Fire safety advice

Following an investigation it is believed that a fatal flat fire in Kings Hedges started accidentally, and the most probable cause was an electric bike that was charging.

We want to share some important safety advice from the fire service on how to safely charge electric bikes or scooters. All our council homes are provided with a smoke detector. Take a moment to test your smoke detectors today. If there are any issues contact us on 0800 805 1313

Six Free Trees

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Please note this scheme is now closed for 2024.

We’re offering 6 free trees to every parish council in South Cambridgeshire which can be plated on either parish council or school land.

You can also apply to plant 1 larger pot-grown tree if that suits the location better.

You can choose from our list of native trees including:

field maple
alder
silver birch
hornbeam
hawthorn
beech, wild cherry
oak
rowan

We’ll also supply guards, stakes, and ties, which are bio-based and compostable.

To help the trees grow, people involved in the scheme will need to arrange aftercare for the trees, such as spring and summer watering for the first 3 years. For more guidance, read about planting advice. Our Tree Warden network supports this scheme and provides up-to-date information on tree issues.

Benefits of planting trees

We’ve committed to doubling nature and reaching net zero by 2050. Tree planting helps to reach this goal by:

offsetting the environmental impact of building work and developments
absorbing and storing carbon dioxide emissions, which drive global warming
purifying our air and water
providing homes for wildlife
making our landscapes more beautiful.