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Mayor’s Blog: Seasons Greetings
For me, 2021 has been a year like no other. Looking back over the past 12 months, I occasionally have to pinch myself. It sometimes feels hard to believe how much has changed whilst recalling who I’ve met and where I’ve been, cramming in a lifetime of amazing personal experiences. Becoming the mayor of Cambridgeshire […]
Find out more2020-21 Combined Authority Final Statement of Accounts and Auditor’s Annual Report Published
Following the meeting of the Audit & Governance Committee on Friday 17 December, we are delighted to present the 2020-2021 Combined Authority Final Statement of Accounts and Auditor’s Annual Report. We are required to prepare an annual Statement of Accounts by the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, to make sure we obey proper accounting practices. […]
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Mayor meets haulage industry leaders as Combined Authority funding continues for HGV driver training
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson met with haulage industry leaders to find out more about HGV driver shortages as the Combined Authority gets ready to fund training for more drivers. The Mayor met with the Road Haulage Association (RHA), on Wednesday to find out how the haulage sector is trying to address the well-publicised vacancies for […]
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Global artificial intelligence companies pitch to accelerate their investment in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies from across the globe have been pitching for support to help them invest in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough economy. The Combined Authority’s new dedicated international investment service Locate Cambridge, part of its Growth Works business growth service, ran a market access programme and pitch to hear the investment pitches from companies […]
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Business Leaders and Influencers focus on Climate Action Plan
Today (3 December 2021), saw the first meeting of a Climate Working Group which brings together representatives from the private sector, utilities including water gas and telecoms, local councils, and other local bodies with a common focus to promote and champion collective local action on climate issues, recognising that decisions by one organisation can have […]
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Message from the Mayor: Covid 19 Update
As you may have heard, the Government has confirmed new precautions following the emergence of the Omicron variant of Covid 19 here in the UK. From 4am this morning, Tuesday 30 November, face-coverings became compulsory in shops and in places like banks, post offices and hairdressers, as well as on public transport, unless you are exempted. The booster programme has also been extended to all 18-39 year-olds, and the time between the second […]
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Public to have their say on Combined Authority new sustainable growth ambition and spending plans
On Wednesday the Combined Authority board approved both its new draft sustainable growth ambition for feedback and its draft medium term financial plan (MTFP) for 2022/23 to 2025/26 for consultation. Members of the public and key stakeholders are asked for their views on spending each year but this year, alongside the statutory budget consultation, the […]
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Annual Report showcases impact of Business Board investments on jobs and enterprise
An annual report capturing the business support and jobs benefits resulting from investments from the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Business Board has been formally published. The Business Board is the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for the region tasked with creating and protecting jobs, supporting businesses, boosting skills and ultimately supporting economic growth. The annual […]
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Green action plan increases by twelve as Combined Authority looks to adapt and mitigate to climate change impact across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
At a meeting of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority today (24 November), the board gave a majority agreement to act on twelve new climate change recommendations. It also agreed to work closely with other organisations to identify collective actions that will help mitigate and adapt to the ongoing challenges of climate change across the […]
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Mayor’s Blog: COP26 – All that COP?
