South Cambridgeshire
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South Cambridgeshire encircles Cambridge with a blend of historic villages, rolling countryside, and growing business parks. The district features numerous picturesque villages such as Grantchester, famed for its meadows and literary associations, and Duxford, home to the Imperial War Museum with its vast collection of aircraft. The Gog Magog Hills offer elevated views and walking trails, contrasting with the flat fen-edge landscapes to the north. The area has strong ties to science and innovation, with technology parks and research centres complementing its rural charm. The mix of ancient churches, traditional pubs, and scenic pathways makes it a sought-after area for both its heritage and proximity to Cambridge.
The local authority for this district is: South Cambridgeshire District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Cambridgeshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Cambridgeshire County Council.
Constituencies in South Cambridgeshire
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Wards in South Cambridgeshire
South Cambridgeshire is divided into 26 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Balsham
- Bar Hill
- Barrington
- Bassingbourn
- Caldecote
- Cambourne
- Caxton & Papworth
- Cottenham
- Duxford
- Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
- Foxton
- Gamlingay
- Girton
- Hardwick
- Harston & Comberton
- Histon & Impington
- Linton
- Longstanton
- Melbourn
- Milton & Waterbeach
- Over & Willingham
- Sawston
- Shelford
- Swavesey
- The Mordens
- Whittlesford