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Have your say on plans for improved Greater Cambridge bus service paid for by congestion charge

Have your say on plans for improved Greater Cambridge bus service paid for by congestion charge

Residents will also be asked to consider road charging measure options to fund the improved public transport network in the future.

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Vehicle restrictions to remain in Cambridge streets but displacement debate continues

Vehicle restrictions to remain in Cambridge streets but displacement debate continues

Vehicle restrictions to remain in Cambridge streets but displacement debate continues

Restrictions for private motor vehicles in six areas of Cambridge are set to remain after they were supported by the Greater Cambridge Partnership.

Huge growth potential – but can Cambridge cope?

Huge growth potential – but can Cambridge cope?

Huge growth potential – but can Cambridge cope?

Public asked for views on congestion charge, transport and 20 years of house-building.

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Plans for Cambridge congestion charge to fund public transport improvements move forward

Plans for Cambridge congestion charge to fund public transport improvements move forward

Plans for Cambridge congestion charge to fund public transport improvements move forward

The public will be asked to have its say on the measures in the coming weeks.

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Greater Cambridge Partnership board to decide on city transport plans and road charging

Greater Cambridge Partnership board to decide on city transport plans and road charging

Greater Cambridge Partnership board to decide on city transport plans and road charging

A decision is set to be made over whether to progress with plans for a package of public transport improvements and how they might be funded.

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Mayor pledges support for closing Mill Road Bridge again

Mayor pledges support for closing Mill Road Bridge again

Mayor pledges support for closing Mill Road Bridge again

Cambridgeshire mayor Dr Nik Johnson has given his backing to closing Mill Road Bridge to traffic again.

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Bid to government for £4.2m for zero emission buses for Greater Cambridge

Bid to government for £4.2m for zero emission buses for Greater Cambridge

Bid to government for £4.2m for zero emission buses for Greater Cambridge

The submission to the Department for Transport’s zero emission buses regional area scheme could help fund 30 new electric buses if successful.

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£18m boost for Cambridgeshire affordable homes programme

£18m boost for Cambridgeshire affordable homes programme

£18m boost for Cambridgeshire affordable homes programme

The funds will help secure the construction of 1,188 affordable homes across Cambridge and Peterborough through 18 schemes.

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Buses proposed every 10 minutes in Cambridge – paid for by city congestion charge

Buses proposed every 10 minutes in Cambridge – paid for by city congestion charge

Buses proposed every 10 minutes in Cambridge – paid for by city congestion charge

A dramatic increase in bus services and cheaper fares have been suggested to transform how people travel around Greater Cambridge.

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Combined Authority backtracks on plans for City of Culture 2025 bid

Combined Authority backtracks on plans for City of Culture 2025 bid

Combined Authority backtracks on plans for City of Culture 2025 bid

It said the ‘culture sector was not at full strength’ following Covid.

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New Combined Authority roles created for public health and environment and climate change

New Combined Authority roles created for public health and environment and climate change

New Combined Authority roles created for public health and environment and climate change

Cllr Chris Boden and Cllr Bridget Smith are taken up the new portfolios.

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Business Board chair visits new £1.25m agritech hub in Soham

Business Board chair visits new £1.25m agritech hub in Soham

Business Board chair visits new £1.25m agritech hub in Soham

Combined Authority head praises new polytunnels, solar farm, glasshouse, heat pump and upgraded water facilities

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Cycling tsar for Cambridgeshire to be appointed as mayor eyes travel funding

Cycling tsar for Cambridgeshire to be appointed as mayor eyes travel funding

Cycling tsar for Cambridgeshire to be appointed as mayor eyes travel funding

Dr Nik Johnson is hoping to secure more funds from the government

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough transport rethink is under way

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough transport rethink is under way

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough transport rethink is under way

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson says ‘compassion, cooperation and community’ will be at the heart of any new masterplan.

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‘Scrapping the Cambridge Autonomous Metro leaves us with no plan’

‘Scrapping the Cambridge Autonomous Metro leaves us with no plan’

‘Scrapping the Cambridge Autonomous Metro leaves us with no plan’

A row has broken out over plans to scrap the Cambridge Autonomous Metro (CAM) proposals.

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£100m unlocked for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough after government review

£100m unlocked for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough after government review

£100m unlocked for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough after government review

Funding of £100m for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has been unlocked after the Combined Authority passed the first of its government reviews.

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Eileen Milner appointed to £203,923-a-year role as chief executive of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Eileen Milner appointed to £203,923-a-year role as chief executive of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Eileen Milner appointed to £203,923-a-year role as chief executive of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

She currently leads the Education and Skills Funding Agency.

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Cambridgeshire mayor Dr Nik Johnson calls for those who can to continue to wear masks in public places

Cambridgeshire mayor Dr Nik Johnson calls for those who can to continue to wear masks in public places

Cambridgeshire mayor Dr Nik Johnson calls for those who can to continue to wear masks in public places

Dr Nik Johnson is asking for people to “continue to wear a mask on our buses and trains, and in public spaces” after restrictions ease on July 19.

Campaigners unconvinced by Cambourne to Cambridge busway findings

Campaigners unconvinced by Cambourne to Cambridge busway findings

Campaigners unconvinced by Cambourne to Cambridge busway findings

Campaigners against the plans say the business case is “flimsy”.

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Mayor Dr Nik Johnson’s campaign mastermind becomes his strategic advisor

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson’s campaign mastermind becomes his strategic advisor

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson’s campaign mastermind becomes his strategic advisor

Former Fleet Street journalist Nigel Pauley has taken up the £78,000-a-year role.

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Labour mayor of Combined Authority begins by appointing Conservative deputy

Labour mayor of Combined Authority begins by appointing Conservative deputy

Labour mayor of Combined Authority begins by appointing Conservative deputy

‘This is local politics done differently’, says Dr Nik Johnson.

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