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‘Cambridge market has survived Vikings and Black Death, it can survive city council plans’, argues councillor

30 November 2024
‘Cambridge market has survived Vikings and Black Death, it can survive city council plans’, argues councillor

‘Cambridge market has survived Vikings and Black Death, it can survive city council plans’, argues councillor

30 November 2024

Proposals under the civic quarter project would include demountable stalls.

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20mph limit to be introduced in Wicken, where driver has been clocked at 93mph

28 November 2024
20mph limit to be introduced in Wicken, where driver has been clocked at 93mph

20mph limit to be introduced in Wicken, where driver has been clocked at 93mph

28 November 2024

But there were mixed views on the change.


Great Wilbraham to get 20mph zone after only one objection

28 November 2024
Great Wilbraham to get 20mph zone after only one objection

Great Wilbraham to get 20mph zone after only one objection

28 November 2024

The county council is lowering speeds across many villages.


Traders fear civic quarter plans will shrink Cambridge market

27 November 2024
Traders fear civic quarter plans will shrink Cambridge market

Traders fear civic quarter plans will shrink Cambridge market

27 November 2024

Changes are proposed as part of the civic quarter project.


Council needs to find around £900,000 for sprinklers at new school amid safety concerns

27 November 2024
Council needs to find around £900,000 for sprinklers at new school amid safety concerns

Council needs to find around £900,000 for sprinklers at new school amid safety concerns

27 November 2024

Members of Cambridgeshire County Council said they did not want it on their conscience if sprinklers were not installed.


More than 400 new homes at Marleigh will take final total up to 1,391

27 November 2024
More than 400 new homes at Marleigh will take final total up to 1,391

More than 400 new homes at Marleigh will take final total up to 1,391

27 November 2024

Hill Marshall LLP asked for consent to build the final 332 homes allowed by the original outline permission granted in 2016, and an additional 91.

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‘Get a cat or a goldfish if you won’t pick up after your dog’, says councillor as fine rises to £100

27 November 2024
‘Get a cat or a goldfish if you won’t pick up after your dog’, says councillor as fine rises to £100

‘Get a cat or a goldfish if you won’t pick up after your dog’, says councillor as fine rises to £100

27 November 2024

East Cambs District Council has increased the penalty.


Gypsy and Traveller families allowed to keep Willingham homes despite objections

27 November 2024
Gypsy and Traveller families allowed to keep Willingham homes despite objections

Gypsy and Traveller families allowed to keep Willingham homes despite objections

27 November 2024

A retrospective planning application was submitted for permission to create eight Gypsy and Traveller pitches at the site off Haden Way.


University considers doubling number of homes planned for Eddington to 6,000

20 November 2024
University considers doubling number of homes planned for Eddington to 6,000

University considers doubling number of homes planned for Eddington to 6,000

20 November 2024

It says increasing density would make best use of the land.

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Latest phase of Springstead Village homes north of Cherry Hinton to include local centre and allotments

19 November 2024
Latest phase of Springstead Village homes north of Cherry Hinton to include local centre and allotments

Latest phase of Springstead Village homes north of Cherry Hinton to include local centre and allotments

19 November 2024

Developers have updated councillors on the latest stage of the 1,200-home development.


New call for bridge at A10 level crossing where you could ‘read a newspaper while waiting’

11 November 2024
New call for bridge at A10 level crossing where you could ‘read a newspaper while waiting’

New call for bridge at A10 level crossing where you could ‘read a newspaper while waiting’

11 November 2024

Discussions about building a bypass bridge or closing the level crossing date back years.


Plans to demolish former Hobson Street cinema in Cambridge rejected

07 November 2024
Plans to demolish former Hobson Street cinema in Cambridge rejected

Plans to demolish former Hobson Street cinema in Cambridge rejected

07 November 2024

The old cinema was last used as a bingo hall


Legacy of problems on upgraded A14 in Cambridgeshire ‘needs to be addressed’

04 November 2024
Legacy of problems on upgraded A14 in Cambridgeshire ‘needs to be addressed’

Legacy of problems on upgraded A14 in Cambridgeshire ‘needs to be addressed’

04 November 2024

Sinking bridges, damaged roads, missing cycle paths and lost public rights of way are some of the issues.


Council left with £44,000 bill after removing controversial Cambridge Don statue

01 November 2024
Council left with £44,000 bill after removing controversial Cambridge Don statue

Council left with £44,000 bill after removing controversial Cambridge Don statue

01 November 2024

The council issued an enforcement notice earlier this year.


Alcohol licence at Cambridge shop suspended for three months after teen sold can of gin

30 October 2024
Alcohol licence at Cambridge shop suspended for three months after teen sold can of gin

Alcohol licence at Cambridge shop suspended for three months after teen sold can of gin

30 October 2024

Councillors heard it is now under management and is being sold.


20mph zone approved for Willingham - but will drivers obey it?

27 October 2024
20mph zone approved for Willingham - but will drivers obey it?

20mph zone approved for Willingham - but will drivers obey it?

27 October 2024

County council says it’s a cost-effective way to improve road safety.


James Rixon holds Histon and Impington seat for Liberal Democrats in South Cambs District Council by-election

25 October 2024
James Rixon holds Histon and Impington seat for Liberal Democrats in South Cambs District Council by-election

James Rixon holds Histon and Impington seat for Liberal Democrats in South Cambs District Council by-election

25 October 2024

It follows resignation of Pippa Heylings, who was elected as South Cambridgeshire’s MP in July.


‘No neighbourhood like it in the world’ says architect of 5,600-home Hartree development in Cambridge

24 October 2024
‘No neighbourhood like it in the world’ says architect of 5,600-home Hartree development in Cambridge

‘No neighbourhood like it in the world’ says architect of 5,600-home Hartree development in Cambridge

24 October 2024

With five-minute neighbourhoods and low car use, an outline application is expected in spring 2025.

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Call to ban people emptying boat toilets into River Great Ouse backed by councillors

23 October 2024
Call to ban people emptying boat toilets into River Great Ouse backed by councillors

Call to ban people emptying boat toilets into River Great Ouse backed by councillors

23 October 2024

East Cambs district councillors want a bylaw in place.


Greater Cambridge is ‘stuffed’ over water supply, argues councillor, after government approves 1,000 new homes

17 October 2024
Greater Cambridge is ‘stuffed’ over water supply, argues councillor, after government approves 1,000 new homes

Greater Cambridge is ‘stuffed’ over water supply, argues councillor, after government approves 1,000 new homes

17 October 2024

A proposed water credits system will achieve ‘nothing’, he claims.


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