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| Updated: 11:54, 12 March 2021
Cambridgeshire looks set to miss out on millions of pounds previously agreed for affordable housing in the area.
On Thursday, the government said it would not continue to fund the £100 million affordable housing scheme agreed as part of the 2017 devolution deal â £45 million of which is still outstanding.
The minister for regional growth and local government, Luke Hall, notified the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority board of his decision in letter on Thursday.
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The minister said: âAs you know, my officials have been working with your officers to review progress on the £100m Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Affordable Housing Programme.
| Updated: 13:54, 12 March 2021
Itâs hoped that more people will take to active travel in March after the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority agreed to spend £60,000 on quick win schemes.
Wednesday s transport and infrastructure committee recommended the Combined Authority draw down £60k to help make walking and cycling around March easier, safer and more enjoyable.
Committee members noted how more of Marchâs âQuick Winsâ have been delivered with others moving into construction.
Councillors Jan French and Steve Count campaigned for a zebra crossing in St Peter s Road, which was delivered as a Quick Win scheme.
Following updates on delivery of the Quick Wins , members unanimously agreed to recommend the budget for developing a programme of schemes for walkers and cyclists as part of the overall March Area Transport Study.