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Mayor’s plan for new garden villages to pay for metro is ‘barmy’, claims opponent

James Palmer has backed the idea of 7,000 homes at Linton among a number of new developments.

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New £100,000 homes for Cambridge

Work has started on the first three new £100k homes in the city.

Cambridgeshire at high risk from climate change, flooding and heatwaves, warns commission

The area’s greenhouse gas emissions are 25 per cent higher per person than the UK average.

The three concepts unveiled for Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro in full

The Combined Authority has revealed the proposals put forward by companies.

Cambridgeshire set to miss out on millions of pounds for affordable housing

A £100m affordable housing scheme in Cambridgeshire will not continue to be funded by the government after “insufficient progress” was made.

Combined Authority tells GCP to consider ‘less preferred’ northern route for Cambourne to Cambridge busway

But there is cross-party opposition to the idea.

Greater Cambridge Partnership promises independent review into £160m Cambourne to Cambridge busway

Work on the controversial scheme is beginning again after almost a year.

Central Cambridge at major flood risk by 2050, warn Greens

They have laid down a challenge to the Independent Commission on Climate, set up by Combined Authority mayor James Palmer,

Electric bike hire scheme to launch in Cambridge and Peterborough in January

The Combined Authority and Voi Technology have also revealed details of how many have used their e-scooter scheme.

Progress on Cambridge to Cambourne busway to resume... but with no preferred route

The GCP is planning to carry out an audit into the ‘assumptions and constraints' that led to the elimination of other routes.

‘£2,667-a-day’ salaries of Cambridgeshire metro directors questioned

They will be paid £40,000 a year for a minimum of 15 days work.

Mayor’s alternative Cambourne to Cambridge busway scheme fails to secure backing of his own transport committee

The GCP’s Aidan Van de Weyer claims James Palmer ‘bungled’ the proposals.

Cambridge roundabout plans on hold following financial concerns

A review found all the options for the Coldhams Lane junction would take the project significantly over budget.

20p-a-minute e-scooter trial launches in Cambridge with ‘geofenced’ area and Covid safety measures

The Combined Authority is working with operator Voi on the scheme.

Transparency and oversight of Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro project questioned

The £2bn project needs proper scrutiny, councillors have warned.

Tunnelling expert Lord Robert Mair says metro will be pioneering as he is lined up to chair delivery company

The renowned Cambridge-born civil engineer has been involved in London’s Jubilee Line Extension, HS1 and Crossrail, plus international metro projects.

Combined Authority mayor James Palmer joins GCP board as government calls for closer working

Ministers have called for the two bodies to collaborate over transport plans.

Two new bus services between Cambourne and Cambridge announced

They will serve sites including Addenbrooke’s and Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the Science Park and Cambridge Regional College.

Former Crossrail chief executive Simon Wright to advise on £2bn Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro

He also worked on the Olympic Park, Euston Station redevelopment and is advising on the House of Parliament revamp.

Combined Authority

Mayor’s plan for new garden villages to pay for metro is ‘barmy’, claims opponent

New £100,000 homes for Cambridge

New £100,000 homes for Cambridge

Cambridgeshire at high risk from climate change, flooding and heatwaves, warns commission

Cambridgeshire at high risk from climate change, flooding and heatwaves, warns commission

The three concepts unveiled for Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro in full

The three concepts unveiled for Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro in full

Cambridgeshire set to miss out on millions of pounds for affordable housing

Cambridgeshire set to miss out on millions of pounds for affordable housing

Combined Authority tells GCP to consider ‘less preferred’ northern route for Cambourne to Cambridge busway

Combined Authority tells GCP to consider ‘less preferred’ northern route for Cambourne to Cambridge busway

Greater Cambridge Partnership promises independent review into £160m Cambourne to Cambridge busway

Greater Cambridge Partnership promises independent review into £160m Cambourne to Cambridge busway

Central Cambridge at major flood risk by 2050, warn Greens

Central Cambridge at major flood risk by 2050, warn Greens

Electric bike hire scheme to launch in Cambridge and Peterborough in January

Electric bike hire scheme to launch in Cambridge and Peterborough in January

Progress on Cambridge to Cambourne busway to resume... but with no preferred route

Progress on Cambridge to Cambourne busway to resume... but with no preferred route

‘£2,667-a-day’ salaries of Cambridgeshire metro directors questioned

‘£2,667-a-day’ salaries of Cambridgeshire metro directors questioned

Mayor’s alternative Cambourne to Cambridge busway scheme fails to secure backing of his own transport committee

Mayor’s alternative Cambourne to Cambridge busway scheme fails to secure backing of his own transport committee

Cambridge roundabout plans on hold following financial concerns

Cambridge roundabout plans on hold following financial concerns

20p-a-minute e-scooter trial launches in Cambridge with ‘geofenced’ area and Covid safety measures

20p-a-minute e-scooter trial launches in Cambridge with ‘geofenced’ area and Covid safety measures

Transparency and oversight of Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro project questioned

Transparency and oversight of Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro project questioned

Tunnelling expert Lord Robert Mair says metro will be pioneering as he is lined up to chair delivery company

Tunnelling expert Lord Robert Mair says metro will be pioneering as he is lined up to chair delivery company

Combined Authority mayor James Palmer joins GCP board as government calls for closer working

Combined Authority mayor James Palmer joins GCP board as government calls for closer working

Two new bus services between Cambourne and Cambridge announced

Two new bus services between Cambourne and Cambridge announced

Former Crossrail chief executive Simon Wright to advise on £2bn Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro

Former Crossrail chief executive Simon Wright to advise on £2bn Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro

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