Last week I made the 5-hour train journey from London to Glasgow for the very much anticipated United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly known as COP26 – and it did not disappoint. It was great to be back in the city, enjoying the Glaswegian hospitality, local culture and its infamous architectural grandeur. In a […]
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Still time for public to have say on region’s transport future
There is still time for people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to have their say on the region’s transport future. A refresh of the Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP) – the strategy for making transport in the region better – is currently taking place As part of that, an initial four-week public engagement on the […]
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Travel information screens and smart sensor network set to transform market towns across Cambridgeshire
Market towns across Cambridgeshire are set to benefit from the installation of travel information screens alongside a new wireless sensor network which is being rolled out to help the local economy grow and create better and more sustainable places to live, work and visit. On behalf of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, the Connecting […]
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£3.4 million Government funding coming to region to boost skills and economic growth after successful bid
£3.4 million in funding for schemes benefitting Peterborough, Fenland and Huntingdonshire aimed at boosting skills, entrepreneurship and economic recovery has been secured by the Combined Authority. The Government’s Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities announced yesterday which bids to its Community Renewal Fund (CRF) had been successful. The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority led […]
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Salih’s Journey: Care Leavers Week Case Study
Salih Ali’s journey is full of hope, perseverance, and aspiration. When our learners get the right care, support, and encouragement they can achieve their ambitions, just as Salih has done, from ESOL to studying Civil Engineering at Kingston University! Salih arrived in Peterborough in 2015, fleeing conflict in the African country of Eritrea following the civil war there. He was forced to leave behind his family, community and […]
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Action plans at the ready as Combined Authority responds to Climate Commission’s recommendations
Members of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Board have today (27 October 2021), endorsed a proposed framework for action to help tackle the impact of climate change through the Combined Authority’s own work, The Combined Authority’s Board also acknowledged the formation of a Climate Working Group, which brings together representatives from a wide section […]
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Combined Authority takes a lead on addressing future water supply issues
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is to take a leading role as the region attempts to counteract the impact Climate Change and a growing population is having on water resources. The Combined Authority has accepted an invitation to join two significant initiatives which are focused on planning for future water needs across the area. The […]
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Green light for bus services funding bid
Members of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Board have today (27 October), given the approval for the submission of a Bus Services Improvement Plan to the Department of Transport at the end of this month. As part of the National Bus Strategy for England (announced in March 2021), which involved a major change in the […]
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Public engagement on region’s transport future set to launch
People in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are being encouraged to have their say on the region’s transport future. The Combined Authority is refreshing the Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP) – the strategy for making transport in the region better. An initial public engagement on the developing LTCP will begin on Monday, November 1, lasting for […]
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New digital connectivity strategy for all will put Cambridgeshire & Peterborough at the leading edge
Digital connectivity has never been so important for businesses, communities, and public services in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. Reliance on connectivity accelerated during the Covid pandemic, highlighting the need for businesses to make the most of digital technology and wider digital inclusion so that more people can access healthcare, education and jobs. The Combined Authority is […]
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Mayor’s Public Health Covid Message
Like so many of you I am concerned to see the rise in covid 19 cases across parts of our region. Please remember to keep a safe distance from others, wash hands regularly, and to wear a mask when you are in busy areas, including public transport. Thank you all for continuing to play your […]
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Combined Authority Board is recommended to green light public engagement on region’s transport future
The Combined Authority Board will next week be recommended to approve launching an initial public engagement on a refreshed plan for the region’s transport future. Work is ongoing to revamp the Local Transport Plan, first adopted in 2020. The renamed Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP) will aim to meet a range of challenges including on […]
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Climate Commission calls for fairness and equity in tackling the impacts of climate change
Commissioners from the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Independent Commission on Climate came together today (18 October) to share their full recommendations report to help Cambridgeshire and Peterborough respond to the ongoing challenges the region faces because of climate change. This second report builds on the 31 initial recommendations presented in its interim report, which was shared back in March 2021, and places additional focus on adapting to climate risks, nature and water, business and a fair and inclusive transition for individuals and communities. It also considers findings […]
