First visitor economy conference held in Peterborough
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough hosted a busy and energetic first Visitor Economy Conference at Peterborough Cathedral, bringing together 200 key figures from the region’s heritage and tourism industry.
£5.4m investment set to unlock more than 5,500 EV chargers in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
More than 5,500 electric vehicle charge points, unlocked with £5.4 million in Combined Authority funding, are set to be installed across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, subject to final approvals.
Mayor visits Cambridgeshire's rising space-tech and agri-tech innovators
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Paul Bristow visited two of the region's fast-growing innovation businesses to see first-hand the kind of pioneering, high-skill companies which are driving Cambridgeshire and Peterborough's economy forward.
New Youth Hub set for Fenland
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority will establish a Fenland Youth Hub in Wisbech to ensure more young people can access the support, skills and opportunities they need to succeed.
Mayor welcomes Ukrainian AI and cybersecurity businesses to Cambridge
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Paul Bristow welcomed a delegation of 25 Ukrainian AI and cybersecurity businesses to Cambridge in a visit seeking to strengthen partnerships and drive investment.
Regeneration the focus as Mayor visits Tees Valley
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Paul Bristow was in the Tees Valley this week after an invitation by its Mayor Ben Houchen to see how a Mayoral Development Corporation is being used to drive regeneration, investment and jobs.
Mayor welcomes £6.25m milestone for innovative programme supporting communities
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Paul Bristow, has welcomed the £6.25 million first close of a new innovative investment vehicle designed to offer lasting, locally-led action to improve life chances and strengthen 
Mayor backs budding Cambridge x Manchester partnership to drive local and national growth
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Paul Bristow, joined partners in Manchester last week as part of the next phase of the Cambridge x Manchester Innovation Partnership, a city-to-city collaboration fostering innovation and growth.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough unite ahead of UKREiiF to spotlight regional potential in driving economic growth
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is hosting an event titled: ‘Driving Growth for the UK’ in Cambridge on Friday 14 March to showcase how the region is accelerating economic growth.
New milestones hit as Cambridgeshire and Peterborough bus reform gathers pace
The Combined Authority will update the Transport and Infrastructure Committee this week (March 5) on the progress of bus reform across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, including new services, passenger-focused initiatives, and the early stages of work towards bus franchising.
WorkWell pilot programme supports over 400 people in first 3 months
Since launching in November 2024 the WorkWell programme has seen over 400 people accessing the service across Cambridgeshire with 39% of participants currently in work and struggling due to a health-related barrier or signed-off work as a result.
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson visits Cambridge West to see innovation in action
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson visited Cambridge West to see first-hand how it is evolving.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New work and health support programme launches across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
WorkWell is free, voluntary, and it offers employees an opportunity confidentially talk about their work and health needs. It aims to prevent them falling out of work due to a disability or health condition. It also supports employees in managing a condition when they return to work from a sickness absence. Participants access a Work and Health Coach, and together they will agree next steps as…
Last few weeks to have a say on the future of buses
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is urging local people to get involved in the bus franchising consultation before it closes in just a few weeks' time.
Innovative bioscience and lifesaving research shine during Mayor's campus visit
Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, visited Cambridge Biomedical Campus to find out more about its contribution to the local economy and its role as the base for world-class healthcare, pioneering bioscience and innovation-led business growth.
Bus franchising consultation reaches half way mark
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s bus franchising consultation is reaching its halfway mark.
Combined Authority no longer under Best Value Notice as Government recognises improvement
A programme of improvement within the Combined Authority has been recognised by Government which has not renewed its Best Value Notice on the organisation.
Bus franchising consultation in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough goes live
The Combined Authority is asking for views on the future of the region’s buses with the launch of its bus franchising consultation from 12 noon today (Wednesday 14 August 2024).
Consultation to help decide the future of the region’s buses given the go-ahead
Bus services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are set to be transformed and everyone across the region is being invited to have their say.
Mayor welcomes King’s Speech focus on empowering regions to drive growth
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson said today’s commitment in the King’s Speech to give more powers to mayors is crucial for a better future for the region.