Issue - decisions

This is a regular report to the Scrutiny Committee each cycle providing an update on the activities of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) Board since the last meeting on 10 October 2022 of the Scrutiny Committee.

Decision of the Leader of the Council:

·       Provide an update on the Board issues and considered at the meetings of the Combined Authority Board held on 19 October, 30 November 2022 and 25 January 2023.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Assistant Chief Executive introduced the report.

The Leader of the Council provided a verbal report.

It was noted that there had been a Combined Authority (CA) board meeting last week and there was a budget debate, as well as the Mayor’s budget. Including a suggestion for a precept of £1.00 per month for council tax for Band D properties to ensure that the 23 bus services saved last year can continue.

The Committee noted the report.

The Leader of the Council agreed to note the report.