Agenda

To receive any apologies for absence; and to receive notification of substitutions.

To approve the minutes of the meetings held on 13 November 2024 and 13 December 2024 and to note the action log.

To receive any declarations of Members’ disclosable pecuniary interests, non-disclosable pecuniary interests and non-pecuniary interests in respect of items on this agenda.

To receive any announcements from the Mayor.

To receive any questions from, and provide answers to the public in accordance with Standing Order 5.22 in the Combined Authority’s Constitution.

Arrangements for asking a public question can be viewed here: Public Questions - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

To receive any petitions in accordance with Standing Order 5.34 of the Combined Authority’s Constitution.

To approve the Combined Authority’s Forward Plan for January 2025. The Forward Plan is published here.

Report advising of amendments to the membership of the regulatory and thematic committees since the last meeting of the Combined Authority Board.

Report providing an update on the key activities of the Combined Authority and the Mayor since the last Board meeting which are not covered in other reports. Also providing information on key developments, risks and opportunities that have emerged.

Report recommending for Board approval, the Mayor’s budget proposals for the Medium-Term Financial Plan period covering 2025-26 to 2028-29, including the proposal to maintain the Mayoral General Precept at £36 per annum for a Band D property.

Report setting out the draft Corporate Strategy, following refresh and consultation with Overview and Scrutiny Committee, as well as the proposed Combined Authority draft Budget for 2025-26, the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) and Capital Programme for the period 2025-26 to 2028-29.

Report presenting for approval the change request for the Cygnet Bridge project, concept papers for the Strategic Investment and Innovation Growth Fund, and Littleport Business and Community Centre. Also presenting for note, previous Investment Committee and Chief Executive decisions.

Report providing an overview of the Greater South East Net Zero Hub (GSENZH) including an overview of programmes, finance and governance

Report requesting approval of the calendar of committees and meetings for the 2025/26 Municipal year.