Exactly how much council tax will rise by across Cambridgeshire
[ad_1] Some areas of the county will see bigger rises than others David Dubas-Fisher Data Investigations Editor 06:00, 22 Mar 2026 People across Cambridgeshire will see their council tax bills rise in April.(Image: Joe Giddens/PA Wire) Council tax bills are set to rise for most households in the country from April. The bulk of councils […]
Plans for over 50 new homes refused over ‘environmental harm’ concerns
[ad_1] The developers proposed a mixed of “high quality” one, two, three and four-bedded homes Land at West Newlands in St Ives Road, Somersham (stock image)(Image: Google) Plans to build over 50 new homes in a Cambridgeshire village have been refused over environmental concerns. In December 2024, Bellway Homes proposed to build 52 homes, as […]
‘Illegal lorry park’ sparks concerns about pollution as investigation underway
[ad_1] Local residents have raised concerns about the recent appearance of the site 14:47, 23 Feb 2026Updated 20:13, 23 Feb 2026 There are concerns about a lorry park near Huntingdon (stock image)(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) An ‘illegal’ lorry park has been issued an Enforcement Notice by a Cambridgeshire council. An investigation into environmental concerns relating to […]
Fear new homes will ‘drastically affect’ neighbour privacy
[ad_1] Neighbours have urged Huntingdonshire District Council not to allow 23 new houses to be built behind their existing homes. Land off Station Road, Kimbolton, where 23 homes are proposed to be built.(Image: Google) Plans to build 23 new homes in Kimbolton have faced backlash from people living next to the proposed development site. Neighbours […]
‘Redundant’ water tower set for transformation into new family home
[ad_1] Plans have been approved by Huntingdonshire District Council to turn an old water tower into a four-bedroom home. The Perry Water Tower is due to be converted into a four-bedroom home.(Image: Google) A “redundant” water tower on the edge of a Cambridgeshire village is set to be converted into a family home. Huntingdonshire District […]
New swimming pools and fitness facilities set to be built at town leisure centre
[ad_1] Councillors have supported plans for “significant investment” in Huntingdon’s leisure facilities, including building new pools, padel courts, and an artificial pitch. The existing swimming pool in Huntingdon is set to be replaced with new facilities.(Image: Google) Councillors have backed plans to build new swimming pools and fitness facilities at the leisure centre in Huntingdon. […]
Latest on plans to build new upgraded swimming pools in Cambridgeshire town
[ad_1] Huntingdonshire District Council wants to extend and refurbish a leisure centre it runs to meet growing demand for the facilities. Illustrative image showing proposed extension to build new pools at One Leisure Huntingdon.(Image: Saunders Boston Architects / Huntingdonshire District Council) New swimming pools and fitness facilities could be built in Huntingdon under plans to […]