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Monolithic or an improvement? Debate over plans for Premier Inn near The Grafton

13 November 2019
Monolithic or an improvement? Debate over plans for Premier Inn near The Grafton

Monolithic or an improvement? Debate over plans for Premier Inn near The Grafton

13 November 2019

Agent says eight-storey building and urban park will improve the public realm - but one councillor describes it as ‘enormous’


Controversy as 55 new homes approved for Linton after tight vote

13 November 2019
Controversy as 55 new homes approved for Linton after tight vote

Controversy as 55 new homes approved for Linton after tight vote

13 November 2019

22 affordable homes will be built as part of the plan - but parish council chairman describes decision as ‘appalling’.

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69 affordable rent council homes will replace Colville Road housing blocks in Cambridge

07 November 2019
69 affordable rent council homes will replace Colville Road housing blocks in Cambridge

69 affordable rent council homes will replace Colville Road housing blocks in Cambridge

07 November 2019

The decision means Cambridge City Council is on course to deliver over 500 new council homes by 2022.


General Election 2019: Tory candidate slams South Cambs election pact as ‘contempt for democracy’

07 November 2019
General Election 2019: Tory candidate slams South Cambs election pact as ‘contempt for democracy’

General Election 2019: Tory candidate slams South Cambs election pact as ‘contempt for democracy’

07 November 2019

The Conservative candidate in South Cambridgeshire has said the Green Party and Liberal Democrats are “depriving voters of choice” with their pact.


No public toilets in Park Street car park plans

01 November 2019
No public toilets in Park Street car park plans

No public toilets in Park Street car park plans

01 November 2019

Concerns have been raised over the lack of public toilets in the new Park Street car park development.


Plans for hotel near Grafton Centre recommended for approval

31 October 2019
Plans for hotel near Grafton Centre recommended for approval

Plans for hotel near Grafton Centre recommended for approval

31 October 2019

Plans for an eight storey hotel with a “gold top” in Cambridge city centre look set to be approved.


Wellcome Genome Campus plan approved amid impact concerns

25 October 2019
Wellcome Genome Campus plan approved amid impact concerns

Wellcome Genome Campus plan approved amid impact concerns

25 October 2019

The Wellcome Genome Campus will cement its position as a world-leading scientific research centre after plans to “significantly expand” were approved.


Report sets out Market Square redevelopment options

23 October 2019
Report sets out Market Square redevelopment options

Report sets out Market Square redevelopment options

23 October 2019

“Change for the city’s historic core and Market Square is forthcoming,” according to the city council.


Costs of underground cycle parking in Market Square ‘would likely outweigh the scheme’s benefit’

23 October 2019
Costs of underground cycle parking in Market Square ‘would likely outweigh the scheme’s benefit’

Costs of underground cycle parking in Market Square ‘would likely outweigh the scheme’s benefit’

23 October 2019

The costs of underground cycle parking in Market Square “would likely outweigh the scheme’s benefits,” according to a report.


Supermarket wars heat up as Aldi wins approval for new store in Cambridge

17 October 2019
Supermarket wars heat up as Aldi wins approval for new store in Cambridge

Supermarket wars heat up as Aldi wins approval for new store in Cambridge

17 October 2019

The store will be the budget supermarket chain's second in the city.

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Controversial plan for 66 homes at Highfields Caldecote approved

14 October 2019
Controversial plan for 66 homes at Highfields Caldecote approved

Controversial plan for 66 homes at Highfields Caldecote approved

14 October 2019

A controversial planning application passed by a whisker, with a councillor representing the area calling it a “monstrosity”.


Five flats planned for one building turned down by Cambridge City Council

07 October 2019
Five flats planned for one building turned down by Cambridge City Council

Five flats planned for one building turned down by Cambridge City Council

07 October 2019

Councillors said the scheme would have detracted from the area.


‘Poor internal management’ led to Cambridge Live trust demise, report finds

04 October 2019
‘Poor internal management’ led to Cambridge Live trust demise, report finds

‘Poor internal management’ led to Cambridge Live trust demise, report finds

04 October 2019

Organisation that cultural events and venues in city ran into financial difficulties.


Year-long closure of southbound Histon Road delayed so A14 junction work can be completed

04 October 2019
Year-long closure of southbound Histon Road delayed so A14 junction work can be completed

Year-long closure of southbound Histon Road delayed so A14 junction work can be completed

04 October 2019

New bus and cycle lanes will be installed in Histon Road - but the work has been put back.


Cambridge taxis will need to get greener as new rules agreed

02 October 2019
Cambridge taxis will need to get greener as new rules agreed

Cambridge taxis will need to get greener as new rules agreed

02 October 2019

New taxis on the streets of Cambridge must adhere to ultra-low emissions from April next year, after an attempt to delay the change failed.

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Mystery surrounds closure of Cherry Hinton Post Office

25 September 2019
Mystery surrounds closure of Cherry Hinton Post Office

Mystery surrounds closure of Cherry Hinton Post Office

25 September 2019

The Cherry Hinton Post Office has been closed for over a month with no explanation or reopening date given.


Work starts to create first Greater Cambridge local plan

23 September 2019
Work starts to create first Greater Cambridge local plan

Work starts to create first Greater Cambridge local plan

23 September 2019

The pace of house-building will increase according to documents starting the process to create the first greater Cambridge local plan.

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Concern over pressure on places after councillors reject school plan

20 September 2019
Concern over pressure on places after councillors reject school plan

Concern over pressure on places after councillors reject school plan

20 September 2019

Primary school places look set to come under pressure in east Cambridge after a proposal for a new school was rejected.


First citizens assembly in Cambridge will help sort out tough issues facing city

14 September 2019
First citizens assembly in Cambridge will help sort out tough issues facing city

First citizens assembly in Cambridge will help sort out tough issues facing city

14 September 2019

The main focus of the talks and expert evidence highlighted issues of congestion


Hopes raised for bridge to replace Fen Road level crossing in Cambridge

07 September 2019
Hopes raised for bridge to replace Fen Road level crossing in Cambridge

Hopes raised for bridge to replace Fen Road level crossing in Cambridge

07 September 2019

There is frustration about the length of time the crossing is down


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