Author: Karen Young
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Addenbrookes roundabout works 10
We have continued to excavate the section of the roundabout between Fendon Road and Hills Road which is now around 70% complete. The path in this area is still closed and the pedestrian diversion remains in place whilst the site team continues to install drainage and gully systems, kerbs and ducting. The temporary traffic signals…
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City Council Update August 2025
In this update: Councillor allowances, new scrutiny committee, folk festival, council housing status, finance outturn and look at next year, pre-application planning presentations by AstraZeneca and Cambridge South, planning applications approved. 30 June Civic affairs There were two items on the agenda of Civic Affairs: amendment of the members allowances, and an update on the…
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County Council, GCP and CPCA Update August 2025
LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION Work by councils on the Government’s reorganisation of local government continues to take much time and money. Business cases are being developed for the three options formally on the table. There is a fourth option being promoted by the two MPs representing areas of Peterborough, but it is unlikely to attract support,…
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Community Grants
The City Council’s new community grants portal has opened with the new resettlement grants scheme. The link is: https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/resettlement-community-grants The portal aims to centralise and streamline grant application processes, including assessment and monitoring. Applicants register and complete application forms including eligibility information, which tells them at point of application whether their group is eligible for…
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Addenbrooks roundabout works 9
Over the last week, there’s been significant progress at the section of the roundabout between the Fendon Road arm and the Hills Road arm leading into the city, vegetation is being cleared and kerbs are being removed in this area. The temporary traffic signals remain in place so traffic flows during this stage of the…
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Addenbrooks roundabout works 9
Here is the latest update. Last week, the Fendon Road island was resurfaced and the pedestrian diversion was put in place, while temporary traffic signals were repositioned for the work on the island without affecting the existing temporary signal system, which will remain in place throughout phase 2. Traffic management remains in place overnight to…
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Roadworks starting in August
Promoter Organisation Street Name Traffic Management Type Proposed Start Date Proposed End Date Activity Type CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HILLS ROAD Multi-way signals 01/08/2025 01/08/2025 Highway repair and maintenance works CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PERNE…
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Cancer hospital update
This is the latest update from the Cancer hospital: “We now anticipate submitting our Full Business Case (FBC) in mid-2026. This is so that we can ensure the Business Case reflects the recently updated guidance on the implementation of the Government’s Building Safety Act. We will keep stakeholders informed as we prepare for submission. “In…
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Roadworks July 2025
Promoter Organisation Street Name Traffic Management Type Proposed Start Date Proposed End Date Activity Type CADENT GAS LIMITED WORTS CAUSEWAY Road closure 17/07/2025 31/08/2025 Utility asset works CAMBRIDGE WATER COMPANY QUEEN EDITHS WAY Two-way signals 21/07/2025 …