Decision details

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

Matter for Decision

This is a regular report to the Strategy & Resources Scrutiny Committee each cycle providing an update on the activities of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) Board since the meeting of this Scrutiny Committee on 29 January October 2024.

Decision of the Leader

To invite the Council’s representative on the Combined Authority Board, Councillor Anna Smith, to provide an update on the Board and issues considered at the meetings of the Combined Authority Board held on 31 January 2024 and 20 March 2024.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Council’s representative on the Combined Authority Board Councillor A. Smith provided a verbal report.

The Council’s representative on the Combined Authority said the following in response to Members’ questions:

i.                Disappointed by changes made by Stagecoach. Bus reform was needed.

ii.               UKREiiF was an investment conference. Was trying to get investment into the region by marketing Cambridgshire and Peterborough.

iii.             Could provide further details about UKREiiF.

iv.             There was not currently a wider plan for more affordable homes.

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

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.