£500m Zero Carbon Communities grants given to South Cambridgeshire community groups
Press Release The District Council is awarding green grants to 10 South Cambridgeshire community groups marking a £500,000 total since the scheme began four years ago. This year’s round of projects, aimed at reducing carbon emissions and engaging communities on climate change, will receive grant funding totalling more than £125,000.
South Cambs Joint Top District Council nationally for collecting Council Tax
Government figures show South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) collected 99.2% of the Council Tax funds it was due to in the 2022/23 financial year – helping fund social care, bin collections, police and fire services, schools, support to prevent homelessness and much more. As a result, SCDC is the joint top performing District Council out […]
The Real South Cambridgeshire Council Tax Bill
Council Tax for an average Band D home in South Cambridgeshire is £165 for this municipal year 2023-24. It is one of the lowest charges in the country, increasing only at 3.4 per cent, or 10 pence a week from the level of charge in the previous year. This is in complete contrast to misleading […]
Water in Greater Cambridge – Letter to Ministers
Water supply in Greater Cambridge area is an issue that continues to cause concern and hit headlines. It is an issue that the Government seems to be ignoring given announcement of £615m Life Sciences Package. The announcement included statements on making changes to planning rules to get more lab space built. In light of this […]
East West Rail Announces Preferred Route Alignment
Finally East West Rail announced the preferred route alignment for the Bedford to Cambridge section of the line. The preference is Route Alignment 1A (Tempsford Option), with a station at Cambourne North, the line going through Highfields Caldecote and several other villages, before approaching Cambridge South Station.
Life Sciences Growth Package Announced by Chancellor
Life Sciences is the key industry in Greater Cambridgeshire. Recognising this, Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a £650 million fund to fire up this sector and drive forward the government’s desire to grow the UK economy.
Four-Day Week Trial receives Intense Media Coverage
South Cambridgeshire District Council is the first UK local authority to trial the four-day week for its desk based staff. Following the success of the three-month trial, it is now considering extending the trial for a further year. In addition, it is considering introducing a three month trial of the four-day week to its Shared […]
Waste Collections Future Plans in South Cambridgeshire
Waste Collections rounds have been increasing over the last five years in South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City. Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service (GCSWS) is the joint service collecting waste from households and businesses in both districts. The economic growth and national legislation changes are challenges the service needs to deal with . There is the […]
Four-Day Week Trial Success at South Cambridgeshire District Council
The first UK Local Authority trial of the four-day week has taken place. It was with about 450 desk-based staff in South Cambridgeshire District Council from January to March 2023. Analysis of the Key performance data collected during the 3-month trial is by the Bennett Institute for Public Policy. Results show the trial was successful. […]
Proposals for Bus Service Improvements Supported by Road Charging
The Greater Cambridge Area is unique because it comprises the very urban Cambridge City entirely surrounded by the very rural South Cambridgeshire. Both have seen substantial economic growth, as well as matching traffic which causes congestion in the City. The problem was particularly bad pre-pandemic, and is getting back into that state again. The proposals […]