Author - Hannah Brown, Local Democracy Reporter

Partial demolition and redevelopment of Emperor pub in Cambridge approved after two votes

A new office block will be added - but councillors had concerns.

£800,000 of riverbank repairs needed along River Cam at Jesus Green

£800,000 of riverbank repairs needed along River Cam at Jesus Green

The wall along the edge of the bank needs to be replaced.

Eight Cambridgeshire villages placed on priority list for new 20mph zones

08 October 2024

Eight Cambridgeshire villages placed on priority list for new 20mph zones

08 October 2024

The county council has received 66 applications for the lower speed limit.

£50,000 funding lifeline for condemned Impington sports pitches - plus all the other South Cambs grants

07 October 2024

£50,000 funding lifeline for condemned Impington sports pitches - plus all the other South Cambs grants

07 October 2024

Work to refurbish the courts is ‘controversial’.

What development of 150 new homes south of Worts Causeway in Cambridge will look like

06 October 2024

What development of 150 new homes south of Worts Causeway in Cambridge will look like

06 October 2024

60 affordable homes will be included.

Strong views aired on both sides as councillors approve traffic restrictions for Mill Road bridge in Cambridge

04 October 2024

Strong views aired on both sides as councillors approve traffic restrictions for Mill Road bridge in Cambridge

04 October 2024

Views from supporters and opponents were heard by the committee.

Greater Cambridge Partnership to progress plans to move Newmarket Road Park and Ride

03 October 2024

Greater Cambridge Partnership to progress plans to move Newmarket Road Park and Ride

03 October 2024

However, concerns have been raised about the new location.

Developer wins appeal to build another 1,000 homes at Darwin Green in Cambridge

Developer wins appeal to build another 1,000 homes at Darwin Green in Cambridge

An inquiry was held in January.

Nurses and firefighters ‘living in vans and campervans’ on Cambridge street as they can’t afford housing costs

Nurses and firefighters ‘living in vans and campervans’ on Cambridge street as they can’t afford housing costs

Councillors made claim while debating yellow line restrictions for Riverside.

Life science research buildings approved as part of Cambridge Biomedical Campus expansion

24 September 2024

Life science research buildings approved as part of Cambridge Biomedical Campus expansion

24 September 2024

A multi-storey car park will also be built.

Council presses ahead with plans to demolish 1950s flats for new homes

20 September 2024

Council presses ahead with plans to demolish 1950s flats for new homes

20 September 2024

The authority is proposing to demolish the blocks and build 90 homes in their place.

Site near Teversham favoured for relocated Newmarket Road Park & Ride site in Cambridge

Site near Teversham favoured for relocated Newmarket Road Park & Ride site in Cambridge

And GCP stressed P&R sites are not only about drivers.

Plan for 15 flats above Histon shops and library narrowly rejected

Plan for 15 flats above Histon shops and library narrowly rejected

Councillors heard concerns over parking.

Cambridge City Council seeks £208.5m government grant to deliver 2,200 homes

Cambridge City Council seeks £208.5m government grant to deliver 2,200 homes

And it will now explore mixed tenure approach to reduce financial risk.

Growth of Cambridge Biomedical Campus won’t jeopardise care at Addenbrooke’s, says trust chair

Growth of Cambridge Biomedical Campus won’t jeopardise care at Addenbrooke’s, says trust chair

Dr Mike More says it would continue to act as a general hospital for the city.

Waiting list at Cambridge University Hospitals grows to 64,777 people

Waiting list at Cambridge University Hospitals grows to 64,777 people

Referrals to Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie grew by 660 in July.

University of Cambridge to negotiate lease for Cambourne to Cambridge busway land despite backlash

15 September 2024

University of Cambridge to negotiate lease for Cambourne to Cambridge busway land despite backlash

15 September 2024

Some staff argue it gives the impression the controversial route through an orchard has university approval.

CSET busway money ‘better spent on reopening Haverhill rail line’ says councillor

CSET busway money ‘better spent on reopening Haverhill rail line’ says councillor

The scheme proposes to build a new dedicated and mainly off-road busway.

Labour’s Beth Gardiner-Smith to represent Romsey after Cambridge City Council by-election

Labour’s Beth Gardiner-Smith to represent Romsey after Cambridge City Council by-election