On 3 March 2017, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority was established as a Mayoral Combined Authority for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area.
The mission of the Combined Authority is to make life better, healthier, and fairer for all.
The Combined Authority works with our local councils, the Business Board (Local Enterprise Partnership), local public services, Government departments and agencies, universities and businesses to grow the local and national economy.
It is made up of a directly elected Mayor and the following seven local authorities (referred to as the Constituent Councils) and the Business Board (Local Enterprise Partnership):
Find out more about the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, the Committees of the Combined Authority and the Business Board.
Do you want to use your skills to drive a prosperous and sustainable Cambridgeshire and Peterborough? We do too.
The Combined Authority’s Corporate Management Team oversee and drive the delivery of the projects that make a difference to you.
The Combined Authority is held to account by several committees made up of representatives from partner local authorities. Find out more...
As of May 2 2025, the Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is Paul Bristow. The Mayor’s role is to make Cambridgeshire...
The Combined Authority Board is chaired by the elected Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The purpose of the Board is to...
The Combined Authority works closely with our constituent councils and the Business Board. In this section you can find out what...
We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where people can thrive as individuals and as part of a...
Read the latest news about the Combined Authority's committees, job vacancies and partners.
12/08/2026
Paul Bristow brings Mayor’s Question Time to Ely
04/08/2026
Major milestone for bus franchising as Combined Authority secures new …
31/07/2026
Major devolution milestone set to bring greater powers and funding opp…
28/07/2026
Mayor Paul Bristow statement on technical skills for 14-year-olds
