Cambridge City Council denies plan to buy Apple iPads
Reports suggested Cambridge Council was using taxpayer money to purchase iPads under an environmental budget, but it denies the rumour.

Cambridge City Council denied reports today that it planned to purchase 42 Apple iPads using a climate change budget contrary to dozens of articles circulating online and in newspapers this morning.
According to reports in the Metro and Telegraph, Cambridge City Council planned to purchase the devices to cut spending on paper usage. This morning's Metro said the council had "earmarked up to 29,400 of its 250,000 climate change budget' on 42 iPads."
The council disputed the claims, saying the spending budget was not being decided until 29 March. At this point, no plans or funds have been set aside for any device.
Despite a report in the Cambridge News quoting David Roberts, head of policy and projects at the council, as saying the iPad "is definitely a possibility," the council vehemently denied the Apple iPad was even the device being considered.
The council noted: "One option to be addressed by these proposals is the use of notebook and tablet devices as a way to reduce paper, printing and waster disposal costs associated with committee reports."
Get the ITPro daily newsletter
Sign up today and you will receive a free copy of our Future Focus 2025 report - the leading guidance on AI, cybersecurity and other IT challenges as per 700+ senior executives
-
The IT industry’s shift to circular, low-carbon solutions
Maximize your hardware investment and reach your sustainability goals with HP’s Renew Solutions
-
Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition review
Reviews This thin and light ultraportable will draw you in with its vibrant screen – but it isn't as powerful as some of its competitors
-
Trade body urges UK government to speed up National Semiconductor Strategy
News Trade body techUK has urged the UK government to accelerate the implementation of the National Semiconductor Strategy.
-
Apple iPad Air (2020) review: The executive’s choice
Reviews With the iPad Air’s most recent redesign, Apple has delivered the best bang-for-buck tablet money can buy
-
In praise of the early adopters
Opinion The IT industry needs early adopters like you – and tech that fell by the wayside should still be celebrated
-
Apple is experimenting with attention sensors to save battery life
News Your next Apple device may shut down if you are not paying attention to it
-
Apple unveils M1-powered iPad Pro and iMac at April 2021 event
News The new Apple Silicon hardware will be available to order from April 30
-
US lawmakers call for restrictions on software exports to Chinese chip companies
News US government needs broader, systemic restrictions to avoid Chinese military innovation, says letter
-
iPad Air 2020 debuts with A14 Bionic chip and USB-C
News Apple touts its latest flagship tablet as the “most powerful” iPad Air ever
-
Apple reveals iPadOS at WWDC19
News Cupertino's tablet range breaks free of iOS with new dedicated software