Cambridgeshire County Council

South Cambridgeshire District Council offices

Cambridgeshire County Council

Government ends notice of formal concerns over South Cambs four-day week

South Cambridgeshire District Council in Cambourne. Picture taken by LDR. Permission for use for all partners.

South Cambridgeshire District Council in Cambourne. Picture taken by LDR. Permission for use for all partners.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Support shared for doubling council tax bills for owners of empty and second homes

'Diffusion Tubes' were previously placed around Ely and Cambridge rail stations to measure the levels of the pollutant nitrogen oxide

'Diffusion Tubes' were previously placed around Ely and Cambridge rail stations to measure the levels of the pollutant nitrogen oxide

Cambridgeshire County Council

Five-year plan to make the air cleaner across Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire

Heavy traffic was reported on the A505 near Chrishall Grange shortly after 10am today (Wednesday, August 24)

Heavy traffic was reported on the A505 near Chrishall Grange shortly after 10am today (Wednesday, August 24)

Cambridgeshire County Council

Recap: A505 delays after crash near Royston and M11

In 2017, SE Cambridgeshire MP Lucy Frazer (right) met with Connecting Cambridgeshire programme director, Noelle Godfrey, in Westminster.

In 2017, SE Cambridgeshire MP Lucy Frazer (right) met with Connecting Cambridgeshire programme director, Noelle Godfrey, in Westminster.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Lightning-fast broadband on the way for Cambridgeshire

Roger Hickford, former deputy leader of Cambridgeshire County Council, has been heavily criticised into the county council report into #farmgate, his acquisition of a county farms estate tenancy, Manor Farm, Girton.

Roger Hickford, former deputy leader of Cambridgeshire County Council, has been heavily criticised into the county council report into #farmgate, his acquisition of a county farms estate tenancy, Manor Farm, Girton.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Bullying councillor left staff in tears and affected mental health of others

Outgoing chairman of This Land, the former Tory MP Steve Norris

Outgoing chairman of This Land, the former Tory MP Steve Norris

Cambridgeshire County Council

Council leader pledges 'we'll hold This Land to account'

Duncan Wilkinson, former chief internal auditor at Cambridgeshire County Council, pictured at an audit committee of Milton Keynes Council in January. He is, and remains, auditor at Milton Keynes but not Cambridgeshire.

Duncan Wilkinson, former chief internal auditor at Cambridgeshire County Council, pictured at an audit committee of Milton Keynes Council in January. He is, and remains, auditor at Milton Keynes but not Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire County Council

'Farmgate' report leaks reveal concerns over Manor Farm tenancy

This Land has started rebuilding work on three plots at its new Cityglades development in Cambridge.

This Land has started rebuilding work on three plots at its new Cityglades development in Cambridge.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Huffing and puffing as £650,000 homes begin to come down

Steve Moir was killed three years ago when his cycle clipped a kerb and he fell in front of a bus.

Steve Moir was killed three years ago when his cycle clipped a kerb and he fell in front of a bus.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Probe ordered into busway following second death

Much has changed since Cllr Lucy Nethsingha and the rainbow alliance took control of Cambridgeshire County Council in May.

Much has changed since Cllr Lucy Nethsingha and the rainbow alliance took control of Cambridgeshire County Council in May.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Vote will decide parental leave payment to key county councillors

Cambridgeshire County Council has ordered a review of its arm's length property company, This Land Ltd, which is chaired by former Tory MP Steve Norris (left). This Land acting CEO David Lewis (right) will also be quizzed. Centre: Three partially

Cambridgeshire County Council has ordered a review of its arm's length property company, This Land Ltd, which is chaired by former Tory MP Steve Norris (left). This Land acting CEO David Lewis (right) will also be quizzed. Centre: Three partially

Cambridgeshire County Council

County council orders review into £120m lending to This Land

Council leader Lucy Nethsingha and opposition leader Steve Count: A peer review of the county council says they observed “inappropriate behaviour” from the opposition at a meeting.

