Cambridge City Council My Cambridge: Log in or sign up Menu Accessibility tools Home > News News November 2021 23 November 2021: Cambridge welcomes His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales 23 November 2021: Council to host free online conference on domestic abuse 23 November 2021: Plans for North East Cambridge revised following consultation 17 November 2021: Boost for electrical recycling 15 November 2021: First council homes handed over at Cromwell Road 15 November 2021: Council marks the 20th anniversary of the national campaign for the Real Living Wage 11 November 2021: Mayor of Cambridge to mark Remembrance Sunday at civic event 8 November 2021: Cambridge Investment Partnership scoops major industry award 5 November 2021: Mayor's civic reception postponed until 2022 3 November 2021: New Cherry Hinton community hub gets the go-ahead after additional funding approved 3 November 2021: 'Our Cambridge' programme to transform how council provides services and tackles challenges ahead 2 November 2021: More council homes handed over at Ironworks, Mill Road 1 November 2021: Residents asked to help shape the future of Greater Cambridge October 2021 30 October 2021: Council welcomes additional government support to reduce Covid-19 transmission, boost vaccinations and protect the local NHS 27 October 2021: Council joins with other local authorities to call for increased Government action on climate change 22 October 2021: Financial report confirms impact of pandemic and reduced funding on council 21 October 2021: Jesus Green wins city's third Green Flag Award 15 October 2021: Council supports formation of new organisation to boost tourism in Cambridge 15 October 2021: Councils honour outstanding local building projects and considerate contractors 12 October 2021: Campaign to tackle scourge of 'county lines' drug dealing launches for schools and community groups 12 October 2021: Council reaffirms commitment to promote equality and tackle discrimination 8 October 2021: Council lights up Guildhall for Baby Loss Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day 1 October 2021: Packed programme of events in Cambridge to mark Black History Month 2021 1 October 2021: Local Plan consultation to start in November September 2021 22 September 2021: New Government Winter Plan leads to cancellation of Cambridge's Fireworks and Bonfire Night 22 September 2021: Cambridge Council for Voluntary Service becomes fiftieth local Living Wage accredited employer 9 September 2021: Committed to low carbon housing with planning application for further pilot Passivhaus council homes 8 September 2021: Mayor's Day Out returns - outing for local senior citizens to include cream tea at Guildhall 7 September 2021: Councils work together to meet commitment to support refugees 2 September 2021: Council confirms timetable for regeneration of Park Street car park August 2021 31 August 2021: Environment put at the heart of Local Plan as possible sites announced 31 August 2021: Jesus Green Lido to open during autumn and winter months following consultation 27 August 2021: Community groups encouraged to apply for grant funding from Cambridge City Council 24 August 2021: Cambridge Investment Partnership granted planning for the first pilot Passivhaus council homes in Cambridge 24 August 2021: Aim lower this weekend (with your waste) 23 August 2021: Summer celebration to mark green volunteer achievements 20 August 2021: Council reaffirms commitment to support refugees 20 August 2021: School children step back in time at Archaeological dig 18 August 2021: Official ground-breaking ceremony takes place at The Meadows and Buchan Street sites 10 August 2021: Council urges city to come together to tackle climate change in response to landmark UN report 5 August 2021: Council acts swiftly to deal with gas installations at Cambridge blocks of flats July 2021 30 July 2021: Have your say on proposal to open Jesus Green Lido during autumn and winter months 26 July 2021: 2021 S106 funding round now open to ideas for improving local facilities 23 July 2021: Councils warn residents of possible disruption to green bin collections due to staff isolating 23 July 2021: Residents asked to comment on biodiversity guidance 22 July 2021: PlayDaze helps children and families to banish boredom this summer 22 July 2021: Artists announced for Cambridge's free summer concerts 19 July 2021: Cambridge market square consultation extended to include trials of new market stall designs 19 July 2021: Annual Report shows council's performance over an exceptional year 16 July 2021: Councils’ new housing policies to create mixed communities and provide more affordable homes 15 July 2021: Council facing financial shortfall due to lack of full government pandemic funding 8 July 2021: Taxicard scheme for disabled people to be further improved 8 July 2021: Local school children challenge Cambridge United players to Keepy Uppies at St Albans Rec 6 July 2021: Walk-in vaccinations in Cambridge this weekend 5 July 2021: Proposed strategy to help Cambridge's biodiversity flourish June 2021 29 June 2021: Council introduces rent arrears reduction scheme for private tenants 28 June 2021: Planning application submitted for phase three of Colville Road 25 June 2021: Public Health and city council issue ‘get tested and vaccinated’ advice after rising infection levels 23 June 2021: Keep safe, have fun and stay socially distanced this weekend 21 June 2021: City council supports Armed Forces Week 21-26 June 18 June 2021: Traditional topping out ceremony marks progress at Cromwell Road 17 June 2021: Landlord fined over £9,000 for poor housing conditions at rented property 16 June 2021: Six new modular homes help people who have experienced homelessness move on with their lives 16 June 2021: Just a few days remain for EU residents to apply for settled status with scheme closing on 30 June 14 June 2021: Planning permission granted for new homes on Parcel L2 in Orchard Park 14 June 2021: Planners triumph at national awards 3 June 2021: Council joins call to sign Cambridge Climate Change Charter for World Environment Day on 5 June 1 June 2021: Music In The Parks, a free concert programme, comes to Cambridge this summer May 2021 28 May 2021: Ribbon cutting marks handover of council homes at Akeman Street 27 May 2021: More council services accessible online as Customer Service Centre reopens for pre-booked appointments 26 May 2021: New smart bins and city centre seating trialled in Cambridge for summer 24 May 2021: Exciting activities for children and families over the spring half term holiday 24 May 2021: Children bury Covid-19 time capsule at Akeman Street 19 May 2021: Cambridge market square proposals - have your say! 12 May 2021: Cambridge Investment Partnership shortlisted in industry awards 7 May 2021: May 2021 Cambridge City Council election results April 2021 29 April 2021: Residents and visitors urged to keep each other safe by sticking to the coronavirus rules 27 April 2021: Greater Cambridge Shared Planning response to CPRE blogpost 16 April 2021: Postal voters urged to complete and sign two forms correctly to ensure their votes are counted 16 April 2021: Local elections on 6 May - register to vote by Monday 19 April 15 April 2021: Cambridge Midsummer Fair in June is postponed 9 April 2021: Cambridge mourns the death of Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh March 2021 31 March 2021: Extension to changes to construction working hours 26 March 2021: Andrew Grant appointed as Returning Officer for the 2021 city council elections ahead of Robert Pollock taking up post of Chief Executive in April 26 March 2021: Easter bin collections 26 March 2021: Council wins government funding to reduce emissions from local homes 24 March 2021: Royal visit to thank essential waste and recycling teams 23 March 2021: Taxicard scheme for disabled people to be improved 23 March 2021: Exciting online activities for children and families over the Easter holidays 19 March 2021: Council demonstrates support for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and for World Down Syndrome Day 18 March 2021: This summer's Cambridge Folk Festival is cancelled 18 March 2021: Mayor of Cambridge to lead minute's silence to mark one year since start of coronavirus pandemic 18 March 2021: Councils provide insight into mental health pressures on local businesses 18 March 2021: Council wins government funding to reduce emissions from leisure complexes 17 March 2021: Council retains White Ribbon accreditation as part of its work to end violence against women and girls 17 March 2021: Council urges everyone to take part in Census 2021 16 March 2021: Council proposes net zero target for its own carbon emissions in new climate change strategy 16 March 2021: Local delicatessen becomes Living Wage accredited 16 March 2021: Cambridge Investment Partnership reaches its initial target of new council homes a year early 15 March 2021: Cambridge City Council welcomes Cambridgeshire Climate Commission report 12 March 2021: Cambridge market to reopen for street food trading on 17 March 11 March 2021: Handover of new council homes continues in Cambridge 8 March 2021: New report warns Government not to take Cambridge's post-Covid economic recovery for granted 5 March 2021: New round of business support grants announced, now including payments for licensed taxi drivers 1 March 2021: Planning applications submitted for the first Pilot Passivhaus council homes in Cambridge February 2021 26 February 2021: Council approves budget to lead green and inclusive recovery in face of Covid pressures on finances 26 February 2021: Cambridge Investment Partnership submits planning application for the first Passivhaus council homes in Cambridge 25 February 2021: Jesus Green Outdoor Pool set to reopen on 2 April 23 February 2021: North East Cambridge Community Forum launched 15 February 2021: Council helps put vacant properties in Cambridge back into use 9 February 2021: Clarification on Park Street car park telecommunications 9 February 2021: Residents urged to join consultation to share views on new affordable homes and Build To Rent policies 8 February 2021: Short film shines spotlight on immense contribution of young people in tackling pandemic 5 February 2021: Virtual fun and games for children and families during February and half-term 5 February 2021: City council provides further funding to help residents in need get online 5 February 2021: Councils ask for feedback on Greater Cambridge Chalk Streams report 4 February 2021: Council set to decide on need for ongoing traffic controls on King's Parade 2 February 2021: Rainbow flag flies