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Cambridgeshire Council: Tenant Involvement, Budget, Shared Services

This week in Cambridgeshire:

Housing Stock Survey Sparks Debate Over Tenant Involvement

The Performance, Assets and Strategy Scrutiny Committee discussed the commissioning of a stock condition survey for council housing, aiming to ensure properties are safe and compliant1. Link to the meeting.

  • The proposal involves externalizing the survey process in phases to address a backlog and maintain a five-year survey cycle.
  • Councillor Patrick Sheil asked about tenant experience measures, emphasizing the importance of a positive and respectful survey process.
  • Councillor Tim Griffin inquired about how survey results would inform maintenance and repair organizations, ensuring timely action on identified issues.
  • Councillor Naomi Bennett raised concerns about residents doing their own repairs and access to homes, highlighting the need for clear communication and support for tenants.

The discussion underscores the critical balance between efficient data collection and meaningful tenant engagement. Some may argue that externalizing the survey could distance the council from residents, while others may see it as a necessary step to improve data accuracy and compliance. The success of this initiative hinges on ensuring that tenant voices are heard and that survey findings translate into tangible improvements in housing conditions. This discussion echoes previous concerns about tenant representation raised in earlier meetings of the council.

Budget Priorities and Public Consultation Under Scrutiny

The Performance, Assets and Strategy Scrutiny Committee received an early update on the budget setting process for 2026-27 from Jodie Everington, the Council's Chief Finance Officer2. Link to the meeting.

  • The council is awaiting the government's spending review to refine savings targets and the medium-term financial strategy.
  • A paper outlining savings targets and the approach to public consultation is expected to go to Cabinet in July.
  • Councillor Naomi Bennett asked about synchronizing the housing revenue account and the general account, and aligning the MTFS and budget.
  • Councillor Mike Davey stressed the importance of linking performance reports with savings to assess the impact on services.

The discussion highlights the difficult choices facing the council as it navigates financial constraints and competing priorities. The approach to public consultation will be crucial in ensuring that residents have a meaningful say in how the council allocates resources. As Councillor Dave Baigent noted, Isn't that our purpose?

Shared Services Agreement Faces Scrutiny Amidst Reorganization Concerns

The Performance, Assets and Strategy Scrutiny Committee discussed the Shared Service Agreement between Cambridge City Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, and Huntingtonshire District Council, which covers building control, legal services, and 3C ICT3. Link to the meeting.

  • The recommendation to Cabinet in July is to renew the agreement for a further five years.
  • Councillor Mike Davey requested a deep dive on 3C ICT, citing past performance issues and significant financial investment.
  • Councillor Baigent asked about the contract's implications if the council is broken down and moved into another group due to local government reorganization.

The discussion reflects concerns about the long-term viability and effectiveness of shared services, particularly in light of potential local government reorganization. Residents may be worried about the impact of these changes on service delivery and accountability.

Other Matters

  • The Performance, Assets and Strategy Scrutiny Committee discussed changes to performance management, including the development of performance measures and data reporting using a dashboard approach. Link to the meeting.
  • The Performance, Assets and Strategy Scrutiny Committee received an update on housing performance, including the handover of Aylesborough Close and progress on other schemes. Link to the meeting.
  • The Performance, Assets and Strategy Scrutiny Committee provisionally agreed to add several topics to their work plan for the coming year, including the budget consultation, shared services, performance management, procurement, local government reorganisation, and the Cambridge Growth Company. Link to the meeting.

Upcoming Meetings

  • The Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle Sub Committee (Licensing Sub Committee) is scheduled to meet on Monday 23 June 2025 to discuss regulatory issues relating to taxis in Cambridge. Link to the meeting.
  • The Cabinet is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 24 June 2025. Link to the meeting.
  • The Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 25 June 2025. Link to the meeting.

  1. A stock condition survey is a detailed assessment of the physical condition of a property, including its structure, fixtures, and fittings. 

  2. The council's budget outlines its spending plans for the coming financial year, detailing how it will allocate resources to different services and projects. 

  3. Shared services involve two or more organizations pooling resources and expertise to deliver certain services, such as IT, finance, or HR. 

Cambridgeshire: Housing vs Jobs, Cycle Parking Changes & Audit

This week in Cambridgeshire:

Controversial Employment Site Approved Despite Housing Concerns

The Cambridge City Council Planning Committee approved a hybrid planning application for a 'Midtech' employment site at The Paddocks, 347 Cherry Hinton Road, despite it conflicting with the Local Plan's designation of the site for residential development1. Link to the meeting.

