Emma Howgego

1 week ago | bbc.com | Emma Howgego

Departing mayor reflects on difficulties and achievementsEmma HowgegoBBC political reporter, CambridgeshireEmma Howgego/BBCNik Johnson has decided not to seek re-election in this year's mayoral electionsA health scare, an apology, council tax rises and major changes to public transport. The last four years have been a professional and personal challenge for the departing Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Nik Johnson. He won the mayoralty for the Labour Party in 2021.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Emma Howgego

Candidates confirmed for mayor and county electionsEmma HowgegoBBC political reporter, CambridgeshirePA MediaFive people have been nominated for the 'top job' in local government in Cambridgeshire and PeterboroughThe candidates vying to be the next Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have been confirmed. Nominations closed this week and the Conservatives, Greens, Labour, Liberal Democrats, and Reform UK have put forward candidates.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Emma Howgego

Residents concerned over landfill site developmentEmma HowgegoBBC political reporter, CambridgeshireBBCRev Karin Voth Harman said residents fear what may be in the landfill siteA group of residents have raised environmental concerns over a development at a former landfill site.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Emma Howgego

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough's mayor candidatesEmma HowgegoBBC political reporter, CambridgeshirePA MediaA new mayor for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will be elected on 1 MayElections for the position of mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough take place on 1 May. The authority will have a £328m capital budget during that time, which the mayor will have control over. It is money that can be spent on big projects, such as the Peterborough station redevelopment.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Emma Howgego

Scrapped £100k homes scheme 'not a criminal matter'Emma HowgegoBBC political reporter, CambridgeshireRobbie KalusBBC reporter, CambridgeshirePA MediaPolice say the management of the scheme was "not a criminal matter"A report into a scrapped £100m scheme that was designed to provide affordable housing for residents in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough was reviewed by police, it has been revealed.