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Register to vote in city council elections - and don't forget you can choose to vote early this year!
7+ hour, 56+ min ago (302+ words) Elections take place on Thursday 7 May 2026 for 15 of the 42 seats on Cambridge City Council. One councillor will be elected in each of 13 wards, and two councillors will be elected in Trumpington ward following a resignation. If you have not yet…...
Jesus Green Lido extended opening hours Wednesday 8 April
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (84+ words) Jesus Green Lido has extended its opening hours tomorrow (Wednesday 8 April) to 7am to 7pm so the warm weather can be enjoyed." You can"book your swim in advance on the GLL website. We are taking part in the national flexible-voting pilot…...
Planning Committee, 1 April
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (125+ words) The following applications were considered at the meeting of Cambridge City Council's Planning Committee, held on Wednesday 1 April 2026 at the Guildhall, Cambridge." The above decisions are subject to decision notices being finalised and issued." More information about the applications considered…...
Cycle theft falls by 70% thanks to partnership work across Cambridge
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (417+ words) Cycle theft in Cambridge has fallen by 70% since 2019, thanks to partnership working to tackle cycle crime in the city. A multi-agency task group, led by Cambridge City Council as part of the Cambridge Community Safety Partnership, was set up in…...
Temporary disruption to payments system
1+ week, 3+ day ago (125+ words) Update: The issue has been fixed and the system is working normally again. Thank you for your patience. Original message: We are experiencing intermittent disruption to our payments system today (Monday 30 March). The issue is affecting both online and telephone…...
Mill Road Project
1+ week, 5+ day ago (217+ words) The Mill Road Project is a collaboration between Cambridgeshire local authority bodies, including Cambridge City Council and Cambridgeshire County Council. A design team led by local design practice 5th Studio'has been commissioned to develop a holistic spatial design for Mill Road....
Leader's blog: At a time of international uncertainty and falling trust in politics, local democracy is more important than ever
1+ week, 6+ day ago (448+ words) A version of this article by Cllr Cameron Holloway, Leader of the council (pictured), was first published in Cambridge Independent on 25 March 2026. Waking up to daily headlines of war and brutality, it can sometimes feel as if our efforts to…...
Investing in community facilities and green spaces at our new housing developments across Cambridge
2+ week, 2+ day ago (439+ words) Tom Hill, Managing Director at The Hill Group, added: "Our partnership is about creating balanced, sustainable neighbourhoods that people are proud to call home. By investing in schools, nurseries, community centres, and green infrastructure, we are leaving a legacy of…...
New caf" at Meadows Community Centre to champion local food, skills and social impact
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (464+ words) Cambridge City Council is launching an exciting new partnership that will transform the caf" at the Meadows Community Centre in Arbury into a vibrant, community-centred space for great food'and'opportunities.' Cambridge Sustainable Food'has been appointed as the new operator of the…...
Developing the next generation of skilled housebuilders
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (374+ words) Across Cambridge, we're proud to support young people as they take their first steps into the construction industry. Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP), the equal partnership between Cambridge City Council and The Hill Group, is creating meaningful opportunities for the next…...