Fews Lane Consortium
@fewslane.bsky.social
Sustainable development. Democratic accountability. Human rights. South Cambridgeshire. England.
Non-governmental & Nonprofit Organisation
Longstanton, Cambridgeshire
Non-governmental & Nonprofit Organisation
Longstanton, Cambridgeshire
Male asylum seekers likely to have substantial claim for damages against discriminatory Norfolk hotel
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www.dissmercury.co.uk/news/2533726...
Shock twist in migrant row as hotel says it WON'T accept single male asylum seekers
The Park Hotel in Diss has said it will not accept single male asylum seekers after a highly controversial decision by the Home Office has sparked…
www.dissmercury.co.uk
July 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Male asylum seekers likely to have substantial claim for damages against discriminatory Norfolk hotel
www.dissmercury.co.uk/news/2533726...
www.dissmercury.co.uk/news/2533726...
Select committee report says England’s broken council tax system risks undermining local democracy.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/17...
committees.parliament.uk/committee/17...
Link between paying taxes and quality of council services in England ‘broken’, say MPs - Committees - UK Parliament
Councils in England are being asked to deliver more than ever before, without adequate funding to allow them to do so effectively, says the cross-party Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG)...
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July 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Select committee report says England’s broken council tax system risks undermining local democracy.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/17...
committees.parliament.uk/committee/17...
The ability of the future Greater Cambridge unitary authority to deliver vital services such as education and social care is already being curtailed as South Cambs DC begins entering into contracts guaranteeing the right to work 4 days a week for 5 days' pay. www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/local-n...
Controversial four-day working week made permanent in South Cambs
South Cambridgeshire District Council has decided to permanently adopt a four-day working week for staff, despite backlash over paying staff to work fewer hours.
www.cambridge-news.co.uk
July 18, 2025 at 7:45 AM
The ability of the future Greater Cambridge unitary authority to deliver vital services such as education and social care is already being curtailed as South Cambs DC begins entering into contracts guaranteeing the right to work 4 days a week for 5 days' pay. www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/local-n...
Cambridgeshire County Council has written off a £60 million loan made to the council's wholly owned development company.
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Council accused of ‘writing off £60m loan’ to development company
The leader of Cambridgeshire County Council said the loan to This Land Ltd had been restructured, after facing accusations of ‘writing the loan off in secret’.
www.cambridge-news.co.uk
July 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Cambridgeshire County Council has written off a £60 million loan made to the council's wholly owned development company.
www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/local-n...
www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/local-n...
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A concerned resident takes out a half page ad in today's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social to complain about the City Council's plans to ship our recycling to Northern Ireland for processing.
March 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A concerned resident takes out a half page ad in today's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social to complain about the City Council's plans to ship our recycling to Northern Ireland for processing.
Traders say their Cambridge market petition has been ‘ignored’ www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/traders...
Traders say their Cambridge market petition has been ‘ignored’
But city council says design work is ongoing.
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk
March 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Traders say their Cambridge market petition has been ‘ignored’ www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/traders...
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NEW BLOGPOST: "Shouldn’t the disposal of all assets be frozen until such a time any future unitary council knows what it needs?” cambridgetownowl.com/2025/03/01/c... #Cambridge case study, but could apply to the rest of #Localgov in England.
Combined Authority to contribute £1.5million to Cambridge Civic Quarter
Papers just released show an initial contribution to the £12.6m allocated by Cambridge City Council. See if you need a reminder of what’s proposed See item 6 of the Investment Committee paper…
cambridgetownowl.com
March 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
NEW BLOGPOST: "Shouldn’t the disposal of all assets be frozen until such a time any future unitary council knows what it needs?” cambridgetownowl.com/2025/03/01/c... #Cambridge case study, but could apply to the rest of #Localgov in England.
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Hundreds of people, Ukrainian and friends of Ukraine, gathered together in Cambridge this evening to mark the 3rd anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The demonstration was organised by Cambridge University Ukrainian Society, and we were honoured to support it.
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The demonstration was organised by Cambridge University Ukrainian Society, and we were honoured to support it.
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February 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Hundreds of people, Ukrainian and friends of Ukraine, gathered together in Cambridge this evening to mark the 3rd anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The demonstration was organised by Cambridge University Ukrainian Society, and we were honoured to support it.
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The demonstration was organised by Cambridge University Ukrainian Society, and we were honoured to support it.
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Extremely pleased to see Northstowe Town Council taking action at this week's meeting to call for the completion of the cycle lanes in Northstowe Phase 1.
Well done to @camcycle.bsky.social for its work on this issue.
Well done to @camcycle.bsky.social for its work on this issue.
Last week, we had a meeting in Northstowe with MP Ian Sollom and checked out some local cycling routes on our way home.
