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£6.5m Investment to Make Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Easier and Safer
Walking, wheeling and cycling across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is set to become safer, more accessible and enjoyable, thanks to a £6.5 million investment from government body Active Travel England. The funding will enable the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, in partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council, to design, upgrade and build paths […]
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Mayor meets with Office of Rail and Road in a bid to improve transport across the region
As part of an ongoing mission to improve residents experience of transport across the region and give people more choice over the way the travel, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayor Dr Nik Johnson has last week met with the Office of Rail and Road. The meeting took place on 10th January 2025 between Mayor Dr Nik […]
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Delivering for Our Region: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s Spending Plans for 2025
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has published its draft Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP), laying out a bold vision for the region that balances investment in essential services with affordability for residents. Key highlights include: Protecting affordable bus travel: The hugely popular Tiger Pass, offering £1 bus fares for under-25s, will continue, alongside efforts to […]
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More e-scooters and e-bikes coming to Cambridge
The area in which you can pick up an e-scooter or e-bike in Cambridge is growing with proposed plans to increase the existing area to the north, south, east, and west, roughly doubling in size in 2025. Initial changes to the trial boundary will take place from 18th December 2024 to remedy accessibility issues, making […]
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Bus reform moves forward after close of franchising consultation
The Combined Authority’s statutory bus franchising consultation – a key step towards reforming the bus system in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough – saw more than 1,600 responses. Residents, businesses, statutory consultees and stakeholders took part in the consultation, which ran between Wednesday 14 August and Monday 25 November 2024, to have their say on the future […]
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Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson joins cycle ride led to highlight active travel work in local schools
As part of an ongoing drive to increase the numbers of people walking and cycling across the region, Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, has today joined pupils from Samuel Pepys School, a special educational needs school in St Neots, on a bike ride. The ride was organised by Sustrans, a UK-wide charity […]
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Mayor Visits Paragraf, a World-Leading Advanced Manufacturing Company Driving Local and National Growth
As part of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s mission to build a strong, sustainable economy, Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough visited Paragraf in Huntingdonshire today. Paragraf is the first company in the world to mass-produce graphene-based electronic devices, contributing strongly to the local economy and providing highly skilled and high value […]
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Secretary of State’s Peterborough visit sees ‘trailblazer’ funding announced to help transform young lives
‘Trailblazer’ funding has been announced to help more young people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to ‘earn or learn’. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall was at Peterborough College yesterday, joined by Mayor Dr Nik Johnson, where she unveiled a national package of reforms to help more people out of economic inactivity and into […]
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Statement on EY Audit of Combined Authority’s 2022/23 Accounts
he external audit of the Combined Authority’s 2022/23 accounts has resulted in a ‘disclaimed opinion’ from its auditing firm Ernst & Young (EY). This means that EY was unable to reach an opinion on the Authority’s accounts. The reason for this is not to do with any issues identified in the Authority’s accounts, or its […]
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More than £10 million announced for better buses in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson has welcomed £10.17 million for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough buses announced by the Government at the weekend. The funding will support the Combined Authority’s ambitious Road to Better Buses strategy to make bus services across the region more reliable, affordable, and accessible. As this funding was only announced at the weekend, details of the funding […]
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Have a say on Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority’s spending plans
Views are being sought on the Combined Authority’s spending plans over the next four years. A public engagement will help shape the 2025-2026 budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) running to 2029, setting out how the Combined Authority’s £309m capital programme and £320m revenue budgets will deliver its strategy and priority projects, including in transport, […]
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Innovative trial to go ahead to improve state of fens roads
A trial project to explore innovative ways to better maintain roads which run over fen soils will now progress. The Fen Roads Trial, proposed by Cambridgeshire County Council, was backed by the Combined Authority Board on Wednesday (Nov 13) and a business case for the project will now be developed. The £1.5 million trial proposes […]
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough bus franchising consultation: Last chance to have a say