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Cambridgeshire Fens Climate Panel: Citizens of the region inform new report on fairness and equity in green transition
Residents from across the Cambridgeshire Fens came together recently as a climate panel to discuss and to gain a better understanding of the specific climate challenges the district will face in the next ten years and beyond, and what residents would like to see from climate action locally. The collaborative panel of 17 residents from […]
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Mayor’s Blog: Nature for nurture
As summer draws to a close and we begin to see the first signs of autumn, I am again taken back by the natural beauty of a region that I have proudly come to call home. Having enjoyed a lot of time in the countryside with my children, I am convinced of the significance of […]
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HGV driver courses set up to help meet critical shortages and support people into better paid jobs
The Combined Authority is funding the training through its devolved control of the Adult Education Budget for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Under the Adult Education programme, Peterborough College will provide a route into driver training. And a new independent training provider, System Group, has also been commissioned to train more local drivers. System Group will work […]
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Mayor welcomes another ‘positive step forward’ for Business Board
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson has welcomed a change to future meetings of the Business Board where they will be held in public unless the chair decides otherwise. The Business Board is the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for the region and works with employers, the education and skills sector, and local authority […]
Find out moreUpdate on 2020/2021 Draft Statement of Accounts
The external audit of the draft statement of accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021 has not yet been completed by our external auditors, EY LLP, due to the Authority’s Annual Governance Statement and Financial Statements not being formally approved. This situation is allowed for by Regulation 10, paragraph (2a) of the Accounts and […]
Find out moreMayor shares his delight and commitment to Active Travel after positive meeting with Department for Transport
After a successful meeting with the Transport Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, the Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, Dr Nik Johnson, has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering effective Active Travel schemes in the region and including them within the development of the new Local Transport and Connectivity Plan to be released next year. It is important to […]
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Business Board chair and three of its members reappointed for second term
Four members of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Business Board including the chair, Austen Adams, have been reappointed for a second term. Professor Andy Neely, who is vice chair, Dr Tina Barsby and Prof Aamir Khalid, were, along with Mr Adams, all unanimously voted back into their positions by the Business Board at its […]
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Mayor Nik Johnson raises a mug in support of MacMillan’s Coffee Morning
Nik Johnson, Mayor for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has raised a mug in support of Macmillan’s Coffee Morning and is encouraging others to do the same. The official Coffee Morning date is Friday 24 September but it can be held at any time. From a group in the garden, sharing a coffee over a screen or […]
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New skills bursary to help more young people leaving the care system into good jobs and careers
More funding is being given to encourage young people who are leaving the care system to continue their education and help them into better jobs and careers. The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is providing bursaries for care leavers aged 19 to 22 to build their skills, which is on top of bursary funding already […]
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Revamped Local Transport Plan to consider improvement to digital infrastructure
A bold plan to bring together Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s transport and digital infrastructure, to provide for better connectivity in a clean and green refresh of the Local Transport Plan, has been approved. Making explicit the Combined Authority’s commitment to deliver truly integrated connectivity to all communities with a drive towards a net zero carbon future, […]
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22,889 journeys across two cities in 222 days, but where should we go next?
22,889 journeys across two cities in 222 days, but where should we go next? That’s the question being asked at Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority after a paper to consider the next steps for the use of electric bikes (e-bikes) within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, was discussed at a meeting of the transport committee yesterday (8 […]
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Unlocked funds show confidence in new housing committee and mayor
On Friday (3 September), Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority received confirmation that funding for 18 schemes, which had been identified in its affordable housing programme, has now been approved. The welcome news will now secure the delivery of 1,188 affordable homes across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. In the letter from Luke Hall MP, Minister for Regional […]
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Combined Authority Board members start roles championing public health and the environment
Lead members responsible for newly created Combined Authority portfolios in Public Health and Environment and Climate Change have spoken about what they will bring to the roles. Combined Authority Board member Cllr Chris Boden, who is also leader of Fenland District Council, is the new lead member for Public Health. Cllr Bridget Smith, who is […]
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Afghan Refugee Statement from Mayor Dr Nik Johnson
