I did a radio interview on the effect that Carillion's collapse will have on the Chisholm Trail - for those interested, check it out here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05rq8fb#play - starts at 43 minutes in.

Residents will be aware that criminal incidents are still happening along Fen Road, though thankfully there has been no repetition of the smashed windows from before the new year.

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The Housing Scrutiny committee voted to support the Liberal Democrat housing revenue amendment when it met on Wednesday evening.  The amendment included helping larger families, who will be tenants in the 500 new council houses being built, save up to £2,000 a year by setting the council rent at a lower social rent rather than the higher Local Housing Allowance level that the council is proposing to charge.

As the House of Commons Select Committee on Exiting the EU meets today in Cambridge to take evidence on the impact on research and science, a new report carried out by London Economics shows that Cambridge benefits hugely from international students who are worth £20bn to the UK economy.  Cambridge is ranked 8^th in the top ten cities that benefit.  The report underscores the importance to Cambridge of the UK being open to people from other countries including Europe.

The County Council produce a "members newsletter" once a month, and you can read it here:

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/CCC-Member-Newsletter-January-2018.html?soid=1102102907030&aid=2Il9D0FLodg

This is written by officers (staff), so will present one side of any story, but I hope it is of some interest.

The Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group's amendment to the Housing Budget that will be tabled at the Housing Scrutiny committee on Wednesday 17th January provides much needed help to Cambridge council tenants, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet in the city.

After a meeting on Saturday, Cambridge Liberal Democrats have selected a new prospective Parliamentary Candidate.  Our new PPC for Cambridge is Councillor Rod Cantrill.  Chair of Cambridge Liberal Democrats Elizabeth Parkin said "We have made our choice from an excellent field.  Many congratulations to Rod.  I'm very much looking forward to working with him."

A whole series of budget proposals made previously with strong public support by the City Council's opposition Lib Dem group, and rejected by the ruling Labour Group, have now been incorporated into Labour's budget for Cambridge City Council next year.

We've received a reminder from UK Powernetworks (responsible for most electrical supply to residents in the UK) on what to do if predicted high winds cause power outages.

Residents of the Woodhead Drive area will have been pleased to note last month that the play ground equipment, which had been removed due to vandalism, is now in the process of being replaced.  

The North area of the City has some beautiful parkland and natural areas.  The Liberal Democrats are keen to ensure this is being used well for the benefit of the whole area.  See below for an opportunity to contribute your ideas for how the Liberal Democrats could develop this in your area.