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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 12h
Interesting analysis of property ownership in Cambridge and Oxford. gaffon.com/blog/oxford-...
gaffon.com
Oxford v Cambridge
Two provincial cities trading at nine-tenths of London: what a world-leading university does to the price of a terraced house, from the sale registers of both.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 28/09/2026
Green councillor Elliot Tong is seeking re-election in Abbey ward at May's city council elections.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 24/09/2026
Quite a comeback for Cambridgeshire Conservatives in today's MRP from Electoral Calculus. They narrowly hold Huntingdon and NE Cambs, and retake Peterborough, NW Cambs and E Cambs. Labour hold Cambridge; the Lib Dems hold St Neots & Mid Cambs comfortably and S Cambs by a mile.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 24/09/2026
View of the Botanic Place office development on Hills Road from the Botanic Gardens.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 23/09/2026
Agenda for the city council meeting on 1 October. Items include a petition calling for a review of growth policies on Cambridge, and motions on racial equality, weed management, roadworks, and GCP projects. democracy.cambridge.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
democracy.cambridge.gov.uk
Agenda for Council on Thursday, 1st October, 2026, 6.00 pm - Cambridge Council
Council and democracy
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 22/09/2026
The Conservators of the River Cam are consulting on plans for large increases in the fees paid by various river users. Rowing clubs, punt operators, and commercial powered vessels could pay three times what they do now. The consultation runs for six weeks. www.camconservancy.org/_files/ugd/7...
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 22/09/2026
At the Cambridge Radio studios where I'll be chatting to Julian Clover about city councillor Dave Baigent switching allegiance to the Green Party. I'll be on around 8:10.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 20/09/2026
The Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw and the view from its 30th floor.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 19/09/2026
Warsaw at sunset.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 18/09/2026
Katie Thornburrow looks back on her first three months as city council leader. katiethornburrow.com/2026/09/revi...
katiethornburrow.com
Reviewing my first three months – Katie Thornburrow
Cambridge City Councillor for Petersfield and Leader of Cambridge City Council
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 18/09/2026
This means that just two gains from Labour at May's city council elections would put the Greens level with them on 15 seats. Last year the Greens made six gains from Labour, though the political winds have shifted somewhat since then.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 18/09/2026
Local Government Association: 78% of councillors reported feeling some level of personal risk while fulfilling their role as a councillor, with over 85% of female, ethnic minority, LGBT+ or disabled councillors reporting feeling at risk. www.local.gov.uk/about/news/l...
local.gov.uk
LGA survey: Over three-quarters of councillors report feeling at personal risk while fulfilling their elected role
Abuse and intimidation of councillors across the UK is worsening with a new survey finding more than half of councillors responding said that instances had increased over the past 12 months.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 18/09/2026
I’ve been expecting this for a while - city councillor Dave Baigent joins the Greens. The new council balance is 17 Labour, 13 Greens, 11 Lib Dem, one Conservative.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 18/09/2026
Well it seems I have come to Warsaw just in time for the European Tramdriver Championship 2026. www.tramem.eu
tramem.eu
TRAM EM
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 17/09/2026
"Former farming minister Daniel Zeichner has revealed he knew nothing of Labour’s explosive inheritance tax change until after the 2024 Budget – before being “dutifully dispatched to defend it” to furious farmers." www.fwi.co.uk/news/farm-po...
fwi.co.uk
‘I knew nothing’: Zeichner lifts lid on IHT fallout in FW exclusive - Farmers Weekly
Former farming minister Daniel Zeichner has revealed he knew nothing of Labour’s explosive inheritance tax change until after the 2024 Budget – before
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 16/09/2026
I am in the great city of Warsaw. Looking forward to seeing it in daylight tomorrow.
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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we explore big questions on #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway, discuss how market traders will be moved out of square for revamp, feature calls for clarity over Mill Road responsibilities, visit #CamTechWeek & feature @philrodgers.co.uk on council shake-up
Cambridge Independent front page 16-9-26
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 16/09/2026
On a train to Stansted airport which is being obstructed by a swan on the line. “Unfortunately we are at the mercy of the swan in this situation” says the guard.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 13/09/2026
While £72m is undoubtedly a lot of money, it still only amounts to about £2.50 per UK household. During an election campaign, a party standing in all GB seats has a spending limit of around £34m nationally, plus about another £12m for individual candidates www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Reform's £72m donations 'entirely in line with law', Jenrick says
The government is trying to change the law on donations to UK political parties from British expats.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 13/09/2026
New leadership for the Cambridge Greens city council group, as Abbey ward councillor Naomi Bennett stands down as leader after five years. The new leader of the Greens on the city council is Sefira Davison (Arbury), with Alex Sage (Castle) as deputy. cambridge.greenparty.org.uk/2026/09/camb...
cambridge.greenparty.org.uk
Cambridge Greens Elect New Leadership Team - Cambridge & South Cambridgeshire Green Party
The Green Group on Cambridge City Council has elected a new leadership team, with Councillor Sefira Davison (Arbury) becoming Group Leader and Councillor Alex Sage (Castle) becoming Deputy Leader. The...
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 12/09/2026
Some touching tributes to my father's cousin Jeremy Mutch, who died recently. He set cryptic crosswords for the Telegraph as "El Sereno" and for the Financial Times as "Orense". These crosswords appeared in the Telegraph and the FT this week.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 12/09/2026
May's elections for Cambridge City Council are back on, following the government's decision to pause the reorganisation plans. One third of the seats will be up for election. Here's the current composition of the council, with the seats up for election shown as hollow blocks.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 11/09/2026
Here's how Cambridgeshire MPs voted on today's second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. They all voted the same way as they previously did in 2024. Data from votes.parliament.uk/votes/common...
