South Cambridgeshire District Council

❗ Prevention is at the heart of our strategy. We're committed to building a public sector that's inherently resistant to fraud. Key elements of the preventative approach include: 📌 Robust fraud controls 📌 Conducting regular, comprehensive fraud risk assessments 📌 Fostering a 'fraud-aware' culture 📌 Providing specialised training to staff #fraudweek ➡️ Check out our latest job opportunity here: https://lnkd.in/dyxx2uyt

✏️ Together with Cambridge City Council, we've today published the findings of research commissioned by the two councils into the accommodation needs of travelling communities in Greater Cambridge ➡️ The report looks at the need for both permanent pitches for settled members of travelling communities, and temporary sites for those wishing to stay on a short-term basis 📱 Read more by following the link in the comments

Improving the High Street Grants of between £5,000 to £20,000 per project are available to rural businesses, community groups and Parish Councils across the district. There are only 4 days left to submit applications. The deadline to apply for this round is Sunday 10 November. The scheme aims to: - improve the look of local high streets - promote rejuvenation - encourage residents to shop locally - and attract more local businesses to the area. For more information and how to apply visit https://lnkd.in/d8qbCVb9

We're pleased to support CB Mobility Support with a £2,000 grant to help their scheme providing essential mobility equipment. The service, which opened on November 1, aims to fill a gap left by the closure of Cambridge British Red Cross Mobility Aids. The volunteers hope to address an ongoing need for affordable equipment like rollators and toilet adaptions - especially for patients being discharged from hospital. https://lnkd.in/eVUwNkKw

🌍 🖊️ On Tuesday 29 October, we signed an anti-racism charter, pledging our commitment to tackle racism - and promote equality 🤝 An initiative from UNISON, it aims to tackle racism in the public sector on a national level. We will promote a diverse workforce, address the impact of racism on staff wellbeing, and regularly review strategies to improve racial equality, diversity, and inclusion To read more, click on the link in the comments below 👇

🌍 🙌 🌿 Our Communities Team is here to support projects across the district that help improve people’s lives. We're bringing presentations of our Communities Offer to... 📍 Linton on Tuesday 12 November at 7pm 📍 Melbourn on Wednesday 20 November at 6:30pm 📍 Impington on Thursday 28 November at 6pm We're inviting Parish and Town Councils, Community Groups, and those who want to help create vibrant communities, promote community action, and support community growth to attend to find out more about our Communities Offer 👉 Get more details about each event - and sign-up to attend here: https://lnkd.in/eKV9GD6H

25 days until #WhiteRibbonDay on 25th November. November is a key time to raise awareness about the importance of preventing violence against women and girls. As a White Ribbon Accredited Organisation, we will be hosting several awareness raising activities to help our colleagues and communities better understand how to be allies to women and girls ahead of #WhiteRibbonDay #ItStartsWithMen 

Happy Diwali to all that celebrate. May the festival of lights bring you peace, joy, and prosperity. ✨

There are only a few days left for South Cambridgeshire-based small businesses, including sole traders, to apply for grants of up to £5,000. Applications close on 31 October: https://lnkd.in/dHNyhCF9

🏡 🏘 🏠 Plans to bring more empty homes back into use in South Cambridgeshire could see Council Tax doubled on long-term vacant or second properties. The aim is to encourage people to sell or rent their properties to tackle a national housing shortfall - which is particularly acute in our district. Council estimates suggest there are around 2,640 empty homes in the district, and a further 360 second properties. Empty properties have an increased likelihood of arson, theft, damage, squatting and fly tipping. Overgrown brambles, trees, foliage and ivy can cause damage to shared fencing, roofs and gardens. Rodent and vermin infestation is also a risk, particularly if there is a readily available food source. To read the full story click the link https://lnkd.in/e-ubfM-N