Council leader Lucy Nethsingha and opposition leader Steve Count: A peer review of the county council says they observed “inappropriate behaviour” from the opposition at a meeting.

Cambridgeshire County Council

£64m gap down to ‘historic decisions’ not to raise council tax

FDC deputy leader Cllr Jan French (inset) and the problems experienced in March: right- a typical day of enforcement by police in Wisbech

FDC deputy leader Cllr Jan French (inset) and the problems experienced in March: right- a typical day of enforcement by police in Wisbech

Cambridgeshire County Council

Fenland, South Cambs and Hunts opt for civil parking enforcement – but not East Cambs

Cambridgeshire county councillor Ian Bates opens the guided busway 10 years ago this month.

Cambridgeshire county councillor Ian Bates opens the guided busway 10 years ago this month.

Cambridgeshire County Council

10 years on has Cambridgeshire Guided Busway delivered what it promised?

Cityglades development at Ditton Walk, Cambridge, where the company building the steel framed homes in the background has been fired by This Land CEO David Lewis (right)

Cityglades development at Ditton Walk, Cambridge, where the company building the steel framed homes in the background has been fired by This Land CEO David Lewis (right)

Cambridgeshire County Council

Sacked boss offers £700k for homes council owned company may demolish

Jyoti Atri, director of public health for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and combatting rates of infection remains a priority for her team.

Jyoti Atri, director of public health for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and combatting rates of infection remains a priority for her team.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Public health chief hits the ground running as Covid remains priority

Tory opposition leader Steve Count packs up as he prepares to head for the exit, abandoning a full meeting of the county council in July. It was being chaired by Cllr Derek Giles (second left) who has stepped down because of ill-health.

Tory opposition leader Steve Count packs up as he prepares to head for the exit, abandoning a full meeting of the county council in July. It was being chaired by Cllr Derek Giles (second left) who has stepped down because of ill-health.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Tories throw ‘toys from the pram’ and storm out following lost vote

County councillors voted through a new allowances scheme on Tuesday when they met at Littleport.

County councillors voted through a new allowances scheme on Tuesday when they met at Littleport.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Winners and losers as county council slashes allowances budget

Where are they now: From left- disgraced former deputy leader Roger Hickford. Former chief internal auditor Duncan Wilkinson who oversaw the original inquiry. He's moved to Northampton. Former committee chairman Mike Shellens (right) who quit when his

Where are they now: From left- disgraced former deputy leader Roger Hickford. Former chief internal auditor Duncan Wilkinson who oversaw the original inquiry. He's moved to Northampton. Former committee chairman Mike Shellens (right) who quit when his

Cambridgeshire County Council

‘Legal advice’ continues to block exposure of farmgate scandal

This Land Ltd has removed Hadham Construction from its Cityglades housing site in Cambridge. Hadham vehemently denies claims by This Land of health and safety breaches and design faults in its steel-framed homes.

This Land Ltd has removed Hadham Construction from its Cityglades housing site in Cambridge. Hadham vehemently denies claims by This Land of health and safety breaches and design faults in its steel-framed homes.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Steel framed house builder ordered off flagship estate

Artist's impression of the new civic hub for Cambridgeshire County Council at Alconbury Weald built at a cost of £18m. .

Artist's impression of the new civic hub for Cambridgeshire County Council at Alconbury Weald built at a cost of £18m. .

Cambridgeshire County Council

Some could stay in city because of public transport links to new HQ

Newly elected county council leader Lucy Nethsingha (Lib Dem) who has found surprise allies with Conservative councillor Chris Boden (right) backing calls for publication of farmgate report.

Newly elected county council leader Lucy Nethsingha (Lib Dem) who has found surprise allies with Conservative councillor Chris Boden (right) backing calls for publication of farmgate report.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Release farmgate report ASAP urges Tory councillor

Cambs County Council met (left) at Duxford because of Covid, not having space (right) at Shire Hall. But (centre) a new HQ has been ‘topped out’ at Alconbury; a post-pandemic world will, however, change working practices.

