Tag: public health
Advantage Whittlesey as town sports fresh look
Thanks to thousands of pounds in funding from the Combined Authority, the sports court in the grounds of Whittlesey’s Manor Leisure Centre is getting a makeover. It will be resurfaced, repainted and marked out to be used as either three tennis courts, or two netball courts, and the lighting will be improved. The Fenland District […]
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People power gathers pace as Combined Authority seeks ‘active travel’ lead
Plans to step up the pace on creating opportunity for ‘people-powered’ travel across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire gathered fresh momentum as the Combined Authority launched a major recruitment campaign for the ‘active travel’ lead within its transport team. This role will provide expert technical know-how and support for the soon-to-be-appointed Active Travel Advocate, the transport team, […]
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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 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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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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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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Mayor’s statement on Covid vaccinations and the new national lockdown
“Despite news of the Covid vaccinations and increasing numbers of people being vaccinated, the spread of the new variant Covid 19 has already led to rapidly escalating case numbers across our region and I recognise and understand the Government’s concerns and the need for this inevitable nationwide lockdown. I am asking for a clear timetable […]
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Mayor’s Tier 4 Statement
“This evening I spoke with Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick MP, following the Prime Minister’s statement moving Peterborough into Tier 4 from midnight tonight. I repeated my concern about the need for Government to support business, their staff and families affected by these new measures to avoid undue hardship. […]
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Mayor’s statement on Peterborough moving to Tier 3 restrictions
I have been urging Government to fully consider the full impact on families and businesses before altering tiers in this region, and I am pleased that Government has listened to our case. That being said, I am deeply disappointed for the businesses and residents of Peterborough. Moving into Tier 3 will mean much stricter restrictions […]
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A COVID-19 coordination hub has been launched across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to help those who are most affected by the Coronavirus outbreak.
A COVID-19 coordination hub has been launched across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to help those who are most affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council are now calling on people across the county to get in touch if they can volunteer their time to help others in a co-ordinated effort which […]
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