Susan van de Ven

Liberal Democrat campaigner for Foxton, Heydon, Melbourn, Meldreth, Shepreth and the Chishills.

About the District Council

Political composition

South Cambridgeshire District Council has 57 Councillors. The Conservatives, with 32, currently control the Council. The Liberal Democrats are the main opposition party, with 15 Councillors. There are 9 Independent Councillors, and 1 Labour Councillor.

Location

South Cambridgeshire District Council has its headquarters at Cambourne, and its website is here.

Role of the District Council

The main responsibilities of a District Council are:

  • Building regulations
  • Car parks
  • Cemeteries
  • Concessionary bus fares
  • Council tax collection
  • Council housing for rent and sale
  • Economic development
  • Elections
  • Food safety and hygiene
  • Historic buildings
  • Housing benefits
  • Leisure and recreation
  • Licensing
  • Local plans
  • Parks and playing fields
  • Pest control
  • Planning applications
  • Refuse collection
  • Sports centres
  • Street cleaning
  • Tourism
  • Tree preservation

    • These activities are described in detail at the South Cambridgeshire District Council website.