Apply now for a coronavirus Bounce Back Loan
The government's new Bounce Back Loans scheme is now open for applications.
Stakeholder consultation for CAM inches Metro reality closer
Plans for the innovative Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro or CAM linking the towns and villages of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough through tunnels under Cambridge city centre and its employment zones jumped closer today with the launch of a stakeholder consultation on a draft policy framework for the whole 140 kilometre network running from St Neots to Mildenhall and from Alconbury to Haverhill.
Take action to avoid missing out on business grant funding
Businesses in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are eligible for millions of pounds of grant funding which have so far gone unclaimed.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme online service launches Monday
The online claim service for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be launched on GOV.UK on Monday (20 April). Any entity with a UK payroll can apply, including businesses, charities, recruitment agencies and public authorities.
Government webinar on how to tackle event postponement
A 45-minute webinar on how businesses can maintain relationships, generate new business and ensure visibility in the face of cancelled conferences, exhibitions and trade shows is taking place this Thursday (April 16) from 10.30am.
Mayor sets up Covid-19 ‘think-tank’ for Cambridgeshire business resilience
Meeting for the first time today, a new Covid-19 leadership group set up by Mayor James Palmer laid out a hard-hitting agenda to help the region keep its businesses going until the current emergency is passed.
Mayor launches £2.3 million war chest for post-virus business
Mayor James Palmer today launches a region-wide campaign urging companies caught in the grip of the pandemic to apply for Covid-19 grants to help them ‘build muscle’ for better times
Chancellor strengthens support on UK Government offer for business
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, is taking further action to support firms affected by the coronavirus crisis by bolstering business interruption loans for small businesses and announcing a new scheme for larger companies.
New insolvency measures to help companies keep trading
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has issued a further update for businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak, including information about new insolvency measures.
Combined Authority will support local firms through virus crisis, pledges Mayor
As thousands of workers across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough face an uncertain future, Mayor James Palmer pledges the Combined Authority will work flat out to support local businesses in their battle to stay afloat and to keep their employees in jobs.
Local democracy makes history as Combined Authority goes digital
Members of the public joined journalists clicking in to watch Mayor James Palmer chair the Board of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority as it met ‘virtually’, ensuring the Authority’s business carried on despite the Covid-19 emergency.
Five steps to take today to support your business
The Government’s Business Support Campaign is live, aiming to give clear, simple advice on the help and financial support which is available.
Emergency protocols for public meetings: Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combine Authority intends to to retain its responsibility for transparency and accountability. It is currently putting in place arrangements that revise the decision-making process in accordance with pending legislation and ensure that decision-making remains as accessible as possible for the press and public.
The government announces its vision for the UK's future relationship with the EU
The government has revealed that it will try and negotiate to remain in the Horizon Europe Research programme post-Brexit.
‘Have your say on CAM’ – Mayor launches public consultation on Cambridgeshire’s world class public transport system
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Mayor James Palmer is urging people to have their say on plans for CAM – the Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro – through a public consultation.
Free Brexit advice events to be held in Littleport this Thursday
Brexit4Business will be delivering two free Brexit advice workshops this coming Thursday (27th February) at e-space North in Littleport, near Ely. The workshops are for those businesses looking to gain valuable insight on preparing their business for Brexit. Each workshop will provide delegates with practical guidance on key topics relating to Import and Export, and EU Settlement status.
Public urged to back trailblazing £100k Homes after website launches
People in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are being urged to show their support for £100K Homes via a new website for the innovative scheme which makes one-bedroom properties available to buy for £100,000.
Mayor launches plans for University of Peterborough to the public for the first time
Plans for the University of Peterborough have been unveiled to the public for the first time by Mayor James Palmer and Councillor John Holdich, Leader of Peterborough City Council, at an event at Peterborough Cathedral.
The UK leaves the EU
In line with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK departed the EU at 11pm on Friday night. The transition period began on 1 February 2020 and will end on 31 December 2020.
Board gives ‘Metro Mayor’ green light for public consultation on CAM plans
Mayor James Palmer’s plans to link towns and villages all around the region to Cambridge got a boost today when members of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority board unanimously gave the go-ahead for a voluntary consultation with the public on the ambitious scheme.
More affordable homes for Huntingdonshire and Cambridge after funding agreed
The Housing and Communities Committee of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has approved funding for 81 affordable homes at sites across Huntingdonshire and Cambridgeshire.
Building plans for new University of Peterborough unveiled for the first time
Detailed proposals for a new University of Peterborough will be revealed to the public for the first time at a three day showcase event in February.
Public consultation begins on railway station for Cambridge South
Network Rail has today (Weds) announced it is launching a public consultation in early 2020 on proposals for a new railway station for Cambridge South.
Access all areas: Mayor’s trailblazing summit to bring better mobile phone coverage
Mayor James Palmer recently convened a trailblazing summit bringing Mobile UK and the four Mobile Network Operators (EE, O2, Three, and Vodafone) together with business leaders and local councillors to achieve progress by collaborative action.
Metro mayor hosts first meeting of ‘bus reform taskforce’
The bus reform task force met for the first time to agree next steps for the ongoing strategic review of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough bus services.