above Guildhall for LGBTQ+ History Month January 2021 29 January 2021: Third national lockdown: Latest grant scheme for local businesses announced 29 January 2021: Support and training for taxi drivers to help reduce transmission of Covid-19 28 January 2021: Council approves wide-ranging strategy to tackle root causes of homelessness and rough sleeping 28 January 2021: Councils encourage communities to help shape environmentally friendly Waste Water Treatment Plant 26 January 2021: Cambridge commemorates victims of the Holocaust and genocide with online events and civic ceremony 25 January 2021: Council welcomes report on the economic impacts of coronavirus 20 January 2021: Residents Liaison Meeting to be held for The Meadows and Buchan Street 18 January 2021: Please comment on our updated Conservation Area Appraisals 15 January 2021: Cambridge market to reopen safely on 18 January 7 January 2021: Council to lead Cambridge on tackling climate change with green infrastructure and investments 6 January 2021: Council shares update on work to safely reopen Cambridge market 4 January 2021: Council's 2021 budget set to tackle inequality and climate change in face of unprecedented challenges December 2020 31 December 2020: City council Chief Executive calls on residents to keep on following the Tier 4 stay at home rules 31 December 2020: Temporary closure of Cambridge market to reduce spread of coronavirus will be kept under review 30 December 2020: Cambridge market to temporarily close from 1 January to reduce spread of coronavirus 24 December 2020: Council urges residents to be flood aware over Christmas season 23 December 2020: Cambridge to enter Tier 4 local Covid alert 22 December 2020: Get in shape for 2021 at the free 'Healthy You' virtual fitness festival 18 December 2020: Residents urged to cut down social mixing and go instead for smaller family events on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 17 December 2020: Robert Pollock appointed Chief Executive of Cambridge City Council 16 December 2020: Grants available for groups helping disadvantaged residents 16 December 2020: Cambridge Investment Partnership consults local community on new low carbon council homes 14 December 2020: Former rough sleepers look forward to Christmas in new modular homes in Cambridge 14 December 2020: Changes to bin collections this Christmas and New Year 11 December 2020: Council seeks views on future arrangements for King's Parade security barrier 9 December 2020: Cambridge Investment Partnership: Archaeological evaluation of the land at The Meadows 7 December 2020: Work starts at Colville Road to deliver 67 new council homes 3 December 2020: Improved planning advice service for Greater Cambridge launched 3 December 2020: Council collaborates on art project and upholds principles of Tree Charter for National Tree Week 1 December 2020: Remember Hands-Face-Space in Cambridge city centre #StaySafeCambridge November 2020 27 November 2020: Council supports TUC 'Stay Safe at Work - Join a Union' campaign to keep Cambridge safer 27 November 2020: Council secures £710,000 for city centre recovery 26 November 2020: Cambridge to enter tier two local Covid alert from 2 December 26 November 2020: Grants to support businesses forced to close or struggling in second lockdown 25 November 2020: Council supports International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 24 November 2020: Residents invited to join in with next phase of conversation on future plans for East Barnwell 19 November 2020: Cambridge Corn Exchange launches socially distanced programme 19 November 2020: Applications open to help young people fulfil their sporting ambitions 16 November 2020: Local Plan initial evidence findings published 16 November 2020: Council pledges additional support for businesses and city centre during national lockdown 13 November 2020: Mayor launches Volunteer for Cambridge Awards to recognise community heroes 12 November 2020: Residents' views wanted on updated approach to tackling homelessness and rough sleeping 11 November 2020: Property management company and its director fined for failure to license House in Multiple Occupation 9 November 2020: Living Wage Week - Council celebrates businesses which have helped tackle poverty during coronavirus 6 November 2020: Support for people sleeping rough 5 November 2020: Mayor of Cambridge invites Cambridge residents to join online services to mark Remembrance Sunday 4 November 2020: Cambridge residents urged to put safety first for Bonfire Night and Diwali this year 4 November 2020: Park Street car park redevelopment to be delayed after unexpected withdrawal of contractor 3 November 2020: Aligned planning service pre-application charges take effect across Greater Cambridge 3 November 2020: Council ready to lead Cambridge through second lockdown with message that 'You are not alone' 2 November 2020: Councils take green drive onto the streets with arrival of first all-electric bin lorry October 2020 28 October 2020: Enjoy a Halloween and half term with a difference this year and 'Stay Safe Cambridge' 27 October 2020: Holiday hunger - support available for Cambridge families 26 October 2020: Over £3,500 raised during Street Aid Week to directly help people affected by rough sleeping 26 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