Green Issues

£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.

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Water Resources East Consulting on Water Resources Plan for Eastern England

Water Resources East yesterday launched their much awaited consultation on the emerging Water Resources Regional Plan for Eastern England. The Plan proposes medium to long term solutions for meeting the water supply needs of South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City.

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Three Free Trees for South Cambs Parishes

South Cambridgeshire District Council in 2018 pledged to become a zero carbon council by 2050. It also declared a Climate Emergency and one of the administration’s core objectives is to “Be Green to our Core”. The council is therefore promoting actions and events to get parishes and residents on the journey to achieving that target

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South Cambs helps communities step toward Zero Carbon target

Plans to give South Cambridgeshire communities grants to spend on ambitious projects as they shift towards a zero-carbon future have been announced by the District Council. The aim of the proposed Zero Carbon Communities grant scheme is to provide funds for local groups to spend on activities that reduce carbon emissions and reliance on fossil […]

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