Plan with YOU for the future

We will...

  • Be tougher on planning enforcement.

  • Protect the green belt - with minimum levels of housing growth.

  • Develop more Village Design Statements, giving you a say in future development.

  • Support a hybrid s106/cil policy, enabling smaller villages to benefit.

  • Work with local communities to enable affordable housing for local people.

  • Empower parish councils with the final say of which applications go to planning committees.

News

Lib Dems reject preservation order for ancient Cambridgeshire orchard

Cllr Heather Williams, Leader of the Conservative Opposition at South Cambridgeshire District Council, expressed her disappointment at the failure to protect these ancient trees in the following statement:“Back in March, I submitted a Tree Preservation Order for the trees in Coton Orchard.

No reassurance from Lib Dems over East West Rail concerns

The Lib Dem leadership at South Cambridgeshire District Council has provided no reassurance to residents concerned about the impact of East West Rail (EWR) on local communities. The administration was questioned on their efforts to mitigate the impact of EWR in a council meeting in February. Omino

Plans approved for Northstowe permanent community centre

South Cambridgeshire District Council’s plans for Northstowe’s first permanent community centre have been approved by councillors. The Planning Committee at South Cambridgeshire District Council voted through the plans on Wednesday 13 December. The community centre will feature a café serving hot