Covid19-Self Employment Income Support Scheme
The new Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) will support self-employed people (including members of partnerships) whose income has been negatively impacted by COVID-19
Virtual Meetings for Councils
The Covid19 pandemic has resulted in lockdown of the country and as a result disruption to the way in which Councils operate and are able to deliver services. The Government has today laid down the regulation for enabling councillors to meet virtually without being physically present in the room. The Coronavirus Act was passed by […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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
Brexit Britain leaving visitors feeling unwelcome
This is from a French writer Marion Van Renterghem who is a regular visitor to the UK. However on his most recent visit, he detected what he called “unwelcome changes” in the country since Boris Johnson’s victory.
New Year Resolutions
In some ways, we thrive on traditions. Its what society seems to hang on or is it the other way round, traditions hold up society. Whichever it is, none is more international than making new year resolutions.
Crossing Over from Old to New Year
As the year draws to a close, I want to thank everyone who has played a part in how this year turned out for me. There were challenges but also opportunities. Each person we interact with leaves a mark on us,
Christmas Carols with African Flavour
Its the time of the year when the sounds of christmas carols fills the air, especially in the shops from about early November. Carol singing is my favourite christmas tradition. This means I end up finding myself in a christmas choir (or two), singing my heart out