Mayoral Elections Hustings Event

The inaugural mayoral election will elect the Mayor of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, established by the seven local councils across the county. This hustings event provides Huntingdonshire Business Network and all interested parties the chance to learn more from the following prospective candidates prior to the vote in May:

Mr Peter Dawe - Independant

Mr. Kevin Price - Labour

Mr. Rod Cantrill - Liberal Democrat

As part of the devolution deal, the responsibilities of the combined authority will include the following:

A £600 million budget for local economic growth (£20 million over 30 years)

A £170 million budget for housing, including affordable and council housing, with £70 million specifically for housing in Cambridge

Transport infrastructure improvement and maintenance

Provision of skills training and apprenticeships

Integration of local health and social care resources

Integration of local employment services, and design of a National Work and Health Programme alongside the Department for Work and Pensions

The combined authority will be chaired by a directly elected mayor.

Agenda

12.30: Informal networking over tea and coffee – snacks available for purchase or bring along your lunch

1 pm: Introduction by Dr. Chris Thomas, who will Chair the event followed by chaired Q&A session

2pm Networking

With thanks to Cambridge Network for providing details of the responsibilities of the combined authority.