Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

This special excursion train on September 23 1978 was the first passenger train to leave the old Wisbech Station for ten years. Passengers were waved off by the deputy town mayor Fedor Rikovsky

Reopening Wisbech railway could cost £230million latest update reveals

Fenland District Council is considering a legal challenge in a bid to stop the Wisbech incinerator from being built.

Fenland District Council is considering a legal challenge in a bid to stop the Wisbech incinerator from being built.

Wisbech Incinerator

Fenland District Council

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Council considers legal challenge over incinerator decision

Three Fenland routes will be taken over by new operators after July 24, 2023.

Three Fenland routes will be taken over by new operators after July 24, 2023.

New bus operators to take over Fenland Stagecoach routes

Gordon Mitchell, interim chief executive of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, believes the authority needs to back decisions once made.

Gordon Mitchell, interim chief executive of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, believes the authority needs to back decisions once made.

Combined Authority fallen foul of 'intense debate and poor behaviour'

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Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Firms who will save 17 axed bus services are revealed

$The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CAPCA) Board voted to approve funding for walking and cycling infrastructure, subject to CAPCA\'s bid being approved by Active Travel England.$ $The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CAPCA) Board voted to approve funding for walking and cycling infrastructure, subject to CAPCA\'s bid being approved by Active Travel England.$

Active travel wait goes on as plans remain on tenterhooks

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Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Crunch meeting today as Combined Authority looks at funding bus services

$The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, has launched an app to help passengers who use FACT Community Transport\'s 68 bus route in Wisbech. Nemi is available through the Google play store.$ $The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, has launched an app to help passengers who use FACT Community Transport\'s 68 bus route in Wisbech. Nemi is available through the Google play store.$

Helpful bus tracking app launched for popular route

$Cambridgeshire MPs and councillors have reacted to the planned cuts by Stagecoach to several bus services, as well as the county council\'s Conservatives\' rejected plans to allocate ?1.7m to saving some of these routes.$ $Cambridgeshire MPs and councillors have reacted to the planned cuts by Stagecoach to several bus services, as well as the county council\'s Conservatives\' rejected plans to allocate ?1.7m to saving some of these routes.$

Cambridgeshire County Council

Cambridgeshire MPs and councillors have their say on Stagecoach cuts

Dr Nik Johnson, mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, hopes extra funding for the Ely Zipper and Wisbech Tesco 68 bus services will reassure those who rely on them.

Dr Nik Johnson, mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, hopes extra funding for the Ely Zipper and Wisbech Tesco 68 bus services will reassure those who rely on them.

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Ely bus service given a lifeline amid Stagecoach cuts

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson said he understood the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is frustrated that it failed to deliver what it aimed for.

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson said he understood the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is frustrated that it failed to deliver what it aimed for.

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Over £50m to be given back as energy crisis looms

Teresa Prokopenko has just completed her Level 1 ESOL course at Cambridge Regional College

Teresa Prokopenko has just completed her Level 1 ESOL course at Cambridge Regional College

Local government

English lessons provided for 307 Ukrainian refugees in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Cllr Peter Murphy, Fenland District Council portfolio holder responsible for parks and open spaces, said:

Cllr Peter Murphy, Fenland District Council portfolio holder responsible for parks and open spaces, said:

£150,000 splashpad to open in Wisbech

Gordon Mitchell (pictured) was appointed last month (June) as the new interim chief executive officer for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.

Gordon Mitchell (pictured) was appointed last month (June) as the new interim chief executive officer for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Combined Authority board putting ‘large amount of trust’ in new interim CEO

Cllr Aidan Van de Weyer leading CAPCA housing review

Cllr Aidan Van de Weyer leading CAPCA housing review

Planning and development

Community group to give evidence to CLT housing inquiry

New interim chief executive Gordon Mitchell (left) Mayor Dr Nik Johnson and (right) Alex Plant, new chair of the combined authority business board.

New interim chief executive Gordon Mitchell (left) Mayor Dr Nik Johnson and (right) Alex Plant, new chair of the combined authority business board.

