Carbon Neutral Cambridge: Looking to a net zero future in draft Local Plan
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Carbon Neutral Cambridge: Looking to a net zero future in draft Local Plan
• Opinion | Carbon Neutral Cambridge’s Anne Miller looks at policies in the draft Local Plan which is currently the subject of public consultation.
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 | Cambs Times (Newsquest) — News · Council and records · 2 days ago Here's when 'massively disruptive' closures are set to hit key Fenland route• Motorists are being warned to expect major disruption in Whittlesey later this month as separate works are set to close the A605. |
 | BBC News — Cambridgeshire · Council and records · yesterday Watch: U's fans told house prices put players off• At a fans' forum, the director of football reveals high property costs are a "big challenge". |
 | Cambridge Independent — News · Safety · yesterday Former Cambridgeshire police officer banned from roads after drink driving conviction• Cambridge Independent — News: "Former Cambridgeshire police officer banned from roads after drink driving conviction" is included because it may affect council services, records, neighbourhood decisions or daily routines. |
 | Cambridge Independent — News · Local news · yesterday Fire crews tackle huge blaze at waste facility on industrial site• A fire service spokesperson said crews would be at the incident ‘for a prolonged period of time’. |
 | Cambs Times (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Fire station open day raised more than £1,500 and was called 'incredible'• Whittlesey Community Fire & Rescue Station's open day has raised more than £1,500 for charity. |
 | Cambs Times (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets• Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores to help revitalise the high street. |
 | Cambs Times (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Specialist team secures more than 700 charges in first year tackling offenders• A specialist police team has secured more than 700 criminal charges in its first year of targeting prolific offenders across Cambridgeshire. |
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