About CPIER

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough economy is nationally and internationally significant, containing places with some of the fastest growth within the UK and representing internationally competitive industry, innovation and research. It also faces a number of challenges, imbalances and constraints which must be addressed for the benefit of all its residents.

The purpose of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Economic Review (CPIER) is to create a single strategic position to help the greater Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area consider the case for greater fiscal devolution and powers to unlock the delivery of major infrastructure, including showing how the area delivers benefits to the rest of UK. It provides a clear understanding of the priorities which can help business and political leaders in the area to unite behind a common strategy.

The Review considers how a coherent economic growth strategy can be developed for the whole sub-regional economy, encompassing Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and the relationship with adjacent local authority areas in the Local Enterprise Partnership area. It is being used by the Combined Authority and the Business Board to inform the development of the Local Industrial Strategy and associated investments.

It is intended to be an authoritative source of advice and evidence for Government and a basis for future devolution to the local area.

CPIER is co-funded by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and Cambridge Ahead.

You can access the full Terms of Reference for CPIER here.

About CPIEC

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Economic Commission (CPIEC) is a body that has been established with two main purposes.

Firstly, the Commission has been established to deliver the CPIER, bringing the highest level of strategic economic advice in assessing the evidence and views of local partners in order to produce a review that meets the objectives of the key stakeholders.

Dame Kate Barker is Chair and her details along with the other Commissioners can be found here.

Secondly, the Commission will remain an authoritative voice for the needs of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s economy.

The CPIEC will continue to provide strategic economic advice and guidance to inform decision making, policy development and investment locally. It will continue to make the case to Government for devolution and investment that is required to grow the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough economy for the overall benefit of the country.