Heritage 2026 Update
Across our estate, careful, often unseen work continues to protect the buildings and landscapes that hold Cambridge’s story.
Who Decides Cambridge’s Future
National planning policy is being rewritten, shifting decisions away from elected councilors toward officers and regional leadership.
National Planning Reform: What It Means for Cambridge
The Government is proposing significant changes to the National Planning Policy Framework that would reshape how development is planned in Cambridge and across England. CPPF is concerned that these reforms risk weakening environmental standards and local accountability. The consultation closes on 10 March. Here we explain the proposals and how you can respond.
Coton – 200 Acres, One Vision
CambridgePPF’s most ambitious project is the creation of a major new nature reserve on the western edge of Cambridge
Where Have the Cows Gone?
The Wandering Herd have been living up to their name – popping up at Barnwell Meadows and Coton Countryside Reserve
National Nest Box Week 2026
Giving birds a head start
Snowdrops & Aconites at Wandlebury
Half-term is the perfect time to visit Wandlebury and enjoy the first signs of spring.
A remarkable discovery at Wandlebury
a burial pit containing the remains of at least ten individuals, dating back more than 1,100 years.
Can Cambridge Grow Without Losing What Makes It Special?
A bigger Cambridge will need bigger green spaces
Is the Cambridge Greenbelt Under Threat?
In reality, the Green Belt is a planning designation, lines drawn on a map that trigger a particular set of planning rules