I have been touched by the images of desperation coming from Afghanistan over the last week and whilst the Combined Authority has no authority over resettlement for Afghan refugees there are things we can do to proactively support the call of resettlement. One, on the grounds of compassion we support the call to Government to […]
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Mayoral Update on Active Travel Funding
Statement by Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Following the announcement on Friday 30th July that stated further assurances were required from Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority in relation to Active Travel schemes supported by government funding, I wrote to the Minister for Transport Chris Heaton-Harris expressing my support and commitment to active travel measures across the entire Cambridgeshire & Peterborough region. I also […]
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Global life sciences companies compete to invest in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough economy
Life sciences companies from across the globe have been pitching for support to help them invest in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough economy. Mayor Dr Nik Johnson joined a specially arranged panel to hear the pitches from companies from countries around the world including USA, Spain, Japan, Brazil, South Africa, Israel and India amongst others. A […]
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Combined Authority statement on Funding for Active Travel
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority and the Mayor were made aware of the letter from the Department for Transport about cycling and walking funding on Friday 30th July. We are fundamentally committed to cycling and walking, particularly in relation to the Mayor’s key principles of compassion, cooperation and community, and the huge benefits of […]
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Putting compassion, co-operation and community at the heart of reinvented transport strategy
Prioritising left behind communities, tackling inequalities and accelerating carbon reduction will form part of a renewed strategy for better transport across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. At its meeting on July 28, the Combined Authority Board agreed to proceed with a reinvention of the transport strategy in the region through a revamped Local Transport Plan (LTP). An […]
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£1.8m funding for Skills Bootcamps to help people into better jobs
£1.8 million in new funding to help more than 800 people gain sought-after digital skills to accelerate their careers has been secured by the Combined Authority. Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with a local employer. The […]
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Recovery underway in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough economy, but impacts remain
A report has highlighted the impact of Covid-19 on the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough economy since the pandemic hit almost 18 months ago. It found that a recovery was underway in the region, aided by a rebound in manufacturing, retail and construction. However, at the end of 2020 the region’s economy was 7.6 per cent smaller […]
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£100 Million unlocked as Combined Authority given thumbs up by Government
Combined Authority has passed the first of its scheduled reviews with Government to see how well it is investing money across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. This means it has successfully unlocked the next 5-year tranche of Investment Funds which amounts to funding of £100 million from Government over the next five years, starting in 2021-22. The […]
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Two schemes announced to help young people into better careers
Funding for a new Careers Hub and the formal launch of a new website helping young people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough into good careers have been announced by the Combined Authority. The Careers Hub will connect local employers, schools and colleges to support better careers education. Young people will be helped to actively engage with […]
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Combined Authority wins £2m for A10 dualling study
Bringing a safer, greener A10 a little closer, the Combined Authority’s transport and infrastructure committee today heard that central Government has agreed to fund a study into potentially dualling Cambridgeshire sections of the crucial but over-burdened road. The committee noted the Department for Transport’s decision to fund the Outline Business Case for A10 dualling and […]
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Experienced public sector leader appointed Chief Executive of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
A highly experienced senior public sector leader has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority. On June 30, the Combined Authority Board voted to approve a unanimous recommendation from the authority’s Employment Committee to appoint Eileen Milner to the post. Ms Milner is currently Chief Executive and Accounting […]
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Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough asks for those who can continue to wear masks in public places
Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, said: “I’ve been thinking hard about what I’ve been calling ‘Open for Business’ Day on Monday 19 July. There’s no doubt that easing of restrictions will be a great relief to our businesses; I’m very aware of how difficult the last year has been for the regional economy. But I’m also, as […]
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Survey launched to hear business views on post-Brexit trade with EU
A call has gone out to businesses in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to share their first-hand experiences of Britain’s new trading relationship with the European Union. The Business Board, the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, and the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce have launched a joint survey and are appealing for feedback from as many business leaders […]
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Jobs, grants, coaching and investment boost in first 100 days of transformational economic growth service
