Snippets from recent County Council press releases to help
keep you up to date on its activities
Rural business opportunities available in Cambridgeshire farms
Five county farms are looking for new entrepreneurial and enthusiastic tenants as part of the County Council’s re-letting programme which opened to tender on 18th January.
Free digital art workshops for over 50s
People in Cambridgeshire aged 50 and over can attend free workshops to learn how to draw, paint and create digital artwork using computer tablets.
New shows announced for The Library Presents… spring season
A new season of The Library Presents is around the corner with a jam-packed programme of arts performances and workshops taking place in 22 libraries across the county from 2 February. Cambourne and Great Shelford are the only libraries in South Cambs to be part of this scheme.
County Council responds to speed petition along the Guided Busway
The Council understands there are local concerns about keeping pedestrians and cyclists as safe as possible when they use the pathways alongside the Guided Busway – particularly where numbers of people and cyclists are increasing as more businesses are expanding along the route.
New-look Child and Family Centres get seal of approval
More than 9 out of 10 of people surveyed this winter said they valued Cambridgeshire County Council’s Child and Family Centres.
Support for young people who have been in care
The Council has recently launched Pathways4Us which sets out the support we offer young people aged 16 to 25 who are, or have been, in care.
Young Cambridgeshire residents receive Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
Young people from across Cambridgeshire gathered for a special ceremony at Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre on 5th January to mark their achievement in gaining Duke of Edinburgh Gold awards.
Cold weather to strike Cambridgeshire triggering level two health warning
Health experts are urging people to look out for others, to keep warm indoors and to take care when out and about as the Met Office has forecast severe wintry conditions for Cambridgeshire.
Shared roles at the top secure efficiency and effectiveness for CCC and PCC
Proposals to further share best practice, resources and improve financial efficiency for the taxpayer across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have been agreed by both the County and City Councils.
Tenancy of Manor Farm, Girton – a statement from Cambridgeshire County Council
The tenancy of Manor Farm was advertised publically as the smallest of ten vacant County Estates Farm holdings in early 2017. The award of this tenancy to Cllr Roger Hickford followed the correct process, is not a Member decision, and was made within the rules governing both council and councillor conduct. [Cllr Hickford is the member for the Sawston & Shelford Division.]
Bright future for Babraham Road Park & Ride
As a County Council, we’re looking for innovative new ways of using our assets to generate clean energy and reduce our environmental impact while generating revenue for much-needed public service.
Clean energy projects capitalising on County assets
Cambridgeshire County Council is embarking on a couple of exciting energy projects which will transform the way its closed landfill assets are utilised.
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