  • The application includes demolishing existing buildings and constructing new ones for office, research and development, and light industrial uses.
  • The development is projected to create 925 jobs.
  • While the proposal goes against Policies 3 and 27 of the Local Plan, which prioritize residential development, the committee decided that the need for employment space and the site's brownfield status were more important considerations.

This decision highlights the ongoing tension between the need for housing and the desire to stimulate economic growth in Cambridge. Critics may argue that prioritizing employment over housing could exacerbate the city's existing housing crisis, while supporters may contend that the new jobs will benefit the local economy and provide opportunities for residents.

More Secure Cycle Parking Approved for Station Area

The Planning Committee approved a variation to the cycle parking conditions at the Station Area Redevelopment, increasing the level of secure, paid-for cycle parking from 5% to 16% of public parking space. Link to the meeting.

  • This change will result in a loss of 109 non-paid-for Sheffield spaces and 432 non-paid-for two-tier stands.
  • The secure area will replace some of these cycle parking spaces, resulting in an overall reduction of 89 cycle spaces.
  • The committee heard that the variation was proposed to address cycle theft and crime at the station.

While the increase in secure parking is intended to encourage cycling and reduce crime, some cyclists may be concerned about the reduction in overall cycle parking spaces and the introduction of paid-for parking.

Council Governance Under Scrutiny After Audit Findings

The Audit and Risk Committee discussed the Annual Governance Statement and the External Audit Completion Report, which highlighted significant weaknesses in the council's financial reporting and compliance with regulations2. Link to the meeting.

  • The External Audit Completion Report cited a breach of the backstop date for publishing draft financial statements as a significant weakness in financial reporting.
  • The report also noted a breach in laws and regulations related to rental charges on the council's housing stock.
  • The council self-referred to the Regulator of Social Housing, which issued a regulatory judgement about serious failings in how the council delivered rent standards and reform.

These findings raise concerns about the council's governance and financial management practices. Residents may be worried about the potential impact of these weaknesses on the delivery of essential services and the council's ability to manage public funds effectively.

Other matters

  • The Planning Committee approved an application for a single-storey front, side, and rear extension at 111 Perse Way. Link to the meeting.
  • The Planning Committee noted the appeals list, which included several recent decisions and pending appeals. Link to the meeting.

Upcoming Meetings

  • The Performance, Assets & Strategy Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 10 June 2025 to discuss the role of overview and scrutiny in local authorities, the budget-setting timetable for 2026-27, and the committee's work programme. Link to the meeting.
  • The Development Control Forum is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 17 June 2025. Link to the meeting.
  • The Planning - Pre-Application Developer Presentations are scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 June 2025. Link to the meeting.
  • The Joint Development Management Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 June 2025. Link to the meeting.

  1. The Local Plan is a document that sets out the council's planning policies and priorities for the area. It is used to guide decisions on planning applications and other development proposals. 

  2. The Annual Governance Statement is a document that describes the council's governance framework and how it has been operating. The External Audit Completion Report is a report from the council's external auditors, which provides an opinion on the council's financial statements and value for money arrangements. 

Cambridgeshire: New mayor elected, disability cuts debated

This week in Cambridgeshire:

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday 20 May 2025

The Licensing Sub Committee convened to discuss taxi licensing regulations and procedures. The meeting was scheduled to include a review of a driver's standing as a licensed driver with Cambridge City Council. It was recommended that the press and public be excluded from the meeting, citing paragraphs 1 & 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 19722 as the reason. The report pack also outlines the powers of the council to suspend or revoke a taxi driver's licence, according to section 61 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 19763. This is similar to previous licensing sub-committee meetings, such as the one held on Monday 14 April 2025, where a dual driver licence application was discussed.

Planning - Pre-Application Developer Presentations - Wednesday 21 May 2025

The Planning - Pre-Application Developer Presentations meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday 21 May 2025 was cancelled.

Council - Thursday 22 May 2025

Cambridge City Council held its annual meeting on 22 May 2025, where they elected a new mayor and deputy mayor, considered committee recommendations, and discussed proposed cuts to disability benefits.

