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Hannah Brown, Local Democracy Reporter

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces further £2.5bn for East West Rail

11 June 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces further £2.5bn for East West Rail

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces further £2.5bn for East West Rail

11 June 2025

The government says that progressing East West Rail would also support ‘housing developments’.


This Land’s plans for 61 affordable homes in Burwell approved

11 June 2025
This Land’s plans for 61 affordable homes in Burwell approved

This Land’s plans for 61 affordable homes in Burwell approved

11 June 2025

But there was debate over the parking plans.


Why a decision over redevelopment of The Paddocks in Cambridge into midtech site has been deferred

11 June 2025
Why a decision over redevelopment of The Paddocks in Cambridge into midtech site has been deferred

Why a decision over redevelopment of The Paddocks in Cambridge into midtech site has been deferred

11 June 2025

Developer Columbia Threadneedle Investments wants to demolish offices and warehouses on site.


Appeal launched over demolition of former Hobson Street cinema in Cambridge

10 June 2025
Appeal launched over demolition of former Hobson Street cinema in Cambridge

Appeal launched over demolition of former Hobson Street cinema in Cambridge

10 June 2025

A developer is seeking permission to knock it down after the city council rejected the plans.

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New mayor Paul Bristow’s salary confirmed - and deputy named

05 June 2025
New mayor Paul Bristow’s salary confirmed - and deputy named

New mayor Paul Bristow’s salary confirmed - and deputy named

05 June 2025

An Independent Remuneration Panel made recommendations on pay.


Storm of controversy as Reform UK councillor in Cambridgeshire says some children in care are ‘downright evil’

05 June 2025
Storm of controversy as Reform UK councillor in Cambridgeshire says some children in care are ‘downright evil’

Storm of controversy as Reform UK councillor in Cambridgeshire says some children in care are ‘downright evil’

05 June 2025

Leader Nigel Farage is urged to act over comments and county council issues statement.


4,600 fines issued in seven weeks of Mill Road bridge restrictions

05 June 2025
4,600 fines issued in seven weeks of Mill Road bridge restrictions

4,600 fines issued in seven weeks of Mill Road bridge restrictions

05 June 2025

Penalty charges worth more than £160,000 have been handed out.


Rejected again: Third roof canopy plan for Varsity Hotel in Cambridge turned down by inspector

05 June 2025
Rejected again: Third roof canopy plan for Varsity Hotel in Cambridge turned down by inspector

Rejected again: Third roof canopy plan for Varsity Hotel in Cambridge turned down by inspector

05 June 2025

But there are two more applications in the pipeline.


Cambridge doctor to face tribunal hearing after being convicted of having indecent images of a child

03 June 2025
Cambridge doctor to face tribunal hearing after being convicted of having indecent images of a child

Cambridge doctor to face tribunal hearing after being convicted of having indecent images of a child

03 June 2025

He is on the Sex Offenders Register.


Green Party motion to Cambridge City Council over government disability cuts defeated with ‘wrecking amendment’

29 May 2025
Green Party motion to Cambridge City Council over government disability cuts defeated with ‘wrecking amendment’

Green Party motion to Cambridge City Council over government disability cuts defeated with ‘wrecking amendment’

29 May 2025

Labour-run council won’t be writing to the government about PIP payment proposals.


Restoration project means Fulbourn Windmill could turn again for first since 1937

29 May 2025
Restoration project means Fulbourn Windmill could turn again for first since 1937

Restoration project means Fulbourn Windmill could turn again for first since 1937

29 May 2025

Grant funding will help restore the 1808 mill.


Cambridgeshire NHS trust ‘unlikely’ to get significant increase in funding to tackle waiting lists

28 May 2025
Cambridgeshire NHS trust ‘unlikely’ to get significant increase in funding to tackle waiting lists

Cambridgeshire NHS trust ‘unlikely’ to get significant increase in funding to tackle waiting lists

28 May 2025

Trust chair Eileen Milner said there had been ‘exceptional growth’ in referrals for autism and ADHD.


Cambridge Rugby Football Club granted event licence despite objections

28 May 2025
Cambridge Rugby Football Club granted event licence despite objections

Cambridge Rugby Football Club granted event licence despite objections

28 May 2025

Neighbours said previous events had subjected them to ‘invasive’ noise.


£12.9m crematorium approved on casting vote amid claims it will be ‘grotesque waste of money’

28 May 2025
£12.9m crematorium approved on casting vote amid claims it will be ‘grotesque waste of money’

£12.9m crematorium approved on casting vote amid claims it will be ‘grotesque waste of money’

28 May 2025

East Cambridgeshire District Council will build it in Mepal.


Cambridge’s first Asian mayor condemns ‘right-wing rhetoric against migrants’ in outgoing speech

25 May 2025
Cambridge’s first Asian mayor condemns ‘right-wing rhetoric against migrants’ in outgoing speech

Cambridge’s first Asian mayor condemns ‘right-wing rhetoric against migrants’ in outgoing speech

25 May 2025

Cllr Baiju Thittala said migrants were subject to ‘intolerable humiliation’.


Cameron Holloway pledges to tackle poverty and protect the environment as he’s elected leader of Cambridge City Council

24 May 2025
Cameron Holloway pledges to tackle poverty and protect the environment as he’s elected leader of Cambridge City Council

Cameron Holloway pledges to tackle poverty and protect the environment as he’s elected leader of Cambridge City Council

24 May 2025

Cllr Rachel Wade will be deputy leader of the Labour-run council.


Centenary of Townley Memorial Hall in Fulbourn to be marked with garden opening, reception and performances

22 May 2025
Centenary of Townley Memorial Hall in Fulbourn to be marked with garden opening, reception and performances

Centenary of Townley Memorial Hall in Fulbourn to be marked with garden opening, reception and performances

22 May 2025

It officially opened on 27 May, 1925.


Planning inspector rejects plan for homes, farm shop and commercial units in Meldreth

08 May 2025
Planning inspector rejects plan for homes, farm shop and commercial units in Meldreth

Planning inspector rejects plan for homes, farm shop and commercial units in Meldreth

08 May 2025

It would cause ‘harm’ to the rural area, inspector rules.


Architects hope to reduce ‘blocky’ appearance of Eddington in second phase

02 May 2025
Architects hope to reduce ‘blocky’ appearance of Eddington in second phase

Architects hope to reduce ‘blocky’ appearance of Eddington in second phase

02 May 2025

Up to 5,700 homes are eventually planned.


Labs and offices plans for former NIAB site in Cambridge are deferred

01 May 2025
Labs and offices plans for former NIAB site in Cambridge are deferred

Labs and offices plans for former NIAB site in Cambridge are deferred

01 May 2025

Council officers will be asked to explore access plans for Chapter House.


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