Local Government
Defining Impact: The Challenge for Leaders
Møller Insitute associate, Dr Uday Phadeke discusses what he believes is a key issue for leaders; defining impact. He describes this as an often overlooked factor of leadership development, but can be crucial in the outcome for an organisation. Dr Uday Phadke’s experience spans three...
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). The 14-week consultation will be open until 20 November 2024 for everyone to tak...
Kaja Kallas' nomination and the future of Estonia
European Diplomats writes: Kaja Kallas, the former Prime Minister of Estonia and leader of the Reform Party, has been nominated as the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. She will be the first Estonian and the first person from the former Soviet b...
Persistent turbulence: The Labour Party’s victory and its impact on European Union relations
European Diplomats writes: The Labour Party emerged as the clear winner in the UK General Elections conducted on 7 July 2024, securing an impressive 412 seats. After reviewing the manifesto, it is important for firms and organisations to be aware of additional factors to consider if the...
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. Members of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Board met today (Wednesday 24th July) where they discussed a report about bus r...
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. At the State Opening of Parliament, His Majesty The King said the government believed that greater devolution of decision making was at the hea...
Introductions from the new Secretary of State for Education
First Intuition Director, Gareth John, was invited to represent the IoD Education Group at a Ministerial Reception last night at the Department for Education. Following the election of the new Labour government, the event was an opportunity for key voices in the skills sector to get to...
IQGeo named Company of Year by the Small Cap Network
Cambridge, 15 June 2024 - IQGeo (AIM: IQG), a developer of geospatial software that is “Building better networks” for telecom and utility operators, today announced that it was given the accolade of “Company of the Year” by the Small Cap Network at a gala awards ceremony in London ...
Under 25s can now apply for ‘Tiger’ pass offering bus fares for just £1
Under 25s in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough can now apply for a special ‘Tiger’ bus pass offering £1 fares as part of the Combined Authority’s work to revamp public transport in the region. The lower fares are aimed at helping young people get around the region more affordably, to pla...
Communigage wins UK Enterprise Award
Here at Communigage, a messaging and employer brand strategy consulting firm for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), we are thrilled to announce that we have been chosen as the winner of the 2024 SME News UK Enterprise Award for Best New SME Consulting Firm. This prestigious awar...