The council approved the draft Constitution, including the Local Government Association model Code of Conduct, effective from the annual council meeting in May 2025. The Monitoring Officer has the responsibility to keep the Constitution up to date and lawful, including making 'housekeeping changes'. The Constitution will be reviewed within nine months for any further changes. This follows a similar process to the review of the Cambridge City Council Constitution that was discussed at the Civic Affairs Committee meeting on Monday 12 May 2025.

The council considered the report and recommendations of the Independent Remuneration Panel regarding member allowances4. The council agreed to review the recommendations in the 2025-26 municipal year.

Councillor Elliot Tong proposed a motion regarding proposed cuts to disability benefits and Access to Work funding. The motion called on the council to note the wider adverse impacts of the disability cut proposals on the city, including pressure on local health services, the local economy, rent arrears, and increased use of food banks. The council proposed to write to the ministers concerned, Liz Kendall and Rachel Reeves, and local MPs, Daniel Zeichner and Pippa Heylings, asking them to abandon or pause the proposed cuts until a full impact assessment could be undertaken.

Councillor Anthony Martinelli proposed a motion regarding housing associations in Cambridge. The motion called on the Executive Councillor for Housing to explore the feasibility of convening a written voluntary code for the recognition of ward city councillors in support of the resolution of matters that arise from time to time for their tenants.

Councillor Simon Smith proposed a motion regarding retrofit dividends, cheaper heating, lower emissions, and healthier lives. The motion called on the council to ask the leader to write to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Milliband, and the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to ask them to replace the current retrofit and energy efficiency funding programmes that are intermittent, short term and uncertain due to wasteful competitive bidding and hard to meet ring fenced eligibility criteria with consistent long-term funding to give confidence to local government to plan for large scale retrofit programmes and their contractors and firms in the supply chain to invest in apprenticeships and skills training.

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday 20 May 2025

The Licensing Sub Committee met to consider an application for a premises licence for King Street Supermarket. The applicant was seeking permission to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises between 07:00 and 00:00, Monday to Sunday.

The proposed premises is located within a Cumulative Impact Area (CIA) and is therefore subject to the Cumulative Impact Assessment5. The report pack stated that the onus is on the applicant to demonstrate why the granting of the licence would not add to the cumulative impact already being experienced within the area. The report pack included a map detailing premises with premises licences in the surrounding area, within the Market ward, excluding restaurants. This included King Street Run Public House, Champion Of The Thames, King Street Cellar, The Cambridge Brew House, Cambridge Taproom, D'Arrys Wine Bar & Liquor Loft, Barot Stores Ltd, Tesco Express, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Local, and Marks & Spencer.

Councillors were scheduled to consider the application with a view to promoting the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm.

Planning - Pre-Application Developer Presentations - Monday 19 May 2025

This meeting of Cambridge City Council's Planning - Pre-Application Developer Presentations was scheduled to provide an opportunity for councillors to hear about proposals ahead of future planning applications. Councillors were scheduled to receive a briefing on proposals for Christ's College, St Andrews Street, Cambridge.

The purpose of the briefing was to give Members an insight into the proposals for the demolition of the existing library and the replacement with a new library and enhancements of the adjacent kitchen and upper hall areas at Christ’s College, St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge.

The report pack notes that Christ's College is a Grade I listed building6 in the historic core of Cambridge City Centre. The application site is the existing Christ’s College library, which includes the 1970’s library (designed by Christopher Grillet), the Bodley Library (C19), West Range, South Range (early C16) and Bath Court. Christ’s College has been placed by Historic England on the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England at Grade II.


  1. The Access to Work scheme is intended to help people with disabilities or long term health conditions get work and stay in work. 

  2. Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 defines the categories of information that can be discussed in private during council meetings. Paragraph 1 relates to information about an individual, and paragraph 2 relates to information that is likely to reveal the identity of an individual. 

  3. The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 is an Act of Parliament that grants powers to local authorities in England and Wales. 

  4. The Independent Remuneration Panel is an independent body that reviews and makes recommendations about the allowances paid to councillors. 

  5. A cumulative impact assessment (CIA) is a tool used by licensing authorities to manage the number and type of licensed premises in a specific area, aiming to prevent negative impacts on the local community. 

  6. A 'listed building' is a building which has been placed on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 

Council approves councillor allowance increase, considers rugby club licence

This week in Cambridgeshire:

Civic Affairs - Monday 12 May 2025

The Civic Affairs Committee met to discuss several key governance and financial matters. The committee recommended that the Full Council approve the draft Constitution and consider the Independent Remuneration Panel's (IRP) report on member allowances.

