Author: Luke Page
Delayed: Operator withdraws all winning bids for new Combined Authority ‘Tiger’ services
Combined Authority restarts procurement for precept-funded routes In response to news that a bus operator – who cannot be named for legal reasons – has withdrawn all of its winning bids to run the final 7 precept-funded bus services, Mayor Dr Nik Johnson has moved quickly to reassure residents that their new routes would be […]
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Mayor welcomes £10m extra funding to fix potholes and repair roads
An additional £10 million has been allocated to the Combined Authority from Government to fix potholes and repair roads, pavements and cycleways across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Mayor Dr Nik Johnson has welcomed the funding for 2025/26, part of an additional £500 million committed nationwide by Government, aiming to improve road condition and safety, and reduce […]
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£1 million approved to bolster scheme to reduce inequality
A bold initiative to reduce inequality across the region has taken a major step forward, with £1 million in funding unanimously approved by the Combined Authority on Monday (December 16). This groundbreaking project – working title Greater Cambridge Impact – is designed to support disadvantaged communities and aims to raise a 10-year, £10 million investment […]
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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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Combined Authority Board approves subsidy to keep £2 bus fares to March 2025
A proposal from Mayor Dr Nik Johnson to maintain a £2 cap for bus fares in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough until the end of March was approved at an extraordinary meeting of the Combined Authority Board today (December 13). The decision follows the reinstatement by Government of a national fare cap at £3 from January 1, […]
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Combined Authority Board to decide on retaining £2 bus fare cap to March 2025
Mayor Nik Johnson has asked that the Combined Authority Board hold an ‘extraordinary’ meeting on Friday December 13 to consider options for retaining a £2 cap on bus fares for three months to the end of March 2025. Prior to October’s Budget, the £2 Fare Cap was due to expire at the end of this […]
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Mayor visits Combined Authority-funded construction skills hub to see foundations for great careers
Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, was given a tour of Cambridge Regional College’s (CRC) cutting-edge Construction Hub on its Huntingdon campus, to see how Combined Authority investment was helping new talent get into the sector. The Combined Authority provided a Local Growth Fund grant of £2.5 million to refurbish and kit out […]
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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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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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Innovative trial proposal to improve fens roads
A trial project aimed at tackling long-standing problems of maintaining roads which run over fenland soils has been backed. The Fen Roads Trial, proposed by Cambridgeshire County Council, has so far been supported by both the Combined Authority’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee, and the Investment Committee. The £1.5 million trial proposes to test innovative solutions […]
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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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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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New digital connectivity strategy for region gets backing
The Combined Authority Board has approved the extension of a strategy to bring improved digital connectivity across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The Connecting Cambridgeshire Digital Connectivity Strategy 2025-29 aims to deliver world-class digital infrastructure, promote innovation, and ensure digital inclusion for all residents and businesses across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The updated strategy will help the region […]
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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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Final round of public drop-in events for bus franchising consultation
A final round of public drop-in events is being held for anyone who would still like the opportunity to take part in the bus franchising consultation face-to-face. The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has been hosting a series of drop-ins around the region during September and October and is now announcing the last few to […]
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Innovative bioscience and lifesaving research shine during Mayor’s campus visit
Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, visited Cambridge Biomedical Campus to find out more about its contribution to the local economy and its role as the base for world-class healthcare, pioneering bioscience and innovation-led business growth. He met Nick Kirby, Managing Director of Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC) Ltd, and Charlotte Summers, Director of […]
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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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Mayor tours Combined Authority-funded training centre to explore role in supporting better skills in heart of Fenland
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson toured the purpose-built, cutting-edge North Cambridgeshire Training Centre in Chatteris to see how Combined Authority investment was supporting improved skills opportunities. The Combined Authority provided Local Growth Fund grant funding of £3.16 million for the training centre, which was built in 2022 and officially opened by Her […]
