’ and ‘innovative approaches’ following a recent visit.
03 Oct

Students have their say on climate action in the first meeting in a school for South Cambs District Council

Young people were encouraged to find solutions for local climate and environment action when South Cambridgeshire District Council held a meeting in a school for the first time. Comberton Village College hosted the event with around 40 students taking part in morning workshops on five themes of water resources, circular economy and fast fashion, sustainable food, biodiversity, nature and green spaces, and air quality.
30 Sep

South Cambridgeshire District Council is committed to ending violence against women and girls as a White Ribbon organisation

South Cambridgeshire District Council has become White Ribbon Accredited in recognition of its commitment to preventing harassment, abuse and violence against women and girls.
24 Sep

Swap the way you shop for clothes and help the planet

Local councils are urging residents to think differently about their clothes shopping habits to benefit the planet this autumn – with Greater Cambridge households currently throwing away around 2,500 tonnes of clothes in their rubbish every year. This means a huge amount of clothing ends up being buried in landfill – harming the environment when much of it could instead be repaired, re-used or passed on.
24 Sep

Benefits of District Council’s cost-of-living support highlighted

The latest cost-of-living support that has benefited thousands of South Cambridgeshire residents has been outlined in a new District Council report.
23 Sep

Street trading policy change allows a three-month trial for new locations in South Cambridgeshire

An updated street trading policy is set for South Cambridgeshire to allow greater flexibility and opportunities for businesses. The new policy brings two key changes into force to support the growth of street traders such as food vans, flower stalls and cake vans.
20 Sep

Owner of an abandoned van, spray-painted with offensive wording, is fined £1,884

A man has been fined £1,884 by magistrates and has a criminal record for abandoning a spray-painted white van in Cambourne. The local resident was found guilty in a hearing at Cambridge Magistrates Court where he denied a charge of vehicle abandonment. He claimed his graffiti van was a legitimate protest against South Cambridgeshire District Council.
19 Sep

Significant progress made in meeting demand for lab and office space

A new report from the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning service highlights recent progress in meeting demand for new lab and office space across Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire.
17 Sep

Grants boost community support in South Cambridgeshire

Art for mental health, domestic abuse support and a community transport charity are among groups sharing a grant funding pot of more than £180,000 from South Cambridgeshire District Council. The Service Support Grants are being awarded for advice services, independent living, mental health and wellbeing and to provide support to the wider voluntary and community sector.
17 Sep

What are your priorities for South Cambridgeshire District Council?

Residents and businesses are being asked to help shape South Cambridgeshire District Council’s plans for the years ahead – to help ensure the area remains one of the best places to live and work in the country.
16 Sep

Rural communities given help to thrive in South Cambridgeshire thanks to a new grant programme

Local life across South Cambridgeshire is being supported thanks to £900,000 of grants for a wide range of community and business projects. The grants are part of the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), aimed at supporting rural communities and businesses in building long-term resilience and fostering economic growth throughout the region. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) is the lead authority for the Fund, while South Cambridgeshire District Council is responsible for grant scheme delivery and allocation.
13 Sep

Local leaders meet Housing and Planning Minister

Local leaders met the Housing and Planning Minister, Matthew Pennycook MP, yesterday (Thursday 12 September).
13 Sep

Fine for smoker who threw cigarette butt at Whittlesford Service Station

A smoker who was spotted throwing a cigarette butt to the ground at Whittlesford Service Station has been fined £400. South Cambridgeshire District Council are urging people not to litter after the smoker was seen by a council officer discarding their smoked cigarette end on the floor. The offender was given the opportunity to pay a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) for £400 rather than attend court for the offence.
11 Sep

September 2024 Planning Committee

A list of the planning applications considered at the meeting of South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee held on Wednesday 11 September 2024 at 10am at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne
10 Sep

By-election for Histon and Impington ward

A by-election will be held to elect a new district councillor for Histon and Impington after one of the existing councillors stood down.
05 Sep

Check before you chuck! £600 fine for resident who didn’t check ‘man with a van’ was a licensed waste carrier

A resident has been hit with a £600 fine for failing to make sure their rubbish was removed by a licensed waste carrier. Environmental Crime Officers from South Cambridgeshire District Council found the resident had failed in their Duty of Care after their waste was discovered dumped in Orchard Park, Cambridgeshire.
03 Sep