A new, one stop shop service to support high growth businesses in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is already ahead of schedule in key areas in its first 100 days of operation. Growth Works aims to create at least 5,200 jobs, an extra 1,400 new apprenticeships, 1,700 learning opportunities for people, and generate significant inward investment in […]
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Statement following confirmation that Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority are one of six local authorities who have made it through to phase 2 of Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme 2021-2022
Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough said: “I’m delighted to be put through to the next round of this competition to win funds for up to 30 Zero Emission Buses for the region. “As the local transport authority, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has a duty to tackled poor air quality and as […]
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Combined Authority Backs Action on Climate
Following an interesting debate by the board of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority today (30 June), Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough led a majority vote to act on 31 recommendations, covering transport, buildings, energy and peat, and also a number of overarching recommendations, to tackle the impact of Climate Change across the […]
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Mayor Urges For Locally-Led Carbon Action
Mayor Nik Johnson has urged the adoption of recommendations to create a green print for locally-led carbon action to be put at the heart of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Communities. The call for action comes ahead of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority response to more than 30 recommendations calling for the need for investment into […]
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New start-up programmes to help bridge the gender gap in entrepreneurship
From this week, two brand new start-up programmes are launching to provide dedicated and responsive support to aspiring women entrepreneurs – helping them turn their ideas into successful and resilient enterprises in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Delivered by award-winning business start-up experts, the Business Startup programme (starts Tuesday 29 June) and Marketing Bootcamp (starts Monday 5 […]
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Euros, million-jab June, and pitch-perfect Posh
Freedom Day delayed but we still have the Euros! Even those who don’t love the beautiful game can admire the team spirit, camaraderie, and sheer pride on display in this international sporting extravaganza. Whether school, club or international football, it’s all about co-operation and community and never was this more keenly felt than last Saturday […]
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Statement for the Mayor regarding bus services across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
The loss of the X5 bus service was a real blow for the residents of St Neots, so I was delighted when I had the opportunity earlier this week to meet with Stagecoach East to raise this as an issue along with other local transport challenges faced by residents and business across the region. I welcome the changes to the Cambridgeshire timetables […]
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Draft Statement of Accounts 2020 – 2021 published
Every year, the Combined Authority prepares an annual Statement of Accounts as required by the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, following proper accounting practices. These practices are prescribed by the ‘Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom’ and comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The purpose of the accounts is […]
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Improved targeting of adult education budget to low skill areas approved by Skills Committee
Improved targeting of adult education funding to areas with low levels of skills, low wages and greater unemployment has been approved by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s Skills Committee today (June 14). Recommendations for how the £12 million annual budget should be spent for 2021/22 were approved by the committee. The funding focusses on […]
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Strategic advisor to Combined Authority Mayor appointed
A hugely experienced former Fleet Street journalist has been appointed as strategic advisor to Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson. Nigel Pauley was appointed following a recruitment process and will be tasked with supporting the Mayor in developing and rolling out policies centred around the core values of Compassion, Co-operation and Community – […]
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Peterborough City Council leader appointed Deputy Mayor of Combined Authority
Peterborough City Council leader Wayne Fitzgerald has been appointed as Deputy Mayor of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority. Mayor Dr Nik Johnson made the appointment at today’s (June 2) meeting of the Combined Authority Board – his first as Mayor – which also saw the approval of chairs of several Combined Authority committees. It […]
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Mayor’s Blog: That Was The Week That Was
Harold Wilson famously said a week is a long time in politics – but my first week as Mayor has been all too short. It’s flashed past in a blur of facts and faces, media interviews, meet-and-greets, and the truly exciting detail of planning action for change with my new colleagues in public service at […]
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Statement from Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough I am hugely honoured and proud that I have won this election with ‘better politics’. As I said throughout my election campaign, I want to present local politics, and run the Combined Authority, with compassion, cooperation and community for the benefit of a Greater Cambridgeshire. The political […]
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Technology: the path from education to employment
