Utah trade mission calls Cambridgeshire highlight of UK and France tour
There was high praise from members of a trade mission from the US state of Utah for their visit to Cambridge last week where they were welcomed by Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson.
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority to host Importance of Rail for the South-East and East of England Summit
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority aims to to bring together the rail industry, business leaders and politicians to discuss how rail improvements in the region.
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson: ‘Our work to reform buses is vital for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’
The below is a statement by Mayor Dr Nik Johnson on the future of buses in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and the work the Combined Authority is doing with partners to reform the network.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Independent Improvement Board Chair confirmed
Richard Carr has been confirmed as Chair of the Independent Improvement Board (IIB) for the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority.
Cambridge South a concrete reality as Minister announces full funding
Huw Merriman, rail minister, announces £211 million from the Government to get the station into service by 2025.
Combined Authority ‘smashes it’ to scoop active travel millions
In good news for people keen to use their cars less, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough has walked away with some £4 million after the Combined Authority’s latest pitch for the region won big with the Government’s active travel experts.
Experienced local Government leader appointed as Chief Executive of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
Experienced local Government leader, Rob Bridge, is set to take the helm of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority as the Chief Executive Officer.
Innovative skills and jobs scheme Turning Point beats targets for skills and jobs
A scheme to help those in Peterborough and Fenland into good jobs or training at key periods of change in their lives has exceeded its targets for the number of people helped.
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Mayor, Dr Nik Johnson’s statement following the Government’s Spring Budget on 15th March 2023
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Mayor, Dr Nik Johnson’s statement following the Government’s Spring Budget on 15th March 2023.
Multiply Roadshow puts free courses to boost maths skills on the map
The Multiply Bus Roadshow toured towns across the region aiming to showcase to the public free courses to help adults improve their maths skills.
Multiply bus rolling into towns to help people become more number confident
A bus roadshow is touring across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to help people become more number confident.
Transformative Careers Hub formally launches with conference at region’s newest University
A trailblazing careers education initiative in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has been formally launched with a conference organised by the Combined Authority and bringing together employers, and the education and training sector.
Funding to help primary school children dream big about their careers
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has been selected as one of four trailblazers to deliver an innovative pilot project to inspire primary school-age children in the kinds of jobs they could do in the future and the skills they will need.
Funding to help primary school children dream big about their future careers
The Combined Authority has been selected as one of four trailblazers to deliver an innovative pilot project to inspire primary school-age children in the kinds of jobs they could do in the future and the skills they will need.
Fengate gets £6m+ go-ahead from influential Combined Authority committee
In the latest move towards helping Peterborough fulfil its aspirations for growth, at today’s meeting of the Combined Authority’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee, members voted to recommend that the Board approve drawdown of £6,665,696 to heft the Fengate Access Study Improvement Schemes from paper to construction.
Combined Authority wins Government funding for cycling and walking plans
In a great kickstart to the new year, a bid for active travel funding from Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has been successful.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough business board response to Making Connections Consultation
The Business Board, the Local Enterprise Partnership for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, has submitted its response to the Greater Cambridge Partnership’s Making Connections consultation.
Still time to have a say on alternative fuels strategy for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
There is still time to have a say on a strategy to speed up the switch to electric, hydrogen and other renewable fuelled vehicles in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Board moves forward key transport projects
The Board of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has given the green light to several key recommendations from the Transport & Infrastructure Committee.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and Creative UK launches Redesigning Freelancing
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and Creative UK launches Redesigning Freelancing - the UK’s largest freelance survey to improve working conditions and drive industry change
Combined Authority set to deliver Skills Bootcamps worth more than £4.8 million in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has been awarded more than £4.8 million from the Department for Education for the delivery of Skills Bootcamps across the region.
Combined Authority Board approves proposal to support Changing Futures
At the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Board Meeting on August 31st, the proposal to allocate £60,000 per annum for three years (2022-2025, total £180,000) to support the extension of the Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM) work aligned to the national Changing Futures Programme was unanimously approved.
Combined Authority have secured c.£4 million to improve adult numeracy
CAMBRIDGESHIRE and Peterborough Combined Authority have secured £3,999,186 from the Department of Education’s Multiply programme. The objective of Multiply is to improve the levels of functional numeracy in adults. The aim is to increase participation in numeracy activities, overcome ‘maths phobia’ and create new and innovative methods of engagement in maths.
307 Ukrainian refugees in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have accessed English lessons to help them resettle
CAMBRIDGESHIRE and Peterborough Combined Authority supports Ukrainian refugees by being the only Combined Authority in the country to fully fund English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL) provision. To date, 307 Ukrainian refugees have been supported through ESOL in the region.
Calling all creatives: the Combined Authority wants to hear from you
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority launches a survey to hear from business owners in the creative industry to support a partnership bid to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).