Purpose

To note the achievements and progress of the key strategic
partnerships that the City Council is engaged with.

 

To note the most recent decisions of the Cambridgeshire
& Peterborough Combined Authority.

Content

Matter for
Decision

 

This report provides an annual report on the work of the key
strategic partnerships that the Council is involved in; and covers the recent
decisions on the Cambridge & Peterborough Combined Authority

 

Decision of the
Leader of the Council

 

     
i.        
Note
the achievements and progress of the key strategic growth and economy-related
partnerships that the City Council is engaged with, as detailed in paragraphs
3.3 – 3.41.

   
ii.        
Note
the recent decisions of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined
Authority Board at Appendix A & B, and invite the City Council’s
representative to provide an update.

Reason for the
Decision

 

As set out in the
Officer’s report.

 

Any Alternative
Options Considered and Rejected

 

Not applicable.

 

Scrutiny
Considerations

 

The Committee
received a report from the Assistant Chief Executive.

 

The Assistant Chief
Executive and the Leader of the Council said the following in response to
Members’ questions:

 

i.      The Council’s representative in the
Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) Anna Smith was available
at every meeting of Strategy & Resources and was able to answer any queries
as related to the CPCA.

ii.    The Leader stated that he agreed that
the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) should be coming to this Committee for
scrutiny as the CPCA does.

iii.   A unitary authority would not affect
the Council’s current relationships with partnerships, perhaps apart from the
GCP.

iv.  The Leader stated that he would look
at partnerships and see if there was a possibility for greater scrutiny and
bring back to Committee.

v.    Councillor Anna Smith stated she was
available to answer any questions in regards to the CPCA and was happy to have
conversations regarding CPCA business with Members.

The Scrutiny
Committee unanimously approved the recommendations.

 

The Leader approved
the recommendations.

 

Conflicts of Interest
Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

 

No conflicts of
interest were declared by the Executive Councillor