By Al Kingsley, Business Board Member and Group Managing Director of NetSupport It’s a question that is often contemplated: what will the future workplace look like by the time today’s primary school students get there? I’m a passionate believer and advocate for broadening our learning pathways and creating opportunities for all of us as “lifelong […]
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£2million in grants to businesses from Growth Works to create over 300 jobs
Within weeks of launching, Growth Works has awarded over £2,000,000 to 32 businesses across the region. The grant funding is forecast to create 321 new jobs while stimulating £11.184 million in capital expenditure. Grants have been awarded region-wide and across a wide range of sectors including automotive, electronics, engineering, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, leisure, manufacturing, […]
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Business Bulletin: Issue Number 54
Are businesses and the public ready to adapt to Net Zero? Date: Wednesday 28th April Time: 10:00-11:00 The race to net zero is a core part of the Government’s agenda, with ambitious targets being set for business and the public to adapt to meet this challenge. But how much do businesses and the public know about these […]
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UK Community Renewal Fund Networking Event
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority are hosting a networking event on Friday 9 April 2021, to facilitate co-working for the recently announced UK Community Renewal Fund. Following on from our webinar, An Introduction to the Community Renewal Fund, we would like to invite you to a networking event where we will look to facilitate […]
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A New World Of Work Requires A New Kind Of Leader
The last year has seen changes in businesses around the world in ways we couldn’t have foreseen. The high street will look very different when the world reopens, what was once a normal daily commute for many may now be a thing of the past and whilst there have sadly been many business closures, many […]
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Business Bulletin: Issue Number 53
Letter from Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng to businesses on the government’s Plan for Growth In the last 5 years, the UK’s economic environment has changed, bringing new opportunities and challenges for our businesses. We have legislated to end our contribution to climate change by 2050, we are forging a new path […]
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Growth Works with Skills launches new online platform to support employers, learners and workers
A new digital talent platform has been launched by Growth Works with Skills to help employers, learners and workers across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Growth Works with Skills is an innovative demand-led skills service connecting learners and employers with opportunities that enable growth. The online platform will allow employers to post their job and apprenticeship […]
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£79.6m scheme to improve lives and reduce carbon emission across the South East of England
In a meeting of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority today (26 March), approval was given for the Combined Authority to act as the accountable body for a £79.6m funding scheme to support the Government’s commitment to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. The ask for the scheme is to deliver greater energy efficient […]
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Mayor to set up Climate Working Group to put locally-led carbon action at the heart of a prosperous post-Covid future
At a meeting of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Board today (26 March), the Board welcomed the findings of an initial report by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Commission on Climate Change. Approval was given for the creation of a Climate Working Group and funding of additional work to put in place the steps […]
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New regional model to signpost transport projects across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough receives approval
At a board meeting of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority today (24 March), £750,000 was approved for the development of a new Regional Transport Model to assist with future investment within the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough region. For the first time, it will be possible to assess transport projects across the whole of Cambridgeshire and […]
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Potential for Peterborough, Chatteris and Ramsey CAM extensions to be developed as part of project’s next steps
Realising CAM’s potential as a truly regionwide network, with flexibility to extend across the whole of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, is set to form a key part of the project’s next steps. Potential extensions to Peterborough, Chatteris and Ramsey will be worked on, alongside the CAM routes as currently proposed, in the project’s next business case […]
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Cambridgeshire & Peterborough among first areas to get better broadband from £5bn Project Gigabit
Up to 140,000 homes and businesses in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and surrounding areas to be connected to next-generation gigabit broadband Includes parts of Northamptonshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Rutland £5 billion Project Gigabit to prioritise hard-to-reach rural areas with slowest speeds Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will be among the first areas to benefit from Project Gigabit, the […]
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Business Board Approve Updated Local Economic Recovery Strategy
The Business Board, the region’s Local Enterprise Partnership, have approved an updated version of the Local Economic Recovery Strategy (LERS) for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. In early 2020 Government asked Combined Authorities to develop recovery strategies, The Economic Recovery Strategy Group (ERSG) was formed to respond to the Economic and Business Impacts of COVID-19 and to […]
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£40,000 boost for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mid-life MOT trial
