The County Council as Highway Authority is responsible the highway across the County.
How do I contact Cambridgeshire Highways?
Cambridgeshire Highways on 0345 045 5212 (during office hours – 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
What local authority is Cambridge in?
Welcome to Cambridgeshire County Council – Cambridgeshire County Council.
How many local authorities does Cambridge have?
Cambridgeshire is made up of five districts containing a total of 60 divisions. Your local district council is responsible for services including: council tax payments and benefits.
Who is responsible for local roads?
Road management. Councils are responsible for the construction and maintenance of some, but not all roads in their municipality. It is the smaller, local roads that are usually the responsibility of council and this involves monitoring the standard of these roads and undertaking repairs when required.
How do I call the highways Agency?
If you need further advice or support from one of our traffic officers call us on 0300 123 5000.
What does Cambridge City Council do?
Our leadership team is collectively responsible for managing and leading over 800 staff to deliver high-quality services and improve social, economic and environmental outcomes for Cambridge residents and businesses. Our senior officers are required to be politically neutral.
Why is Cambridge so unequal?
One reason Cambridge is so unequal, compared with other cities, is because it has a much greater share of highly-paid, high-skilled jobs. The question for policymakers is: does everyone in Cambridge have the skills and opportunities to access those jobs?”
Is Cambridge the most unequal city?
As of 2020, Cambridge stood as the “U.K.’s most unequal city” — a surprising ranking considering that the city is famous for its university and education system. Cambridge is one of the U.K.’s most unaffordable cities to live in and food insecurity and homelessness are becoming more prevalent.
Who is the biggest employer in Cambridge?
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
2021 Top 25 Employers
| 2021 Rank | NAME OF EMPLOYER | 2021 EMPLOYEES1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HARVARD UNIVERSITY | 11,867 |
| 2 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 8,777 |
| 3 | CITY OF CAMBRIDGE2 | 3,564 |
| 4 | TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS | 3,368 |
Is Cambridge privately owned?
Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is a collegiate public research institution.
Why are there cows all over Cambridge?
The Freemen of the city are allowed to graze cattle there, so there’s all these cows in the city centre. The cows are only on the Moor between March and November every year.
Who is responsible for maintenance of public roads?
public roads, adopted and maintained either by us, Transport for London (TfL) or Highways England.
Is local government responsible for roads?
Local Governments have responsibilities for funding, planning, constructing, operating, and maintaining the road network in their local areas.
Who is responsible for roads and pavements?
Transport for London (TfL)
Transport for London (TfL) is responsible for pavements along the following roads: Westway, Great West Road, Hammersmith Flyover, Talgarth Road, West Cromwell Road, A3220 (formally M41 West Cross Route). Report a pavement problem to TfL.
How do I complain to highway maintenance?
If you’d like to contact us about anything else, you can either call us on 0343 222 1234 or use this contact form.
What does the highways department do?
We have the responsibility for the roads and highways in the borough that are legally adopted by the council. Other highways authorities, most notably Transport for London, also have responsibility for some roads, highways, structures and bridges in the borough.
What to do when broken down?
I’ve broken down – what should I do?
- Stay calm and think of other road users.
- Attempt to pull over so you’re off the road.
- Turn on your hazard lights.
- Leave the car by the left-hand door and ensure you’re wearing light-coloured clothes or a hi-vis vest (especially at night or when visibility is low)
What are the four functions of the council?
Council is responsible to ensure that the municipality meets all requirements established in legislation, such as the requirement to hold public meetings on certain matters, maintain roads, develop an annual financial plan (budget) and pass a tax levy by-law, appoint an auditor, etc.
Who runs Cambridge City Council?
Cambridge City Council is currently controlled by the Labour party.
How do I contact the Cambridge City Council?
About us
- Address: Cambridge City Council, The Guildhall, Market Square, Cambridge CB2 3QJ.
- Telephone: 01223 457000.
- Email: [email protected].