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Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council are proposing to introduce the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) – a charge that local authorities can apply to new development to help fund the infrastructure needed to support growth.  A six week consultation started on Monday (16 February) – take a look at the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning…

Voters in Cambridge will be among the first in the country to trial a more flexible way of voting in person at the local elections on Thursday 7 May 2026, as part of a new Government-backed pilot. This is a very welcome trial to make it easier to vote. Turnout in Cambridge is historically high…

Residents and stakeholders across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are being invited to take part in the Government’s consultation on LGR, which will help shape the future delivery of council services across the area.  The statutory consultation is seeking views on the four options submitted by councils across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for LGR. All these submissions would replace the 7 existing local authorities in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough with new unitary, or single tier, councils. This would mean residents dealing with a single council responsible…

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is currently asking people for views on ‘micromobility’ in the area – including bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters and cargo bikes.  Find out more and take part in a quick survey here: https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/what-we-deliver-archive/transport/consultations-and-engagement/

Two public events are coming up where people can find out about some of the proposals for Cambridge which could form part of East West Rail project including a new  Cambridge East station and new entrances to Cambridge Station from Clifton Road. The events are at St Andrew’s Church, Cherry Hinton on Thursday 5 March…

The following streets will have their lights replaced with LED versions early next year. The planned month is noted. ACCESS ROAD TO ALLOTMENTS Mar-26 ACCESS ROAD TO NO 319A-331 HIL Feb-26 ACCESS ROAD TO NO 466-476 CHER Feb-26 ALMONERS AVENUE Feb-26 ALWYNE ROAD Feb-26 BABRAHAM ROAD Mar-26 BEAUMONT CRESCENT Feb-26 BEAUMONT ROAD Feb-26 BLENHEIM CLOSE…

Take a look and see how Cambridge City supports voluntary organisations accross the city. https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/media/aablqg3r/community-grants-annual-report-2025.pdf If you would like to apply for your organisation, please get in touch.

The Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service’s new enhanced website is here: http://www.greatercambridgeplanning.org/ You will be able to see what planning applications are being made in your area by entering in your postcode. The website should be much easier to navigate too.

Food waste collections are starting soon and you will shortly be getting a letter from the council outlining the details for your house/flat. Here is an overview.

Cambridgeshire County Council is currently preparing its 2026/27 programme of road maintenance projects. Each year, the Council reviews road condition data, safety information, public and councillor feedback, and other factors to decide which schemes should be funded. The updated criteria for the next programme will be confirmed in December. For an idea of the kind…