Low-carbon street lighting being rolled out across Cambridgeshire

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Low-carbon street lighting being rolled out across Cambridgeshire

Newer, more efficient LED (light emitting diode) streetlights are being installed over the summer across Cambridgeshire.

The new LED lights are expected to cut energy consumption from street lighting by more than half.

Cambridgeshire County Council is responsible for more than 54,000 streetlights across the county, approximately 47,500 of which are eligible for LED replacements under this scheme.

The council is committed to making Cambridgeshire a greener place to live and work. Reducing the existing carbon usage of streetlights is therefore vital to achieving net zero carbon emissions from council assets by 2030.

Energy prices are constantly changing so choosing to invest now to cut carbon emissions through the installation of energy-saving LED lighting will also significantly reduce council spending on streetlighting in the future.

Although the work is due to start this summer it is expected that replacing 47,500 streetlights with LEDs will take two years to complete.

The new and improved Cambridgeshire Online Directory is now live

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The new and improved Cambridgeshire Online Directory is now live, bringing you information and the latest events from around the county.

Via the directory you can find locations, opening times and contact details all in one place, for our Libraries, Child and Family Centres, Household Recycling Centres, Schools, and more.

There’s also a ‘What’s On’ calendar, which can be filtered by location, and the ability for you to create your own shortlist – simply browse the directory and build your own personal list of advice, services and activities.

Cambridgeshire Online Directory

Inspiring our adult learners to success

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Inspiring our adult learners to success

In a recent learner success story from our adult learning provider Cambridgeshire Skills, we meet Katy Close – who in September will be starting her Level 3 in Childhood Studies at Huntingdon Nursery.

Katy has shared the challenges and lack of confidence she faced before entering adult education and embarking on her learning journey – including juggling being a mum of five children, being severely bullied at school, and facing low self-esteem.

Now, she’s sharing her story to inspire others to consider adult education and explore the range of courses Cambridgeshire Skills have to offer.

Watch Katy’s story here.

For more information, including advice and funding, visit the Cambridgeshire Skills website. Or search and book available courses via our online app.