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Former Cambridge City Council leader Lewis Herbert to replace ousted Combined Authority deputy mayor Wayne Fitzgerald

The Labour former city council leader has taken over from Conservative deputy mayor ahead of an extraordinary meeting of the Combined Authority today.

More talking on Cambridge transport – but it’s ‘time for solutions’

Cambridge is heading into a perfect storm, with its burgeoning growth heaping pressure on the region’s under-powered public transport system.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority chief executive quits £203,000-a-year role

The chief executive of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has quit after being in the post for less than a year.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s deputy mayor hits out as £50m lays unspent

The body is tasked with doubling the size of the local economy, accelerating house building and delivering outstanding transport links.

Views to be sought on overhaul to Cambridge’s roads

A consultation on how Cambridge’s road hierarchy could change has been approved – but questions remain over public transport improvements.

Prince William gives backing to Cambridgeshire’s own climate fight

Cambridgeshire COP was launched this week with representatives of more than 70 organisations across the county.

Government ‘has its eye’ on future of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Cambridgeshire County Council leader Lucy Nethsingha warned that her “huge concern and it’s growing” was the Combined Authority was in the spotlight.

Government Levelling Up White Paper offers ‘very little’ for Cambridgeshire

Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council Lucy Nethsingha also revealed that funding for the Ox-Cam Arc has been “dramatically scaled back”.

£4.2m solar farm beside Waterbeach waste depot will power Greater Cambridge’s bin lorries

The Combined Authority has agreed to pay £2.7m towards it.

MP seeking views on Cambridge South East Transport busway

South Cambridgeshire MP Anthony Browne is seeking opinions on the Greater Cambridge Partnership scheme ahead of a potential confirmatory vote.

Mixed verdict on Combined Authority transport vision with buses at its core

Improving bus services was ranked the highest priority for people living in all Cambridgeshire districts – apart from Cambridge – in a survey.

Combined Authority vote clears way for A10 Ely to Cambridge upgrade scheme to progress

The Combined Authority’s transport and infrastructure committee voted to recommend £2m of Department for Transport funding be released for work.

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

£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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Claims of ‘truly dreadful things’ at ‘broken’ Combined Authority made at meeting to discuss mayor’s future

Former Cambridge City Council leader Lewis Herbert to replace ousted Combined Authority deputy mayor Wayne Fitzgerald

Former Cambridge City Council leader Lewis Herbert to replace ousted Combined Authority deputy mayor Wayne Fitzgerald

More talking on Cambridge transport – but it’s ‘time for solutions’

More talking on Cambridge transport – but it’s ‘time for solutions’

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority chief executive quits £203,000-a-year role

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority chief executive quits £203,000-a-year role

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s deputy mayor hits out as £50m lays unspent

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s deputy mayor hits out as £50m lays unspent

Views to be sought on overhaul to Cambridge’s roads

Views to be sought on overhaul to Cambridge’s roads

Prince William gives backing to Cambridgeshire’s own climate fight

Prince William gives backing to Cambridgeshire’s own climate fight

Government ‘has its eye’ on future of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Government ‘has its eye’ on future of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Government Levelling Up White Paper offers ‘very little’ for Cambridgeshire

Government Levelling Up White Paper offers ‘very little’ for Cambridgeshire

£4.2m solar farm beside Waterbeach waste depot will power Greater Cambridge’s bin lorries

£4.2m solar farm beside Waterbeach waste depot will power Greater Cambridge’s bin lorries

MP seeking views on Cambridge South East Transport busway

MP seeking views on Cambridge South East Transport busway

Mixed verdict on Combined Authority transport vision with buses at its core

Mixed verdict on Combined Authority transport vision with buses at its core

Combined Authority vote clears way for A10 Ely to Cambridge upgrade scheme to progress

Combined Authority vote clears way for A10 Ely to Cambridge upgrade scheme to progress

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

Vehicle restrictions to remain in Cambridge streets but displacement debate continues

Vehicle restrictions to remain in Cambridge streets but displacement debate continues

Huge growth potential – but can Cambridge cope?

Huge growth potential – but can Cambridge cope?

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

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

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

Mayor pledges support for closing Mill Road Bridge again

Mayor pledges support for closing Mill Road Bridge again

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

£18m boost for Cambridgeshire affordable homes programme

£18m boost for Cambridgeshire affordable homes programme

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