News and publications

Carbon Monoxide: the silent danger in our homes

In her first blog, Village Agent, Sue Shirley, talks about the silent danger that many of us face in our homes without knowing about it.

Why place-based preventative care is the future and already happening in rural Cambridgeshire

Read our blog revealing how Cambridgeshire ACRE is already spearheading place-based preventative care in rural Cambridgeshire.
Rural exception site development at Willingham.

Rural Housing Week: A real opportunity, if we make it one

What does the Government's new ten-year, £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme mean for rural Cambridgeshire?

So… what exactly is a Community Living Room?

In this new blog, Fenland Village Agent, Lucille Bingham, explains exactly what a Community Living Room is.

Celebrating new homes at West Farm Close

In a new blog, our Chief Executive, Hayley, reflects on her recently visit to a new rural housing development at Eltisley.

Accent Housing: Delivering rural homes in Little Downham

This blog from our Accent Housing's Development Manager, Angela Holleyoake, reflects on its latest rural exception site scheme in Little Downham, East Cambridgeshire.

Berms bring nature back to the Fens

Our New Life on the Old West project took simple steps to reshape ditches in the project area and it’s brought new life back to the drains.

From fear to fascination: how a tank of eels transformed the classroom

Read how we brought live eels into two Fenland schools - turning fear into fascination and helping children connect with nature in unexpected ways.

Cambridgeshire ACRE disappointed at the government’s decision to axe funding for neighbourhood planning

Following the 2025 spending review, the government has withdrawn all support for neighbourhood planning for 2025 onwards.

A day in the life of a Fenland Village Agent

In this short blog, Fenland Village Agent, Lucille Bingham, gives some insight into how she spends her days.
Rural Affordable Houses

Meet our new rural housing enabling team

We’re delighted to introduce you to Cambridgeshire ACRE’s new Rural Affordable Housing team members.

One year in: learning, leading and committing to excellence

In this blog post, Chief Executive, Hayley, marks her first anniversary with Cambridgeshire ACRE by reflecting on the organisation's - and her own - journey over the past twelve months.

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