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Transport Committee - Wednesday, 9th September, 2026 10.00 am
September 9, 2026 at 10:00 am Transport Committee View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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The Transport Committee of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority met on Wednesday 09 September 2026. The committee recommended to the Combined Authority Board the approval of a package of bus service changes for the Fenland area, summarised in section 4B of Appendix A. Similar recommendations were made for Huntingdonshire (sections 4D, 4E & 4F of Appendix A), South Cambridgeshire & Cambridge City (section 4G of Appendix A), East Cambridgeshire (section 4H of Appendix A), and Peterborough (section 4I of Appendix A). Delegated authority was recommended for the Assistant Director, Public Transport, in consultation with the Director for Legal and Governance and the Chief Finance Officer, to implement these proposals, including finalising procurement and awarding contracts, subject to affordability and legal compliance.
The committee also recommended to the Combined Authority Board the approval of the Local Transport Delivery Plan (LTDP) for Cambridgeshire County Council for 2027-2030, ahead of its submission to the government on 25 September 2026. A similar approval was recommended for the Peterborough City Council allocation for the same period. Authority was also recommended to be delegated to the Assistant Director Transport, in consultation with the Chair of the Transport Committee, the Monitoring Officer, and the Chief Finance Officer, to make minor amendments to the LTDP as necessary before the Board meeting on 23 September 2026.
Developer Funding Governance
The committee noted the Combined Authority's action plan to improve the governance and delivery of developer funding for bus services. It recommended to the Combined Authority Board the approval of the definitions of business as usual
and strategic activity
as outlined in section 2.2 of Appendix C. Additionally, the Board was recommended to approve and adopt the Decision-Making Process Chart (section 2.2 and Appendix A) and to approve a spending threshold of £500,000 per annum for business as usual activity, with authority recommended to be delegated to the Assistant Director Public Transport. A pooling threshold of £2 million was also recommended, with authority recommended to be delegated to the Executive Director Transport for pooling funds, in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer and Monitoring Officer, to enter into suitable contracts following procurement processes.
Tiger on Demand Service Reprocurement
The committee noted the performance, development, and strategic role of the Tiger on Demand services across East Cambridgeshire, Fenland, South Cambridgeshire, and Huntingdonshire. It was recommended to the Combined Authority Board the approval of the re-procurement of these services from 11 January 2027, following the expiry of current contracts. The proposed procurement approach, comprising two lots (Northern Lot for Fenland and East Cambridgeshire, and Southern Lot for Huntingdonshire and South Cambridgeshire), was also recommended for approval. Delegated authority was recommended for the Assistant Director, Public Transport, in consultation with the Director for Legal and Governance and the Chief Finance Officer, to finalise procurement and award contracts, subject to affordability and legal compliance.
Budget and Performance Report
The committee noted the financial position of the Transport Division for the financial year 26/27 up to June 2026. It also recommended to the Combined Authority Board the approval of the drawdown of Transport Capacity Grant to fund work on the transport and connectivity plan.
Other discussions
The committee also noted the minutes of the previous meeting and the action log. Updates were provided on the Director's Highlight Report, the Greater Cambridge Transport Strategy (GCTS), the Transport Strategy Update, the Capital Transport Programme – Prioritisation Framework, and the Update on the A141 Outline Business Case. The committee also noted its Work Programme.
During the public question session, residents raised concerns about the Whittlesey relief road funding shortfall, the management of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) traffic in St Ives, and the potential closure of Waterbeach railway station. Councillors also raised questions regarding the implications of the new government agenda on transport funding, the involvement of Central Bedfordshire Council in local transport plans, the procurement of electric vehicle charging points, and the £2 national bus fare cap. Concerns were also voiced about the proposed changes to bus services, particularly in rural areas, and the accessibility of the Tiger on Demand service. The Greater Cambridge Transport Strategy was discussed, with feedback on the need for further modelling to demonstrate its sufficiency. The draft Road Safety Strategy was also discussed, with members highlighting the need for greater engagement with partners. The Capital Transport Programme Prioritisation Framework was noted, with discussions on transparency and the distinction between capital and revenue funding. The A141 Outline Business Case update led to discussions on active travel routes and the overall affordability of proposed schemes. The Budget and Performance Report revealed underspends in some areas, prompting calls for greater pace in project delivery.
