Cambridge City Council

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The official account for Cambridge City Council (Cambridge, UK). This platform is not constantly monitored - for anything urgent please visit: cambridge.gov.uk

⚠️ We have activated our Amber Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) from today until 9am on Wednesday 5 August. This means extra support is available for people experiencing homelessness, prioritising their safety and wellbeing.

A yellow graphic with the words 'HEAT ALERT' in red and an illustration of a thermometer showing a high temperature.

🌊 The weather might be warm, but water temperatures are still very cold. If you’re spending time on or near the water today, make sure you know how to keep yourself and others safe. 🔎 Find more advice, search “summer water safety” on the RoSPA website. #RespectTheWater

Water Safety England poster with the text: The weather is warm but the water is still cold, over a sunset water scene.

⚠️ We have activated our Amber Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) from today until 9am tomorrow. This means extra support is available for people experiencing homelessness, prioritising their safety and wellbeing.

A yellow graphic with the words 'HEAT ALERT' in red and an illustration of a thermometer showing a high temperature.

🌊 Headed to the water this weekend? Stay safe & choose a lifeguarded beach or outdoor pool. Visiting a location without lifeguards? Assess the dangers before you enter the water, always stay with others 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. Find your nearest lifeguarded beach - search "RNLI lifeguarded beach"

A red lifeguard chair on a pebble beach with the text 'Going to the beach? Choose a location with lifeguards'.

Join Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service in Waterbeach. 🚛 We're hiring Refuse Drivers (Class 2 LGV) ✅ Local routes ✅ Early finish every day ✅ Home daily ✅ Option for a 4-day week ✅ £30,287–£33,268 salary

Recruitment advert for Greater Cambridge Shared Waste hiring LGV Refuse Drivers and Crew Members.

🔥 Fires can start quickly outdoors & spread faster than you think. Tips: ➡ Store BBQs, stoves, heaters well away from tents, fences, buildings & dry grass ➡ Never cook inside tents ➡Don't smoke in/near tents ➡ Keep tents and caravans well spaced Put out flames before you leave or sleep.

Infographic titled Know Your Outdoor Safety with tips for safe barbecuing and camping, including a website link.

😎 Enjoy the sun, avoid the burn. UV rays are strongest 11am –3pm, so seek shade where possible. Going out? ➡️ Wear a hat, sunglasses & light clothing ➡️ Apply & reapply SPF30+ sunscreen with 4 or 5-star UVA often ➡️ Check on people most vulnerable to hot weather #BeatTheHeat

UK Health Security Agency advisory: Stay well in hot weather by drinking fluids, staying in the shade, and limiting activity.

Join Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service in Waterbeach. 🚛 We're hiring Refuse Drivers (Class 2 LGV) ✅ Local routes ✅ Early finish every day ✅ Home daily ✅ Option for a 4-day week ✅ £30,287–£33,268 salary

Recruitment advert for Greater Cambridge Shared Waste hiring LGV Refuse Drivers and Crew Members.

🌊 The weather might be warm, but water temperatures are still very cold. If you’re spending time on or near the water today, make sure you know how to keep yourself and others safe. 🔎 Find more advice, search “summer water safety” on the RoSPA website. #RespectTheWater

Water Safety England poster with the text: The weather is warm but the water is still cold, over a sunset water scene.

🥳 Today's the day! We're celebrating 75 years of Cambridge city status on Jesus Green with live music, DJs, food, drinks and plenty of family-friendly fun. 🎧 Paul Chuckle 🎺 Brass Funkeys 🎶 Big 10 ➕ and more ⏰ 1pm–8pm 🎟️ FREE See you there! #CambridgeCityAt75

Poster for a free 75th anniversary celebration event in Cambridge on 12 July at Jesus Green featuring various performers.

☀️ Heat-related illness can affect anyone. Feeling dizzy, weak, sick or extremely thirsty? It could be heat exhaustion. Move to a cool place, rehydrate and cool down. If someone becomes confused, develops a high temperature or stops sweating, call 999 immediately. #BeatTheHeat

UK Health Security Agency graphic: Staying safe in hot weather advice, featuring a sun icon and a high-temperature thermometer.

⚽ The World Cup is a time to come together and enjoy the football. Alcohol and sport don’t cause domestic abuse, but they can increase tension and make harmful situations escalate. A tough result hurts, but it should never hurt someone else. 🚨 In an emergency, call 999. #EndDomesticAbuse

Text overlay on a blurred crowd scene: 'If the match isn't a safe time for you help is available'.

☀️ Looking for a great day out this weekend? Join the city-wide celebration of Cambridge's 75th anniversary of city status, with live music, food, drink and community stalls on Jesus Green. 📅 Sun 12 July ⏰ 1pm–8pm 🎟️ FREE #CambridgeCityAt75

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🌊 The weather might be warm, but water temperatures are still very cold. If you’re spending time on or near the water this weekend, make sure you know how to keep yourself and others safe. Find more advice, search “summer water safety” on the RoSPA website. #RespectTheWater

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