The committee reviewed and approved the Annual Governance Statement (AGS) for 2023/2024, along with amendments to the Local Code of Corporate Governance. The AGS is a statutory document1 that accompanies the Statement of Accounts, demonstrating the council's compliance with its Local Code of Governance. The report noted that new guidance from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is expected in May 2025 and will be incorporated into the 2024/2025 AGS.

The committee also reviewed the EY 2 Audit Plan for 2024/25. The audit plan outlines the scope and timeline of the audit, identified audit risks, and information about auditor independence and fees. The report noted that there have been significant delays in publishing the draft Statement of Accounts for 2023/24 due to resource constraints within the council’s finance team, and a disclaimed opinion will again be issued. EY have identified two risks of weakness in respect of the council’s value for money arrangements: the council’s ability to prepare and publish draft financial statements in line with the statutory deadline of 30 June 2025, and historic rent regulation breaches as reflected in the regulatory judgement against the council published by the Regulator of Social Housing 3.

The committee discussed and recommended that the Full Council approve the draft Constitution, including the Local Government Association model Code of Conduct, to take effect at the Annual Council meeting in May 2025. Some of the areas that have been updated in the Constitution include: Opposition Chairs for Scrutiny Committees, Naming of Scrutiny Committees, Referral of Motions by the Mayor, Requirement for Motions to be Seconded, Substitutes on Committees, Cabinet Assistants, Debate Rules and Amendments, and Non-Key Decisions and Forward Plan.

Finally, the Civic Affairs Committee considered the report and recommendations of the Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP) following its review of the Council’s current Members’ Allowances Scheme. The panel recommended that the basic allowance payable to all Councillors be £7,629 per annum, with indexing for increase starting in April 2025, based on the staff award of 2.5% on Spinal Column Point 56, which was awarded in November 2024. This would equate to a basic allowance of £7,819. The panel also recommended that the ‘Stationery Allowance’ payment of £75 per annum for each Councillor be withdrawn.

Planning - Pre-Application Developer Presentations - Wednesday 14 May 2025

Cambridge City Councillors were scheduled to attend a Planning - Pre-Application Developer Presentations meeting to hear a pre-application briefing from a developer regarding the comprehensive redevelopment of the Kett House site for commercial use.

The report pack notes that the site is located within the New Town and Glisson Road Conservation Area, and is near several listed buildings and structures, including the War Memorial, the Cambridge Botanic Garden, The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and the English Martyrs and Wanstead House. The site has been identified within the Local Plan designated ‘Area of Major Change’ (Policy 21) and the Cambridge Railway Station, Hills Road Corridor to the City Centre ‘Opportunity Area’ (Policy 25).

The agenda frontsheet clarifies that these pre-application meetings offer developers an early opportunity to present proposals to councillors, who can then raise questions or concerns to be addressed before a formal planning application is submitted.

Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday 15 May 2025

The Licensing Sub Committee of Cambridge City Council met to consider an application for a premises licence for A Taste of Sicily, located at 106 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7AJ. The application, made under section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003, seeks permission for the sale of alcohol for consumption both on and off the premises, and for recorded music indoors, from Monday to Sunday between 11:00 and 23:00, with an extension until 02:00 on New Year’s Eve.

Wangari Njiiri, Environmental Health and Licensing Support Team Leader, noted that five representations were received from 'Other Persons'4. No representations were received from responsible authorities, although Trading Standards provided Challenge 255 information to the applicant, and Environmental Health agreed conditions with the applicant, which are attached to the report as Appendix 4 - EH agreed conditions.

The report pack notes that the premises opened as an Italian restaurant in February 2025, and was previously Sunset Lounge, a Shisha restaurant, and before that Palkee Bengali Take-Away. The report also notes that the premises is subject to extant planning conditions, and that representations had been received that made reference to ongoing planning-related matters, particularly those concerning the rear structure. However, it was noted that these details fall outside the remit of the Licensing Sub-Committee, as they do not pertain to any of the four statutory licensing objectives6.

Licensing Sub Committee - Friday 16 May 2025

The Licensing Sub Committee met to consider an application for a premises licence for Cambridge Rugby Football Club, located on Grantchester Road. The applicant, Cambridge Rugby Football Club Limited, applied for the licence under section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003. The application seeks to permit several licensable activities, including plays, films, live and recorded music, performance of dance and supply of alcohol, both indoors and outdoors.