From the town's 'future cycle lanes' to missing rural links, there's a lot of room for improvement. If you live or work in this area, what would you add to our campaign list?
From the town's 'future cycle lanes' to missing rural links, there's a lot of room for improvement. If you live or work in this area, what would you add to our campaign list?
February 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Extremely pleased to see Northstowe Town Council taking action at this week's meeting to call for the completion of the cycle lanes in Northstowe Phase 1.
Well done to @camcycle.bsky.social for its work on this issue.
Well done to @camcycle.bsky.social for its work on this issue.
Many Americans are horrified by President Trump’s pandering to Vladimir Putin and stand united with the people of Ukraine in their fight to protect democracy in Europe.
February 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Many Americans are horrified by President Trump’s pandering to Vladimir Putin and stand united with the people of Ukraine in their fight to protect democracy in Europe.
Environmental groups in UK ‘still very white – especially at the top’
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Environmental groups in UK ‘still very white – especially at the top’
Greenpeace co-director responds to report finding fewer than one in 20 working in sector identifies as non-white
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February 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Environmental groups in UK ‘still very white – especially at the top’
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The once-common European Eel is critically endangered.
Over the past 40 years, the number of juvenile eels in European rivers has fallen by over 90%, largely due to more than million weirs and dams that block their migratory paths.
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Over the past 40 years, the number of juvenile eels in European rivers has fallen by over 90%, largely due to more than million weirs and dams that block their migratory paths.
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Saving Europe’s endangered eels
YouTube video by RAZOR Science Show
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January 31, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The once-common European Eel is critically endangered.
Over the past 40 years, the number of juvenile eels in European rivers has fallen by over 90%, largely due to more than million weirs and dams that block their migratory paths.
youtu.be/r8rmwQIZgP4?...
Over the past 40 years, the number of juvenile eels in European rivers has fallen by over 90%, largely due to more than million weirs and dams that block their migratory paths.
youtu.be/r8rmwQIZgP4?...
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It's not every day that you receive a direct attack from the Prime minister
I did today
Here is the local #Norfolk coverage of it archive.ph/BuPja and below is my quote
People did not elect Starmer and Reeves to reduce protections for nature. The attack on me says more about them than me.
I did today
Here is the local #Norfolk coverage of it archive.ph/BuPja and below is my quote
People did not elect Starmer and Reeves to reduce protections for nature. The attack on me says more about them than me.
January 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
It's not every day that you receive a direct attack from the Prime minister
I did today
Here is the local #Norfolk coverage of it archive.ph/BuPja and below is my quote
People did not elect Starmer and Reeves to reduce protections for nature. The attack on me says more about them than me.
I did today
Here is the local #Norfolk coverage of it archive.ph/BuPja and below is my quote
People did not elect Starmer and Reeves to reduce protections for nature. The attack on me says more about them than me.
According to Friends of Mill Road Bridge 2, the statutory review of Cambridgeshire County Council’s Mill Road bus gate traffic regulation order will take place in the High Court in London on 10 June 2025.
January 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
According to Friends of Mill Road Bridge 2, the statutory review of Cambridgeshire County Council’s Mill Road bus gate traffic regulation order will take place in the High Court in London on 10 June 2025.
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Pleased to see that a decision has been made on the basis of the evidence; hopefully this will help to show there are much better alternatives than the route selected by the Greater Cambridge Partnership for connecting Cambourne…
A council has granted a protection order for #Coton Orchard trees threatened by the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway
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Council grants protection order for Coton Orchard trees amid busway threat
The trees are in the route of the proposed the Cambourne to Cambridge (C2C) busway.
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk
January 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Pleased to see that a decision has been made on the basis of the evidence; hopefully this will help to show there are much better alternatives than the route selected by the Greater Cambridge Partnership for connecting Cambourne…
❗️❗️Fantastic news!❗️❗️
Tree preservation order issued today for trees at Coton Orchard! 👏👏👏
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/council...
Tree preservation order issued today for trees at Coton Orchard! 👏👏👏
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/council...
Council to consider protecting Coton Orchard trees amid Cambourne to Cambridge busway threat
A provisional TPO for the trees was rejected by officers, but councillors will now decide the outcome.
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk
January 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
❗️❗️Fantastic news!❗️❗️
Tree preservation order issued today for trees at Coton Orchard! 👏👏👏
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/council...
Tree preservation order issued today for trees at Coton Orchard! 👏👏👏
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/council...
Despite the unlawful censorship, it was nevertheless a pleasure to participate in today’s South Cambs cabinet meeting.
We look forward to engaging further with the council to ensure the right to freedom of political expression is protected in South Cambridgeshire. www.youtube.com/live/32y2KMk...
We look forward to engaging further with the council to ensure the right to freedom of political expression is protected in South Cambridgeshire. www.youtube.com/live/32y2KMk...
