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Here's a latest round up of activity at Northstowe.  Exciting times as the first residents move in, construction picks up pace, and more detailed planning for Phase 2 gets underway.

South Cambridgeshire District Council is launching 'Let's Talk', a listening and engagement exercise exploring the things that make our communities strong, what could make them stronger still, and how these insights can build a picture for what we want the future of our district to look like.

Rather than set up traditional public meetings, we're aiming for a series of more informal conversations with our residents.  In order to do this, we’ll shortly be contacting a wide variety of community organisations, inviting them to participate. This could be through a number of methods and will include a mixture of community events and focus groups, supported by on-line material and conversations.

Our parish councils are of course vital cogs in the wheel of community life so, as well as spreading the word through local events and newsletters, we’ll be running a short workshop session at the next Parish Liaison Meeting at Cambourne on Tuesday 27 June 2017.

For information please contact Richard May on 01954 713366, email richard.may@scambs.gov.uk.

Unless otherwise specified, please confirm your availability to attend any of the following briefing or training events by contacting Patrick Adams on 01954 713408. This will ensure your training records are kept up to date and suitable venue and catering booking can be made. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

On Wednesday 31 May, Cambridge City Council are hosting an all day planning training session, which will cover the following subjects:

·         Development Management

·         Planning Decisions

·         Planning Enforcement

·         Role of councillors in pre-application and application stage

·         Predetermination and Conflicts of Interest

·         Decisions Contrary to Officer Advice

The session will begin at 9:15am and end at 4pm.

If you wish to attend this course, please contact Patrick Adams: patrick.adams@scambs.gov.uk

(01954) 713408

For the special attention of those who will be members of the Licensing Committee for the 2017/18 municipal year

Cambridge City Council are hosting an all day licensing training course on Monday 12 June.

If you would like to attend this course, please contact me: patrick.adams@scambs.gov.uk

(01954) 713408

This training is mandatory for any councillors wishing to serve on Licensing Panels for the 2017/18 municipal year

The Council are hosting an all day licensing training course at South Cambs Hall in Cambourne on Monday 10 July.

The course objectives: To provide a forum for discussion and learning amongst key stakeholders in relation to safeguarding issues around children and other vulnerable people where licensing can make a difference. These events will look at lessons to be learned as well as examining successful and emerging initiatives involving all partners with a role in protecting children and vulnerable adults.
This event is aimed at local authority officers, police officers, social services and all who are involved in the safeguarding of vulnerable persons. The Institute of Licensing accredits this event at 5 hours CPD.

If you would like to attend this course, please contact me: patrick.adams@scambs.gov.uk

(01954) 713408

Thursday 11 May: Telegraph: Bring back drinking fountains to cut plastic bottle waste and improve health

Drinking fountains must be brought back to aid Britain’s litter problem, campaigners have urged.

Sunday 14 May: Mail on Sunday: Taxi licensing investigation

The Mail on Sunday reports on an inquiry into taxi licensing at South Ribble Council and a subsequent peer review by the LGA.

Sunday 14 May: Sunday Telegraph: Home buyers will get pollution warnings, experts predict

Property listings will include traffic lights-style pollution warnings in the near future, experts predict as they report that poor air quality can knock up to 15 per cent off house prices.

Monday 15 May: BBC Online: Litter enforcement

An investigation by BBC Panorama, to be aired tonight, has found that a leading company which enforces litter laws on behalf of local councils, incentivises its staff to issue fines.

Wednesday 17 May: BBC Online: Cities need “hedges rather than trees” for environment

Hedges are often better than trees at soaking up air pollution among tall buildings, research by the journal Atmospheric Environment has found.

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