The report pack states that events would predominately take place between 1 April and 30 October, but could occur at other times of the year. The licence would cover two types of use: Rugby Use and Non-Rugby Use. The proposed conditions included the number of days per event types: Rugby Use: Unlimited, Small Events: Unlimited, Medium Events: Up to 4 days per year, Large Events: Up to 3 days per year.

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider representations from 55 'Other Persons' that were received in response to the application. No representations were received from any of the Responsible Authorities7. Councillor Hugh Clough, Green Spokes, Ward Councillor for Newnham, submitted a supplementary statement to his letter of representation, which was also scheduled to be discussed. Councillor Clough stated that the current licence application does not meet the guiding principles of the Revised Section 182 Guidance (Feb 2025), because the noise impact from the events in 2023 and 2024 is far wider than the immediately adjacent roads, the proposed licensing hours of operation are unreasonably extensive (09:00-23:00, 10:00 to 22:00), and the lack of restriction for Rugby Use events is not logical and is disproportionate.

Councillor Clough also raised concerns about public nuisance, stating that there is no reference to noise limits in the licence application, and that limits lower than 65 decibels should be considered. He also noted that the Code of Conduct on Environmental Control of Noise at Concerts sets a limit of not more than three concert days per year at 65 decibels, while the current application seeks to have seven days per annum.


  1. The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 require local councils to review their governance arrangements and prepare an Annual Governance Statement. 

  2. EY (formerly Ernst & Young) is a multinational professional services partnership headquartered in London, England. 

  3. The Regulator of Social Housing is the government body that sets standards for registered providers of social housing and monitors their performance. 

  4. 'Other Persons' are defined as any individual, body or business entitled to make representations to licensing authorities. 

  5. Challenge 25 is a retailing strategy that encourages anyone who is over 18 but looks under 25 to carry acceptable ID (a card bearing the PASS hologram, a photographic driving license or a passport) when buying alcohol. 

  6. The four licensing objectives are the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm. 

  7. Responsible Authorities include the police, fire service, and environmental health. 

Cambridge taxi licence considered in private meeting

This week in Cambridgeshire:

Licensing Sub Committee - Wednesday 07 May 2025

The Licensing Sub Committee of Cambridge City Council convened to discuss taxi licensing matters. The majority of the meeting was scheduled to be held in private.

Exclusion of Press and Public

The agenda indicated that the committee was expected to exclude the press and public from the meeting, as it was scheduled to discuss matters covered by paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 19721. This is a common practice when dealing with sensitive personal information.

Taxi Driver Licensing

The main item on the agenda was to consider the application of driver 'A' to become a licensed driver with Cambridge City Council. The report pack includes the Licensing Sub-Committee: Taxi Applications Hearings Procedure which describes the process the committee uses to decide whether an applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a taxi licence.

The procedure states that officers will prepare a report for the Sub-Committee setting out the relevant law, council policy, the powers of the Sub-Committee, information obtained as a result of the investigation, and any matters in dispute. This process is similar to previous licensing sub-committee meetings, such as the one held on Monday 14 April 2025, where a dual driver licence application was discussed.

The report pack also outlines the powers of the council to refuse to grant a taxi driver's licence, referencing both section 60 and section 61 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 19762. These sections grant councils the authority to regulate and control taxi services within their jurisdiction.


  1. Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 defines the categories of information that can be discussed in private during council meetings. Paragraph 1 relates to information about an individual, and paragraph 2 relates to information that is likely to reveal the identity of an individual. 

  2. The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 contains various provisions relating to local government powers and functions in the United Kingdom. Section 60 and 61 specifically address the licensing of hackney carriages and private hire vehicles, granting councils the authority to regulate and control these services within their jurisdiction. 

Recent meetings
Performance, Assets & Strategy Scrutiny Committee

Performance, Assets & Strategy Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 5.30 pm

The Performance, Assets and Strategy Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the role of overview and scrutiny in local government, receive updates on the budget setting timetable, performance management changes, the Shared Services Partnership agreement, stock condition surveys, and housing performance. The committee also discussed and provisionally agreed to add several topics to their work plan for the coming year, including the budget consultation, shared services, performance management, procurement, local government reorganisation, and the Cambridge Growth Company.