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 08/09/2026
The government has today given the go-ahead for the Cambourne to Cambridge busway. The decision letter is here assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6aa00b... and the planning inspector's report is here assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a9e89...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 08/09/2026
I'll be on in about ten minutes, you can listen at cambridge105.co.uk
cambridge105.co.uk
Cambridge Radio
Radio and Podcasts for Cambridge and South Cambs
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 07/09/2026
A view of the guided busway from a Reddit user.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 07/09/2026
From the "every notice tells a story" department, some proposed changes to South Cambs Council's constitution. No more points of information during debate; 48 hours notice now required for amendments; and definitely no banners, placards, or posters. scambs.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s1...
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 07/09/2026
I'll be on Cambridge Radio at 8:10am tomorrow (Tuesday) talking to @julianclover.bsky.social about what this dramatic U-turn means for Cambridge's local government.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 07/09/2026
For the second month running the government messes up my plans for my Cambridge Independent politics column!
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 07/09/2026
Local government reorganisation plans for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, amongst other regions, have been paused. Elections for the new councils will not now go ahead in May; instead there will be elections for the existing councils where those are due. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Plans for major overhaul of councils halted
Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 06/09/2026
I thought Cambridge had some lengthy council motions, but they pale beside this 26-section, 3,796-word epic from Reform UK councillor Ricky Ioannides to next week's Huntingdonshire Full Council, opposing asylum accommodation and sanctuary status. democracy.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/moderngov/mg...
democracy.huntingdonshire.gov.uk
Huntingdonshire.gov.uk
ModernGov Template
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 03/09/2026
Castle Hill car park will be closed for two weeks from 10 September. cambridge.gov.uk/updates/2026...
cambridge.gov.uk
Castle Hill car park closed from 10 to 23 September
The temporary closure is to ensure everyone’s safety while electrical maintenance work takes place.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 02/09/2026
Rather a nice map of the distribution of water from Hobson's Conduit, from an archaeological report on the Cuba Libre (former Pizza Hut) site in Regent Street.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 02/09/2026
Plans for Cambridge Market approved by councillors today include four "security gates" around a central part of the permanent stalls. These would be 2.75m / 9 feet high.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 01/09/2026
Daily puzzle game involving gerrymandering electoral boundaries. gerrymandle.com
gerrymandle.com
Gerrymandle
Draw districts and win the election. A new puzzle every day.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 01/09/2026
Agenda for tonight's showdown at Pathfinder House, as Huntingdonshire District Council decides whether or not it has confidence in its Lib Dem leader Sarah Conboy, and if not, who should take over. The fun starts at 7pm. democracy.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/moderngov/ie...
democracy.huntingdonshire.gov.uk
Huntingdonshire.gov.uk
ModernGov Template
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 28/08/2026
Clearly the government could have ended the drought earlier simply by declaring additional bank holidays.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 28/08/2026
Rrrrrumble!
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 26/08/2026
In June, the government announced that David Hill had been appointed as CEO of the Cambridge Development Corporation. However, it was announced today that Mr Hill has decided to stay at DEFRA instead, and the CDC will be seeking a new CEO. thecgc.org.uk/index.php?ti...
thecgc.org.uk
The Cambridge Growth Company
Check out this post on the The Cambridge Growth Company website
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 23/08/2026
Mayors including the mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will be given powers to overrule decisions by local councils on some larger planning applications. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 19/08/2026
Exciting times at Huntingdonshire District Council, where the Conservatives are calling for a vote of no confidence in the current leadership following the recent departure of two Green councillors from the ruling coalition. www.cambsnews.co.uk/huntingdonsh...
cambsnews.co.uk
CambsNews — News for Peterborough and Cambridgeshire
Breaking news, investigations and what's on across Peterborough, Cambridge, Ely, Wisbech, March, Huntingdon and Fenland.
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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we report on the vigils for Jason Arday. We hear from @pippaheylings.bsky.social about state of our chalk streams & @philrodgers.co.uk writes about the politics of drought. We visit site of @cambchildrens.bsky.social Hospital & feature 4-page A-level special
Cambridge Independent 19-25 August 2026
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 17/08/2026
Percentage of people proud to live in their local area. www.lgcplus.com/politics/emp...
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 16/08/2026
OK social media do your thing
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 16/08/2026
At the gates to the Senate House lawn.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 16/08/2026
It’s not supposed to look like this.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 14/08/2026
Telegraph website reporting that Jason Arday has been found dead.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 14/08/2026
A pity they didn't run that through a readability tool first. If you want to reach the whole population, pitching your text at a reading age of 18 isn't ideal.
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 14/08/2026
I guess everyone just got one of these?
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Phil Rodgers @philrodgers.co.uk · 14/08/2026
Article from Andrew Rowson about the financial position of This Land Ltd, the county council's wholly-owned development company. Includes discussion of their most recent draft accounts. publicinterestreport.blogspot.com/2026/08/this...
publicinterestreport.blogspot.com
This Land Ltd's total losses grow to £75.8 million
By Andrew Rowson Cambridgeshire County Council's (CCC) wholly owned housing development company - This Land Ltd - recently produced its tent...
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