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Cameron Holloway

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Leader Cambridge City Council. Newnham ward councillor. Cambridge Labour Party.

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Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · May 23

It's a huge honour and responsibility to have been elected as Leader of Cambridge City Council. I set out the Labour Group's priorities for the year ahead in my speech yesterday:

www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambrid...

New Cambridge council leader pledges to tackle poverty and protect environment

Councillor Cameron Holloway (Labour) has been elected as the new leader of Cambridge City Council

www.cambridge-news.co.uk

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Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · 5d

As Yom Kippur draws to a close, many of our Jewish friends and neighbours will be turning their phones on to the news of the antisemitic attack in Manchester.

We condemn this terrible act, and send our solidarity and love to all members of our Jewish community in Cambridge and across the UK.

Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · 14d

Lovely to attend the Cambridge Street Pastors AGM at St Andrew's Church last night and hear about the fantastic work that they do to keep people safe at night in the city centre.

Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · 18d

It was lovely to attend the official opening of the Cherry Hinton Hub this morning - it's taken a fantastic effort by so many in the local community over so many years to get this off the ground, and I'm proud that the City Council has put £1.6m behind this great community project.

Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · 19d

Local government is being reorganised, giving us a chance to simplify governance structures in our area. We think a unitary council covering Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire is the best option for local residents - here's why:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2kk...

The future of Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire councils

YouTube video by Cambridge City Council

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 21d

Cambridge is joining up habitats across 9,200 hectares – from meadows to fens – to help nature bounce back.

Justin Tilley reports. From #NaturalEngland -- thanks!

Wild in the city – the amazing Cambridge Nature Network

Cambridge is showing how a booming city can thrive while restoring wildlife, green spaces and natural resilience

eastangliabylines.co.uk

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Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · 28d

Great to hear from and meet other council leaders and officers from other small cities, and to make the case for how simplified governance arrangements for Cambridge could help us to contribute to the national economy, tackle poverty and inequality, and protect and enhance our natural environment.

Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · 28d

Visit to Parliament today representing @camcitco.bsky.social on a panel discussing 'A Case for Cities in Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution'.

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Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · 29d

With racist and far-right sentiment on the rise, it's more important than ever to stand up for migrants. At Cambridge City Council, we are proud to be a City of Sanctuary and to work to support and empower all our residents, no matter who they are or where they were born.

Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · 29d

I was glad to contribute a very small amount to the project, by attending sessions with ESOL students at Cambridge Regional College, to hear about their lives and the challenges they face in finding suitable housing, and to offer help where we could.

Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · 29d

Navigating the Cambridge rental market is hard, and far more so if you're newly arrived in the UK or English isn't your first language. This book reports on a project by @pomocorguk.bsky.social to understand the experiences of migrants trying to find a home in Cambridge.

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · Sep 6

Farage said today he would said women refugees back to the Taliban.

Matt Potter @mattpotteruk.bsky.social · Sep 6

What a grotesque loss of touch with the whole idea of ‘right’.

The Taliban’s strict command about ‘no skin contact between women and unrelated men’ means rescuers leave injured but surviving women under earthquake rubble, even as they retrieve the dead first.

www.indiatoday.in/world/story/...

Taliban's 'no skin contact with males' rule leaves Afghan women under quake rubble

Many women remain trapped and overlooked after the deadly earthquake in Afghanistan, as male rescuers prioritise efforts on men and children due to Taliban's strict “no skin-contact” rule.

www.indiatoday.in

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Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · Sep 6

We also discussed broader topics, such as the City Council's commitment to tackling the climate and biodiversity emergencies, and, in these worrying times of rising racist and far-right sentiment, the work we do to bring our communities together and make everyone feel welcome.

Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · Sep 6

Lovely morning out talking to residents in Newnham, supporting them with a wide range of issues, including broken fences, Council Tax and pest control.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 3

Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him

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Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · Aug 20

The book documents some of the many moving and powerful moments, speeches and themes from those protests, as well as the wonderful community and solidarity that has built up among attendees.

You can read the book online, here: online.fliphtml5.com/zbllf/nfae/#...

Stand with Ukraine v.2.0

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Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · Aug 20

Today I picked up my copy of a very special book! 'Cambridge Stands with Ukraine' has been produced by attendees of the regular King's Parade protests, which have now been taking place for three and a half years.

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Water Sensitive Cambridge @watersencam.bsky.social · Aug 17

The draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy is open for comment until 11 Sept. The LNRS describes our most precious habitats in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, including chalk streams & fen habitats. For benefit of future generations & our non-human kin yourvoice.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/lnrs/consult...

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Cambridge City Council @camcitco.bsky.social · Aug 6

We are being recognised for our work to tackle climate change 🏅

Our climate change strategy shares a vision for Cambridge to be net zero carbon by 2030 and set a target to reduce our own emissions to net zero by 2030 🌎💚

👉 https://orlo.uk/d7Ra8

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Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · Aug 3

Great that we were able to put on a fun, free Folk in the City event at Cherry Hinton Hall for all ages yesterday

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/whats-on/gre...

Great start for inaugural Folk in the City at Cherry Hinton Hall

Free family-friendly event has great atmosphere, music and entertainment.

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk

Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · Jul 31

There's so much great work already being done in Cambridge to prevent and relieve homelessness, but we need to do more, across society.

You can find out more, and get involved, via the Charter's website: cambridgehomelessnesscharter.org.uk

Charter to end Homelessness – Cambridge — a city where everyone has somewhere to call home

cambridgehomelessnesscharter.org.uk

Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · Jul 31

Good to talk to Amir Suleman this morning on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire about the new Cambridge Homelessness Charter (the interview's at 08:13).

The Charter brings together charities, local authorities, businesses, universities and colleges, and individuals.

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Charter to end Homelessness – Cambridge — a city where everyone has somewhere to call home

cambridgehomelessnesscharter.org.uk

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Cambridge City Council @camcitco.bsky.social · Jul 18

Lammas Land pool is currently closed due to a broken pipe.

We hope to be able to reopen the pool on the afternoon of Tuesday 22 July.

We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.

👉 https://orlo.uk/9lA7W

Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · Jul 15

With Cllr Kevin Guy, leader of Bath and North East Somerset Council, I'm calling on the Government to give tourist hotspots like Cambridge and Bath powers to manage tourism more sustainably - such as the tourist levy powers available in Scotland and Wales

www.cambridge.gov.uk/news/2025/07...

Council leaders call for roundtable on sustainable tourism in historic cities

www.cambridge.gov.uk

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Cambridge City Council @camcitco.bsky.social · Jul 12

💷 Pay Council Tax?
🚲 🚗 🦽 Use roads and paths?
🎒 Have a child in school?
🗑️ Get your bins collected?
✅ Claim benefits?
⚕️ Need care, or care for someone?
If you answered yes you'll be affected by changes to local government. Help shape the proposals: https://orlo.uk/yVRGy

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Cameron Holloway @cameronholloway.bsky.social · Jul 9

It was great to take part in a wide-ranging and lively discussion on homelessness at The Cambridge Room yesterday evening. It was particularly powerful to hear from Kerrie and Kacper about their experiences of homelessness.