Cambs County Council met (left) at Duxford because of Covid, not having space (right) at Shire Hall. But (centre) a new HQ has been ‘topped out’ at Alconbury; a post-pandemic world will, however, change working practices.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Council says remote working will save £200,000 a year on mileage

Chief executive Gillian Beasley will retire this year from Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council. She has been at the forefront of the county's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Chief executive Gillian Beasley will retire this year from Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council. She has been at the forefront of the county's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Cambridgeshire County Council

£170k a year chief executive retires from two councils

First meeting, socially distanced, of Cambridgeshire County Council since lockdown eased was at Duxford air museum. The council is now run by a 'rainbow alliance'

First meeting, socially distanced, of Cambridgeshire County Council since lockdown eased was at Duxford air museum. The council is now run by a 'rainbow alliance'

Cambridgeshire County Council

Action this day as new alliance slashes £72k from councillors' allowance budget

Happiness is when you come together? Power sharing trio sign historic agreement to run Cambridgeshire County Council. From left: Cllr Lucy Nethsingha (Lib Dem and leader elect), Cllr Tom Sanderson (Independent), and Cllr Elisa Meschini (Labour, deputy

Happiness is when you come together? Power sharing trio sign historic agreement to run Cambridgeshire County Council. From left: Cllr Lucy Nethsingha (Lib Dem and leader elect), Cllr Tom Sanderson (Independent), and Cllr Elisa Meschini (Labour, deputy

Cambridgeshire County Council

Rainbow alliance set out their stall for Cambridgeshire

'The council will pay the Real Living Wage for all its employees and work towards achieving Real Living Wage Foundation accreditation including all contractors, with monitoring to ensure continuous progress towards meeting it' Early pledge signed today

'The council will pay the Real Living Wage for all its employees and work towards achieving Real Living Wage Foundation accreditation including all contractors, with monitoring to ensure continuous progress towards meeting it' Early pledge signed today

Cambridgeshire County Council

Opposition sign historic power sharing agreement to seize control of county council

Cllr Steve Count said both he and his colleagues “were deeply upset” by the loss of seats on Cambridgeshire County Council.

Cllr Steve Count said both he and his colleagues “were deeply upset” by the loss of seats on Cambridgeshire County Council.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Count admits he 'must carry personally' some blame for losses

County council leader Steve Count and (centre) with Cllr Chris Boden after the results that saw a clean sweep in Fenland for the Conservatives but across Cambridgeshire the party lost overall control.

County council leader Steve Count and (centre) with Cllr Chris Boden after the results that saw a clean sweep in Fenland for the Conservatives but across Cambridgeshire the party lost overall control.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Steve Count 'no doubt' Tories will review 'our performance' as his future is decided

County council leader Steve Count gives his first post election interview to Archant reporter Dan Mason at the Hudson leisure centre, Wisbech. Cllr Count retains his council seat but his party has lost overall control of the county council

County council leader Steve Count gives his first post election interview to Archant reporter Dan Mason at the Hudson leisure centre, Wisbech. Cllr Count retains his council seat but his party has lost overall control of the county council

Cambridgeshire County Council

Election shock: Tories lose overall control of Cambridgeshire County Council

May 6th is polling day across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Returning officers for both have issued guidance to ensure you can vote in a Covid-safe way.

May 6th is polling day across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Returning officers for both have issued guidance to ensure you can vote in a Covid-safe way.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Election 2021: Five point guide to ensure you vote in a Covid-safe way

Roger Hickford and Manor Farm, the council 'house' he acquired together with nine acres in 2017. He quit the council and left Cambridgeshire when a report critical of him was published.

Roger Hickford and Manor Farm, the council 'house' he acquired together with nine acres in 2017. He quit the council and left Cambridgeshire when a report critical of him was published.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Bullying and insider trader claims pile up against former deputy leader

His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, has died aged 99.

His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, has died aged 99.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Political leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip

Revealed for the first time: Pressure put on farms estate at county council to award tenancy of Manor Farm (right) to deputy council leader Roger Hickford (left) and his partner.

