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Staffing Committee - Monday, 15th June, 2026 2.00 pm
June 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm Staffing Committee View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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The Staffing Committee of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Council met on Monday 15 June 2026. The committee approved an increase to HMRC approved mileage rates and recommended four candidates for interview for the role of Executive Director for Transport.
Increase to HMRC Approved Mileage Rates
The committee approved an uplift to current mileage rates to reflect the new HMRC approved rates. This change, backdated to 6 April 2026, will see the rate increase from 45p per mile to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles claimed in a tax year. The report presented to the committee indicated that this uplift would result in an additional cost of just under £5,000 per year, based on mileage claims from the previous 12 months. A majority of these claims are associated with the Greater South Net Zero Hub, Skills and the Growth Hub, which are partially or fully grant funded. The decision aligns with the council's Travel, Subsistence and Expenses Policy1, which generally reflects HMRC rates.
Shortlisting for Executive Director for Transport
The committee received a report from the Assistant Director of Human Resources regarding the shortlisting process for the role of Executive Director for Transport. It was resolved to recommend four candidates to proceed to the interview stage for this position. Due to the nature of the information contained within the report, the press and public were excluded from this part of the meeting, as it involved exempt information under Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 19722.
Date of Next Meeting
The committee noted that the next meeting is scheduled to take place on 24 June at 10 am in the CPCA Meeting Room at Pathfinder House.
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The Travel, Subsistence and Expenses Policy outlines the rules and entitlements for employees claiming expenses related to business travel and subsistence. It aims to ensure fair reimbursement while adhering to tax regulations and promoting cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability. ↩
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The Local Government Act 1972, specifically Part 1 of Schedule 12A, allows for the exclusion of the public and press from meetings when discussions involve sensitive information, such as commercial or financial affairs, which could prejudice the public interest if disclosed. ↩
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
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Minutes of the previous meeting
Recommendations ApprovedThe Staffing Committee of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority approved the minutes of the previous meeting on 15/06/2026. The committee reviewed and approved updates to the Pay Policy as set out in the report. Officers confirmed that additional payments were rarely used within the CPCA.
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Shortlisting for the Role Executive Director for Transport
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Date of Next Meeting
Recommendations ApprovedStaffing Committee approved the date and venue for the next meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for 24th June at 10am in the CPCA Meeting Room, Pathfinder House.
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Report on increase to HMRC approved mileage rates
Recommendations ApprovedThe Staffing Committee approved an uplift to current mileage rates to reflect new HMRC approved rates on 15 June 2026. The policy was amended to increase the mileage rate for cars to 55p per mile, effective from 6 April 2026.
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Apologies for Absence
Recommendations ApprovedThe Staffing Committee approved recommendations on 15/06/2026. Apologies were received from Cllr Brian Milnes, Cllr Sarah Conboy, and Cllr Hemraj, with substitutions noted.
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Exclusion of the Press and Public
Recommendations ApprovedThe Staffing Committee of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Council decided to exclude the press and public from their meeting on 15 June 2026. This decision was made because the subsequent report contained exempt information under Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. The committee deemed that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in its publication.
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Declaration of Interests
Recommendations ApprovedThe Staffing Committee of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority approved recommendations on 15/06/2026. There were no declarations of interest made.
