Author - Hannah Brown, Local Democracy Reporter

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey says it’s ‘vital’ local authorities listen over proposed Cambridge congestion charge

Ed Davey was visiting Ely to support Liberal Democrat candidates standing in the upcoming local elections.

Final 210 homes for Darwin Green approved - but developer warned conditions are not a ‘Woolworths pick and mix’

Final 210 homes for Darwin Green approved - but developer warned conditions are not a ‘Woolworths pick and mix’

It represents the final phase of development on the site at the edge of Cambridge.

Former village fire station could become new homes

Former village fire station could become new homes

The 1950s building and the training tower could both be demolished.

Former cycle shop in Histon could become net zero offices

Former cycle shop in Histon could become net zero offices

A forensic investigation company wants to open on the site.

Luxury flats in Cambridge approved - despite concern over rooftop parties

Luxury flats in Cambridge approved - despite concern over rooftop parties

Nine flats and ground floor commercial space have been approved in Chesterton.

Debate over ‘brutal’ design but 160 homes at University of Cambridge’s Eddington development are approved

08 April 2023

Debate over ‘brutal’ design but 160 homes at University of Cambridge’s Eddington development are approved

08 April 2023

Councillors praised the sustainability of the homes.

351 new homes on land north of Cherry Hinton to feature air source heat pumps

07 April 2023

351 new homes on land north of Cherry Hinton to feature air source heat pumps

07 April 2023

Developer says it is one of the first major developments to feature the low carbon solution.

Extra £105,000 funding will pay for new village recreation ground

Extra £105,000 funding will pay for new village recreation ground

More football pitches, better disabled access and a bigger car park will be created.

OxCam Arc left ‘political scars’ - but council leaders say new pan-regional partnership will help solve problems

OxCam Arc left ‘political scars’ - but council leaders say new pan-regional partnership will help solve problems

Cllr Bridget Smith welcomes change of approach.

Nursery applies to open forest school in natural setting

Nursery applies to open forest school in natural setting

It would create a place for ‘play, exploration and supported risk taking’.

Order banning street drinking in three areas of Cambridge to end in favour of ‘empathetic approach’

Order banning street drinking in three areas of Cambridge to end in favour of ‘empathetic approach’

Councillors agreed patrols and engagement are the way forward.

Councillors ‘disappointed’ by proposals for 425-home development near Cambridge North which inspector will determine

Councillors ‘disappointed’ by proposals for 425-home development near Cambridge North which inspector will determine

The Chesterton Partnership also wants to build lab space and offices.

New companies sought for bus routes as strategy agreed

28 March 2023

New companies sought for bus routes as strategy agreed

28 March 2023

The Combined Authority’s board has agreed to continue subsidising the bus routes and to look for new providers.

10-minute walking aim for Springstead village development of 1,200 homes north of Cherry Hinton

26 March 2023

10-minute walking aim for Springstead village development of 1,200 homes north of Cherry Hinton

26 March 2023

‘Substantial’ cycling and walking infrastructure proposed.

Four-day trial at South Cambridgeshire District Council to be reviewed in May

Four-day trial at South Cambridgeshire District Council to be reviewed in May

It will examine the council’s performance and impact on staff.

‘Failing’ blocks of flats in Cambridge to be demolished and redeveloped

‘Failing’ blocks of flats in Cambridge to be demolished and redeveloped