🔶South Cambs Lib Dem Councillors🔶

Over 100 new council houses delivered. Liberal Democrats - South Cambridgeshire DC All on an orange/magenta gradient.

Liberal Democrat-led South Cambridgeshire District Council is delivering where others have failed.
Over 100 new council homes built in a single year (and more to come) - a record for South Cambs and delivering on our commitment to affordable housing for local people.

Cllr Natalie Warren-Green, Lead Cabinet Member for Environment, wearing high-viz, stood in front of a digger at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network. SCDC Lib Dem Logo "We're installing solar panels to charge our electric bin lorries"

Lib Dems in @SouthCambs are getting on with it: solar-powered charging for our electric bin lorries. Cutting carbon. Boosting biodiversity. Delivering a greener future.

#ClimateAction #SouthCambs

Protect Arthur Rank Hospice Reverse the cuts!

Last night, South Cambridgeshire District Council unanimously backed the campaign to protect funding for Arthur Rank Hospice. Our message to Government is simple: reverse the cuts and safeguard this vital service.

You can read the full motion here: scambs.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocume...

Motion Passed: Improving mental health care for EVERYONE

Motion Passed!
South Cambs District Council has backed our call to improve mental health support for all!
We’re committed to working with partners, supporting our communities, and pressing the Government to ensure everyone, especially young people, can access the help they need.

Sign the petition Protect Arthur Rank Hospice Reverse the cuts

Later today, South Cambridgeshire District Council will debate our motion to support the petition to restore the funding for Arthur Rank Hospice.
You can join us in supporting Arthur Rank, please sign the petition here:
www.pippaheylings.org.uk/campaigns/sa...

Learn more: www.scambs.gov.uk/news/council...

At the top: the SCDC Lib Dem Group Logo and the Cambs County Lib Dem Group Logo A photo of a student being passed a meal by a dinner lady. The meal includes vegetables and a burger. "LEADING THE WAY TO DELIVER FREE SCHOOL MEALS" over an orange/ magenta gradient

While Conservatives talk about cuts, Lib Dem-led councils in Cambridgeshire are delivering for residents - by working together, 81 more children in South Cambs now get free school meals - that's worth £314k to families, and an extra £1m+ funding for schools.
#FreeSchoolMeals

This order makes it easier to stop disturbances quickly and gives the ability to issue a fixed penalty on the first offence.

Picture of a crossing at Milton Park and Ride. In front of this, on an orange/magenta gradient, is the South Cambridgeshire DC Liberal Democrat Logo and in bold, the words "Combatting anti-social behaviour at Milton P&R"

Antisocial behaviour and dangerous driving has been a serious problem at Milton Park and Ride, disturbing residents late at night. That's why Lib Dem councillors signed off on a Public Spaces Protection Order.

Out in force in Fen Ditton on this gorgeous autumn afternoon 🍁🍂
Chatting with local residents on the doors, hearing what matters most to them.

Lots of support for @scambsdclibdems.bsky.social
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Growth must improve residents' lives, not worsen them. If ministers want this to be success, they need to listen to our communities and deliver the benefits of growth whilst protecting our precious natural environment.
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We've pushed for this investment, and now it must be used to solve the urgent issues holding us back – from water scarcity, sewage capacity, and grid constraints to the lack of affordable housing, failing transport, and healthcare access.
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The Government has committed £400 million to deliver growth in Greater Cambridge, but this must be a fix, not a false start!
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"This funding must be a fix, not a false start! Government needs to listen to our communities and deliver the benefits of growth whilst protecting our precious natural environment." Cllr Bridget Smith, South Cambridgeshire DC Leader

**Our message to Government is simple: Let’s
work with communities to solve the problems holding Greater Cambridge back!**
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Councillor Helene Leeming, Lib Dem District Councillor for Cambourne helping plant the new memorial garden in Cambourne. There is a bench in the background with the RAF roundel and silhouettes of aircraft. In front of Helene is a cross with the words "Lest we forget" engraved. In the foreground: "Planting a new memorial garden for Cambourne" At the top of the image, in white, is the South Cambridgeshire DC Liberal Democrat Group Logo. At the bottom of the image: "Promoted by South Cambridgeshire District Council Liberal Democrat Group, 15 Ronald Rolph Court, Wadloes Road, Cambridge, CB5 8PX."

This morning, alongside local veterans and Town Council workers, Cllr Helene Leeming helped plant the new memorial garden for Cambourne.
South Cambs District Council awarded £20,000 to fund the project, so Cambourne can finally get a war memorial after 25 years.

ARH is an incredible organisation who have helped so many people across South Cambridgeshire through some of the most difficult times. Please join the campaign to protect them.
🔗 www.pippaheylings.org.uk/campaigns/sa...

At last night's meeting of South Cambridgeshire District Council, our leader Cllr Bridget Smith encouraged all councillors to support the campaign to protect the funding for Arthur Rank Hospice.

You can read the full motion text here (Agenda Item 16d): scambs.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocume...

🌿 Motion Passed: Getting Nature Back on Track 🌿

South Cambs DC has voted to oppose Gov't plans to weaken Biodiversity Net Gain - risking £250m/yr in lost habitat restoration.

We’re urging Ministers to help nature & growth thrive together. 🌱🏡

If you are particularly affected, there are resources available to help cope with distressing events in the news: www.mind.org.uk/information-...

Our thoughts are with everyone involved, their families and with all those affected communities wherever they may be.

We’re incredibly upset to see the news about Air India Flight 171 and know that many people across South Cambridgeshire and indeed further afield will be just as devastated.

Resources - John Williams

John's job is to steward the Council's finances to make the best use of Council resources. For the past seven years, John has worked hard to make the Council financially secure and fit for the future.

Economic Development - Peter McDonald

Peter works closely with local businesses to help make South Cambs a better place to do business - supporting highstreets, markers and start-ups to thrive, bringing jobs to our area.

Environment Natalie Warren-Green

Natalie is leading for us on the environment, environmental health, waste and recycling. We're committed to being green to our core and Natalie is at the forefront of all of our work.

Housing - John Batchelor

We are facing a national housing crisis and John is working hard to address this in South Cambs. John's portfolio includes retrofit, homelessness, council houses, new-build and more...

Communities - Henry Batchelor

Henry is in charge of our work supporting communities and out district's new towns. This includes the work we do on community development, the cost-of-living as well as health and wellbeing.

Planning - Tumi Hawkins

Tumi has been leading our Planning work since 2018. Her role covers the joint Local Plan for Greater Cambridge, development control and strategic sites.

Deputy Leader - Brian Milnes

Brian is our Deputy Leader and leads on local government reorganisation & transformation. He is also our rep. to the Greater Cambridge Partnership.