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Hannah Brown, Local Democracy Reporter

Councillor apologises over way Cambridge Folk Festival 2025 cancellation was announced after ‘spin’ claim

26 March 2025
Councillor apologises over way Cambridge Folk Festival 2025 cancellation was announced after ‘spin’ claim

Councillor apologises over way Cambridge Folk Festival 2025 cancellation was announced after ‘spin’ claim

26 March 2025

Opposition claims it was ‘carefully choreographed’.


£1.3m repair bill for structural repairs to 1970s Cambridge City Council flats

20 March 2025
£1.3m repair bill for structural repairs to 1970s Cambridge City Council flats

£1.3m repair bill for structural repairs to 1970s Cambridge City Council flats

20 March 2025

Initial estimate was £800,000.


Plea over new homes plan to sustain ‘struggling’ South Cambridgeshire pub

20 March 2025
Plea over new homes plan to sustain ‘struggling’ South Cambridgeshire pub

Plea over new homes plan to sustain ‘struggling’ South Cambridgeshire pub

20 March 2025

Eight homes are proposed for a field behind the pub.


Sheltered housing site in Cambridge that was fire risk set to be redeveloped into 29 council homes

19 March 2025
Sheltered housing site in Cambridge that was fire risk set to be redeveloped into 29 council homes

Sheltered housing site in Cambridge that was fire risk set to be redeveloped into 29 council homes

19 March 2025

The project will cost about £9.8m.

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‘Huge concerns’ over plans for Kingsway Solar Farm in Cambridgeshire to be one of Europe’s largest

19 March 2025
‘Huge concerns’ over plans for Kingsway Solar Farm in Cambridgeshire to be one of Europe’s largest

‘Huge concerns’ over plans for Kingsway Solar Farm in Cambridgeshire to be one of Europe’s largest

19 March 2025

Councillor says it will affect lives of residents for many years.

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Struggle to make 40 council home development in Cambridge financially viable

18 March 2025
Struggle to make 40 council home development in Cambridge financially viable

Struggle to make 40 council home development in Cambridge financially viable

18 March 2025

The homes would be built where garage block was damaged in high winds.


Pothole plague: All the roads in each district of Cambridgeshire earmarked for priority repairs

16 March 2025
Pothole plague: All the roads in each district of Cambridgeshire earmarked for priority repairs

Pothole plague: All the roads in each district of Cambridgeshire earmarked for priority repairs

16 March 2025

£59m will be spent on roads, pathways, bridges and rights of way by the county council.


Plans for new research buildings and pub for Wellcome Genome Campus expansion unveiled

13 March 2025
Plans for new research buildings and pub for Wellcome Genome Campus expansion unveiled

Plans for new research buildings and pub for Wellcome Genome Campus expansion unveiled

13 March 2025

The detailed plans are part of the project to triple the campus’ size.


New bidder found for Shire Hall in Cambridge - after deals with previous two buyers fell through

12 March 2025
New bidder found for Shire Hall in Cambridge - after deals with previous two buyers fell through

New bidder found for Shire Hall in Cambridge - after deals with previous two buyers fell through

12 March 2025

Cambridgeshire County Council has entered an exclusivity period.


Rooftop terrace approved for Mill Road café

12 March 2025
Rooftop terrace approved for Mill Road café

Rooftop terrace approved for Mill Road café

12 March 2025

But concerns were voiced for a neighbouring church.


Local government reorganisation could cost Cambridgeshire councils more than £18m

11 March 2025
Local government reorganisation could cost Cambridgeshire councils more than £18m

Local government reorganisation could cost Cambridgeshire councils more than £18m

11 March 2025

The government has said it wants to see a move towards unitary councils.

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‘Significant number’ of Cambridgeshire schools in financial difficulties and some face making ‘unpalatable decisions’

10 March 2025
‘Significant number’ of Cambridgeshire schools in financial difficulties and some face making ‘unpalatable decisions’

‘Significant number’ of Cambridgeshire schools in financial difficulties and some face making ‘unpalatable decisions’

10 March 2025

A schools forum heard that deficits are being reported by both maintained schools and academies and some face making “unpalatable decisions”.


Do more to solve damp and mould problems in Cambridge council homes, say Lib Dems

10 March 2025
Do more to solve damp and mould problems in Cambridge council homes, say Lib Dems

Do more to solve damp and mould problems in Cambridge council homes, say Lib Dems

10 March 2025

But Labour administration says it is investing.


Work halts on East Cambridgeshire Local Plan - as it would be a ‘waste of public funds’

10 March 2025
Work halts on East Cambridgeshire Local Plan - as it would be a ‘waste of public funds’

Work halts on East Cambridgeshire Local Plan - as it would be a ‘waste of public funds’

10 March 2025

‘This is not where any of us wanted to be I don’t think,’ says Tory leader.


Pizza Hut and Starbucks in Newmarket Road to be knocked down for new offices

06 March 2025
Pizza Hut and Starbucks in Newmarket Road to be knocked down for new offices

Pizza Hut and Starbucks in Newmarket Road to be knocked down for new offices

06 March 2025

Plans have been approved to build a new ‘five-storey plus one’ office block.


Mercers Row industrial site in Cambridge to be ‘regenerated’ after plans approved

05 March 2025
Mercers Row industrial site in Cambridge to be ‘regenerated’ after plans approved

Mercers Row industrial site in Cambridge to be ‘regenerated’ after plans approved

05 March 2025

The developer said its plans will regenerate the site.


Devolution plans are a distraction from real issues, say council leaders in Cambridgeshire

04 March 2025
Devolution plans are a distraction from real issues, say council leaders in Cambridgeshire

Devolution plans are a distraction from real issues, say council leaders in Cambridgeshire

04 March 2025

Local authorities have until 21 March to submit their proposals to the government.

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East Cambridgeshire District Council freezes council tax for 12th year in a row

03 March 2025
East Cambridgeshire District Council freezes council tax for 12th year in a row

East Cambridgeshire District Council freezes council tax for 12th year in a row

03 March 2025

The budget was approved by one vote.

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Toilet closures cause a stink at Cambridge City Council budget debate

01 March 2025
Toilet closures cause a stink at Cambridge City Council budget debate

Toilet closures cause a stink at Cambridge City Council budget debate

01 March 2025

Swimming fees will also rise.


Plans unveiled for former sweet shop Wilfred’s of Cambridge

17 February 2025
Plans unveiled for former sweet shop Wilfred’s of Cambridge

Plans unveiled for former sweet shop Wilfred’s of Cambridge

17 February 2025

The sweet shop closed last year.


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