The Department for Work and Pensions has today announced a £40,000 funding boost in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to help people take stock of their health, skills and wealth as part of later life planning. With the pandemic impacting people’s lives in different ways, many will already be reviewing their current situation – including those wanting […]
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Low Carbon Innovation Fund makes another investment in Cambridgeshire Business
8power (www.8power.com) based in Cambridge, recently benefited from investment from LCIF. 8power is an innovative technology company specialising in self-powered wireless sensor solutions for industrial plant applications. They are enabling machine condition monitoring at lower cost and easy installation for water/waste treatment, manufacturing industries and oil and gas industries. Paul Egan, CEO of 8power commented: […]
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Two New Co-Opted Members Join the Business Board
The Business Board, the Local Enterprise Partnership for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, has confirmed the appointment of two non-voting co-opted members. Chair of the Business Board, Austen Adams has agreed to appoint both Mike Herd of The Alpha Group and Dr Andy Williams of Astra Zeneca. Mr Herd is an experienced coach, facilitator and advisor for […]
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Combined Authority awarded £1 Million to deliver free Level 3 courses for adult learners
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority have been awarded £1 Million to deliver free Level 3 courses for adults across the region. The funding from the Department for Education (DfE) has been delegated to Mayoral Combined Authorities as part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee and will deliver free first Level 3 courses for adults […]
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Mayor Welcomes Housing Committee’s Housing Programme Decision
Mayor Palmer welcomed today the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Housing & Infrastructure Committee’s approval to complete the Government’s Housing Programme. MHCLG recently confirmed that they would fund all housing projects, subject to confirmation of additionality and value for money, that would start on site by March 2022, allaying concerns that the programme might be […]
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Urgent need for action to tackle climate change and its impact on Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
In a report on their initial recommendations, published today (15 March), the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Independent Commission on Climate outlines the key risks this region faces. These include flooding, high summer temperatures, water shortages, and damage to the natural carbon stores in the deep peat of the Fens. The report raises the urgent need to reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions which are approximately 25% higher per person than the UK average, and warns that the regions ‘allowed’ […]
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Digital technology grants for hundreds of regional businesses
A digital technology grant scheme inviting businesses in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough to apply for a share of over £1million funding to boost growth has been inundated with over 300 responses. Within a week of being launched (15 February), the Connecting Cambridgeshire Digital Technology Grants for Business scheme was oversubscribed with over 180 eligible expressions of […]
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Mayoral Statement on Housing Funding
It is clear that current consensus to house build is not working; we are still neither building the number of homes we need, nor doing so in a sustainable way. Backed by the Combined Authority Board, I have always been determined to find new and innovative ways to tackle this problem. That is why, rather […]
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Alternative Vehicle Fuel Strategy given the green light
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough take one step closer in the roll out of electric charging points across the region that will take into account the different requirements likely to be needed across city, market town and rural community locations to meet the growing demand. Today (10 March 2021), the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Transport Committee […]
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Funding boost for women-led businesses
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is prioritising £1m in grant funding for female-led or female-owned SMEs across the region, as part of the new Growth Works service. The match funding will be available for businesses to invest in capital investment, professional or coaching services. According to the 2019 Rose […]
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IT and Life Science firms in Cambridge outperforming UK
Information technology and the life sciences are the largest and most dynamic of the KI sectors Medium term data on the growth of the Cambridge economy, right up to the start of the 2020 Covid lockdown, shows persistently much higher annual growth rates than the national economy, particularly amongst knowledge-intensive (KI) firms. This confirms Cambridge’s […]
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Business Board member Nicki Mawby on Changing Career Paths
“Director of HR Your Business Matters Ltd since 2014, Nicki Mawby provides local businesses with people support services including HR and Recruitment as well as a range of Training Services that allow business owners to further drive performance by ensuring they have the right people in the right place at the right time, with the […]
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Business Bulletin: Issue Number 52
Government seeks views from service sector to support seamless trade across the UK The UK government has moved to ensure continued seamless trade across the UK by gathering information on services sectors which may benefit from exclusion from some rules in the United Kingdom Internal Market Act (UKIMA). The UKIMA preserves the flow of goods […]
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Independent Commission in Climate
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority are helping to accelerate the delivery of clean local energy projects.