Revealed for the first time: Pressure put on farms estate at county council to award tenancy of Manor Farm (right) to deputy council leader Roger Hickford (left) and his partner.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Whistleblower lifts lid on Hickford tenancy

Littleport prepares for The Boat Race – with no spectators, roads and footpaths closed. And a warning if they try to see the race other than on their television. This is where the race will end.

Littleport prepares for The Boat Race – with no spectators, roads and footpaths closed. And a warning if they try to see the race other than on their television. This is where the race will end.

Roads and paths will close to keep spectators away from Boat Race

Labour councillor Jocelynne Scutt put forward the motion for Cambridgeshire County Council to become an accredited employer with the Real Living Wage Foundation.

Labour councillor Jocelynne Scutt put forward the motion for Cambridgeshire County Council to become an accredited employer with the Real Living Wage Foundation.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Council votes against living wage employer proposal

Cllr Mike Shellens, breaks his silence on resignation as chair of audit and accounts committee at Cambridgeshire County Council.

Cllr Mike Shellens, breaks his silence on resignation as chair of audit and accounts committee at Cambridgeshire County Council.

Cambridgeshire County Council

I won't be gagged says ex chairman banned from resignation speech

A roadside verge maintenance programme will aim to boost wildlife habitats and plant species across Cambridgeshire, which will include protecting wildflowers (above).

A roadside verge maintenance programme will aim to boost wildlife habitats and plant species across Cambridgeshire, which will include protecting wildflowers (above).

Cambridgeshire County Council

Council will give Cambridgeshire roadside verges biodiversity make-over

Gillian Beasley, chief executive of Cambridgeshire County Council. She has received a complaint from the Lib Dem leader about alleged leaking of confidential sections of audit report into farmgate.

Gillian Beasley, chief executive of Cambridgeshire County Council. She has received a complaint from the Lib Dem leader about alleged leaking of confidential sections of audit report into farmgate.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Council denies leader broke confidentiality on farmgate report

Cllr Peter Hudson said the threat of 'personal litigation' was given to the audit and accounts committee of Cambridgeshire County Council. The warning was given ahead of debate over the farmgate inquiry.

Cllr Peter Hudson said the threat of 'personal litigation' was given to the audit and accounts committee of Cambridgeshire County Council. The warning was given ahead of debate over the farmgate inquiry.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Councillors gagged by threat of 'personal litigation' ahead of farmgate debate

Cllr Mike Shellens sensationally quit as chair of the audit committee of Cambridgeshire County Council after colleagues refused to continue debate of #farmgate in public session

Cllr Mike Shellens sensationally quit as chair of the audit committee of Cambridgeshire County Council after colleagues refused to continue debate of #farmgate in public session

Cambridgeshire County Council

Shellens quits after committee votes to gag Hickford debate

D-Day: Cllr Mike Shellens, left, as chair of the audit committee has a huge role to play in the decision on the farmgate report. Chief executive Gillian Beasley, right, says it is a committee decision whether to publish. Manor Farm, centre, and its

D-Day: Cllr Mike Shellens, left, as chair of the audit committee has a huge role to play in the decision on the farmgate report. Chief executive Gillian Beasley, right, says it is a committee decision whether to publish. Manor Farm, centre, and its

Cambridgeshire County Council

'Utterly extraordinary' says Lib Dem leader of disgraced deputy leader's criticisms

Former deputy county council leader Roger Hickford. He said his business plans “suffered severe delays due to inexperience and incompetent project management by those within the county farms team who were engaged with the project”.

Former deputy county council leader Roger Hickford. He said his business plans “suffered severe delays due to inexperience and incompetent project management by those within the county farms team who were engaged with the project”.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Hickford blames county council's 'incompetent project management' for abandoning Manor Farm

How we broke the story of farmgate more than two years ago. A complex report and final conclusions will be debated by the seven strong audit committee of Cambridgeshire County Council on Friday.

