New support for Peterborough and Cambridgeshire businesses preparing for Brexit
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) has set up a Brexit taskforce pulling together knowledge and experience from specialist organisations and business advisors across the area to run a Brexit advice hub offering free-to-access support options for local businesses as they prepare for a possible Brexit outcome.
Mayoral team hears how St Neots Masterplan is moving ahead
Led by Mayor James Palmer, a team of officers from Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority visited St Neots to discuss the latest steps towards delivery of the town’s Masterplan.
Join forces to support our armed services 365 days a year, urges metro Mayor
In the run-up to Remembrance Sunday, Mayor James Palmer is calling on local businesses to follow his lead, and that of local Cambridgeshire & Peterborough councils, in signing the Armed Forces Covenant – a pledge to ensure veterans and those still in uniform are treated with the fairness their service and sacrifice deserves.
Combined Authority seals deal for Network Rail to build Soham station
Plans for a new station to reconnect Soham with the rail network have moved forward this week.
Mayor calls for Cambridge South station action now
The Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough James Palmer has said that a train station at Cambridge South must be delivered locally, with very little chance of it arriving by 2027 as part of the Government’s East West Rail plans.
New 'Dragons' Den' panel to allocate £50 million of funding to local businesses
A new 'Dragons' Den' style panel including Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough James Palmer has been set up to hear pitches from local organisations for funding to help continued local economic growth. Applicants will be bidding for a share of a £50 million Local Growth Fund pot managed by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Business Board to stimulate and support…
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Mayor meets housing minister
Meeting Mayor James Palmer during her visit to Cambridgeshire today (Monday), housing minister Esther McVey said she believed that successful development demanded that infrastructure be put into place before the homes themselves were built.
Mayor’s bid to fast-track Soham rail station goes for green light
Mayor James Palmer has given his full backing to a recommendation to fund and immediately start all the work necessary to build Soham Rail Station ahead of time. The Mayoral Combined Authority Board’s September 25 meeting will be asked to approve a final funding package and contract that will fast-track the work, significantly bringing forward the start date.
Event focuses on 'Brexit Basics - Deal or No Deal'
An event in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, this Friday (6 September) aims to inform local businesses about post Brexit regulations and provide support to help you meet any challenges you may face.
Businesses in Greater Cambridge and Greater Peterborough area to benefit from £3.7m skills training fund
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Greater Cambridge & Greater Peterborough are urged to take advantage of a £3.7 million skills training fund to upskill their workforce.
Search on for brightest and best Business Board recruits to drive regional enterprise
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is calling for new members to take their seat at its top business table and spearhead putting the region’s first ever Local Industrial Strategy - LIS – into everyday action.
HMRC allocates EORI numbers to all possible traders
On 21 August the Chancellor announced that HMRC is stepping up efforts to ensure businesses are ready to trade post-Brexit by automatically enrolling companies in an important customs system and doubling the numbers registered. If your business does not have an EORI number post-Brexit, you will be unable to continue to trade with EU Member States.
Mayor James Palmer welcomes bids to Government to dual A10 and build key Peterborough junction
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough James Palmer has welcomed news that the Combined Authority’s bids to dual the A10 between Cambridge and Ely and to build a new road junction to facilitate the new University of Peterborough, have been submitted to Government.
Funding for CAM outline business case agreed by Combined Authority Board
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Board has voted to approve £1.7 million funding to develop the CAM Metro Outline Business Case – the next key phase of the transformational scheme which could potentially connect inner transport corridors in the Greater Cambridge area, as well as the city to other parts of the region.
Key study into Cambridgeshire Metro finds ‘compelling case’ to move forward with scheme
A detailed report examining the feasibility of a metro system for Greater Cambridge and the wider region has found a 'compelling case' for the scheme.
Combined Authority reveals plan for the year ahead
An important milestone has been reached as the 12 key projects that will be the focus of activity throughout 2019/20 at the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority were agreed.
Combined Authority Board approves £10.5 million Wisbech road upgrade package
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Board has approved allocating £10.5 million of funding to bring forward a package of improvements to the road system around Wisbech.
Combined Authority launches bold, innovative and ambitious housing strategy
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Board has today (September 26) agreed a bold, innovative and ambitious housing strategy to help tackle the region’s housing needs.
Combined Authority welcomes groundbreaking independent report by UK’s top economists
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) today (Friday) welcomes the findings of an in-depth, independent study by leading economists and academics, revealing why this area is so important for the future of the UK economy and how we can build on that success.