A final call has gone out to residents not to miss out if they want to have their say about the future of the region’s buses. The Combined Authority’s 14-week bus franchising consultation, which has been running online and via a series of face-to-face events, is now entering its final week and will close next […]
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Al Kingsley celebrates real Living Wage employers across Peterborough
[Photo: Sarah Buttigieg, Director of Green Energy Switch; Al Kingsley, Chair of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and Stuart Dawks, Chief Executive Officer at PECT] To mark Real Living Wage week, Al Kingsley, Chair of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Business Board, has visited organisations across Peterborough committed to paying their staff the Real […]
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Mayor Andy Burnham’s visit signals strengthening innovation partnership to drive economic growth
Greater Manchester’s Mayor Andy Burnham was met by Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson and other local representatives during a visit to Cambridge on Tuesday (Nov 5) to celebrate and further cement a groundbreaking partnership between the two cities’ innovation ecosystems. The collaboration, which was officially launched in 2023, is aimed at leveraging […]
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Mayor Dr Nik Johnson statement on the Autumn Budget
Statement from Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, on today’s Autumn Budget. “Today’s Budget recognises the national and international significance of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. Alongside our regional partners, I have long advocated for investment in our innovation economy to drive the renewal the country needs. This Budget sets a clear intent to unlock […]
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Last few weeks to have your say on the future of buses
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is urging local people to get involved in the bus franchising consultation before it closes in just a few weeks’ time. The 14-week statutory consultation began in mid-August and will end on Wednesday 20 November 2024. It will inform a decision by the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Dr Nik […]
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Mayor Dr Nik Johnson statement on Get Britain Working announced by Prime Minister
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson said: “The Prime Minister announced this morning plans to release £240 million of funding to help get more people into work. The Get Britain Working package looks to be a real game-changer in supporting disabled people and those with long term health challenges to get back into the workplace. As […]
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£1m fund for local climate projects to open next month
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Environment and Sustainable Communities Committee has welcomed that an open bid of £1m for schemes to protect against or ease the effects of climate change will open on 25th November with funding to be awarded by March 2025. Following a bidding round, the funding will be awarded to public […]
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Strategy to boost charging points for electric vehicles approved
The Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Strategy was approved by the Combined Authority Board on Wednesday (October 16), marking a major step forward in the region’s efforts to support the shift to electric vehicles and provide reliable, accessible charging options for residents. The strategy aligns with the Combined Authority’s broader goals of improving connectivity, while cutting […]
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‘All Day’ concessionary bus pass travel gets green light
The Combined Authority Board approved plans yesterday (October 16) to make all-day travel free for those who hold a Concessionary Bus Pass, set to take effect in May 2025. Currently, concessionary bus pass holders in the region are only permitted free travel during off-peak hours, starting at 9.30am on weekdays. With these new plans, pass […]
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State of the Region’s deep dive into Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s economy approved by Board
A comprehensive review of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s economy to support future decision making has been approved by the Combined Authority Board today (October 16). The State of the Region 2024 report offers a detailed evidence base to identify the key trends, opportunities and challenges in the region, and aims to provide a solid, up-to-date foundation […]
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Mayor Dr Nik Johnson gives speech at Healthwatch summit on health inequalities
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson rounded off the Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Summit on tackling health inequalities with reflections on his own medical career and the challenges facing the health sector. His speech to the summit, held on October 2, can be read below. Read more about the summit: https://www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk/news/2024-10-03/healthwatch-summit-exposes-health-inequalities-and-calls-change “I’m Nik […]
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Bus franchising consultation reaches halfway mark
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s bus franchising consultation is reaching its halfway mark. Taking place both face-to-face and digitally, the 14-week consultation will close on 20 November. It will inform a decision by the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough on how to reform buses in the area. Since the consultation launched in August, the […]
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Strategy to power up faster and more accessible broadband gains support