How we broke the story of farmgate more than two years ago. A complex report and final conclusions will be debated by the seven strong audit committee of Cambridgeshire County Council on Friday.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Publish and be damned: 'farmgate' report goes to the vote

Cllr Steve Count (left) faces mounting criticism over an audit report into the county council farm tenancy acquired by his (now) former deputy Roger Hickford (centre). Lib Dem leader Lucy Nethsingha have gone on the offensive.

Cllr Steve Count (left) faces mounting criticism over an audit report into the county council farm tenancy acquired by his (now) former deputy Roger Hickford (centre). Lib Dem leader Lucy Nethsingha have gone on the offensive.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Council leader under fire for 'culture of bullying' in wake of farmgate scandal

Disgraced deputy council leader Roger Hickford - once one of the most influential Conservative politicians in Cambridgeshire. Tonight it was revealed he has resigned as a councillor and quit his deputy leadership ahead of a damning audit committee report

Disgraced deputy council leader Roger Hickford - once one of the most influential Conservative politicians in Cambridgeshire. Tonight it was revealed he has resigned as a councillor and quit his deputy leadership ahead of a damning audit committee report

Cambridgeshire County Council

Hickford QUITS ahead of damning report

Deputy leader of Cambridgeshire County Council, Roger Hickford, will hear the findings next week of an audit committee probe into his farm tenancy. He has now left the county council owned farm.

Deputy leader of Cambridgeshire County Council, Roger Hickford, will hear the findings next week of an audit committee probe into his farm tenancy. He has now left the county council owned farm.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Hickford quits Manor Farm on eve of damning report

Cllr Linda Jones (left) and Cllr Peter McDonald (right) during a Zoom meeting of the commercial and investment committee of the county council. Unable to answer some of their questions, Chris Malyon (centre) deputy chief executive.

Cllr Linda Jones (left) and Cllr Peter McDonald (right) during a Zoom meeting of the commercial and investment committee of the county council. Unable to answer some of their questions, Chris Malyon (centre) deputy chief executive.

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£100m from This Land could be 'Never Land'

Later this year the county council will move from Shire Hall, Cambridge, to their new £18m headquarters at Alconbury Weald, New Shire Hall.

Later this year the county council will move from Shire Hall, Cambridge, to their new £18m headquarters at Alconbury Weald, New Shire Hall.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Council to name new £18m HQ 'New Shire Hall'

Visual of one of the massive homes on City Glades, Ditton Walk, Cambridge, being built by This Land Ltd. It has been in essence been financed by Cambridgeshire County Council - which is the sole shareholder of This Land Ltd.

Visual of one of the massive homes on City Glades, Ditton Walk, Cambridge, being built by This Land Ltd. It has been in essence been financed by Cambridgeshire County Council - which is the sole shareholder of This Land Ltd.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Optimistic pledge by new boss as £150,000 a year chief executive leaves housing company owned by Cambridgeshire County Council

One of many parts of Cambridgeshire affected by flooding over Christmas and January.

One of many parts of Cambridgeshire affected by flooding over Christmas and January.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Cambridgeshire County Council pledges action after third wettest spell ‘since records began’

Outgoing finance chief and deputy chief executive Chris Malyon presents his final budget papers to the county council. He retires next month after 40 years in local government

Outgoing finance chief and deputy chief executive Chris Malyon presents his final budget papers to the county council. He retires next month after 40 years in local government

Cambridgeshire County Council

Outgoing council finance chief on balancing the books in a post Brexit, post Covid world

Cambridgeshire students achieving a “good pass” in both GCSE English and maths, between a grade five and grade nine, was 51.2 per cent in 2020 – up from 47.7 per cent the year before, and 46.1 in 2018. (Stock image)

Cambridgeshire students achieving a “good pass” in both GCSE English and maths, between a grade five and grade nine, was 51.2 per cent in 2020 – up from 47.7 per cent the year before, and 46.1 in 2018. (Stock image)

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Rise in ‘good pass’ rates in GCSE English and maths in Cambridgeshire