Over 100 of England's Council landlords call for the new Government to save Council homes

An unprecedented cross-party coalition of over 100 council landlords, including Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District councils, jointly publish five solutions for the Government to ‘secure the future of England’s Council housing’.
03 Sep

New £100,000 small business grant programme is launched in South Cambridgeshire

Small businesses in South Cambridgeshire are being invited to apply for funding of up to £5,000 each in a new grant programme. The funding is available to those already trading with ambitions to grow and will provide grants, advice and support for existing businesses with up to nine employees.
29 Aug

Support for local climate action continues with sixth round of Zero Carbon Communities grants

The sixth round of South Cambridgeshire’s Zero Carbon Community (ZCC) grants have been announced, distributing £125,000 across 11 innovative projects. The grant scheme supports projects which help reduce carbon emissions, lock up carbon, and foster community engagement on climate change.
23 Aug

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

Greater Cambridge Shared Planning has been allocated up to £650,000 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to help make the whole planning process even more efficient. This funding is part of the accelerator project aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of planning services locally, colloquially named the ‘Planning Supersquad’.
22 Aug

Two residents fined for dumping rubbish in South Cambridgeshire

Two people have been fined for illegally dumping rubbish following action taken by Environmental Crime officers from South Cambridgeshire District Council. One was fined £700 for fly tipping when they dumped waste next to the clothing banks in the car park near Home Bargains in Cambourne. The other was fined £240 for littering when they threw waste on the car park floor at Longstanton recreation ground, without trying to recover it.
20 Aug

Have your say on the new Neighbourhood Plan for Thriplow and Heathfield

Members of the public are being invited to comment on a new Neighbourhood Plan for the Thriplow and Heathfield area of South Cambridgeshire to help shape future development and ensure that local amenities, homes, environment and local character is protected and enhanced in years to come.
20 Aug

Have your say on the new Neighbourhood Plan for Pampisford

Members of the public are being invited to comment on a new Neighbourhood Plan for the Pampisford area of South Cambridgeshire to help shape future development and ensure that local amenities, homes, environment and local character is protected and enhanced in years to come.
15 Aug

August 2024 Planning Committee

Planning applications considered at the meeting of South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee held on Wednesday 14 August 2024 at 10am at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne
06 Aug

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

Residents are being encouraged to never bin batteries or electrical gadgets in a new advertising poster campaign on the side of refuse collection lorries. Bin lorry and recycling centre blazes are becoming increasingly common across the UK as we buy and throw away more electronic items containing batteries, including vapes, e-cigarettes, mobile phones and e-bike battery packs.
31 Jul

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

The planning permission for around 3,500 homes on the former World War Two Airfield at Bourn has been issued by South Cambridgeshire District Council.
25 Jul

Successful Mobile Food Hub goes electric

The Mobile Food Hub that visits villages across South Cambridgeshire, has launched today in a new electric vehicle, thanks to funding from South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Zero Carbon Communities Grant.
23 Jul

Two drivers who dropped cigarette ends out their car window are fined £400 each

Motorists who throw cigarette butts out of car windows are being warned to stop littering after two people were fined £400 each. The pair were witnessed by an officer from South Cambridgeshire District Council flicking their cigarette ends out of their car window.
22 Jul

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

Affordable housing, improving housing conditions and building low carbon homes are among priorities in a new strategy plan for Greater Cambridge for the next five years. South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council have drawn up a comprehensive plan on how both councils can address housing needs until 2029.
17 Jul

Mike loses nearly four stone in 12 weeks after joining an exercise programme managed by South Cambridgeshire District Council

A South Cambridgeshire resident lost almost four stone in 12 weeks when he took part in an Exercise4Fun programme managed by the District Council.
16 Jul

Free family cookery classes in the school summer holidays to boost healthy eating

South Cambridgeshire District Council and the Let's Cook Project are offering free family cookery classes in the school summer holidays.
12 Jul

Young entrepreneurs are empowered to become successful market traders

Young entrepreneurs are being supported to bring their business ideas to life in the Youth Enterprise Market Challenge. The challenge will help young people create successful local market ventures as a joint project between South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council. The programme is funded by the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund, administered locally by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA).
09 Jul

