URL: https://democracy.cambridge.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=5677

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To enable the Committee to scrutinise the Council's representative on the Combined Authority.

Content: Matter for Decision This was a regular report to the Strategy & Resources Scrutiny Committee providing an update on the activities of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) Board.   Decision of Leader Noted the update provided on the issues considered at the meeting of the Combined Authority Board held on 19 March 2025 and the forward plan for future items.   Reason for the Decision As set out in the Officer’s report.   Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected See Officer’s report.   Scrutiny Considerations The Committee received a report from the Director of Place & Economy.   The Director of Place & Economy said the following in response to Members’ questions:       i.          Two sections of the orbital bus route would go live in phase 1 (summer 2025) and the remainder in phase 2. Acknowledged the orbital route would not be a whole 360 degrees around the city until complete. When complete, commuters would not have to pass through the city centre to reach their destination. Acknowledged commuting through the city centre could cause travel delays.   The Leader undertook to liaise with the Combined Authority Mayor and clarify orbital bus route details with Councillor Bick.        ii.          Peterborough station improvements included: a.    Commitment to step free access. b.    More and faster trains between Cambridge and Peterborough.    iii.          Noted there was some out-of-date information about Peterborough station improvements in the public domain so would ascertain if updated details could be provided to residents.   The Committee resolved nem con to endorse the recommendation   The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.   Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted) No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.  

Date of Decision: March 31, 2025