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January 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Despite the unlawful censorship, it was nevertheless a pleasure to participate in today’s South Cambs cabinet meeting.
We look forward to engaging further with the council to ensure the right to freedom of political expression is protected in South Cambridgeshire. www.youtube.com/live/32y2KMk...
We look forward to engaging further with the council to ensure the right to freedom of political expression is protected in South Cambridgeshire. www.youtube.com/live/32y2KMk...
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Campaigners are pursuing a legal challenge to the GCP's £200m #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway - arguing there is a better, cheaper, less damaging alternative
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/campaig...
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/campaig...
Campaigners pursue legal challenge to Cambourne to Cambridge busway
Spearheading the legal challenge is charity Cambridge Past, Present and Future.
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January 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Campaigners are pursuing a legal challenge to the GCP's £200m #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway - arguing there is a better, cheaper, less damaging alternative
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/campaig...
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/campaig...
We are extremely pleased that in response to our letter dated 7 December 2024, South Cambridgeshire District Council has agreed to properly consider a request for a Tree Protection Order for 12 Bramley apple trees at Coton Orchard on 15 January.
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Coton Orchard TPO - Pre-Action Protocol for Judicial Review.pdf
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January 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
We are extremely pleased that in response to our letter dated 7 December 2024, South Cambridgeshire District Council has agreed to properly consider a request for a Tree Protection Order for 12 Bramley apple trees at Coton Orchard on 15 January.
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docdro.id/7skaDRP
Four-day working week at South Cambridgeshire District Council: Motion calls for unequivocal prohibition on staff selling their services back to the council
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South Cambridgeshire: Calls to monitor four-day working week
A councillor has raised concerns that 16% of council workers have a second job on their paid day off.
bbc.com
January 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Four-day working week at South Cambridgeshire District Council: Motion calls for unequivocal prohibition on staff selling their services back to the council
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Community group Cambridge Carbon Neutral is campaigning for a 'dangerous' pedestrian and cycle bridge to be widened.
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/cambrid...
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Cambridge community group calls for public backing to widen ‘dangerous’ bridge
Campaigners believe the bridge is too narrow.
tinyurl.com
January 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Community group Cambridge Carbon Neutral is campaigning for a 'dangerous' pedestrian and cycle bridge to be widened.
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/cambrid...
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/cambrid...
UK power generation today: 67% carbon neutral
December 21, 2024 at 7:09 PM
UK power generation today: 67% carbon neutral
Interesting judgment yesterday in the Court of Appeal...
Wrexham Council said that it did not have discretion not to adopt a post-inspection local plan under s. 67 PCPA 2004.
The appellant (and court) disagreed.
Richard Buxton Solicitors and Andrew Parkinson for the appellant.
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Wrexham Council said that it did not have discretion not to adopt a post-inspection local plan under s. 67 PCPA 2004.
The appellant (and court) disagreed.
Richard Buxton Solicitors and Andrew Parkinson for the appellant.
docdro.id/OgdvEAi
Jones v Wrexham County Borough Council [2024] EWCA Civ 1603.pdf
Neutral Citation Number: [2024] EWCA Civ 1603 Case No: CA-2024-000193 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL (CIVIL DIVISION) ON APPEAL FROM THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE KING’S BENCH DIVISION PLANNING COURT Mr Justice E...
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December 21, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Interesting judgment yesterday in the Court of Appeal...
Wrexham Council said that it did not have discretion not to adopt a post-inspection local plan under s. 67 PCPA 2004.
The appellant (and court) disagreed.
Richard Buxton Solicitors and Andrew Parkinson for the appellant.
docdro.id/OgdvEAi
Wrexham Council said that it did not have discretion not to adopt a post-inspection local plan under s. 67 PCPA 2004.
The appellant (and court) disagreed.
Richard Buxton Solicitors and Andrew Parkinson for the appellant.
docdro.id/OgdvEAi
Abolish district councils and introduce elected mayors across England says government white paper
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Councils to be merged in major overhaul of local powers
Ministers plan to combine smaller councils across England, prompting warnings of "turmoil" over mergers.
www.bbc.com
December 16, 2024 at 7:45 AM
Abolish district councils and introduce elected mayors across England says government white paper
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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“Large scale planning is back: as #Cambridge considers and plans its future shape, it is critical that it drops its austerity mindset and builds a strong vision of a renewed city founded on social justice.” See my piece on p15 of the Cambridge Architecture Gazette: issuu.com/ribacaa/docs...
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Cambridge Architecture 88 Autumn /Winter 2024
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December 13, 2024 at 3:29 PM
“Large scale planning is back: as #Cambridge considers and plans its future shape, it is critical that it drops its austerity mindset and builds a strong vision of a renewed city founded on social justice.” See my piece on p15 of the Cambridge Architecture Gazette: issuu.com/ribacaa/docs...