@cppf_pc

Cambridge Past, Present & Future’s planning and built heritage conservation work. Follow to keep informed about our work. Local and national information too.

 Cambridge, England
cambridgeppf.org/planning
Joined March 2017
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Shop at @coopuk? 💚 Choose Cambridge Past, Present & Future as your Local Community Fund cause and support local heritage every time you shop. 👉 membership.coop.co.uk/causes… #CoopLocalCommunityFund #Cambridge
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🍂✨ Family Halloween Hunt starts on Saturday 17 October until 01 November. Search for Halloween characters painted on wood around the ring ditch, collect their letters and discover the magic word. Wandlebury Country Park. Free. Please pay for parking on arrival
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Interested in the Cambridge South proposals? A public consultation event takes place today, Monday 5 October, 3–7pm at Shelford Rugby Club and on Saturday 10 October, 10am–2pm, Little Shelford Memorial Hall Read more on the blog. cambridgeppf.org/cambridge-s…
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The Big Give Earth Raise 2026 starts on Earth Day, Weds 22nd April 🌍 and for one week only, every donation to our Coton Wetland project will be DOUBLED. Every £1 becomes £2 for nature 🌿 Keep your eyes out for the live link on Weds!
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🌼 Coton Spring Clean is tomorrow! Join a community litter pick as part of the Great British Spring Clean, help keep paths and hedgerows clear for people and wildlife. 📅 Sunday 19 April, 2pm–4pm 📍 Meet outside The Plough, Coton Details: cambridgeppf.org/etn/coton-s…
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**Closing Date Monday 13 April 5pm** CPPF is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to guide our charity through its next chapter - strengthening its voice and ensuring that Cambridge continues to thrive. Full details and application pack: cambridgeppf.org/chief-execu…
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Today, a blue plaque was unveiled in Cambridge to honour Alec Nelson, one of Britain’s most influential, and largely forgotten, athletics coaches. 📍 The plaque will be installed at 4 All Saints’ Passage. Read the full story here: cambridgeppf.org/alec-nelson…
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CambPPF P&C retweeted
Sam Davies@Sam_in_CamApr 1
Big job @cppf_pc at a critical time for Cambridge. Thanks to James Littlewood for all his efforts cambridgeppf.org/chief-execu…
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Development corporation plans represent ‘a fundamental shift in local democracy’ - @CambridgePPF
Mark Williamson@markrwilliamsonMar 29
New: Transferring planning powers to a Greater Cambridge development corporation would leave residents with “less say” than anywhere else in the UK - council. open.substack.com/pub/mwilli…
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New: Transferring planning powers to a Greater Cambridge development corporation would leave residents with “less say” than anywhere else in the UK - council. open.substack.com/pub/mwilli…
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Who Decides Cambridge’s Future? The Government is proposing to take over planning powers for major projects in Greater Cambridge. Join a vital free public debate on the pros and cons of this plan. 📅 Mon 23 March 🕖 7:00pm 📍 Wolfson College 🎟cambridgeppf.org/etn/who-dec…

Who Decides Cambridge’s Future? - Cambridge Past, Present & Future

7-8.30pm A Public Debate on the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation The Government has launched a major consultation on proposals to create a centrally-led Urban Development Corporation (UDC)...

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Demolition of Cambridge art deco cinema blocked by inspector - BBC News bbc.com/news/articles/cz94xw…

Demolition of Cambridge art deco cinema blocked by inspector

The 1930s cinema in central Cambridge had faced demolition under plans to build a new office block.

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The Cambourne to Cambridge busway public inquiry has closed. theguardian.com/environment/…

‘Sustainable’ Cambridge busway will cause irreversible ecological harm, inquiry told

Planned route linking Cambourne to Cambridge will go through one of county’s last traditional orchards

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This Sat 29 Nov: Wander the Fantastical Forest at Wandlebury. Experience community art & celebrate nature. Free event, donations welcome. cambridgeppf.org/etn/fantast… #thingstodoincambridge #TreeCharter #fantasticalforest
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Planning application for building to replace Kett House, Hills Rd #Cambridge Too big & uninspiring design next to locally & grade II listed buildings. Read what we said bit.ly/4qXiBgW. Go to bit.ly/3X34XuZ to find out more & comment
visualisation of building looking north west along Hills Road, showing overshadowing of two storey terrace.

ALT visualisation of building looking north west along Hills Road, showing overshadowing of two storey terrace.

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Concerns raised in response to application for growth of Eddington #Cambridge. Will design code deliver a more interesting skyline & green corridors? Read what we said bit.ly/4qXiBgW. @HistoricEngland also have concerns bit.ly/47XPrWp
View of Eddington from Red Meadow Hill, Coton Countryside Reserve

ALT View of Eddington from Red Meadow Hill, Coton Countryside Reserve

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AGM reminder — Fri 28 Nov, 6.30pm. Connect with trustees, learn about CambridgePPF’s work & share your voice. Tickets: £3 members / £6 non-members. Book: cambridgeppf.org/etn/cambrid… #thingstodoinCambridge #Heritage
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Can heritage and progress really coexist? Our latest blog explores the ideas behind Griff Rhys Jones’ talk Blockers or Builders of the Future? Read more: cambridgeppf.org/griff-rhys-… Join us on Fri 28 Nov 🎟️ #GriffRhysJones #CambridgePPF #HeritageVsProgress
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**WANDLEBURY COUNTRY PARK - CLOSED TODAY - 23RD OCTOBER** Due to storm Benjamin we have had to close the park because of high winds.
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🍂 October special: join Cambridge Past, Present & Future and get 1 extra month free membership. Explore nature, heritage and family adventures. Offer ends 31 Oct. Start your autumn journey today! 🔗 cambridgeppf.org/join-us-pag… #Cambridge #AutumnOffer #FamilyFun
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