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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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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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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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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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Mayor Rides new and improved 18A bus route to see impact of Combined Authority funding
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson boarded the 18a bus to see first-hand how the Combined Authority’s funding is benefiting local residents and students travelling to college. The first eight of 30 Combined Authority-funded new or improved bus services launched this month and are part of a broader programme to transform buses across […]
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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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‘Cambridge South will be a major boost for region’ says Mayor in tour of station site
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson toured building works at the new Cambridge South rail station, set to open next year to help thousands of people travel to and from the busy Biomedical Campus. Cambridge South will improve journeys, cut congestion and carbon emissions and serve an estimated 1.8 million passengers a year. Cambridge Biomedical Campus is a hub […]
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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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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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ARU Peterborough’s £32 million ‘The Lab’ completes construction
Construction of ARU Peterborough’s new £32 million Lab building, which incorporates a Living Lab to be used by the community as well as students, has been completed. The Lab, which is situated adjacent to the existing University House building on Bishop’s Road in the city, will support students and apprentices studying mainly in STEM (science, […]
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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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Extra funding for Cambridge community transport service to help secure its future
The Combined Authority and Cambridge City Council have stepped in with funding to help a Cambridge community transport service keep running and develop a plan for future sustainability. The not-for-profit Cambridge Dial-a-Ride provides accessible minibus services in Cambridge and some surrounding villages via a membership scheme for people and community groups who have difficulty in […]
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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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Praise for Peterborough’s first AI Summit
ARU Peterborough played host to the city’s first ever AI Summit which explored the burgeoning technology’s impact on business, careers and people’s lives. From tools like ChatGPT to Bing AI, to the chatbots people interact with daily, the march of AI in people’s everyday lives continues. Supported by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, there […]
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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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AI Summit to make Peterborough debut, helping people and businesses stay ahead
The AI summit organisers have held successful events in Norwich, pictured. Peterborough’s first public AI summit will explore how the rapidly advancing technology is changing both businesses and our lives. Supported by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority and Anglia Ruskin University, the event will be held at the city’s new university, ARU Peterborough, on […]
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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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Relocated Chatteris museum opens as part of Combined Authority market towns improvement
There were celebrations in Chatteris to mark the opening of the town’s relocated museum, supported with funding from the Combined Authority and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. On Saturday Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson and Deputy Mayor Cllr Anna Smith joined the Mayor of Chatteris Cllr Anne Hay, Combined Authority Business Board […]
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From QI to ARU Peterborough: Sandi Toksvig opens cutting edge centre
Broadcaster delivers inspiring guest lecture during her visit to ARU Peterborough XRP eXtended Reality Peterborough has been officially opened by writer and broadcaster Sandi Toksvig OBE. The new facilities at ARU Peterborough, which combine elements of the virtual and the real world to create an immersive educational experience, have been opened thanks to £5.7 million […]
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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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Combined Authority welcomes experienced leaders to its corporate management team
The Combined Authority has strengthened its corporate management team with the permanent appointments of two experienced leaders as the organisation continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the region. Janice Gotts (pictured) will join as Executive Director Resources, becoming the authority’s most senior finance officer – the Section 73 Officer – responsible for […]
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Mayor and Business Board chair tour Cambridge’s state-of-the-art West Hub
Visiting the West Hub in one of their meeting rooms, from left Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Al Kingsley, Chair of the Business Board, and Louisa Leitao Events Co-ordinator, West Hub. Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson and Chair of the Combined Authority Business Board Al Kingsley toured the West […]
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Proposals for green energy innovation centre at ARU Peterborough presented at Parliamentary event