Local government

'Vital’ we do things better says new chief executive

Both Fenland and East Cambridgeshire boast just 13 public EV charging points, according to EV research database Zap-Map, two more than in 2019.

Both Fenland and East Cambridgeshire boast just 13 public EV charging points, according to EV research database Zap-Map, two more than in 2019.

How is Cambridgeshire Fens tackling electric vehicle charger shortage?

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CAPCA) is optimistic it has learned from its mistakes, and should grants become available, it could yet have a role in the delivery of affordable homes

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CAPCA) is optimistic it has learned from its mistakes, and should grants become available, it could yet have a role in the delivery of affordable homes

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Combined Authority reveals minimal role in delivery of affordable housing

Dust from a building site in March is kicking up a storm for nearby residents.

Dust from a building site in March is kicking up a storm for nearby residents.

Fenland District Council

Neighbours living with dust nightmare in middle of heatwave

New interim chief executive Gordon Mitchell (left) Mayor Dr Nik Johnson and (right) Alex Plant, new chair of the combined authority business board.

New interim chief executive Gordon Mitchell (left) Mayor Dr Nik Johnson and (right) Alex Plant, new chair of the combined authority business board.

Anglian Water director takes on major role with Combined Authority

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson among the first to cross newly opened Ralph Butcher Causeway at Whittlesey. The Combined Authority contributed 80 per cent of the construction costs.

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson among the first to cross newly opened Ralph Butcher Causeway at Whittlesey. The Combined Authority contributed 80 per cent of the construction costs.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Devolution success with opening of £32m Kings Dyke crossing

Kings Dyke crossing opens on Monday - 50 years after campaign began,
Whittlesey, Peterborough
Saturday 09 July 2022.
Picture by Terry Harris.

Kings Dyke crossing opens on Monday - 50 years after campaign began,
Whittlesey, Peterborough
Saturday 09 July 2022.
Picture by Terry Harris.

Cambridgeshire County Council

First photos of £32m Kings Dyke crossing that opens on Monday

Recent photo of progress on the new crossing at Kings Dyke

Recent photo of progress on the new crossing at Kings Dyke

Cambridgeshire County Council

Kings Dyke crossing opens on Monday - 50 years after campaign began

Uncertainty over future of Zipper bus in and around Ely

Uncertainty over future of Zipper bus in and around Ely

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Threat to bus services in Ely and Wisbech

Gordon Mitchell (left) new CEO of the Combined Authority with Mayor Dr Johnson

Gordon Mitchell (left) new CEO of the Combined Authority with Mayor Dr Johnson

Local government

£1,350 a day (plus VAT) for new chief executive at combined authority

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson in clash with East Cambs Council leader Anna Bailey

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson in clash with East Cambs Council leader Anna Bailey

Local government

Mayor in heated clash with East Cambs Council leader

Dr Nik Johnson, mayor of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, hopes that a £4m funding plan to improve numeracy skills across the county will be approved by government. Pictured: Dr Johnson at Cambridgeshire County Day on June 23,

Dr Nik Johnson, mayor of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, hopes that a £4m funding plan to improve numeracy skills across the county will be approved by government. Pictured: Dr Johnson at Cambridgeshire County Day on June 23,

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Mayor hopes £4m numeracy plan will be 'welcome boost' to county

Recruitment pack for new business board chair for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Recruitment pack for new business board chair for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Local government

£24,000 a year chair needed sooner rather than later

Hard hat time? Mayor Dr Nik Johnson on a visit to Peterborough trying out - for the first time- an E bike

Hard hat time? Mayor Dr Nik Johnson on a visit to Peterborough trying out - for the first time- an E bike

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Mayor Johnson: 'When the going gets tough I’m not the sort to walk away’

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson made it clear he was proud to be mayor and will continue to do the job to the best of his ability

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson made it clear he was proud to be mayor and will continue to do the job to the best of his ability

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Defiant mayor shrugs off critics and removes one of them

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson facing critical day at the office

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson facing critical day at the office

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Auditors warn of crisis at Combined Authority

Eileen Milner, departing chief executive for the Combined Authority: Mayor Dr Nik Johnson is facing difficult questions over his alleged conduct.

