Author: Karen Young
-
New street names
The new street names for the development at Newbury Farm (south of Worts Causeway) have been announced. They were taken from names submitted by the public and they are: SPARROW STREETFORT CLOSE GOLDFINCH STREETEMSON ROAD BARRETT ROAD WODEN WAY
-
Addenbrookes Roundabout update 16
With just over a month of construction to go, improvements continue at Addenbrooke’s roundabout. Works to install ducting for fibre network cables are progressing and will go through the bus station entrance. To minimise disruption and in agreement with Cambridgeshire County Council, works here will be carried out after the final bus service each night. Carriageway…
-
Addenbrookes Roundabout update 15
The further improvements planned for this week include: While works are ongoing, some temporary traffic management measures may remain in place. We will continue to monitor traffic flows and minimise disruption wherever possible.
-
Developer contributions – s106 consultation
The Council, is re-consulting on the Draft Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning (SPD) Document. The SPD provides detailed guidance on how developer contributions, will be used to mitigate the impacts of new developments. This money from developers goes towards new schools and roads, upgrading playgrounds, or providing additional waste collection services. Public consultation…
-
Roadworks starting September 2025
Organisation Steet name Traffic management Activity City Fibre Hulatt Road Some carriageway incursion Utility asset works County Council Hills Road Two way signals Highway repair Cadent Gas St Margarets Sq Give and take Alteration of supply Virgin Media Lichfield Rd Some carriageway incursion Utility asset works Virgin Media Hartington Grove Some carriageway incursion Utility asset…
-
Funding for community organisations
Applications are now open for a number of Cambridge City Council’s grants, aimed at empowering local charities, volunteer groups, and community organisations. The projects must run in Cambridge between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027. Every year community grant awards are made to over 80 groups, with funding contributing towards the delivery of a huge…
-
Addenbrookes roundabout update 14
During this last week, the team have been working on: • Kerb line works: Excavation and installation of the new kerb line, following the removal of the existing kerb line. • Crossing point improvements: Installation of a new crossing point at the Fendon Road junction, including installing a new traffic signal pole and tactile paving.…
-
TRO Lime Kiln Road, Worts Causeway and Cherry Hinton Road
Cambridgeshire County Council has published a TRO. Further details can be found on their online traffic portal here – https://consultation.appyway.com/cambridge and select the Order “CCC (Cherry Hinton Road, Lime Kiln Road and Worts Causeway, Cambridge and Great Shelford) (40mph Speed Limit) Order 2025” or “CCC (Lime Kiln Road, Cambridge) (Prohibition of Overtaking) Order 2025”. In summary, the…
-
Addenbrookes roundabout works 13
Progress to date includes removing the Fendon Road traffic island, where a new island has been installed to allow vehicles to continue to use the road in both directions. Works have also commenced on the Hills Road arm of the roundabout heading out of the city, with a trench for the new kerb line already cut…
-
Roadworks first half September 2025
The following roads will have roadworks starting in the first half of September: Rotherwick Way – 1 September – City Fibre Gunhild Way – 1 September – Road closure – County Council Long Road – 1-5 September – two way signals – Cambridge Water Worts Causeway – 1-5 September – multiway signals – BT Hills…