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Plans for a nature-inspired public art project at Springstead Village in Cherry Hinton, which were designed with input from local young people, have recently been unveiled. Wayward, a design practice that works at the intersection of architecture, landscapes and socially engaged art, has revealed its vision for this sustainable new neighbourhood – developing a series of artworks based on the concept of having the iconic British hedgerow tie communities and land together. Drawing on ideas from creative workshops held with 11- to 16-year- olds late last year at St Andrew’s Church in Cherry Hinton, the final designs now show these hedgerows being used as a unifying design motif, woven into installations that will become walking trails, secret hideaways, playful structures and seating areas. “The aim of the art is to foster childhood nostalgia, encourage outdoor play and support biodiversity,” said Ulrich van Eck, project director for the Bellway Latimer joint venture behind Springstead Village. PUBLIC ART PROJECT PLANS REVEALED
A Cambridgeshire-based start-up has been named social enterprise of the year at the 2025 East of England StartUp Awards. Founded in 2023, Positively Parenting is a fast-growing social enterprise supporting neurodivergent families to thrive, with a specialist focus on helping parents with ADHD. “Winning social enterprise of the year feels like a huge moment, not just for me, but for every parent who’s ever felt like they were failing because of their own ADHD,” said founder Lauren O’Carroll. “I created Positively Parenting because I couldn’t find support that recognised how hard it is to parent when you’re the one who struggles with emotional regulation, executive function and overwhelm, and you’re still expected to model it for your kids too.” All regional winners in their category will now progress to the UK StartUp Awards final taking place at Ideas Fest on 11 September, along with the winners from nine other regions. Cottenham business named social enterprise of the year
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