Proposed changes to some bin collection arrangements

From the Cambridge City Council website: https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/news/2018/09/24/proposed-changes-to-some-bin-collection-arrangements Changes to some aspects of bin collections in Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire are being proposed, which could cut morning rush-hour traffic on a key commuter route and generate savings to help fund frontline services that residents rely on. The proposed changes by the Greater Cambridge Shared Waste… Read More »

City-wide refill scheme for water bottles

News release from Cambridge City Council https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/news/2018/09/27/public-and-businesses-urged-to-tap-into-citywide-refill-scheme-for-water-bottles CAMBRIDGE City Council is backing a scheme that encourages people to refill water bottles at locations around Cambridge and avoid using single-use plastic. Cambridge now features on the free nationwide ‘Refill’ app, which currently shows 58 locations in the city where people can fill up water bottles for… Read More »

Air Quality Action Plan consultation

Cambridge City Council has launched an Air Quality Action Plan consultation, which runs until 18 September. The plan sets out priorities for the next five years for improving areas of poor air quality and maintaining areas of good air quality as Cambridge continues to grow. The focus is on: Reducing local traffic emissions as quickly… Read More »

Making Spaces for People survey

The Making Spaces for People survey closes Monday 16 July at 5pm.   This is part of a project funded by the Greater Cambridge Partnership that will be used to prioritise the delivery of improvements to key public spaces.  http://consultcambs.uk.engagementhq.com/making-space-for-people

Gasworks will mean weeks of disruption

MAJOR gasworks will bring two months of disruption to Cambridge starting from July. The work is part of an essential project to replace ageing gas mains with more durable pipes. Cadent engineers will be replacing gas mains along Histon Road. The work is due to start on Tuesday, July 3 and is scheduled for completion by the… Read More »

HGV Noise due to A14 Works

Histon Road Area RA is engaged in a major campaign about the unauthorised use of Histon Road at night by HGVs which are causing significant noise disturbance.  Quite a number of these trucks are also using Madingley Road at all hours.  Many of them seem to be speeding and they certainly make a great deal… Read More »