Eileen Milner, departing chief executive for the Combined Authority: Mayor Dr Nik Johnson is facing difficult questions over his alleged conduct.

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Eileen off to Bradford as Mayor Nik faces whistle-blower 'music'

Regenerating the area in and around Peterborough station looks to have won a £20m funding bid by the combined authority. Fenland Council were pipped at the post.

Regenerating the area in and around Peterborough station looks to have won a £20m funding bid by the combined authority. Fenland Council were pipped at the post.

Fenland loses to Peterborough for £20m 'levelling up'

Thomas Robson-Kanu , founder and chief executive of The Turmeric Co, hosts a visit from Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Thomas Robson-Kanu , founder and chief executive of The Turmeric Co, hosts a visit from Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Ex footballer Thomas Robson-Kanu moves health food HQ to Fenland

L-R Andrew Swift (WSC), Ean Daniel (WSC), Austen Adams (Metalcraft), Alex Bevan (Metalcraft), Debbie Barton (WSC), Ari George (Metalcraft), Stephen Barclay MP, Toby Lambert (Metalcraft), Laraine Moody (WSC), Luis Webb (Metalcraft), Martin Johnson

L-R Andrew Swift (WSC), Ean Daniel (WSC), Austen Adams (Metalcraft), Alex Bevan (Metalcraft), Debbie Barton (WSC), Ari George (Metalcraft), Stephen Barclay MP, Toby Lambert (Metalcraft), Laraine Moody (WSC), Luis Webb (Metalcraft), Martin Johnson

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Up to 130 students a year for £3.2m Chatteris training centre

Councillors unanimously agreed to continue the funding for SEND after school transport at a meeting on May 17. This image is for illustrative purposes only.

Councillors unanimously agreed to continue the funding for SEND after school transport at a meeting on May 17. This image is for illustrative purposes only.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Mum 'grateful funding will continue' for SEND after school transport

Austen Adams, chair of the CAPCA business board, and one of the five wanting Dr Nik Johnson to suspend himself

Austen Adams, chair of the CAPCA business board, and one of the five wanting Dr Nik Johnson to suspend himself

REVEALED: The 'gang of five' who want Dr Nik Johnson gone

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Combined Authority in freefall: how on earth did we get to this?

Eileen Milner, who has suddenly quit as chief executive for the Combined Authority: a fall out with Mayor Dr Nik Johnson has been revealed.

Eileen Milner, who has suddenly quit as chief executive for the Combined Authority: a fall out with Mayor Dr Nik Johnson has been revealed.

Local government

£200,000 a year chief executive quits Combined Authority

Family event last month in Market Place, Wisbech

Family event last month in Market Place, Wisbech

Cambridgeshire County Council

Town council face rise in costs for Market Place enhancements

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson arriving at his Ely office - where he intends to stay. Meanwhile the Combined Authority staff will move into Pathfinder House, Huntingdon

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson arriving at his Ely office - where he intends to stay. Meanwhile the Combined Authority staff will move into Pathfinder House, Huntingdon

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Mayor to stay in Ely as Combined Authority heads for Huntingdon

The COP26 summit brought parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

The COP26 summit brought parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Combined Authority scrutinizes climate report ahead of board decision

Part of a show house created by Palace Green Homes at Kilkenny Avenue, Ely.

Part of a show house created by Palace Green Homes at Kilkenny Avenue, Ely.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Cash flow from £24.4m loan to refurbish 92 ex MOD homes ‘behind forecast’

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson in Wisbech to try for himself a threatened bus service

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson in Wisbech to try for himself a threatened bus service

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Mayor catches the 'Tesco' bus and then agrees short term lifeline

Viva founder Cllr Dan Schumann felt criticism was unfair and everything about its work and about a £325,000 grant bid was transparent.

Viva founder Cllr Dan Schumann felt criticism was unfair and everything about its work and about a £325,000 grant bid was transparent.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Viva 'unfairly criticised' over £325,000 grant