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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.


Marshall to rearrange car dealership to enable 1,300-home Marleigh development to continue

17 October 2024
Marshall to rearrange car dealership to enable 1,300-home Marleigh development to continue

Marshall to rearrange car dealership to enable 1,300-home Marleigh development to continue

17 October 2024

Four new buildings have been approved.


Some children in care in Cambridgeshire still being placed in unregulated homes

17 October 2024
Some children in care in Cambridgeshire still being placed in unregulated homes

Some children in care in Cambridgeshire still being placed in unregulated homes

17 October 2024

The county council said there is nowhere else for them to go.


Phase two of South Cambridge Science Centre near Sawston approved

16 October 2024
Phase two of South Cambridge Science Centre near Sawston approved

Phase two of South Cambridge Science Centre near Sawston approved

16 October 2024

Councillors granted planning permission for a three-storey R&D site.


Staff trained to evacuate hospital if concrete roof fails

12 October 2024
Staff trained to evacuate hospital if concrete roof fails

Staff trained to evacuate hospital if concrete roof fails

12 October 2024

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) was used to build the hospital roof.


Cambridge sewage works relocation decision delayed

11 October 2024
Cambridge sewage works relocation decision delayed

Cambridge sewage works relocation decision delayed

11 October 2024

The deadline for a decision was set for Saturday, 12 October.


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

09 October 2024
Partial demolition and redevelopment of Emperor pub in Cambridge approved after two votes

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

09 October 2024

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


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

09 October 2024
£800,000 of riverbank repairs needed along River Cam at Jesus Green

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

09 October 2024

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

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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

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.

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£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

£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

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

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.


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