Combined Authority deepens strategic ties with Homes England to accelerate local housing delivery
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has signed a new partnership agreement with Homes England, the government’s housing and regeneration agency, to support local ambitions for housing delivery which will also underpin sustainable economic growth.
Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, Dr. Nik Johnson officially opens new Social Enterprise Hub
The highly anticipated opening of The Printworks at Papworth took place on the 30th January 2025, with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Dr. Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
Cambridge residents invited to have their say on proposed changes to smoke control areas
Cambridge residents and businesses are being invited to have their say on proposals to replace the current smoke control areas (SCAs) with a single smoke control area which will cover the whole city to help reduce air pollution from smoke and improve health.
Daniel Zeichner MP welcomes major investment in Cambridge
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has welcomed the Chancellor’s ambitious plans to unlock economic growth in the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor, which are set to deliver significant benefits for Cambridge’s housing, transport and science sectors. The government’s Plan for Change, being announced today by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, will accelerate investment and strengthen Cambridge’s position…
Council’s four-day week public consultation begins
People can now share their views on South Cambridgeshire District Council’s services during a trial of a four-day week.
GCP welcomes new autonomous vehicle for next stage of Connector trials in Cambridge
The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) is celebrating the arrival of the first autonomous vehicle for the Connector project, marking an important milestone in the development of cutting-edge technology to shape the future of transport in Cambridge.
Budget setting meeting sees freeze to Mayoral precept and continuing investment to boost transport, skills, and economic growth
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has approved its spending plans from 2025/26, funding improvements to transport, skills and business growth.
Daniel Zeichner MP hails Labour’s green light for Cambridge Cancer Hospital
Following the publication of the Labour Government’s review of the New Hospital Programme, funding has today (Monday 20th January) been confirmed and a green light given for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
UK public would pay more tax for extra nurses
Survey of 2,000 UK adults also suggests nursing is one of the most rewarding jobs.
Why I’m ditching New Year Resolutions & embracing Slowanuary
Do you always feel pressured to decide your annual goals by the start of January? Why do we always feel we should have everything perfectly planned by January 1? After a festive epiphany, Luciana has decided to try something different instead.
Plans for Council’s four-day week public consultation outlined
Plans for how people will be able to share their views on South Cambridgeshire District Council’s services during a trial of a four-day week have been published.
An open letter to the Government underscoring the critical role Greater Cambridge can play in the UK’s sustainable and inclusive national renewal
If science were a country then Cambridge would likely be its capital, and if discovery were a global competition the city and region would regularly be winning for Britain. That’s because Greater Cambridge is where innovation makes history and where the future comes first.
Have your say on design principles for future of Arbury, King’s Hedges and parts of West Chesterton
This is a joint release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, which share the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service.
Addressing nitrosamine analysis challenges in pharmaceuticals with the ATNA
Detecting nitrosamines in pharmaceutical products is essential for maintaining safety and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Almost £10,000 in grants is set to boost community groups across South Cambridgeshire
Five projects ranging from a recycled bike scheme to village tree planting are set to benefit from South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Community Chest fund.
Farmers warned of stealth tax on gifted assets
Price Bailey, one of the UK’s top 30 accountancy firms, warns of a “stealth tax” that could saddle the next generation of farmers if landowners rush to gift assets to their children. Capital Gains Tax liabilities could increase by over 400% for some farmers according to calculations by Price Bailey.
112 Christmas gifts donated to patients at Fulbourn hospital
For almost 20 years, Christmas presents have been donated annually by staff and councillors at South Cambridgeshire District Council to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundations Trust’s Fulbourn Hospital. This year, a total of 112 gifts have been donated which will be given to patients being treated on the mental health wards. £350 was also raised towards the purchase of gifts.
Cambridge to trial 5G technology with Connecting Cambridgeshire’s CORE project
Cambridge is set to experience the next generation of mobile technology as the Cambridgeshire Open RAN Ecosystem (CORE) project, led by Connecting Cambridgeshire, begins trials of an advanced 5G Open RAN network early next year.
Bus reform moves forward after close of franchising consultation
The Combined Authority’s statutory bus franchising consultation – a key step towards reforming the bus system in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough – saw more than 1,600 responses.
Submissions open for the 2025 Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards
An awards scheme to celebrate Greater Cambridge’s building design and construction industries is now open for submissions.
Your Event, Your Way!
Are you looking for a venue that’s versatile, vibrant, and in the heart of Cambridge or Peterborough? Whether it’s a workshop, exhibition, or training event, we’ve got the space to bring your ideas to life.
Mayor visits Combined Authority-funded construction skills hub to see foundations for great careers
Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, was given a tour of Cambridge Regional College’s (CRC) cutting-edge Construction Hub on it's Huntingdon campus, to see how Combined Authority investment was helping new talent get into the sector.
District Council helps fund an accessible map for people with sight loss to explore and enjoy a charity garden
A map is being designed for people with sight loss to enjoy visits to the peaceful haven of a two-acre charity garden in Sawston thanks to community funding.
Allia celebrates 25 years of driving social impact
Empowering 4,039 ventures, supporting 520 tenants, and arranged and advised on over £4 billion of finance since 1999.
Consultations launched on new development guidance documents
This is a joint release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, and the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service. Residents of Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire can now influence the quality of future developments by having their say on three new and important planning documents.