Residents will start to see a new format for public notices around Cambridge this month.
In September, city council approved a new template design and distribution system for public notices as part of its public notice policy to promote clearer communication with residents.
City staff have completed training on the new system and will be using the new public notice format going forward.
The notices have been designed using colours, font size, wording, and formatting for enhanced accessibility and use plain, condensed language so residents can be quickly informed of the key information they need. Each notice also has a QR code to the city’s website for more information.
The new public notices are colour coded, with red and yellow for notifications that may have a more immediate impact on residents.
The colour codes are:
- Red – Emergency related door hanger notices of high priority and time sensitivity, where there is a risk to public safety.
- Yellow – Notices related to construction work, including road work, local improvements, water/wastewater work.
- Green – Notices related to Forestry matters, including tree trimming and planting.
- Light Blue – Planning related notices, including heritage matters.
- Dark Blue – Notices related to General City of Cambridge matters where notice is required, such as elections.
