Local Government
Growing Cambridge construction firm highlights power of apprenticeships ahead of national awareness week
Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week a growing Cambridge construction company is highlighting the crucial role apprentices play in its future success.CamProp Construction, which redevelops brownfield sites into modern facilities like offices and labs supporting Cambridge’s dynamic econ...
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.The Strategic Place Partne...
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. Operated by Function 5 CIC, this dynamic new social enterprise hub marks a major...
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. Separate to this, the Mayor’s budget was also approved and confirmed that the Mayoral precept portion of council tax bill...
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. ...
Addressing nitrosamine analysis challenges in pharmaceuticals with the ATNA
Detecting nitrosamines in pharmaceutical products is essential for maintaining safety and ensuring regulatory compliance. Following high-profile recalls involving nitrosamine impurities, such as N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), regulatory bodies like the FDA and EMA now require pharmaceut...
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 ...
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. Residents, businesses, statutory consultees and stakeholders took part in the consultation, which ran be...
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. ...
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