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Solar Together Scheme for Home Owners

This new Solar Together initiative can help homeowners reduce their energy bills and do their bit for the environment. South Cambridgeshire District Council is one of the local authorities to declare a Climate Emergency. It is encouraging everyone to do something to reduce our carbon emission and here is one way to do that .

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Uplifting Hallelujah Instrumental Makeover

The effects of covid19 continue to make an impact on the lives of many across the world. Lockdown imposed by governments has seen life come to a standstill for many, whilst some like our keyworkers are busier than ever. Hallelujah! So many have dug deep and become creative in helping the rest of us get […]

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July Caldecote Ward Monthly Newsletter

At the end of every month, I prepare a monthly newsletter that I present to Parish Councillors in Caldecote Ward at their meetings, some monthly some bi-montly. The latest monthly is for the July meetings and outline news and events that happened in June.

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COVID19 Delivery Restrictions Statement

In light of the current situation arising from the coronavirus pandemic, Robert Jenrick MP, made a Written Statement to the House on the matter of delivery of essential items to retailers and stores. He urged Local Planning Authorities to be pragmatic in enforcing restrictions on delivery of food and essential items so as not to […]

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The Big Debate

Coming soon – a summary of the Big Debate event that took place at the Corn Exchange on 18th February 2020 as part of the First Conversation Issues & Options Consultation.

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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Consultation Launch

South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council are creating a joint Local Plan which is designated the #GreaterCambridge #LocalPlan. It is a legal document the Councils are required to have, and which must fit with national planning legislation. This is the first time both councils are creating a joint plan.

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Jo Swinson Elected new Lib Dem Leader

The LibDem leadership contest ended at 1pm today, following weeks of campaigning and hustings by the two contenders Sir Ed Davey and Jo Swinson. Both were vying to succeed Vince Cable the outgoing leader. The results of the contest announced by Sal Brinton, the party President just after 4.20pm is as follows: Jo Swinson 47,997 […]

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Annual Parish Report 2019

The 2018/19 municipal year is nearly at an end,  and time to take stock of what has happened in what was a very interesting and challenging year of the first Liberal Democrat administration at South Cambridgeshire District Council.  This annual report to the parish councils in the new Caldecote Ward outlines some of the good […]

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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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Tree Wardens Newsletter October 2018

Following the relaunch of the South Cambs Tree Wardens Network scheme this is the first tree wardens newsletter with lots of useful information on Tree Management, Orchards, Tree Fungi and the search for Elm Trees 

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