An early-stage proposal to create a new research and development institute for sustainable energy at the city’s new university, ARU Peterborough, was launched at a Parliamentary reception in the House of Commons yesterday (Monday, March 18). Outline plans for The Global Innovation Centre for Energy Transition were presented by TWI, the Granta Park-based engineering consultancy […]
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Mayor and Cambridge City leader tour sites earmarked for £4.5 million arts and culture funding
Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, visited a number of sites in central Cambridge earmarked to benefit from just over £4.5 million arts and culture funding from the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority. Joined by Cllr Mike Davey, Leader of Cambridge City Council, and Cllr Anna Smith, Deputy Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough […]
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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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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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Peterborough university partnership shortlisted in prestigious local government awards
The three partner organisations behind ARU Peterborough, the city’s new university, have been shortlisted in the prestigious Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards 2024. The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, Peterborough City Council and Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) are in the running for the Public/Public Partnership prize, which recognises where partnership working has been successful. The […]
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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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Building an ‘apprentice community’ with support from Combined Authority skills service
A fast-growing Peterborough business has said unlocking young talent through apprenticeships has been crucial to its success and highlighted how a dedicated Combined Authority skills service is supporting its goal to build an ‘apprentice community’. Ahead of National Apprenticeships Week (February 5-11), Evolving Networks, which provides pioneering internet connectivity services to other businesses, has described […]
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Celebrations raise the roof at ARU Peterborough’s newest building
Another high point in the rapid development of the ARU Peterborough university campus was marked with a ‘topping out’ ceremony of the second teaching building incorporating the ‘Living Lab’ public science and technology space. On Tuesday (January 16) representatives of the three project partners, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, Peterborough City Council and Anglia Ruskin […]
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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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ARU Peterborough is Civic Trust regional finalist
Picture: Richard Fraser Photography, www.richardfraserphotography.co.uk ARU Peterborough could follow in the footsteps of some of the UK’s most celebrated construction projects after being named as a 2024 Civic Trust Awards regional finalist. Established in 1959, the Civic Trust Awards are the longest running awards of their kind in Europe and recognise “outstanding architecture, planning and […]
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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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Still time for creative businesses to apply for support to boost growth
Creative businesses and business leaders are being urged not to miss out on free support to accelerate their growth and win investment though a programme launching very soon in Peterborough. The Create Growth Programme will give creative businesses a tailored and free package of advice, mentoring and industry introductions to help unlock new opportunities to […]
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Mayor Dr Nik Johnson celebrates completion of 94 affordable homes at Alconbury Weald
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson marked the completion of 94 Combined Authority-funded affordable homes at Alconbury Weald with a tour of the site on Friday (December 1). The site, at The Boulevard, Alconbury Weald, has 65 affordable rented and 29 shared ownership homes, mainly for key workers, and was funded with a […]
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Inward investment service attracts health tech pioneer to set up its global HQ in Cambridgeshire
Pictured from left, Cogniss’s Joseph Barry (CCO), Leon Young (CEO) and Dr Lloyd Humphreys, (UK Managing Director). Supplied. An Australian-founded health tech company opened its global HQ in Cambridgeshire due to the support provided by the Combined Authority’s dedicated inward investment service branded as Locate Cambridge. Cogniss is now based at the Barclays Eagle Labs […]
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The Princess Royal opens Combined Authority-funded state of the art training centre in Chatteris
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened the North Cambridgeshire Training Centre (NCTC) in Chatteris on Wednesday (November 29) The centre, funded by £3.16 million in Local Growth Funds from the Combined Authority Business Board, is run by the Eastern Education Group and was set up to support people of all ages to gain […]
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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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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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Give your maths skills a boost in Number Confidence Week
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson is encouraging people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to find out more about improving their confidence with numbers in a special awareness week this week. Number Confidence Week, which runs November 6-10, run by national charity National Numeracy, is aimed at helping people get the support they need to improve their number […]
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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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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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Carbon Net Zero Training Centre to deliver hundreds of green skills opportunities