An extension of a strategy to bring improved digital connectivity across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has been backed by the Combined Authority’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee. The proposed Connecting Cambridgeshire Digital Connectivity Strategy 2025-29 will support the Combined Authority’s ambition of outstanding digital connectivity across the region, supporting effective public service delivery, thriving communities and sustainable […]
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Developing local talent for a global industry
Ahead of National Manufacturing Day on 26 September, Dr. Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, paid a visit to the North Cambridgeshire Training Centre to spotlight the wealth of opportunities available for young people in the thriving manufacturing sector. The manufacturing sector contributed £217bn in output to the UK economy last year, supporting 2.6m […]
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Up to £2.5 million in grants available to drive innovative growth in agri-tech
Businesses in the agri-tech, agri-biotech and food-tech sectors in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough can now bid for innovation funding as part of a Combined Authority partnership with councils in the east and Government body Innovate UK. Building on the region’s existing strengths and ambitions to be a global hub of innovation in the sector, up to […]
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£9.5 Million Boost for Local Businesses and Third Sector Unveiled
Business leaders, social enterprises, and Third Sector organisations from across the Cambridgeshire region gathered in Peterborough (19 September) to hear about two new local government initiatives worth nearly £9.5 million, aimed at supporting growth, innovation and regional economic and social prosperity. The launch event, led by Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and […]
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Mayor tours NIAB facilities to see how Combined Authority funding is cultivating region’s agri-tech sector
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson visited NIAB’s state-of-the-art crop research facilities at Park Farm, Histon, to see how Combined Authority funding was supporting innovation and business growth in the region’s important agri-tech sector. Joined by Combined Authority Business Board Chair Al Kingsley, and Business Board agri-tech lead Emma Garfield, they were visiting […]
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Manufacturing Talent
National Manufacturing Week, taking place on 26th September, is set to bring together local government and manufacturers to showcase the wealth of career opportunities within the manufacturing sector for residents. The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is actively collaborating with local employers and schools to promote National Manufacturing Day, showcasing the skills essential for driving […]
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Strategy to boost charging points for electric vehicles backed
A strategy to support the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, helping everyone in the region to reliably recharge conveniently, has been approved. The Combined Authority’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee supported the strategy at its meeting on Wednesday (Sep 18), while also hearing about progress on a bid to Government for £5.4 […]
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‘All day’ concessionary bus pass travel moves a step closer
A major step forward in bringing all-day free travel for older people and those with disabilities who have bus passes in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has been taken. Currently concessionary bus pass holders are limited off-peak times, which are from 9:30am on weekdays and at weekends. But the Combined Authority’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee has today […]
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Transforming Lives Across Cambridgeshire
The Growth Works with Skills programme, funded by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA), is transforming the lives of over 160 residents by equipping them with new skills which they will need to succeed in today’s job market. The scheme offers personalised learning and development pathways, empowering individuals to gain meaningful employment via internships, […]
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Combined Authority to host bus franchising consultation drop-in events
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority will be hosting a series of drop-in events across the region this Autumn to help everyone have their say on the bus franchising consultation. Taking place in September and October, the events will give people the opportunity to meet members of the consultation team in person, share their views about […]
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Transport Secretary’s Peterborough visit to announce bus ‘revolution’
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh was joined by Mayor Dr Nik Johnson and leaders in Peterborough yesterday (September 9) where she announced sweeping changes to put bus powers back in the hands of local leaders. The Government’s national bus reforms aim to grow passenger numbers, reduce patchy services and bring better quality bus services for all. […]
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Combined Authority no longer under Best Value Notice as Government recognises improvement
A programme of improvement within the Combined Authority has been recognised by Government which has not renewed its Best Value Notice on the organisation. The decision not to reissue the notice was made by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) after the Combined Authority demonstrated how it had responded to concerns set […]
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Strategic investments to boost growth, digital inclusion and the Third Sector across the region
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) Board has approved advancing two proposed initiatives, worth a potential £8 million, focused on enhancing digital connectivity and strengthening the third sector across the region. After a comprehensive review at today’s (September 4) Combined Authority Board meeting, which included insights from the newly established Combined Authority Investment Committee, […]