The meeting concluded with the noting of the Transport Committee Work Programme.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Minutes of the previous meeting
Recommendations ApprovedThe Transport Committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting on 09/09/2026. The Committee also noted the Action Log.
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Work Programme
Recommendations ApprovedThe Transport Committee of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Council resolved to note the Transport Committee Work Programme on 09 September 2026. The committee noted the work programme for 2026-27.
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Forward Plan
Recommendations ApprovedThe Transport Committee noted the Combined Authority Forward Plan on 09 September 2026.
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Capital Transport Programme – Prioritisation Framework
Information OnlyThe Transport Committee decided to note the progress and approach to developing the Capital Transport Programme's Prioritisation Framework on 09/09/2026. The framework will categorise schemes into 'study', 'develop', and 'deliver' pots, and assess them against effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability tests. This approach will inform decision-making on the allocation of transport capital funding.
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Greater Cambridge Transport Strategy (GCTS)
Information OnlyThe Transport Committee decided to note the update on the Greater Cambridge Transport Strategy and associated draft documents on 9 September 2026. It was also noted that a final version of the strategy is proposed to be presented for approval in November 2026.
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Bus Services Reimagined – Final Service Change Proposals
Recommendations approvedThe Combined Authority Board decided to approve the package of bus service changes for the Fenland, Huntingdonshire, South Cambridgeshire & Cambridge City, East Cambridgeshire, and Peterborough areas on 09/09/2026. The Transport Committee recommended these changes, which include redesigning Fenland services for simplicity and improved links, creating a stronger St Neots to St Ives link, and simplifying services in South and East Cambridgeshire. The Assistant Director for Public Transport was granted delegated authority to implement these approved proposals.
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Budget and Performance Report
Recommendations ApprovedThe Transport Committee of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority approved recommendations on 09 September 2026. The committee noted the financial position of the Transport Division and recommended the CA Board approve the drawn down of Transport Capacity Grant to fund work on the transport and connectivity plan.
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Update on A141 Outline Business Case
Information OnlyThe Transport Committee decided to note the update on the A141 & St Ives Improvement Study project progress towards delivery of the Outline Business Case. The decision was recorded on 09/09/2026. The committee noted the near-completion of the Outline Business Case phase and the key outcomes and recommendations arising from the work.
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Tiger on Demand Service Reprocurement
Recommendations approvedThe Transport Committee and Combined Authority Board decided to approve the re-procurement of Tiger on Demand services from 11 January 2027. The decision was made on 09 September 2026. The approved approach includes two lots: Northern and Southern, with delegated authority for the Assistant Director, Public Transport, to finalise the procurement and award contracts.
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Transport Strategy Update
Information OnlyThe Transport Committee of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority decided to note progress on the Transport Strategy workstream and provide feedback on proposed directions and priorities. They also noted and commented on the draft Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Strategy, Mobility Hubs Strategy, and Road Safety Strategy. The committee's feedback will be considered as these strategies are refined.
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Developer Funding Governance
Recommendations approvedThe Transport Committee and Combined Authority Board decided on 09/09/2026 to approve definitions for business as usual and strategic activity, and to adopt a decision-making process chart. They also approved a spending threshold of £500,000 per annum and a pooling threshold of £2 million, delegating authority to the Assistant Director Public Transport for BAU activity and to the Executive Director Transport for pooling funds.
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Local Transport Delivery Plan
Recommendations approvedThe Combined Authority Board decided to approve the Local Transport Delivery Plan for 2027-2030 on 09/09/2026. The plan includes allocations for Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council. The Assistant Director Transport, in consultation with the Chair of the Transport Committee, Monitoring Officer, and Chief Finance Officer, was delegated authority to make minor amendments to the plan.
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