Council tenant fined for sub-letting a property to her family member

Council tenant fined for sub-letting a Council house to her family member in South Cambridgeshire
09 Jul

Anonymous tip-off leads to Council tenant being convicted for sub-letting his home while living abroad

Robert Cieslik from Impington has been convicted for subletting his Council house for more than two years while living abroad. He was investigated following an anonymous tip off. Cieslik failed to turn up to the hearing at Cambridge Magistrates Court and was found guilty of tenancy fraud in his absence.
08 Jul

Independent report analyses Council’s four-day week trial

An independent report by two universities - into South Cambridgeshire District Council’s performance during its four-day week trial - has been published. Of 24 key performance indicators monitored by the Council, analysis by the Universities of Cambridge and Salford found 22 improved or remained the same.
13 Jun

June 2024 Planning Committee

Planning applications considered at the meeting of South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee held on Wednesday 12 June 2024 at 10am at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne
07 Jun

Key dates for the upcoming general election

With a general election to be held on Thursday 4 July, South Cambridgeshire District Council is reminding residents of key dates ahead of polling day.
30 May

Never bin batteries or vapes

Residents of Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire are being reminded to dispose of batteries safely and responsibly – after seven fires involving bin lorries so far this year.
24 May

Northstowe’s first Midsummer Festival to benefit from over £7k of Community Activation funding

Northstowe Hub CIO and Northstowe Arts CIC have been awarded over £7,000 to help deliver the inaugural Midsummer Festival in Northstowe.
24 May

Council launches new Rail and Ale Trail around South Cambridgeshire

A Rail and Ale trail - which puts a spotlight on using local trains and the walks you can take to the village pubs in South Cambridgeshire - has been published by the District Council alongside the Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Community Rail Partnership.
23 May

Two village halls receive grants from the District Council

Two village halls will receive funding for improvements thanks to Community Chest grants from the District Council. Swavesey Village Hall has been awarded a grant of £876 for new curtains that meet fire safety guidelines and Fowlmere Recreation Ground and Village Hall a grant of £2,000 towards blinds to help reduce bright sunlight glare.
23 May

New cabinet unveiled at South Cambridgeshire District Council

A new Cabinet team has been announced at South Cambridgeshire District Council during today’s meeting of Full Council (Thursday 23). Cllr Bill Handley has stepped down from the Cabinet as Leader of Communities and will be replaced by Cllr Henry Batchelor. Cllr Batchelor’s former role as Leader of Environmental Services and Licensing will be taken on by Cllr Natalie Warren-Green.
21 May

Hundreds flock to activity-filled day at Northstowe

Hundreds of residents and visitors have tried out Northstowe’s brand-new sports facilities - and joined in with the planting of flower beds at the new town.
20 May

Finding solace in the storm. New bereavement café is supported by the District Council

A new bereavement café has been given a grant from South Cambridgeshire District Council to fund bespoke volunteer training. The Harbour Bereavement Café at Cambourne Church is open to people of all faiths, or none, who need a listening ear, support and understanding to navigate the challenging journey of bereavement.
16 May

Charity that tackles financial hardship is given our Community Chest grant support

A charity offering debt counselling and financial help to adults, as well as money management lessons to school children, has been supported by the District Council. REACH has been given a grant of £2,000 from the Council’s Community Chest fund to help continue its transformational service.
13 May

More than 750 saplings have been planted in South Cambs in the Six Free Trees project!

A zero-carbon initiative launched four years ago has seen 758 saplings planted in South Cambridgeshire since the scheme began. The District Council’s Six Free Trees scheme offers parish councils the opportunity to plant new trees in their village.
09 May

Launch of Northstowe Community Activation Fund

Homes England, the government’s housing and regeneration agency, has announced £120,000 of grant funding to help organisations promote community cohesion and enhance the vibrancy of life in Northstowe.
08 May

May 2024 Planning Committee

Planning applications considered at the meeting of South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee held on Wednesday 8 May 2024 at 10am at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne.
08 May

New grant scheme for Community Growing projects

Grants of up to £500 have been launched by South Cambridgeshire District Council to support communities to grow their own food sustainably as part of the wider cost of living response project.
03 May