June 10, 2025
Planning

Planning - Thursday, 5th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Cambridge City Council Planning Committee convened to discuss several planning applications, including a major development at The Paddocks, a minor application at 111 Perse Way, and a modification to cycle parking conditions at the Station Area Redevelopment. The committee approved the major application at The Paddocks, as well as the minor application at 111 Perse Way, and the changes to cycle parking at the Station Area Redevelopment.

June 05, 2025
Council

Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 11.00 am

Cambridge City Council held a meeting where members discussed and made decisions on several key issues, including the adoption of a new council constitution, recommendations for councillor allowances, and committee appointments. The council approved the draft constitution and agreed to consider the Independent Remuneration Panel's recommendations on allowances.

May 22, 2025
Planning - Pre-Application Developer Presentations CANCELLED

Planning - Pre-Application Developer Presentations - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 2.00 pm

This meeting has been cancelled.

May 21, 2025
Licensing Sub Committee

Premises licence (Public meeting), Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 12.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee met to consider an application for a premises licence for King Street Supermarket. The applicant is seeking a licence to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises. The application has received representations from both local residents and Cambridgeshire Constabulary.

May 20, 2025
Licensing Sub Committee

Taxi (Private Meeting), Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.00 am

The Cambridge City Council Licensing Sub Committee convened to discuss taxi licensing matters. The primary item on the agenda was the consideration of a licensed driver's standing with the council. Councillors Hugh Clough, McPherson and Wade were scheduled to be in attendance.

May 20, 2025
Planning - Pre-Application Developer Presentations

Planning - Pre-Application Developer Presentations - Monday, 19th May, 2025 10.00 am

The Cambridge City Council Planning - Pre-Application Developer Presentations meeting on Monday 19 May 2025 was scheduled to include a briefing by a developer regarding planned work at Christ's College. The meeting was intended to allow councillors to ask questions and raise concerns about the proposals before a formal planning application is submitted.

May 19, 2025
Licensing Sub Committee

Premises Licence (Public Meeting), Licensing Sub Committee - Friday, 16th May, 2025 10.00 am

The Cambridge City Council Licensing Sub Committee met on 16 May 2025 to consider an application from Cambridge Rugby Football Club Limited for a premises licence. The application seeks to allow the club to provide plays, films, live and recorded music, performance of dance and supply of alcohol, both indoors and outdoors. The committee was also scheduled to discuss representations received regarding the application.

May 16, 2025
Licensing Sub Committee

Premises licence (Public meeting), Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 15th May, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub Committee of Cambridge City Council met on 15 May 2025 to consider an application for a premises licence for A Taste of Sicily. The report pack included the application form, plans for the premises, representations received, and agreed conditions from Environmental Health. The sub-committee was scheduled to determine the application on its individual merits, referencing the statutory licensing objectives and Cambridge City Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy.

May 15, 2025
Planning - Pre-Application Developer Presentations

Planning - Pre-Application Developer Presentations - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 9.00 am

Cambridge City Councillors were scheduled to attend a meeting to hear a pre-application briefing from a developer. The briefing was regarding the comprehensive redevelopment of the Kett House site for commercial use. The meeting was scheduled to allow councillors to ask questions and raise concerns about the proposals.

May 14, 2025
Upcoming meetings
Development Control Forum CANCELLED

Development Control Forum - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 10.00 am

June 17, 2025
Joint Development Management Committee

Joint Development Management Committee - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 10.30 am

June 18, 2025
Planning - Pre-Application Developer Presentations

Planning - Pre-Application Developer Presentations - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 9.30 am

June 18, 2025
Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle Sub Committee (Licensing Sub Committee)

Taxi Hearing (Private Meeting), Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle Sub Committee (Licensing Sub Committee) - Monday, 23rd June, 2025 10.00 am

June 23, 2025
General Purposes and Licensing Committee CANCELLED

General Purposes and Licensing Committee - Monday, 23rd June, 2025 10.00 am

June 23, 2025
Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle Sub Committee (Licensing Sub Committee)

Taxi Hearing (Private Meeting), Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle Sub Committee (Licensing Sub Committee) - Monday, 23rd June, 2025 12.00 pm

June 23, 2025
Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005 Committee (Statutory Licensing Committee) CANCELLED

Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005 Committee (Statutory Licensing Committee) - Monday, 23rd June, 2025 10.00 am

June 23, 2025
Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 5.00 pm

June 24, 2025
Planning

Planning - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 10.00 am

June 25, 2025
Housing Engagement Board

Housing Advisory Board - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 5.00 pm

July 08, 2025