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Students, employees and communities to be better connected with first batch of upgraded bus services
Press release: For immediate use Students getting to school or college and people getting to work will be among those to benefit from the first of a package of improvements to bus services being funded by the Combined Authority. The Combined Authority will fund 30 new or improved bus routes in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and the […]
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Bus franchising consultation in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough goes live
The Combined Authority is asking for views on the future of the region’s buses with the launch of its bus franchising consultation from 12 noon today (Wednesday 14 August 2024). The 14-week consultation will be open until 20 November 2024 for everyone to take part, either online, via a series of face-to-face events, or by post. It will […]
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Over £280,000 awarded in grants to support adult learning and skills development in Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s Learning & Skills Fund, managed by Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, has awarded over £280,000 in grants to support the lifelong learning and skills offer for adults in Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough. It hopes to reduce inequalities in access to adult education. The Learning & Skills Fund has awarded 14 grants to local community and charitable […]
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More than 17,000 under 25s apply for Tiger bus passes offering £1 fares
More than 17,000 young people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have now applied for new bus passes offering fares for just £1. Since launch by the Combined Authority in May, Tiger bus passes are already making a big impact, with 15,821 in the hands of under 25s so far. According to the latest figures, 12,200 journeys […]
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Mayor makes case for region’s infrastructure investment at key roundtable
Infrastructure in and around Cambridge was on the agenda for a roundtable with a key body advising the Government on the country’s infrastructure challenges. Mayor Dr Nik Johnson was among attendees for a meeting in Cambridge on Thursday (Aug 1) with the National Infrastructure Commission, the body which carries out in-depth studies into the UK’s […]
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Mayor Dr Nik Johnson statement in response to The Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP announcement to get Britain building again
I very much welcome today’s announcement from The Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP. It is clear that there are issues within the planning system which has prevented building, held back growth, and most importantly left so many unable to afford quality places to live. I wholeheartedly agree with the Secretary of State that we have […]
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Consultation to help decide the future of the region’s buses given the go-ahead
Bus services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are set to be transformed and everyone across the region is being invited to have their say. Members of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Board met today (Wednesday 24th July) where they discussed a report about bus reform and the potential pathways for improving bus services for local […]
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Bespoke Skills Bootcamp gets new employees up to speed
The Combined Authority has worked with Anglian Water’s @one Alliance and ARU Peterborough, the city’s new university, to set up an innovative Skills Bootcamp for new employees to quickly gain the skills they need for their roles. When Anglian Water’s @one Alliance recently recruited 17 employees, it wanted to provide them with an initial 12-week […]
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Combined Authority celebrates first ever Staff Awards
On 24 June over 100 staff members from the Combined Authority headed to St Neots Football Club to attend the inaugural staff awards. Known as The CIVILS, the awards recognised the outstanding work done by staff over the last twelve months, with a particular focus on those who have clearly embodied the Combined Authority’s CIVIL […]
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Mayor welcomes King’s Speech focus on empowering regions to drive growth
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson said today’s commitment in the King’s Speech to give more powers to mayors is crucial for a better future for the region. At the State Opening of Parliament today, His Majesty The King said the government believed that greater devolution of decision making was at the heart of a modern and […]
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Mayor welcomes Government commitment to empowering local growth after meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts Metro Mayors from across the United Kingdom in 10 Downing Street. Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street. Mayor Dr Nik Johnson, is front left. Mayor Dr Nik Johnson has welcomed a commitment from new Prime Minster Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to work […]
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Combined Authority’s unified pitch draws UKREiiF crowds
Picture: johnhoulihan.com The Combined Authority’s ‘Team Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’ pitch at the UK’s biggest trade and investment conference, UKREiiF, saw hundreds of delegates from over 200 organisations visit its pavilion. Working with local authorities, the Combined Authority developed a unified approach to showcase the region on the national stage, with the aim of attracting investment, […]
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Combined Authority £1 Tiger Bus Pass Receives over 2,500 applications in first week of launch!
