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Cambridgeshire ACRE Impact Report 2025/26 highlights community success

Cambridgeshire ACRE's 2025/26 Impact Report showcases a year of positive change across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, including 53 affordable homes delivered, more than 40,000 Community Hub visits and over 21,000 volunteer hours. Discover how community-led action is helping rural communities thrive and shaping priorities for the year ahead.
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New NPPF offers stronger support for rural exception sites

New NPPF rules give greater clarity to rural exception sites and recognise housing needs surveys as evidence of local need. Discover what the changes mean for affordable housing and rural communities in Cambridgeshire.
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Consultancy opportunity: Future Rural Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire ACRE is seeking a consultant to explore emerging needs and opportunities for rural communities. £20,000 contract. Apply by 7 September 2026.
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Speaking up, finding support: Bev’s journey from cancer patient to Cancer Champion

After facing a delayed diagnosis, life-threatening complications and months in hospital, Bev emerged from her breast cancer journey determined to help others. Read how this triple negative breast cancer survivor became a Cancer Champion volunteer, supporting people affected by cancer across Fenland.
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New toolkit helps rural communities influence housing decisions under devolution

A new rural housing devolution toolkit has been launched to help parish councils, community groups and local residents influence housing decisions as new strategic authorities take shape. The resource offers practical guidance to ensure affordable rural housing remains a priority in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and across England.
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Who would you call? Meet the team behind the support

Need help in your community but not sure where to turn? Discover how Cambridgeshire ACRE supports residents across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough with community support services, affordable housing, village halls, health and wellbeing, environmental projects and youth services.
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Anglian Waterways volunteers rise to the challenge

Anglian Waterways volunteers played a vital role during the GOBA campaign cruise and Bedford River Festival, staffing locks, assisting boaters and helping overcome unexpected challenges. Discover how their teamwork and dedication kept dozens of boats moving safely along the River Great Ouse.
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Summer reflection: Are rural communities becoming harder to reach?

Are rural communities becoming harder to reach? This summer reflection explores the changing ways people connect with services, information and each other, highlighting challenges such as digital exclusion, transport barriers and social isolation, alongside inspiring examples of community resilience across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
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Government delays Local Government Reorganisation decision for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

The Government has postponed its decision on the future shape of Local Government Reorganisation in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough until October. Cambridgeshire ACRE welcomes the additional time for careful consideration, while continuing to champion the interests of rural communities, local representation and access to services during this significant governance reform.
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Grants of up to £4,750 available to help prevent financial hardship in Cambridgeshire

Community groups, charities and CICs in Cambridgeshire can apply for grants of up to £4,750 to deliver projects that prevent financial hardship and build long-term financial resilience. Funding is available on a rolling basis until allocated, with all projects required to spend funds by March 2028.
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Rural England Report: what it means locally

What does the Future of Rural England Report mean locally? Explore five key insights for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, from rural disadvantage to affordable housing and community resilience.
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Why rural affordable housing is about more than housing | Rural Housing Week

As Rural Housing Week 2026 comes to a close, Cambridgeshire ACRE's Chief Executive reflects on why rural affordable housing is about people, communities and the future of our villages.
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