On 19 May, MHCLG, HM Treasury and HM Revenue and Customs jointly launched a consultation on the High Value Council Tax Surcharge. The consultation seeks views on the detailed design of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) including scope, support for those who cannot pay, how the tax will be administered and how owners can challenge and appeal their bill. The consultation also includes detailed information for councils, who will collect the tax on behalf of central government. Revenue raised through the HVCTS will be used to support funding for local government services. Councils will be fully compensated for any additional administrative burdens. More information can be found in the Written Ministerial Statement. You can share feedback on the detailed design set out in this consultation. The consultation closes on 14 July. If you have any questions, please contact: hvcts@communities.gov.uk
Proposed changes to bus services including T3 – have your say
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) are consulting on changes to CPCA supported bus routes until the 28th July. To view the proposals and provide your comments, please visit: https://cpca-yourvoice.co.uk/bus-network- review-engagement/.
The changes are intended to consolidate the existing routes into fewer, better used routes that run more frequently and connect communities, hospitals, workplaces, education, and town centres:
T3 service Grantchester – Fulbourn
The current T2, T3 and T4 services would be replaced with new services A and B. Service A would run from Milton Park & Ride to Madingley Road Park & Ride, to Grantchester and then end at Trumpington Park & Ride. Service B would run from Trumpington Park & Ride, to Shelford Station, Babraham Park & Ride, Addenbrooke’s, Fulbourn and on to end at Newmarket. This would mean that residents from Grantchester would need to change bus at Trumpington Park and Ride to access Addenbrooke’s. The new services would run about once an hour through the day Monday to Saturday with roughly the same first and last bus times as now.
Parish Magazine July/August 2026
Mill Way delays 7th July
There will be delays on Mill Way on 7th July, between 9:30 and 15:00 of up to 15 minutes due to tree works.
GPC Draft Minutes 15 6 2026
Mayor’s Question Time
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📅 25 June, 5.30–7.30pm (doors 5pm)
📍 Council Chamber, The Guildhall, Market Hill, Cambridge
🎙️ Hosted by Paul Brackley, editor of the Cambridge Independent’