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is thrilled to announce that the Mayor’s £1 bus fare initiative for under 25s has reached a significant milestone with over 2,500 applications received and more than 1,100 Tiger bus pass cards printed to date. The £1 Tiger bus pass offers young people more affordable travel options to places of […]
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Under 25s can now apply for ‘Tiger’ pass offering bus fares for just £1
Under 25s in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough can now apply for a special ‘Tiger’ bus pass offering £1 fares as part of the Combined Authority’s work to revamp public transport in the region. The lower fares are aimed at helping young people get around the region more affordably, to places of education and training, jobs, shopping, […]
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US Trade and Investment Envoy welcomed to region by Mayor Dr Nik Johnson
Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, welcomed to the region the Rt Hon Sir Conor Burns MP, The Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Regional US Trade and Investment. They discussed the region’s international reputation and plans to build on this in the future. The Mayor and Sir Conor Burns discussed the benefits of […]
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Combined Authority leads region’s unified pitch for investment on national stage
A unified ‘Team Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’ approach will be at the heart of the Combined Authority’s first appearance showcasing the region at UKREiiF, the UK’s biggest trade and investment conference. The collective pitch has been developed in close collaboration with authorities in the region, and attendance at the event is part of the commitment to […]
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Three new members appointed to Combined Authority Business Board
From left, new Business Board members Dr Araminta Ledger, Emma Garfield and Tim Jones. New skills and experience have been added to the Combined Authority’s Business Board with the appointment of three new members. The Business Board provides a business voice in the work of the Combined Authority to support greater prosperity and reduced inequality […]
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How the Combined Authority is improving the bus network
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Board (CPCA) continues to deliver on its pledge to improve the bus network after an investment package was presented to its Board on Wednesday (20th). The package includes the introduction of new services as well as is improvements to existing routes – many of which were suggested by residents who […]
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One-off chance for e-scooter trial to be extended beyond Cambridge
Villagers and commuters in communities beyond the city of Cambridge may get their own chance to benefit from the successful e-scooter trial. In today’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee it was agreed that the Combined Authority Board should consider extending the existing Cambridge city e-scooter trial by another two years, and to approve pushing the boundaries […]
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Joint statement: In response to the ‘Case for Cambridge’ in the Spring budget
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority and Cambridgeshire County Council have issued the below joint statement in response to the Chancellor’s Spring Budget announced on Wednesday 6th March 2024: Cambridgeshire remains one of the fastest growing areas in the UK. As a net contributor to the Exchequer, if our region thrives, the whole country benefits. But we […]
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Greater South East Net Zero Hub (GSENZH) Showcasing Mission at Futurebuild Conference
The Greater South East Net Zero Hub (GSENZH) is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming Futurebuild conference, taking place from March 5th to 7th, 2024. The exhibition brings together the entire supply chain to showcase, debate and understand the advancements in sustainable construction and the emerging technologies that will make net zero possible. GSENZH will be at […]
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National Careers Week: Dan proves it’s never too late to reinvent your career
During National Careers Week the Combined Authority is looking at inspiring stories and sharing ways you can advance or change your career. 43-year-old Dan Arrowsmith from Peterborough had his academic ambitions dampened when he left school without any GCSEs and was told he should look for a vocational trade. Struggling with his dyslexia, Dan spent […]
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Call for volunteers to help young people on their career journeys
With National Careers Week kicking off this week the Combined Authority is calling for help from a wide range of industry volunteers to further boost its work supporting local schools to deliver outstanding careers education. The Combined Authority’s Careers Hub launched in 2022 and works with 77 schools and colleges across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to […]
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Call for views on electric vehicles and planning for more charging points
With more and more electric cars on our roads, the Combined Authority is asking people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for their views on what has been described as the next transport revolution. Working with Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council, the Combined Authority wants local opinions to help plan for more electric vehicle (EV) […]
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Local Nature Recovery Strategy takes significant strides towards doubling nature
Cambridgeshire, recognised as one of the most nature-depleted counties in England, is making substantial progress in its commitment to “Doubling Nature” through the development of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). With an ambitious economic growth agenda, the strategy aims to place nature at the forefront, addressing the existing deficit of rich […]
