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Cambridgeshire councillors clash over ‘shocking findings’ of report into property development company

31 January 2022
Cambridgeshire councillors clash over ‘shocking findings’ of report into property development company

Cambridgeshire councillors clash over ‘shocking findings’ of report into property development company

31 January 2022

An independent review by real estate consultancy Avison Young into This Land Ltd has found areas of concern including how risks have been assessed.

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4,000 new homes for Northstowe approved despite claims of ‘ecocide’ and fears of water shortages

31 January 2022
4,000 new homes for Northstowe approved despite claims of ‘ecocide’ and fears of water shortages

4,000 new homes for Northstowe approved despite claims of ‘ecocide’ and fears of water shortages

31 January 2022

A seven-hour meeting heard serious concerns over groundwater, sewage and drainage.

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The seven road maintenance projects in Cambridgeshire given £4.9m funding

26 January 2022
The seven road maintenance projects in Cambridgeshire given £4.9m funding

The seven road maintenance projects in Cambridgeshire given £4.9m funding

26 January 2022

Schemes including an A505 project have been approved by county councillors.


5,000 homes, three schools and local centre due for approval at Northstowe

26 January 2022
5,000 homes, three schools and local centre due for approval at Northstowe

5,000 homes, three schools and local centre due for approval at Northstowe

26 January 2022

But there are more than 100 objections to the plans.

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Final approval for 203 homes at Ida Darwin Hospital site in Fulbourn

25 January 2022
Final approval for 203 homes at Ida Darwin Hospital site in Fulbourn

Final approval for 203 homes at Ida Darwin Hospital site in Fulbourn

25 January 2022

It follows more than six years of work on the plans.


Jobs at risk with more than 200 Cambridge University Hospital staff unvaccinated against Covid-19 as deadline looms

21 January 2022
Jobs at risk with more than 200 Cambridge University Hospital staff unvaccinated against Covid-19 as deadline looms

Jobs at risk with more than 200 Cambridge University Hospital staff unvaccinated against Covid-19 as deadline looms

21 January 2022

Thirty have already confirmed they will not get a jab.


Dog owner whose pet ate rat poison paid £100 by city council after complaint goes into email junk folder

21 January 2022
Dog owner whose pet ate rat poison paid £100 by city council after complaint goes into email junk folder

Dog owner whose pet ate rat poison paid £100 by city council after complaint goes into email junk folder

21 January 2022

The pet needed charcoal treatment.


Why Cambridge City Council will object to Cambridge South railway station plans

20 January 2022
Why Cambridge City Council will object to Cambridge South railway station plans

Why Cambridge City Council will object to Cambridge South railway station plans

20 January 2022

While it supports the station in principle, it will raise a number of concern with Network Rail.

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Staff shortages at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and The Rosie meant intensive care couldn’t admit some patients, report reveals

17 January 2022
Staff shortages at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and The Rosie meant intensive care couldn’t admit some patients, report reveals

Staff shortages at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and The Rosie meant intensive care couldn’t admit some patients, report reveals

17 January 2022

In trust board papers, it says that staff absence due to sickness and self-isolation continues to be an “area of challenge”.


St John’s College accommodation plan deferred

13 January 2022
St John’s College accommodation plan deferred

St John’s College accommodation plan deferred

13 January 2022

Concerns were raised by councillors over who will use the rooms when University of Cambridge students are not there.

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Campaigner calls on council to introduce default 20mph speed limit in Cambridge

12 January 2022
Campaigner calls on council to introduce default 20mph speed limit in Cambridge

Campaigner calls on council to introduce default 20mph speed limit in Cambridge

12 January 2022

Diane Fitzmaurice asked Cambridge City Council to support making the city safer for vulnerable road users by reducing the default speed limit.

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‘Game-changing’ Cambridge South railway station must meet high standards on biodiversity, says council

12 January 2022
‘Game-changing’ Cambridge South railway station must meet high standards on biodiversity, says council

‘Game-changing’ Cambridge South railway station must meet high standards on biodiversity, says council

12 January 2022

South Cambridgeshire District Council has confirmed its response to the public inquiry.


8,350-home North East Cambridge plan will protect villages and be an ‘exemplar’ development, say council leader

10 January 2022
8,350-home North East Cambridge plan will protect villages and be an ‘exemplar’ development, say council leader

8,350-home North East Cambridge plan will protect villages and be an ‘exemplar’ development, say council leader

10 January 2022

Amid concerns over lack of green space, rooftops courts are suggested.

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Cambridgeshire County Council considers pay incentives to keep staff

06 January 2022
Cambridgeshire County Council considers pay incentives to keep staff

Cambridgeshire County Council considers pay incentives to keep staff

06 January 2022

Financial incentives in adult social care to help prevent a staffing shortage are being considered.


South Cambridgeshire restaurant refused extended licence after neighbours’ complaint

23 December 2021
South Cambridgeshire restaurant refused extended licence after neighbours’ complaint

South Cambridgeshire restaurant refused extended licence after neighbours’ complaint

23 December 2021

LJ’s Sandwich Bar and Barista wanted to serve alcohol until 10.30pm.


Cambridgeshire set to bring forward its net zero target date to 2045

22 December 2021
Cambridgeshire set to bring forward its net zero target date to 2045

Cambridgeshire set to bring forward its net zero target date to 2045

22 December 2021

But councillors debate whether the strategy is ambitious enough.

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Cambridge mosque granted permission to extend and open longer

08 December 2021
Cambridge mosque granted permission to extend and open longer

Cambridge mosque granted permission to extend and open longer

08 December 2021

Councillors went against planning officer’s recommendation.


Cambridge City Council approves its own partnership’s plans for 48 council homes only on a casting vote

08 December 2021
Cambridge City Council approves its own partnership’s plans for 48 council homes only on a casting vote

Cambridge City Council approves its own partnership’s plans for 48 council homes only on a casting vote

08 December 2021

There were questions over car parking and the sustainability rating.

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Injunctions against rough sleepers in Cambridge ‘encouraging them to seek support’

07 December 2021
Injunctions against rough sleepers in Cambridge ‘encouraging them to seek support’

Injunctions against rough sleepers in Cambridge ‘encouraging them to seek support’

07 December 2021

The city council secured court orders for five people following aggressive begging, drug use and intimidation.

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Councillors reject First Base plans for Cambridge’s first major car-free development of 100 homes at Devonshire Gardens

04 December 2021
Councillors reject First Base plans for Cambridge’s first major car-free development of 100 homes at Devonshire Gardens

Councillors reject First Base plans for Cambridge’s first major car-free development of 100 homes at Devonshire Gardens

04 December 2021

They were concerned about the scale of the plans and number of cycle spaces.

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