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Councils in England face £9.3bn shortfall in two years, warn University of Cambridge researchers

Councils in England face £9.3bn shortfall in two years, warn University of Cambridge researchers

Councils in England face £9.3bn shortfall in two years, warn University of Cambridge researchers

Bennett Institute has examined economic forecasts with Newcastle University.

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Council officers asked to ease stance over pollution risk from new science park on former landfill site

Council officers asked to ease stance over pollution risk from new science park on former landfill site

Council officers asked to ease stance over pollution risk from new science park on former landfill site

The comments were revealed in emails obtained under the Freedom of Information Act.


Cut back on public toilets or increase evening car park costs? City council consults on £3.5m budget gap

Cut back on public toilets or increase evening car park costs? City council consults on £3.5m budget gap

Cut back on public toilets or increase evening car park costs? City council consults on £3.5m budget gap

Have your say on public spending cuts.


‘Can we avert a global 3.1C rise?’ Pre-COP29 discussion at CISL gauges options

‘Can we avert a global 3.1C rise?’ Pre-COP29 discussion at CISL gauges options

‘Can we avert a global 3.1C rise?’ Pre-COP29 discussion at CISL gauges options

Cambridge experts want to shift the dial in Baku.


What Cambridge made of the Autumn Budget 2024

What Cambridge made of the Autumn Budget 2024

What Cambridge made of the Autumn Budget 2024

Businesses and politicians have been reacting.


At a glance: Key points from the 2024 Autumn Budget

At a glance: Key points from the 2024 Autumn Budget

At a glance: Key points from the 2024 Autumn Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will also increase investment as she promised to ‘fix the foundations’ of the economy.


Government to launch consultation on ‘next stages’ of East West Rail

Government to launch consultation on ‘next stages’ of East West Rail

Government to launch consultation on ‘next stages’ of East West Rail

The consultation will be launched in November by the Secretary of State for Transport, the government says.


Travellers berthed on Cambridge cycle route RN51 served enforcement notice

Travellers berthed on Cambridge cycle route RN51 served enforcement notice

Travellers berthed on Cambridge cycle route RN51 served enforcement notice

Vehicles and caravans have been parked off Ditton Lane for over a week.


James Rixon holds Histon and Impington seat for Liberal Democrats in South Cambs District Council by-election

James Rixon holds Histon and Impington seat for Liberal Democrats in South Cambs District Council by-election

James Rixon holds Histon and Impington seat for Liberal Democrats in South Cambs District Council by-election

It follows resignation of Pippa Heylings, who was elected as South Cambridgeshire’s MP in July.


Artist defends controversial ‘bound woman’ sculpture at Cambridge station

Artist defends controversial ‘bound woman’ sculpture at Cambridge station

Artist defends controversial ‘bound woman’ sculpture at Cambridge station

Gavin Turk, whose work Ariadne (Wrapped) stands in the CB1 plaza outside Cambridge train station, has responded to criticism made by Green councillors


‘No neighbourhood like it in the world’ says architect of 5,600-home Hartree development in Cambridge

‘No neighbourhood like it in the world’ says architect of 5,600-home Hartree development in Cambridge

‘No neighbourhood like it in the world’ says architect of 5,600-home Hartree development in Cambridge

With five-minute neighbourhoods and low car use, an outline application is expected in spring 2025.

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Carbon capture ‘like putting a plaster on a gunshot wound’ says Cambridge cleantech company

Carbon capture ‘like putting a plaster on a gunshot wound’ says Cambridge cleantech company

Carbon capture ‘like putting a plaster on a gunshot wound’ says Cambridge cleantech company

‘It helps, but obviously you should stop shooting’ says CEO of cement-from-bacteria start-up.


Call to ban people emptying boat toilets into River Great Ouse backed by councillors

Call to ban people emptying boat toilets into River Great Ouse backed by councillors

Call to ban people emptying boat toilets into River Great Ouse backed by councillors

East Cambs district councillors want a bylaw in place.


Revealed: What the public said about civic quarter plans for Cambridge city centre

Revealed: What the public said about civic quarter plans for Cambridge city centre

Revealed: What the public said about civic quarter plans for Cambridge city centre

Tens of millions could be spent on Guildhall, market square and Corn Exchange.

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