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Mayor meets St Ives team at heart of better bus travel
People behind the friendly voices which help thousands of callers from all over Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to get the bus passes they need were visited by Mayor Dr Nik Johnson as part of his work for better and more inclusive bus travel. The Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, who has just had his transport plans […]
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New Skills Bootcamp to help people into careers in engineering
The Combined Authority has worked with two engineering companies in Peterborough and a local college to develop an intensive Skills Bootcamp course giving learners the skills they need for a career in the industry. Working with Howden Turbo and Baker Perkins, a technology brand of Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials, the Introduction to Engineering […]
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Stantec appointed to create an Infrastructure Delivery Framework for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
Stantec, a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy, has been successfully appointed to undertake the preparation of the Infrastructure Delivery Framework (IDF) report on behalf of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA). Stantec’s recent recognition as the ‘Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the New Civil Engineer (NCE) Awards 2023 highlights their commitment to innovation and exemplary […]
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£19m Local Net Zero Accelerator Programme to be delivered by GSENZH
The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) has launched a groundbreaking Local Net Zero Accelerator Programme, a £19.4 million initiative to advance scalable net zero finance programs in key regions. The Greater South East Net Zero Hub (GSENZH), acting as an independent Hub, has been entrusted with the responsibility of managing and awarding […]
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Combined Authority takes important steps to support Care Leavers
In a pioneering move, the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is set to propose a comprehensive approach to enhance support for Care Leavers. This initiative, outlined in a forthcoming board meeting paper, aims to address the challenges faced by Care Leavers and create a more inclusive environment. Care Leavers disproportionately encounter multiple barriers and discrimination […]
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Green light for plan to transform Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s transport future
A long-term strategy to make transport better, faster, greener, and more accessible for everyone in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has been approved. The Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP) will be the guiding strategy for transport projects and policies across the region after it was approved today (November 29) by the Combined Authority Board. Read the […]
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Still time for agri-food tech businesses to apply for growth-boosting grants of up to £300,000
There is still time for businesses in the agri-tech, agri-biotech and food-tech sectors to apply for grants and support to boost innovation and growth. A partnership of four counties across Eastern England, including the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, launched a programme with Government to grow the sector with funding and support packages ranging from […]
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Statement from Mayor Dr Nik Johnson on the Autumn Statement
The following is a statement by Mayor Dr Nik Johnson following today’s Autumn Statement: I, along with so many in our region, have been eagerly awaiting today’s Autumn Statement, especially with regard to further Government commitments to Government’s previous pledges on Cambridge 2040 and Network North. But firstly devolution, I whole heartedly welcome today’s commitment […]
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Successful Climate Summit Unites Stakeholders for a Greener Future
The Maltings in Ely was the vibrant backdrop for the recent Climate Summit, aptly titled “Sustainable Solutions – Uniting for a Greener Future,” hosted by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Climate Partnership. Attended by approximately 100 individuals, the event proved to be a pivotal moment for fostering collective understanding and […]
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Code of Conduct Decision Notice
Please find below links relating to the Code of Conduct Decision Notice, which was published on 21st November 2023, following the Panel Hearing held on Tuesday 14th November 2023. The decision notice can be found on the Combined Authority website here: Decision Notice The Mayor’s apology can be found on the Combined Authority website here: […]
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Chief Executive Decision Notice Publication Statement
“Today’s publication of this Decision Notice marks the end of the investigation process. It is clear there are of course lessons for us to learn, and this investigation has raised some important issues for the Combined Authority as an organisation. I want to take this opportunity to reaffirm my apology to all those impacted by […]
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Combined Authority’s vision for better buses
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, which is responsible for public transport across the area, is recommending £2.3m investment in local bus services as part of a 5-point vision for better buses. The vision has been endorsed by members of the Transport and Infrastructure Committee’s on Wednesday 15th November and the money will pay for improvements […]
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Combined Authority Business Board appoints five members
The Business Board has been strengthened with the appointment of five private sector members with a wide range of experience and expertise. The Business Board supports the Combined Authority in its work to grow the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough economy sustainably, ensuring that the voice of business is heard in decision-making. After the appointment in the […]
