Awards 6 August 2026
Cambridgeshire Bus Operator Named As Finalist For Prestigious Local Awards – For Second Time In Two Years
Cambridgeshire’s biggest bus operator has been shortlisted as a Finalist for a prestigious local awards scheme – after it won in a different category last year.
Stagecoach East has been shortlisted in the category for Business of the Year at the Cambridge Independent Business Awards 2026. The awards aim to celebrate outstanding business achievement and the contribution that businesses make to the Cambridgeshire economy.
Uncategorised 3 August 2026
Allia Impact announces leadership transition as Martin Clark steps down after 30 years; Umesh Kumar named CEO
Allia Impact, a national organisation catalysing mission-led businesses from start to scale, has announced that Martin Clark will step down as Chief Executive Officer after leading the organisation since its inception in 2018.
Martin first joined Allia 30 years ago, founding what is now Allia Foundation, and has played a pivotal role in the organisation’s development ever since.
Awards, Women in Business 3 August 2026
Cambridgeshire Chamber Team Members Recognised with National British Chambers of Commerce Award Nominations
Two members of the team at Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce have been shortlisted for prestigious national honours at this year’s British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Awards, recognising exceptional leadership and contribution across the UK Chamber Network.
Zoë Brennan, Events and Training Manager, has been named a finalist in the Rising Star Award category, while Chief Executive, Charlotte Horobin has been shortlisted for the President’s Award, recognising outstanding leadership and lasting impact within the Chamber Network and the wider business community.
Economic Growth 3 August 2026
Statement on the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s Recognition as an Established Mayoral Strategic Authority
The Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce warmly congratulates the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority on its recognition as an Established Mayoral Strategic Authority.
This represents a significant step forward for the regional economy and marks an important milestone in the devolution of greater powers and responsibilities to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Business Growth & Development 31 July 2026
Bus Drivers Win Through To Show Skills In National Final Of Bus Driver Of The Year Competition
Cambridgeshire’s biggest bus operator’s representatives for the national Bus Driver of the Year competition have been named, after winning through an ultra-competitive local heat.
Alison Clark and Darren Bailey will be heading to Blackpool for the National Final on Sunday 6th September, after just winning through ahead of Duncan Dunnett and Helen Cumberland, who will act as first and second reserve.
Economic Growth 30 July 2026
Interest Rate Hold Gives Businesses Much-Needed Stability
Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 3.75%, Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce Engagement Manager, Connor Butler said:
“The Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates is the right one for businesses.
“At 3.75%, rates are already restricting investment. A further increase would have raised borrowing costs, placed additional pressure on cash flow and made it even harder for firms to commit to new equipment, premises and jobs.
Local Skills Improvement Plan, Next Generation, Skills Development 28 July 2026
New technical education pathways set to boost opportunities for young people across Cambridgeshire
Young people across Cambridgeshire could benefit from major reforms to technical education announced by the Prime Minister, giving 14-year-olds earlier access to industry-focused learning, work experience and employer engagement.
The reforms will create prestigious new technical education pathways from Year 10, allowing students to combine core academic subjects with practical skills development linked to local growth sectors such as advanced manufacturing, life sciences, digital technology, AI, construction, health and care.
Defence, Economic Growth 28 July 2026
Chamber joins Defence Cluster partnership
Huntingdonshire District Council has welcomed Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce to the Huntingdonshire Defence Cluster partnership, strengthening support for Project FAIRFAX and economic growth.
The Huntingdonshire Defence Cluster is being developed around the district’s strategic assets, including RAF Wyton, RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth. Together with Project FAIRFAX and the wider North Huntingdon Opportunity Zone, the initiative aims to create a nationally significant centre for defence, intelligence, geospatial technologies, advanced manufacturing and innovation, helping to attract investment, support business growth and create high-skilled employment opportunities.
Uncategorised 28 July 2026
Time for a Stagecation? Things to see and do in Cambridgeshire this Summer, as “Kids Go Free”
With the announcement that local children, under 16, will be able to travel by bus for free throughout August, Stagecoach Easy, has suggested places in and around Cambridgeshire to enjoy a great ‘Stagecation’ – to visit and enjoy the best that the region has to offer.