Decision details

To note the achievements and progress of the key strategic partnerships that the City Council is engaged with.

To note the most recent decisions of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority.

Matter for Decision

This report provides an annual report on the work of the key strategic partnerships that the Council is involved in; and covers the recent decisions on the Cambridge & Peterborough Combined Authority

Decision of the Leader of the Council

      i.         Note the achievements and progress of the key strategic growth and economy-related partnerships that the City Council is engaged with, as detailed in paragraphs 3.3 – 3.41.

    ii.         Note the recent decisions of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Board at Appendix A & B, and invite the City Council’s representative to provide an update.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Assistant Chief Executive.

The Assistant Chief Executive and the Leader of the Council said the following in response to Members’ questions:

i.      The Council’s representative in the Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) Anna Smith was available at every meeting of Strategy & Resources and was able to answer any queries as related to the CPCA.

ii.    The Leader stated that he agreed that the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) should be coming to this Committee for scrutiny as the CPCA does.

iii.   A unitary authority would not affect the Council’s current relationships with partnerships, perhaps apart from the GCP.

iv.  The Leader stated that he would look at partnerships and see if there was a possibility for greater scrutiny and bring back to Committee.

v.    Councillor Anna Smith stated she was available to answer any questions in regards to the CPCA and was happy to have conversations regarding CPCA business with Members.

The Scrutiny Committee unanimously approved the recommendations.

The Leader approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor