Published:
11:06 AM February 17, 2021
East Cambridgeshire residents aged 60 and over are being asked to share their views on how Covid-19 has affected them. Cllr David Ambrose Smith (left), chairman of the operational services committee at East Cambridgeshire District Council.
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People aged 60 and over are being asked to share their views on how Covid-19 has affected them to find out what support they need following changes in restrictions.
East Cambridgeshire District Council s survey follows a review of coronavirus statistics for the district, which shows a disproportionate amount of positive cases among the over 60s population.
The survey, which is being led by the East Cambs Co-ordination Hub, is now open and will run until March 14.
Published:
1:19 PM February 16, 2021
Ely Cathedral. East Cambridgeshire District Council has outlined how it is making progress to achieving zero carbon emissions. Picture: PA Archive/PA Images
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East Cambridgeshire District Council has revealed the progress it is making towards reaching its overall aim of achieving net zero carbon emissions.
Among the areas where changes have been introduced include considering the area s environmental focus in planning decisions and encouraging working from home where possible to lower carbon emissions from travel.
The council has also switched to a 100pc renewable energy contract at its headquarters, and all street and car park lights managed by the council were changed to LED bulbs over the winter.
Published:
3:57 PM February 2, 2021
Updated:
4:00 PM February 2, 2021
Funding and video training about Covid-19 safety measures is available for taxi drivers in East Cambridgeshire thanks to a county-wide scheme.
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Funding and video training about Covid-19 safety measures is available for taxi drivers in East Cambridgeshire thanks to a county-wide scheme.
The county-wide scheme - which is a partnership between East Cambs District Council and Cambridgeshire County Council - will explain necessary safety precautions including cleaning, cashless payment and the use of masks.
It will also provide a subsidy for fitting a screen within their vehicle.
The video includes guidance such as asking passengers if they have any COVID-19 symptoms before entering the vehicle, different points to sanitise their hands, maintaining social distancing where possible and opening windows for ventilation.
Councillor doubts Cambs Combined Authority will meet affordable housing targets
The government has withheld funds for the project
Mike Sargeant, Labour councillor, has raised concerns that the Combined Authority may not hit its affordable housing targets (Image: Background image: Joe Giddens/PA Wire)
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Published:
4:39 PM January 6, 2021
Last January, East Cambs District Council launched its new Think Zero scheme as well as an ideas forum where residents can share their tips on how the council can reach their zero carbon emissions target by 2050. Councillor Anna Bailey, leader of East Cambs Council, is also pictured.
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East Cambridgeshire District Council is relaunching its Ideas Forum to give residents a chance to submit their thoughts on how the council could reduce their carbon emissions.
The relaunch allows residents to submit their ideas ahead of the creation of the council’s second annual Climate Change Action Plan.