The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) is driving one of the most ambitious growth agendas in the country. Our mission is clear: to build the fastest growing economy in the UK outside of London - an economy that is innovative, inclusive, resilient and globally competitive. Home to world-leading clusters in life sciences, advanced manufacturing and materials, agri-tech, clean energy, and digital innovation, our region already plays a critical role in the UK’s economic success. Through our Corporate Plan and Local Growth Plan, we have set out a bold vision to unlock new employment sites, accelerate housing delivery, connect people to high-value jobs, and strengthen the infrastructure that underpins productivity.
Transport sits at the heart of this ambition. It is the enabler of opportunity, the connector of communities, and the catalyst for investment. Without reliable, affordable, and integrated connectivity - across our cities, market towns and rural areas - businesses cannot scale, talent cannot access opportunity, and innovation cannot move at pace.
This is a rare opportunity to lead transport in a region that combines global innovation with local ambition, and to shape the infrastructure that will power one of the UK’s most dynamic economies for decades to come.
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is one of the UK’s most distinctive and economically significant regions. Anchored by the global reputation of Cambridge and its world-leading innovation ecosystem, the area combines cutting-edge research and enterprise with historic market towns, vibrant cities and expansive rural landscapes. It is home to internationally recognised science and technology clusters, a fast-growing clean energy sector, advanced manufacturing, and a thriving agri-tech industry rooted in the productive Fenland landscape.
Strategically located between London and the Midlands, with strong rail links to the capital and access to major road corridors and international gateways, the region plays a pivotal role in national growth. Peterborough is one of the fastest-growing cities in the UK, while market towns such as Huntingdon, Ely, Wisbech and St Neots serve as important economic and community hubs.
Beyond its economic strength, the region offers an exceptional quality of life, combining cultural heritage, green space, waterways, and a diverse, skilled population. From the River Cam and historic colleges to the Fens and expanding new communities, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is a place where global ambition meets local character, and where transport connectivity is fundamental to unlocking its full potential.