Lara Davenport-Ray - Councillor for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Councillor Lara Davenport-Ray

Committees & roles
Growth Committee Vice-Chair Huntingdonshire District Council

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

11 meetings · Page 1 of 3

Growth Committee Substitute

Growth Committee - Tuesday, 8th December, 2026 10.00 am

December 08, 2026, 10:00 am
Staffing Committee Substitute

Staffing Committee - Monday, 9th November, 2026 10.30 am

The Staffing Committee of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Council is scheduled to convene on Monday 09 November 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of HR policies, an update on employee engagement initiatives, and a discussion on workforce capacity and capability.

November 09, 2026, 10:30 am
Growth Committee Substitute

Growth Committee - Tuesday, 3rd November, 2026 10.00 am

The Growth Committee of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 03 November 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on a Water Resilience Plan, the Local Remediation Acceleration Plan, and the Spatial Development Strategy. Other topics slated for consideration are the Local Visitor Economy Partnership Business Plan and updates on the Local Growth Plan and Digital Connectivity Strategy.

November 03, 2026, 10:00 am
Growth Committee Substitute

Growth Committee - Tuesday, 15th September, 2026 10.00 am

The Growth Committee of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority met on Tuesday 15 September 2026, discussing a wide range of topics including regional energy governance, visitor economy branding, and planning powers. Key decisions included recommending the adoption of new regional energy governance proposals and endorsing the development of a regional visitor economy brand.

September 15, 2026, 10:00 am
Funding Committee Substitute

Funding Committee - Monday, 7th September, 2026 10.00 am

The Funding Committee of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority met on Monday 7 September 2026, approving significant funding for active travel and brownfield housing development, and recommending the closure of a subsidiary company. Key decisions included recommending the approval of £24.465 million for the Active Travel Consolidated Settlement 2026-2030 and £557,000 in revenue funding from the Brownfield Housing Fund. The committee also recommended the approval of shareholder documentation to facilitate the closure of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Business Growth Company Limited.

September 07, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Minutes of the previous meeting

From: Growth Committee - Tuesday, 15th September, 2026 10.00 am - September 15, 2026

The Growth Committee of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority approved the minutes of the meeting held on 23 June 2026. The Committee also noted the Action Log.

Recommendations Approved

Director's Highlight Report

From: Growth Committee - Tuesday, 15th September, 2026 10.00 am - September 15, 2026

The Growth Committee of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Council decided to note the content of the Director's Highlight Report on 15 September 2026. The report detailed updates on national government designations, social and affordable housing, rough sleeping programmes, and planning powers for mayors. It also provided updates on resilience programmes including the Opportunity Fund, Net Zero Villages, and the Greater Cambridge Chalk Streams Project.

Recommendations Approved

Budget and Performance Report

From: Growth Committee - Tuesday, 15th September, 2026 10.00 am - September 15, 2026

The Growth Committee of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Council approved recommendations on 15 September 2026. The committee noted the financial position of the Place division for the financial year 26/27 to the end of the first quarter, June 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Work Programme

From: Growth Committee - Tuesday, 15th September, 2026 10.00 am - September 15, 2026

The Growth Committee of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Council approved the Work Programme on 15 September 2026. The committee noted its Work Programme.

Recommendations Approved

Regional Energy Governance Proposals

From: Growth Committee - Tuesday, 15th September, 2026 10.00 am - September 15, 2026

The Growth Committee recommended to the Combined Authority Board to agree the proposal for CPCA Area Energy Governance. The Executive Director of Place and Economy will be nominated to attend the Central Regional Energy Strategic Board, bringing regular updates and decisions to Place Directors, Growth Committee and CA Board.

Recommendations approved