CHRIS MANN: A Cambridgeshire council is launching a major initiative to encourage more people to stand for election. South Cambridgeshire District Council is running a Be a Councillor event, ahead of elections in May. To tell us more, the Council’s Chief Executive Jean Hunter joins me now in the studio. Good evening to you.
JEAN HUNTER: Good evening,
CHRIS MANN: A very warm welcome. Why do you need to appeal for councillors?
JEAN HUNTER: We’re keen to encourage as many people as possible from a variety of different backgrounds to think about making a difference to their local communities.
CHRIS MANN: And becoming a councillor, is that an easy process? Continue reading “Be a Councillor in South Cambridgeshire”
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Cambs Solar Plan Scuppered
17:22 Friday 11th November 2011
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ANDY BURROWS: Plans to make a Council headquarters in Cambridgeshire far greener by using solar panels has had to be scrapped. South Cambridgeshire District Council had already cancelled plans to add panels to sheltered accommodation, but were still hoping to press ahead with another scheme. Let’s speak to Peter Topping, who’s Cabinet Member for, the wonderfully named Sustainability, Planning and Climate Change. That’s what they call a large brief, I’d have thought. Hello to you Peter.
PETER TOPPING: Hello there.
ANDY BURROWS: So what’s the latest plan that’s had to be scrapped then? Continue reading “Cambs Solar Plan Scuppered”
Waterbeach Barracks Closure – Housing Development Possible
11:21 Tuesday 19th July 2011
Mid-morning Show
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
ANDY HARPER: Thank you for your responses to this decision to close Waterbeach Barracks .. It’s part of a restructural change which will see the UK relying more on the Territorial Army to fight on the front line, as announced by Defence Secretary Liam Fox. James Hockney is the Conservative councillor for Waterbeach on South Cambridgeshire District Council. James, good morning to you.
JAMES HOCKNEY: Good morning.
ANDY HARPER: Dave there says, “This is a bit of a shock for Waterbeach.” Was it a bit of a shock for you?
JAMES HOCKNEY: Well certainly we’ve been taken aback by this news. Definitely. Waterbeach Barracks was a very important part of our community, going all the way back to the Second World War, and the Engineer Regiment are doing a fantastic job representing this country. Continue reading “Waterbeach Barracks Closure – Housing Development Possible”
New Northstowe Plans Mean More A14 Madness
17:17 Friday 15th July 2010
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ANDY BURROWS: Possible changes to the Masterplan for a new town in Cambridgeshire are back on the agenda. Billed as a flagship Government eco-town, Northstowe was due to be built on land near Oakington and Longstanton, just off the A14. There could be a number of potential changes though, to the original plans, including increasing the number of homes by five to ten thousand. We could also see two secondary schools and not one. Independent councillor for Longstanton, Alex Riley, questions the development’s location. Continue reading “New Northstowe Plans Mean More A14 Madness”
Local Elections Tomorrow- Radio Cambridgeshire Coverage
07:50 Wednesday 4th May 2011
Peterborough Breakfast Show
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
ANDY GALL: Tomorrow many of you will be voting in local elections across the county. 477 candidates are competing in 154 seats across 5 District Councils and Peterborough City Council. That’s as well as the Alternative Vote referendum. With the latest news, and looking ahead to tomorrow, I’m joined by our political reporter Steve Titman, who’s with us. Good morning Steve.
STEVE TITMAN: Good morning Andy.
ANDY GALL: Now what are we expecting to happen in the local elections in Cambridgeshire? Continue reading “Local Elections Tomorrow- Radio Cambridgeshire Coverage”
BBC Peterborough Local Election Analysis
07:58 Monday 18th April 2011
Peterborough Breakfast Show
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
PAUL STAINTON: The city’s going to be going to the polls of course on Thursday May 5th. This year’s local elections the first big test for the Coalition. And as if one election wasn’t enough, you’ll also be able to vote on a change to the way we vote of course. But what about Peterborough City Council elections? Our political reporter Steve Titman looks ahead. Continue reading “BBC Peterborough Local Election Analysis”
Tesco Shelford Battle Commenced
09:35 Thursday 13th January 2011 BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
ANDY HARPER: Residents of the village of Shelford were up in arms after it was revealed on this programme that Tesco plan to open in the village. Many thought it would decimate the small independent shops there, which do so well. Yesterday four planning applications to convert the former Eden Lilly store were refused by South Cambridgeshire District Council. Charlie Nightingale is the local councillor, Chairman of the Council, and we speak to him very often. Today is no exception. Charlie, good morning to you.
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