Joint Taxi Enforcement Operation with Cambridgeshire Police

JoiTaxi drivers were targeted in a partnership crackdown on vehicle safety, parking on double yellow lines and complying with licence conditions. Licensing officers from South Cambridgeshire District Council and Police officers from Cambridgeshire Constabulary carried out the joint operation to ensure taxi drivers and their vehicles were complying with relevant legislation and licence conditions.
11 Apr

April 2024 Planning Committee

Details of the planning applications considered at the meeting of South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee held on Wednesday 10 April 2024 at 10am at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne.
09 Apr

New grant for businesses and community groups

Almost £900,000 in funding will be available for business and community projects in South Cambridgeshire thanks to a grant being launched in the District. The Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) is designed to support local businesses for things like diversifying or creating jobs, plus a range of community initiatives such as rural travel, volunteering opportunities, digital projects or schemes that create a sense of local pride.
25 Mar

Statement of Community Involvement formally adopted

South Cambridgeshire District and Cambridge City Councils have formally adopted a new key planning document – which sets out how they will help residents have their say on a wide range of planning matters during the next five years.
22 Mar

Zero Carbon Communities grant scheme launches for 2024

Community groups are being empowered to take action on climate change through a grant scheme encouraging local sustainability initiatives. The popular Zero Carbon Communities grant scheme by South Cambridgeshire District Council is into its sixth year and opens for applications on 2 April 2024.
21 Mar

Golden Anniversary for South Cambridgeshire District Council

Fifty years of serving local communities is being marked by South Cambridgeshire District Council as it celebrates its golden anniversary.
21 Mar

Gamlingay Leisure flexes its success as it goes from strength to strength

A village fitness facility, which remained open thanks to community teamwork, is going from strength to strength with a rise in membership and new equipment. Gamlingay Leisure has also taken on an additional gym instructor following higher-than-expected growth.
19 Mar

Greater Cambridge Shared Planning secures funding for digital software to improve planning processes

Greater Cambridge Shared Planning has secured £100,000 of funding from the Department of Levelling Up, Homes and Communities (DLUHC) in the latest Digital Planning Improvement round.
15 Mar

Easter bank holiday bin collection changes

Residents living in South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City are being reminded that only bin collections that would have been on Good Friday will be affected by the upcoming Easter bank holidays.
13 Mar

March 2024 Planning Committee

Details of the planning applications considered at the meeting of South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee held on Wednesday 13 March 2024 at 10am at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne.
12 Mar

Council agrees funding to protect cash machines

Up to £100,000 has been allocated to better protect some of South Cambridgeshire’s cash machines from ram-raids.
11 Mar

South Cambridgeshire to share a slice of arts and culture funding

Sites earmarked to benefit from over £4.5 million arts and culture funding from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority were visited in an official tour today by Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, saw first-hand some of the businesses that will benefit.
08 Mar

Vacancy to vitality. Awareness Campaign launched to bring empty homes back into use

An awareness campaign has been launched to bring empty properties back into use and help get families living in suitable homes.
08 Mar

Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards 2024 winners unveiled

The Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service and the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry (CFCI) are pleased to present the winners of the Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards 2024.
06 Mar

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

The leaders of Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District councils have said communities need far more detail – and their say – on Government plans for a major expansion of the city.
05 Mar

Greater Cambridge Shared Planning publish Local Plan timetable update

A timetable update for producing the Greater Cambridge Local Plan – a key planning document which would ensure that growth in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire is delivered in a sustainable way for people and the environment – has been published for consideration by councillors in the coming weeks.
04 Mar

GP surgery and charity day centre expand thanks to funding secured from local developers

A GP surgery in Over has opened an extension with three new consulting and examination rooms, thanks to funding secured from developers building homes nearby. Also in the village, Over Day Centre for older adults, is planning to expand its premises with an air-conditioned conservatory thanks to monies from the same funding pot.
01 Mar

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

Greater Cambridge Shared Planning has successfully secured funding totalling £375,000 from the Department for Levelling Up, Homes and Communities in its latest PropTech funding round.
29 Feb

Two years since the Ukraine war began, we look at how the Council has helped guests settle

Grants totalling more than £13,000 have been awarded for activities to help Ukraine guests settle into South Cambridgeshire and forge friendships.
27 Feb