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‘It made my return to education possible’- Combined Authority’s 100th Care Leaver Bursary milestone reached
Pictured above: AJ who has benefitted from the Care Leavers Bursary established by the Combined Authority One hundred young people leaving the care system have now benefitted from a bursary set up by the Combined Authority to fund education and training to support their futures. The Combined Authority has also reaffirmed its support for care […]
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Train operators backtrack as campaign derails ticket-office closure plans
Following around 750,000 responses to the consultation on plans to close rail ticket offices nationwide, the transport secretary Mark Harper has asked train operators to drop proposals which had been vigorously opposed by Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, along with many other groups. The Combined Authority had voiced its ‘deep concerns’ about the proposals and […]
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Combined Authority looks towards Electric Vehicle switch
Thousands of public electric vehicle charging stations across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are needed by 2030 as the Combined Authority’s countdown to sustainable transport gathers pace. By 2030 it is predicted that the Combined Authority area needs some 10,000 public plug-in stations. They would help hundreds more drivers switch to electric vehicles, more confident there are […]
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Lift-off for £7.5m Launchpad to drive innovation in agri-food businesses
A partnership of four counties across Eastern England, including the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, has launched a programme with Government funding to drive innovation and business growth in agri-tech, agri-biotech, and food-tech. New Innovate UK funding and support for innovation and business growth in local cluster Focuses on Eastern England’s strengths in agri-tech, agri-biotech […]
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Statement by Chair of the Business Board on Network North proposals
The following is a statement by Chair of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Business Board, Al Kingsley. The Business Board has noted the Prime Minister’s announcement on Wednesday of the Network North plan for transport infrastructure investment. The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough region is a key transport and economic hub. It links the East with the Midlands […]
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Launch of new wave of short courses to accelerate careers and opportunity
A new range of short, intensive courses, free for individuals and aimed at boosting incomes and advancing careers, are now available. Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses lasting no more than 16 weeks, developing skills demanded by local employers. They offer support in finding job interviews and cover a range of sectors. They include everything from […]
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Free events to help employers find out more about hiring an apprentice
Many employers are interested in apprenticeships but don’t know where to start. But those who want to find out more are already signing up for two free events in Cambridgeshire aimed at helping businesses discover the how and why of taking on an apprentice. The in-person, Love2Learn Apprenticeships event at the Marriot Hotel in Huntingdon, […]
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Cambridgeshire set to benefit from over £9 million of investment to trial innovative 5G technologies
One of 19 projects benefiting from today’s Government announcement of an £88 million investment in innovative open 5G connectivity solutions across the UK, is the Cambridgeshire Open RAN Ecosystem (CORE) project led by Cambridgeshire County Council’s digital connectivity programme Connecting Cambridgeshire and a consortium of partners – AWTG, Benetel, Ontix, Wolfram, University of Surrey and University of Cambridge […]
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Mayor helps launch UK taskforce for more inclusive transport
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough were in at the start of a new initiative to help shape more inclusive travel in the UK when the Mayor spoke at the launch of a taskforce, chaired by sports legend and disability champion Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. It is the latest push by the Combined Authority to help make transport more […]
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First findings into review aiming to improve bus network
Interim findings of a review of the publicly funded bus network, undertaken by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, has found that most bus services are performing well and will continue. Of the 77 bus services currently under review, it will be recommended at the September 13 Combined Authority Transport and Infrastructure Committee that 51 […]
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Combined Authority challenges ‘unlawful’ process in plans to scrap rail ticket offices
Denouncing as ‘unlawful’ the consultation process for the proposed scrapping of railway station ticket offices, the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has voiced its ‘deep concerns’ on behalf of station users, especially vulnerable travellers, in a powerful response to the Rail Delivery Group consultation which has just closed. Following the consultation, Transport Focus will consider […]
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Partnership set to accelerate green skills and retrofit jobs
A breakthrough partnership that will accelerate the development of green skills, and improve social housing infrastructure in the South East, has been announced. The Retrofit Academy and the Greater South East Net Zero Hub (GSENZH) are set to support the training and development of the workforce required to retrofit 13.9 million households across the region’s […]
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Mayor Dr Nik Johnson: Statement on the next steps for bus reform
