Author: Sophie Clarke
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to Champion Young Voices in Youth Guarantee Trailblazer
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) has taken a significant step forward in ensuring young people’s voices are at the heart of shaping the future of employment and training support in the region. At yesterday’s Skills and Employment Committee meeting, members approved the establishment of a Youth Forum for 16-21-year-olds to guide the delivery of […]
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Delivering for Our Region: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s Spending Plans for 2025
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has published its draft Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP), laying out a bold vision for the region that balances investment in essential services with affordability for residents. Key highlights include: Protecting affordable bus travel: The hugely popular Tiger Pass, offering £1 bus fares for under-25s, will continue, alongside efforts to […]
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New Tiger on Demand Zones Launched to Transform Rural Connectivity
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough residents now have greater access to flexible, affordable transport as the Tiger on Demand service expands to include Fenland, East Cambridgeshire, and South Cambridgeshire. The new zones officially launched on Saturday 11 January, with Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and Deputy Mayor Anna Smith taking a Tiger on Demand […]
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Mayor Urges Residents to Check Eligibility for Pension Credit
Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is encouraging older residents across the region to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit, a vital support that could significantly boost household income during challenging times. Pension Credit is a benefit aimed at topping up weekly income for those who have reached State Pension age. […]
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More e-scooters and e-bikes coming to Cambridge
The area in which you can pick up an e-scooter or e-bike in Cambridge is growing with proposed plans to increase the existing area to the north, south, east, and west, roughly doubling in size in 2025. Initial changes to the trial boundary will take place from 18th December 2024 to remedy accessibility issues, making […]
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Shared Ambition for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
A Shared Ambition for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough – a clear and uniting vision guiding the region’s growth and development to 2050 – has been launched today. This bold new direction has been developed through extensive collaboration with local councils, residents, businesses, and other partners, and outlines a shared vision for a future linked to four […]
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough lead the way at Active Travel Conference
An Active Travel Conference, hosted in Whittlesford, has brought together local authorities, industry experts, and active travel advocates from across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to discuss the region’s growing commitment to walking, cycling, and wheeling. The event showcased innovative projects aimed at making active travel accessible for everyone and reaffirmed the region’s ambition to be a […]
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Celebrating National Inclusion Week 2024
At the Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority, we are excited to celebrate National Inclusion Week 2024, from 23 Sept until 29 Sept. It is an opportunity for us to reflect on and strengthen our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. This year’s theme ‘Impact Matters’ highlights the importance of making a lasting difference throughout the […]
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Combined Authority £1 Tiger Bus Pass Receives over 2,500 applications in first week of launch!
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is thrilled to announce that the Mayor’s £1 bus fare initiative for under 25s has reached a significant milestone with over 2,500 applications received and more than 1,100 Tiger bus pass cards printed to date. The £1 Tiger bus pass offers young people more affordable travel options to places of […]
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How the Combined Authority is improving the bus network
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Board (CPCA) continues to deliver on its pledge to improve the bus network after an investment package was presented to its Board on Wednesday (20th). The package includes the introduction of new services as well as is improvements to existing routes – many of which were suggested by residents who […]
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Outline Business Case approved for Peterborough Station Quarter
Proposals to transform Peterborough Train Station – known as Station Quarter – have received outline business case approval by government. A collaboration of private and public sector bodies, including the City Council, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, Network Rail and London North Eastern Railway, put together the outline business case which was submitted in December […]
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One-off chance for e-scooter trial to be extended beyond Cambridge
Villagers and commuters in communities beyond the city of Cambridge may get their own chance to benefit from the successful e-scooter trial. In today’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee it was agreed that the Combined Authority Board should consider extending the existing Cambridge city e-scooter trial by another two years, and to approve pushing the boundaries […]
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Greater South East Net Zero Hub (GSENZH) Showcasing Mission at Futurebuild Conference
The Greater South East Net Zero Hub (GSENZH) is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming Futurebuild conference, taking place from March 5th to 7th, 2024. The exhibition brings together the entire supply chain to showcase, debate and understand the advancements in sustainable construction and the emerging technologies that will make net zero possible. GSENZH will be at […]
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Combined Authority Board approves Mayor’s precept to fund bus improvements with new and more frequent routes
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Board approved a Mayoral Precept of £36 a year for a Band D property at its meeting on Wednesday, January 31st. The annual sum, which equates to £3 per month per household, will be invested in improvements to dozens of bus routes, including new routes, more frequent services on some existing […]
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Stantec appointed to create an Infrastructure Delivery Framework for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
Stantec, a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy, has been successfully appointed to undertake the preparation of the Infrastructure Delivery Framework (IDF) report on behalf of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA). Stantec’s recent recognition as the ‘Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the New Civil Engineer (NCE) Awards 2023 highlights their commitment to innovation and exemplary […]
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£19m Local Net Zero Accelerator Programme to be delivered by GSENZH
The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) has launched a groundbreaking Local Net Zero Accelerator Programme, a £19.4 million initiative to advance scalable net zero finance programs in key regions. The Greater South East Net Zero Hub (GSENZH), acting as an independent Hub, has been entrusted with the responsibility of managing and awarding […]
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Combined Authority takes important steps to support Care Leavers
In a pioneering move, the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is set to propose a comprehensive approach to enhance support for Care Leavers. This initiative, outlined in a forthcoming board meeting paper, aims to address the challenges faced by Care Leavers and create a more inclusive environment. Care Leavers disproportionately encounter multiple barriers and discrimination […]
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National Infrastructure Commission’s Second Assessment Acknowledges and Addresses Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s Key Asks
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority welcomes the publication of the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) second assessment, emphasising the crucial role of infrastructure in shaping the future of the United Kingdom. This press release highlights the alignment between the Combined Authority’s key asks, as outlined during the NIC’s visit in November 2022, and the substantial […]
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Successful Climate Summit Unites Stakeholders for a Greener Future
The Maltings in Ely was the vibrant backdrop for the recent Climate Summit, aptly titled “Sustainable Solutions – Uniting for a Greener Future,” hosted by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Climate Partnership. Attended by approximately 100 individuals, the event proved to be a pivotal moment for fostering collective understanding and […]
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Code of Conduct Decision Notice
Please find below links relating to the Code of Conduct Decision Notice, which was published on 21st November 2023, following the Panel Hearing held on Tuesday 14th November 2023. The decision notice can be found on the Combined Authority website here: Decision Notice The Mayor’s apology can be found on the Combined Authority website here: […]
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Chief Executive Decision Notice Publication Statement
“Today’s publication of this Decision Notice marks the end of the investigation process. It is clear there are of course lessons for us to learn, and this investigation has raised some important issues for the Combined Authority as an organisation. I want to take this opportunity to reaffirm my apology to all those impacted by […]
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Combined Authority’s vision for better buses
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, which is responsible for public transport across the area, is recommending £2.3m investment in local bus services as part of a 5-point vision for better buses. The vision has been endorsed by members of the Transport and Infrastructure Committee’s on Wednesday 15th November and the money will pay for improvements […]
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