How can we all help solve the future water crisis and cut excess water extraction damaging the River Cam. Lewis Herbert hears from City Council executive councillor for planning Cllr Katie Thornburrow, Natalie Akroyd, Director of Quality and Environment, Cambridge Water and Michael Goodhart from the Cam Valley Forum. … [Read more...]
Cambridge Challenges 24/09/2023
Lewis Herbert discusses the Gove plan for the expansion of our city with guests Queen Edith’s Councillor Sam Davies MBE and planning adviser Peter Studdert. He hears about two conversations with Peter Freeman, the newly appointed chair of the Cambridge Delivery Group. … [Read more...]
Cambridge Challenges: Planning 11/06/2023
Does Cambridge have the right Local Plan for the future? And how can people best have their say? Join Lewis Herbert and guests Queen Edith’s Councillor Sam Davies and independent planning adviser Peter Studdert. 3/3 … [Read more...]
Cambridge Challenges: Planning 14/05/23
Continuing our exploration of the local planning system, planning consultant Simon Payne and Queen Edith’s Councillor Sam Davies join Petersfield Councillor Katie Thornburrow. 2/3 … [Read more...]
Cambridge Challenges: Planning 12/03/23
Lewis Herbert explores the planning sector with guests Queen Edith’s Councillor Sam Davies and planning adviser Peter Studdert. 1/3 … [Read more...]
Cambridge Challenges: Homeless
The second in former City Council leader Lewis Herbert’s series features James McWilliams, Housing Services Manager at Cambridge City Council and co-founder of Cambridge Street Aid, Chris Jenkin, chair of It Takes A City set up to tackle homelessness locally and Lee Welham a Big Issue vendor, and a former rough sleeper. … [Read more...]
Cambridge Challenges 26/06/2022
Former City Council leader Lewis Herbert investigates some of the issues being faced by Cambridge residents. On this month’s programme, Lewis looks at how families are coping with the rising cost of living with contributions from the Citizens Advice Bureau, Red Hen Project, and Cambridge Aid. … [Read more...]