A warning from Action Fraud: Fraudsters have created a high specification website template advertising flat screen televisions for sale which are below market value and do not exist. Payment is being requested via bank transfer and will offer no protection to the consumer when the television does not arrive. Protect yourself: Payments made via bank transfer […]

A message from Cambridge E-cops dated 06/08/2015: We have received 13 reports of thefts from vehicles in Cambridge city from 1st – 6th August, which is higher than we would normally record over a six day period. These thefts have occurred in the following locations: NORTH – Longworth Avenue, Campkin Rd, Arbury Court, Ellesmere Rd, […]

If you, or your kids, are off to college next year you may want to read this from Action Fraud (National Fraud Intelligence Bureau) … Fraudsters use a variety of websites to advertise available properties to rent. often at attractive rates and convenient locations. Adverts will seem genuine, accompanied by a number of photos and contact information […]

Here is the latest E-Cops newsletter from the Cambridgeshire Constabulary East Neighbourhood Team … Message sent by Mandy Gillborn (Police, PCSO, Cambridge City – South & East) Hello Neighbourhood residents. Here is a breakdown of what has been going on in your neighbourhood since the 01/07/2015 Burglaries There has been 4 reported burglaries Overnight on the 2nd […]

The agenda for East Area Committee, Thursday, 10th April, 2014, 7.00 pm has just been published.  VENUE:  Cherry Trees Day Centre, St Matthew’s St, Cambridge CB1 2LT Exhibition – Cambridge Sports Development Strategy and Recreation Team Update The City Council Sports Development Team have recently completed a period of consultation relating to the implementation of a new Sports and […]

At the East Area Committee meeting on January 9th councillors learned that the roll out of a wider 20 mph zone to Cambridge’s East Area might include the availability of speed warning signs like those often seen in villages round the country. These could be moved to areas of concern to ensure that drivers exceeding the […]

The agenda for East Area Committee, Thursday, 9th January, 2014, 7.00 pm has just been published.  VENUE:  Cherry Trees Day Centre, St Matthew’s St, Cambridge CB1 2LT The following items are included in the agenda: 1 Apologies For Absence 2 Declarations Of Interest 3 Minutes 4 Matters & Actions Arising From The Minutes 5 Open Forum […]

The agenda for next East Area Committee, Thursday, 25th July 2013, 7.00 pm  has just been published.  VENUE: Dublin Suite – Cambridge United Football Club. The Dublin Suite is located at the back of C.U.F.C. accessible down a lane near the pedestrian crossing. Access may not be possible via the C.U.F.C. main building.  View directions. To see […]

The Cambridge News carries an article about a recent theft of plants from alongside the cycle path between Montreal and Marmora Roads: here. A note from Romsey Town Cllr Paul Saunders: “I was disgusted to learn of the theft of these plants. They were only planted a few weeks ago at the specific request of local residents. Local people […]

The Safer City grant scheme provides start-up funding to new, potentially on-going community projects or one-off grants to time-limited community projects that will help tackle crime, the fear of crime and antisocial behaviour in Cambridge. You can apply for a grant up to a maximum of £5,000. The Safer City grant scheme budget for 2013/14 has been set at […]