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Delivering a high quality bus network for the region is one of the cornerstones of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Devolution Deal and we are committed to achieving this goal.
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Mayor James Palmer welcomes long term plan for growth and investment in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc from government and the creation of an Arc Growth Body
Mayor James Palmer, leader of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, has today welcomed an announcement from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to develop a long-term plan to deliver for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, along with the creation an Arc Growth body. The ‘Oxford-Cambridge Spatial Framework’ will provide a long term and strategic approach to planning and growth for the area, helping to unlock the potential of the Arc, which is the corridor of land connecting Oxford, […]
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Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Invest £500,000 in Adult Learning Through New Innovation Fund
Over half a million pounds of funding has been allocated by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) for adult learning, as part of it’s newly created Innovation Fund. Local colleges and providers can bid for grants for up to £50K to test new and innovative ways of delivering training courses to adults aged over 19. This […]
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Experienced Business Leader Appointed to Lead the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Business Growth Company
Nigel Parkinson, a business leader with over 30 years’ experience, has been appointed as the inaugural Non-Executive Chairman of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Business Growth Company Ltd. Mr Parkinson has experience as an executive at Unilever, Perkins Engines and Caterpillar. For the last 13 years, before retiring in 2020, he was the managing director of the Marine Business Unit […]
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District Councils across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough are now accepting applications for additional business support grants
The six District Councils across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough are now accepting applications for their respective Additional Business Support Grant schemes. Resource has been made available from Central Government for District Councils across the region to help those businesses which are not eligible for the Local Restriction Support Grant but are still severely impacted by the […]
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Mayor and Business Board Chairman react to the Government’s Skills for Jobs White Paper
The Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has welcomed the Government’s “bold and ambitious” Skills for Jobs White Paper and the Chairman of the Business Board has said he is delighted the paper puts “the needs of businesses at the heart of further education”. The Skills for Jobs White Paper sets out landmark reforms that will […]
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Independent Commission on Public Service Reform (CPICPSR) report published recommending health is put at the heart of every decision in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
An independent report, commissioned by the Mayor James Palmer, argues that post-Covid, the area’s health and care system must change to provide a more joined-up, local system that invests in prevention and brings services closer to the people of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The report has been made public as the result of a Freedom of […]
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£4.5m funding for 113 affordable homes in East Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire and Peterborough
Today the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority housing committee gave approval on 4.5 million of grant funding to help create 113 new affordable homes across East Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, and Peterborough. The housing committee gave approval for: A grant from the Combined Authority’s £100m Affordable Housing Programme of £1,576,000 was approved for 38 homes, 28 at […]
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Three suppliers chosen to develop innovative concept designs to push forward pioneering CAM scheme
Three outstanding suppliers have been selected to develop bold, innovative conceptual designs to help inform and potentially transform the delivery of the Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro (CAM). The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has challenged the best of the market to propose technologies, innovations, designs, operational systems and commercial ideas which could provide an in-the-round solution […]
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Mayor backs An Hour to Skill campaign
A new campaign which aims to boost the nation’s skills and job prospects by inspiring people to set aside just one hour a week for online learning, by taking a free course from The Skills Toolkit, has been backed by Mayor James Palmer. The Skills Toolkit is an online platform giving access to free, high-quality digital, […]
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Business Bulletin: Issue Number 47
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Growth Hub have teamed up with YTKO to deliver a fully funded start-up course for people looking to launch, or have just launched their own business. We know how inspiring the idea of working for yourself can be, but also that managing your own business can sometimes be daunting […]
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Business Bulletin: Issue Number 46
£4.6 billion in new lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs The Chancellor has announced additional support to help businesses impacted by new lockdown restrictions get through until spring. Support includes one-off top up grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses worth up to £9,000 per property to help businesses through to the Spring. […]
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