Author - Hannah Brown, Local Democracy Reporter

Redevelopment of Clarendon House in Cambridge approved despite residents’ privacy concerns

The 1980s office block will be partially demolished and significantly extended.

Approval granted for Westbrook Centre in Cambridge to be redeveloped into life science campus

Approval granted for Westbrook Centre in Cambridge to be redeveloped into life science campus

New walking and cycling links to surrounding streets will also be pursued after petition.

Councillors support permit parking scheme for Cambridge area despite claims it is ‘not wanted or needed’

30 July 2024

Councillors support permit parking scheme for Cambridge area despite claims it is ‘not wanted or needed’

30 July 2024

The council said residential parking schemes aim to give people a “fair chance” of parking close to their homes

Council approves solar farm at South Cambridgeshire military base

29 July 2024

Council approves solar farm at South Cambridgeshire military base

29 July 2024

Ground mounted solar panels are due to be installed across 1.15ha of the military base.

Anglia Ruskin University gains permission for new film and TV building at Cambridge campus

Anglia Ruskin University gains permission for new film and TV building at Cambridge campus

It said it reinforces its commitment to the creative arts.

‘Depraved’ man jailed for 22 years after raping child and having sex with a dog

‘Depraved’ man jailed for 22 years after raping child and having sex with a dog

A judge said defendant was ‘unlikely ever to be fit to spend any time with a child’.

Biogas facility approved for South Cambridgeshire farm despite 100 objections

25 July 2024

Biogas facility approved for South Cambridgeshire farm despite 100 objections

25 July 2024

The anaerobic digestion plant will protect jobs and create renewable energy, the applicant said.

Taylor Wimpey seeks approval ‘without delay’ for 121 homes at West Cambourne

24 July 2024

Taylor Wimpey seeks approval ‘without delay’ for 121 homes at West Cambourne

24 July 2024

They would include market and affordable rent homes.

Growing number of Cambridgeshire schools reporting a financial deficit

18 July 2024

Growing number of Cambridgeshire schools reporting a financial deficit

18 July 2024

Some have deficits of more than £100,000.

Developers deliver update on plans for phase three at Northstowe

Developers deliver update on plans for phase three at Northstowe

It will include 4,000 homes and two primary schools.

Popeyes loses planning appeal over unauthorised signs on its Cambridge takeaway

Popeyes loses planning appeal over unauthorised signs on its Cambridge takeaway

It appealed to keep its ‘Famous Louisiana Chicken’ signage.

‘Serious failings’ by Cambridge City Council led to tenants being overcharged, says regulator

‘Serious failings’ by Cambridge City Council led to tenants being overcharged, says regulator

Authority will need to refund estimated £4.2m due to 20 years of overcharging.

Examiners make recommendation over new Cambridge sewage works

16 July 2024

Examiners make recommendation over new Cambridge sewage works

16 July 2024

The Secretary of State’s decision is due in the next three months.

Outbreak of norovirus at Addenbrooke’s forced closure of 100 beds

11 July 2024

Outbreak of norovirus at Addenbrooke’s forced closure of 100 beds

11 July 2024

A critical incident was called - but the situation has now improved.

Office block approved for Maids Causeway in Cambridge despite neighbours’ concerns

Office block approved for Maids Causeway in Cambridge despite neighbours’ concerns

There was debate about the merits of the revised plans.

Urban country park off Coldhams Lane in Cambridge ‘could open before R&D site’ say developers

Urban country park off Coldhams Lane in Cambridge ‘could open before R&D site’ say developers

Two lakes between Romsey and Cherry Hinton could be opened to the public.

Developer appeals as Cambridge City Council rejects ‘dominant and intrusive’ flats plans

Developer appeals as Cambridge City Council rejects ‘dominant and intrusive’ flats plans