A project to build a training centre in Fenland supporting a range of courses in the green skills demanded for a net zero carbon future continues to move forward. The Carbon Net Zero Skills Centre has been given £2 million in funding by the Combined Authority to enable the College of West Anglia (CWA) to […]
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Peterborough’s new university recognised as ARU scoops social mobility award
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) was awarded the University of the Year title at last night’s prestigious UK Social Mobility Awards, in recognition of the role ARU Peterborough is playing in advancing social mobility across the city and the wider region. The UK Social Mobility Awards, known as the SOMOs, are organised by the charity Making […]
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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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Start of works on XR Centre of Excellence at ARU Peterborough
Image: Igloo Vision Work has started on XRP eXtended Reality Peterborough, a new Centre of Excellence on the ground floor of the Peterborough Innovation and Research Centre at the ARU Peterborough campus, which will deliver cutting-edge teaching and training facilities for both ARU Peterborough students and local employers. Last December it was announced that ARU […]
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Hop on board Multiply bus to learn about courses to improve number skills
People are being encouraged find out more about free maths courses on board a specially adapted bus when it stops in Cambridge and Peterborough. Multiply is a £4 million initiative run by the Combined Authority helping to improve people’s maths skills and number confidence. People are already benefitting from support for things like budgeting and […]
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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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Mayor Dr Nik Johnson statement on the Local Transport and Connectivity Plan
The below is a statement from Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson after the recommendation to approve the Local Transport and Connectivity Plan failed to pass at the meeting of the Combined Authority Board today. Mayor Dr Nik Johnson said: “I want to say huge thank you to officers who’ve worked tirelessly to […]
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City counting the benefits of new university a year after opening
It was just a year ago that ARU Peterborough, the city’s new university, opened its doors for the first time, but the benefits are already being felt. When the first students arrived on campus on September 20, 2022, it was the realisation of a decades-long ambition in Peterborough to build a university. Devolution and the […]
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ARU Peterborough shortlisted for prestigious architecture award
Picture credit: Richard Fraser Photography richardfraserphotography.co.uk University House, the first phase of ARU Peterborough, has been shortlisted for the prestigious AJ Architecture Awards 2023, aimed at “celebrating and rewarding design excellence in UK architecture”. The annual awards, organised by the Architects’ Journal, sees ARU Peterborough feature in an eight-strong Higher Education category alongside entries from Jesus […]
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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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ARU Peterborough receives Higher Education award
Picture credit: Richard Fraser Photography richardfraserphotography.co.uk University Alliance recognises city’s new university for its successful collaboration ARU Peterborough has won an award for successful collaboration at the 2023 University Alliance Awards. The city’s new university, which is a partnership of Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, and Peterborough City Council, opened its doors […]
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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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Businesses to benefit from changes to the 37 bus route
Following feedback from local businesses that many workers were arriving to work late due to the 37 bus timings, the Combined Authority has worked with Stagecoach East to change the timetabling of the bus to arrive at Peterborough’s Queensgate 15 minutes earlier, enabling workers to get to work on time. The move came after Councillor […]
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New St Neots centre connecting people with jobs and training already making a difference
Picture: Deputy Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Cllr Anna Smith helps open the Citizen Hub. Picture: Harry Pauley. A newly launched centre helping people in St Neots to find better jobs, access qualifications and training, and start and grow small businesses, has hit the ground running. St Neots Initiative, a voluntary group, worked with the […]
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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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ARU shortlisted for national prize thanks to new Peterborough university
Photo by Richard Fraser: www.richardfraserphotography.co.uk Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has been shortlisted for the University of the Year prize at the prestigious UK Social Mobility Awards, thanks to the role ARU Peterborough, a major Combined Authority project, is playing in advancing social mobility in both the city and the wider region. The UK Social Mobility Awards, […]
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Mayor Statement: Marshall Land Systems
Statement by Mayor Dr Nik Johnson on the recent announcement by Marshall Land Systems. Mayor Dr Nik Johnson said: “It’s great news that Marshall has chosen Alconbury Weald to locate its Land Systems business after an extensive search. “It is also very welcome that Marshall confirmed that they will continue to employ about 450 people […]
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