Councillor Shabina Qayyum

The Combined Authority Board approved the findings of the Adult Skills Funding Review 2024/25 on 15 July 2026. The Board resolved to note the review's findings, approve its assessment and strategic direction, and use the findings to shape future adult skills planning. The decision will inform future commissioning, performance management, and strategic planning for adult skills for the period 2026–29.

The Combined Authority Board noted the Corporate Risk Register, Dashboard, and Heatmap for May 2026 on 15/07/2026. This information was presented to the Board as part of their oversight responsibilities.

The Combined Authority Board approved the Statement of Intent for the preparation of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Plan (the Spatial Development Strategy) on 15 July 2026. The decision included approving the Statement of Intent for the preparation of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Plan.

The Combined Authority Board approved the approach and immediate steps for securing and managing the £26 million Brownfield Housing Fund on 15 July 2026. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Place and Economy to finalise and sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Board also noted the request for revenue funding to support the capital fund and the need for staffing resources to manage it.

The Audit and Governance Committee decided to review the updated Terms of Reference and recommend their approval to the Board on 25 June 2026. The committee agreed to include references to financial management effectiveness, value for money responsibilities, and the local code of governance. They also agreed to separate risk and performance management, acknowledge the committee's role in risk management, and include compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards.