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A call for a referendum on proposed road-charging for Cambridge failed to get enough support from councillors.

The vote to close Mill Road bridge in Cambridge to private motor vehicles remains valid despite the error.

Cambridgeshire County Council will consider the call for a vote after more than 15,000 signed.

Opinion: James Littlewood, chief executive of Cambridge Past, Present & Future, considers a planning application for a 300 metre-long building.

Councillors voted to support the proposals.

Mission Street and BentallGreenOak (BGO) will create a 100,000 sq ft site

The electric car manufacturer wants to open a showroom and service area.

It would be its third outlet in the city.

Three applications have been submitted to South Cambs District Council.

Councillor raised a number of concerns and questions.

The restrictions are expected to come into force in the summer.

Whitbread, who own the Premier Inn brand, has agreed a lease with investment and asset manager abrdn to convert the space.

The county council says the scheme will improve road safety and cut pollution.

The news follows a series of discussions with Liberal Democrat councillors, who had launched a petition against the proposals.

Residents say root barriers should be installed instead.

But the firm says it plans to resubmit ‘shortly’.

The village will also feature a new primary school, nursery and care home.

The survey was conducted by the Federation of Small Businesses.

More affordable homes will be included, councillors heard.

Councillors unanimously granted permission for 492 panels on the iconic building.