Contact: Patrick Adams 01954 713408 Email: democratic.services@scambs.gov.uk
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Meetings and events from Thursday 1 July to Friday 16 July 2021
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Zero Carbon Communities Grant The Zero Carbon Communities Grant Scheme supports communities in South Cambridgeshire to take action on climate change at a very local level.
Applications this year are invited for projects under the three themes:
The deadline for applications to be received by the Council is 5pm on Friday 30 July 2021.
You can read about the local projects we have already funded through the Zero Carbon Communities Grant scheme and watch a recording of our recent workshop on 'How to make a successful Zero Carbon Communities grant application'. |
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Community Right to Bid - Assets of Community Value The Council has made the following decision and will amend the asset register accordingly:
Sluice Woods, Little Abington – The Council has approved the listing of Sluice Woods as an Asset of Community Value until 25 June 2026.
Further information about the Community Right to Bid and Assets of Community Value can be found on our webpage |
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Upcoming District Councillor Training Unless otherwise specified, please confirm your availability to attend any of the following briefing or training events by contacting Jonathan Malton. 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. |
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Items of Interest from the Local Government Association (LGA)
Thursday 24 June, BBC News Online: Climate group urges greater Government action to tackle climate change The Climate Change Advisory Committee has produced a report finding that despite “remarkable leadership”, the Government’s approach to tackling climate change is undermined by inadequate policies and poor implementation.
Sunday 27 June, Mail on Sunday: Food waste More than 27 million people’s household food waste is going to landfill or being incinerated. Under the Government’s Environment Bill, all councils in England would collect this waste separately by 2023, but some are pushing for this to be brought forward.
Sunday 27 June, Sky News: Dog theft debate Parliament is set to debate whether dog theft should be a specific offence with a two-year minimum sentence after a petition gained over half a million signatures.
Monday 28 June, BBC Online: Small businesses warn of 18-day gap in support Small firms need more help to bridge an 18-day gap as coronavirus limits continue but financial support packages wind down, the Federation for Small Businesses says.
Monday 28 June, Telegraph: Beauty spots turned into impromptu “clubbing venues” with piles of rubbish left in wake Rural campaigners have warned that the continued closure of nightclubs and concern halls has led to some young people treating country parks and scenic spots as festival and clubbing venues, leaving behind piles of rubbish and detritus.
Tuesday 29 June, Express: Council tax arrears Figures released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have shown council tax arrears in England have increased to £4.4 billion as of March 2021.
Wednesday 30 June, Guardian: Climate policies failing Current green policies are failing to halt a significant loss of wildlife, according to a report from the Environmental Audit Committee. |
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Executive Decisions Taken Since Wednesday 23 July 2021
A list of decisions currently within the call-in period is available on the Council’s website.
The call in procedure is set out in full in Part 4 of the Council’s Constitution, ‘Scrutiny and Overview Committee Procedure Rules’. |
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Greater Cambridge Housing Strategy Annexes The Lead Cabinet Member for Housing agreed to approve the Greater Cambridge Housing Strategy Annexes. Please note that on 3 February 2021 Cabinet approved the policy, with authority delegated to the Lead Cabinet Member for Housing to agree minor amendments, if any, arising from public consultation.
This decision was first published on Tuesday 29 June and so the deadline for call-in is 5pm on Tuesday 6 July. |
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Community Chest Grants: Funding Applications The Lead Cabinet Member for Finance agreed to accept the recommendations of the Grants Advisory Committee.
This decision was first published on Wednesday 30 June and so the deadline for call-in is 5pm on Wednesday 7 July. |
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Decisions Made By Officers and Reported For Information Please click on the link to find details of decisions made by officers under delegated authority. |
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Newly-Published Items on modern.gov |