Author: Karen Young
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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 …
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Addenbrooks roundabout works 8
This is the latest update. The site team has successfully completed phase 1 by resurfacing the widened inner lane of the roundabout and putting barriers around it for safety purposes. The central island has been landscaped and there have been no issues with the temporary signals, which will remain to manage traffic flow during the…
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Addenbrookes roundabout works 7
Since a slot opened up on the roads, phase 2 will now follow on directly from phase 1, without a break. Last week, the team completed resurfacing the widened inner lane of the roundabout so traffic can use it whilst the second phase of work is underway. The temporary traffic signals remain in place to…
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Roadworks 1-15 July 2025
Promoter Organisation Street Name Traffic Management Type Proposed Start Date Proposed End Date Activity Type VIRGIN MEDIA GREYSTOKE ROAD Some carriageway incursion 01/07/2025 01/07/2025 Utility asset works CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL COWPER ROAD …