Four-day week

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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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