Policy paper

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough devolution deal

Sets out a devolution deal giving Cambridgeshire and Peterborough greater control over transport, skills, business support and other areas.

• From: Department for Business and Trade, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities , Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 16 March 2017

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

Applies to England

Documents

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough devolution deal

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Details

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government announced the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority devolution deal on 16 March 2017.

This will give Cambridgeshire and Peterborough:

• new powers over transport, planning, skills
• a £600 million investment fund over 30 years to grow the local economy
• £170 million to deliver new homes

See our guides explaining the powers being transferred to English regions and new mayoral responsibilities:

Devolution and mayors: what does it mean?

Published 16 March 2017