Council backs Budget and Business Plan

South Cambridgeshire District Council’s plans for the year ahead will see them remain as one of the lowest taxing authorities in the country. In a meeting of Full Council members voted to back the Budgets and Business Plan.
26 Feb

Lifesaving defibrillators installed in five South Cambridgeshire villages

Lifesaving equipment has been installed in sheltered housing communal rooms across South Cambridgeshire thanks to the District Council securing funding. Swavesey Willingham, Stapleford, Gamlingay, Waterbeach
21 Feb

Report proposes next steps following Council’s four-day week trial

A new report outlines how South Cambridgeshire District Council’s four-day week trial has seen £434,000 less spent on agency staff covering hard to fill roles. This has been achieved by filling 10 permanent roles that the Council previously struggled to recruit to - particularly in the Planning Service, where the private sector pays more.
16 Feb

Groundbreaking Environmental Legislation to Bolster Biodiversity

Greater Cambridge Shared Planning has taken proactive measures in anticipation of significant new environmental legislation which has just come into effect.
14 Feb

February 2024 Planning Committee

Details of the planning applications considered at the meeting of South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee held on Wednesday 14 February 2024 at 10am at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne.
09 Feb

New Changing Places toilet opens at Imperial War Museum Duxford

A Changing Places toilet has opened at Imperial War Museum (IWM) Duxford providing extra space and specialist equipment for visitors with profound or multiple disabilities. It is only the third Changing Places toilet in South Cambridgeshire, providing additional disabled-friendly features like an adult size changing bed and a hoist for safe lifting.
08 Feb

State of the District report published

The Council's Cabinet this week noted a ‘State of the District’ report, providing a high-level overview of the key dimensions of society and economy in South Cambridgeshire.
08 Feb

Council hands out over £500,000 in grants in 2023

South Cambridgeshire communities benefited from grants totalling over £500,000 from the District Council last year (2023). This funding was awarded through nine grant schemes with various focus areas such as promoting community well-being, environmental sustainability, and inclusive participation.
06 Feb

Cabinet backs draft Budget and Business Plan

South Cambridgeshire District Council’s plans for the year ahead include further and more convenient support for residents – including the Council’s first public-facing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
29 Jan

Home energy support for South Cambridgeshire residents

South Cambridgeshire District Council is urging residents to make use of energy-saving support that they are entitled to – after the energy price cap was raised, leading to higher fuel bills for many.
25 Jan

Report shows increase in building sustainable and affordable homes

Greater Cambridge Shared Planning has set out the progress made during the past year on building sustainable and affordable new homes.  
24 Jan

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

Greater Cambridge residents are being invited to help shape the new Air Quality Strategy which will seek to improve air quality in the Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire area, to protect the health and wellbeing of residents.
24 Jan

New scheme to tackle illegal parking in South Cambridgeshire goes live next week

From next Wednesday (1 February), civil parking enforcement officers will be out on the streets of South Cambridgeshire issuing fines to drivers parking where they shouldn’t – like on single or double yellow lines.
22 Jan

Council opens Northstowe sports pavilion

Northstowe’s new sports pavilion – which has been delivered by South Cambridgeshire District Council – has been officially opened for residents to use.
22 Jan

Have your say on the future of local housing

Residents, businesses and local organisations are being asked to help shape the future of housing across Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire in a consultation launched.
17 Jan

More new, modern Council homes for South Cambridgeshire

Families will soon be enjoying more newly-built, modern Council homes in two South Cambridgeshire villages thanks to a building programme with the District Council and Redrow Homes.
17 Jan

Planning approved for sustainable housing community in Cambourne

The South Cambridgeshire Investment Partnership (SCIP), an equal partnership between South Cambridgeshire District Council and award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group, has received planning approval for the development of 256 new low-carbon homes in Cambourne, of which 102 (40%) will be affordable.
17 Jan

January 2024 Planning Committee

Details of the planning applications considered at the meeting of South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee held on Wednesday 17 January 2024 at 10am at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne.
11 Jan

Further Ermine Street Housing investment proposed

New plans outline how South Cambridgeshire District Council could lend its Housing company an extra £20 million - to help reduce homelessness and provide further good-quality private rented homes.