Tag: environment

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Putting nature on the road to recovery with a Local Nature Recovery Strategy

The Combined Authority has been selected as part of a group of 48 individual local authorities set to receive £307,974 from a funding pot of £14 million to develop a Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). Local Nature Recovery Strategies were introduced in the Environment Act 2021 as a new system of spatial strategies for nature. […]

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Combined Authority pledges £1.1m to help sustainable meanwhile project in new North East Cambridge district move a step closer to delivery

At the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Board Meeting in January, £1.1 million in Combined Authority funding was approved towards plans to develop a ‘meanwhile’ project focusing on tackling the climate emergency, food sustainability and green business initiatives within North East Cambridge. The initiative would be a collaboration between U+I and TOWN, the appointed master […]

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Combined Authority Board approves funding to support Greater Cambridge Chalk Streams

At the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Board Meeting in November, the proposal to approve a grant of £420k for projects supporting action to tackle impacts on chalk streams was unanimously approved. Cambridge City Council will manage a series of projects to protect and enhance rare chalk stream habitats. Projects will be informed by the […]

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Combined Authority Board approves proposal to provide funding for the Waterbeach Renewal Energy Network project

At the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Board Meeting in November, the proposal to approve £2.7m of funding for the delivery of the Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN) project was unanimously approved. The Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service for Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council has made a firm policy commitment to decarbonise […]

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Combined Authority provides £1m funding to Natural Cambridgeshire to build local capacity to green investment

The CPCA area has one of the lowest proportions of rich wildlife and natural greenspaces in the UK. However, it does have areas of national and international importance for nature, including distinctive habitats and landscapes, largely managed by a vibrant agricultural sector that is important economically and for food security. Natural Cambridgeshire, as the Local […]

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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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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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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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Electric bike ride held to highlight landmark heating retrofit scheme ahead of COP26

An electric bike ride from Cambridge to Swaffham Prior to highlight a landmark retrofit scheme has taken place to mark the global climate change conference, COP26. The event organised by Cambridgeshire County Council and the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority saw riders saddle up in Cambridge yesterday (Thursday) before heading off to Swaffham Prior, nine […]

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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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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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East West Rail challenged on environment, economy, electrification and community impact in consultation reply

Electrification of the line from day one, more evidence on the preferred approach into Cambridge, more ambition on the environment, and minimising impacts on communities have formed part of the Combined Authority’s East West Rail (EWR) consultation response. The Combined Authority Board approved the response at its meeting on Wednesday (June 30). As part of […]

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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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Mayor makes first speech at the Future Fens Taskforce

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson made his first speech at the Future Fens Taskforce yesterday (19th May 2021) Hello everyone. I’m Dr Nik Johnson. People know me as Dr Nik and since May 10 the Mayor of the Combined Authority. I’m delighted to be able to join you at this Future Fens event, the first formal event […]

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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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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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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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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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‘Starting gun fired’ on Region’s own Climate Change strategy to eradicate emissions by 2050

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, led by Mayor James Palmer, has today announced Baroness Brown of Cambridge as Chair of a new independent Climate Change Commission for the region, which will begin work this month. Putting bold action at the forefront, the independent Commission will set out expert recommendations on how the area can […]

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Mayor’s response to XR planned protests in Cambridgeshire

Responding to Extinction Rebellion’s planned demonstrations, Mayor James Palmer said: “While we support the right to peaceful protest, we hope planned demonstrations cause minimum disruption and do not endanger the safety of people across the area.  We agree it is vital Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have a comprehensive public transport system which is reliable, sustainable and […]

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Mayoral Combined Authority unanimously approves independent Commission on Climate Change

In a unanimous vote, Mayor James Palmer received full backing from the Combined Authority Board to push forward with setting up an independent Commission on Climate Change. The aim of the new Commission will be to make expert recommendations on how to decarbonise the economy, mitigate climate change, and adapt to its impact, within the […]

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Public set to have their say on strategy to shape Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s transport future

Members of the public are set to be given the opportunity to help share a strategy to tackle transport challenges and support ambitions for growth in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough over the next 30 years. The Combined Authority’s Local Transport Plan (LTP) will provide the policy foundation and strategic context for key projects like the CAM […]

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Success for electric car charging points bill, supported by Mayor James Palmer

Mayor James Palmer’s support for a bill to give Metro Mayors powers to deliver more public electric car charging points has been successful.  The enactment of the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 means that Mayor Palmer, along with other Metro Mayors, will be able to designate locations where large fuel retailers and motorway services […]

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Agri-Tech Growth Fund grant for award-winning coffee recycling and bio fuel producer, bio-bean

Huntingdon-based coffee recycling and bio fuel producer bio-bean has been awarded a £40,000 grant by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. The grant, which is part of the Agri-Tech Growth Fund, will contribute towards recruitment and the purchasing of essential equipment to increase capacity and further improve the quality of bio-bean’s products.  bio-bean is an […]

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Mayor James Palmer signs an agreement to work towards forming an official Partnership Accord with Cambridge, Massachusetts

Mayor Palmer was in Boston last week to co-sign the document with the Cambridge, MA Mayor Marc McGovern. The two areas have much in common, with Cambridge, MA having two of the world’s leading universities, Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and, like the Greater Cambridge area, also has a burgeoning life sciences […]

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