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⚫ Agricultural Water Resilience Grant

Helping farmers and growers in Cambridgeshire to improve water efficiency, increase resilience to drought and protect the water environment through investment in sustainable water management solutions.

A new water resilience grant scheme for farmers and growers has launched this week (Monday 20 July 2026) helping boost agricultural water resilience across the county.

Farmers, growers and horticultural businesses across Cambridgeshire can now apply for grants of between £2,000 and £50,000 from a £1.3 million grant scheme designed to improve water efficiency, strengthen resilience to drought and support sustainable food production.

Read more from Cambridgeshire County Council

Further information, including eligibility guidance and the application form, is available from Water Resources East’s website: https://wre.org.uk/agricultural-water-resilience-grant/

⚫ CPCA Bus Network Engagement

Your feedback on proposed changes to bus services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will help inform future decisions.

Do you get the bus in Wisbech, Chatteris, March, Manea or Downham Market? 🚍

We want your views on proposed changes to a number of bus services in your area.

Review the proposals and tell us what you think before any decisions are made.

🗓️ You have until Tuesday 28th July to share your views.

Have your say 👉https://cpca-yourvoice.co.uk/bus-network-review-engagement/

⚫ Squirrels are coming to 1st March Scout Group

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Do you have a child aged 4 to 5½ years old who loves fun, adventure and making new friends?
We’re excited to be launching a brand-new Squirrel Drey and would love you to join us for our 4-week introductory programme!

📅 Starts Monday 22nd June
⏰ 4:45pm – 5:45pm
📍 Scout Hall, Mill View, March, PE15 8SY

Squirrels is the youngest section of the Scouts family, giving young people the chance to learn new skills, make friends, build confidence and have lots of fun along the way.

⭐ Places are limited, so we ask that children attend all 4 sessions where possible.
👨‍👩‍👧 An adult will need to stay with their child for the duration of each session.

To register your interest, scan the QR code on our poster or email:
📧 gsl1stmarchscoutgroup@outlook.com

⚫ Mayor Paul Bristow – Mayor’s Question Time event in Cambridge

If you have a question for Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Paul Bristow you can submit them in advance by June 22 and as many as possible will be asked. 

You can also turn up on the night, ask your question, or just watch.

Ask your question here 👇 

Fill | Mayor’s Question Time: Ask Your Question Form (Cambridge)

Raise local issues and hear directly from Mayor Paul Bristow about his plans and priorities including transport, jobs, housing and economic growth.

Raise local issues and hear directly from Mayor Paul Bristow about his plans and priorities including transport, jobs, housing and economic growth.

25 June, 5.30–7.30pm (doors 5pm)
Council Chamber, The Guildhall, Market Hill, Cambridge
Hosted by Paul Brackley, editor of the Cambridge Independent'