The below is a statement by Mayor Dr Nik Johnson on the future of buses in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and the work the Combined Authority is doing with partners to reform the network. “Better bus services across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are vital to the future of our region. As Mayor, it’s clear to me that […]
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Local Energy Advice Demonstrator projects announced
Seven applicants have been chosen to receive a share of nearly £4m in funding following a successful bid to the Government’s Local Energy Advice Demonstrator (LEAD) programme. The projects are based throughout the Greater South East region and include a variety of solutions ranging from free home retrofit plans to working with local community groups […]
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New chair appointed to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Business Board
A new chair of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Business Board has been appointed. Al Kingsley, who has served as a Board member since January 2020, was appointed following an extensive recruitment process. The Business Board is Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s Local Enterprise Partnership and is part of the Combined Authority. Mr Kingsley, who lives in Peterborough, […]
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Next Stop Summer! Combined Authority and the National Trust launch green tourism campaign
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is collaborating with the National Trust to encourage more people to use buses to visit the region’s many great tourist and leisure spots this summer while most journeys are just £2. To mark the beginning of the campaign, Mayor Nik Johnson travelled by bus today from Huntingdon Bus Station […]
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Ticket office closure consultation
Following calls from Mayors across the Country, the consultation into the plan to close hundreds of ticket offices in England has been extended until 1 September. Reacting to this announcement, Mayor Dr Nik Johnson said: “I welcome the decision from the Rail Delivery Group to extend the consultation period by almost six weeks. However, I […]
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Putting nature on the road to recovery with a Local Nature Recovery Strategy
The Combined Authority has been selected as part of a group of 48 individual local authorities set to receive £307,974 from a funding pot of £14 million to develop a Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). Local Nature Recovery Strategies were introduced in the Environment Act 2021 as a new system of spatial strategies for nature. […]
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Overseas investment in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough strengthens
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough continues to be an attractive place for investment from overseas companies, despite tough economic times, latest figures show. The Government’s Department for Business and Trade has published statistics for foreign direct investment (FDI) into the UK. Those figures show that across the 29 investment projects attracted into Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in the […]
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Bus promoting maths skills in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is back for two summer dates
A bus promoting free maths courses in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is once again welcoming people aboard to find out more. Multiply is a £4 million initiative run by the Combined Authority and which offers everything from basic maths skills for budgeting and parents wanting to help with homework, through to professional qualifications to help people […]
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Active Travel England visits Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Enthusiastic work by the Combined Authority and its partners to boost walking, wheeling and cycling in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area has been rewarded with a visit by the Government’s dedicated active travel team. Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Dr Nik Johnson hosted the fact-finding visit by Active Travel England’s CEO, Danny Williams and his […]
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Independent Improvement Board Chair confirmed
Richard Carr has been confirmed as Chair of the Independent Improvement Board (IIB) for the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority. Following the resignation of Lord Kerslake as Chair of the IIB earlier this year due to ill health, a search has taken place for a replacement Chair to support the Combined Authority in its journey […]
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Better Transport: Mayor takes on the Six District Challenge
Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority will be supporting Better Transport Week by taking on his own Six District Challenge on Monday 12th June, 2023. The Six District Challenge involves getting around each of the six districts in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, within 24 hours, using only public transport and active travel […]
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Combined Authority takes action to support care leavers
Mayor Nik Johnson said: “One of my key pledges to you as Mayor is to help create a strong sense of place and cultural identity for our region. It is so important that people who have been through the care system can find their place in the world and have the same chances as everyone […]
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Statement by Mayor Dr Nik Johnson on the Local Transport and Connectivity Plan
The following is a statement by Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson following today’s (May 31) Combined Authority Board meeting. “In today’s Combined Authority Board meeting, it was agreed to defer a report recommending approval of a plan to transform our transport future. “The Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP) sets the vision, […]
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