Mayor Dr Nik Johnson
@mayordrnik.bsky.social
in my last Mayoral visit I came home- where it all began -The Oxmoor and community of Huntingdon North
Meeting,sharing stories with kids and staff of Fusion Family and Youth Projects
3Cs of compassion ,cooperation, delivering for the community- alive and well. Thank You all x
Meeting,sharing stories with kids and staff of Fusion Family and Youth Projects
3Cs of compassion ,cooperation, delivering for the community- alive and well. Thank You all x
May 1, 2025 at 9:56 AM
in my last Mayoral visit I came home- where it all began -The Oxmoor and community of Huntingdon North
Meeting,sharing stories with kids and staff of Fusion Family and Youth Projects
3Cs of compassion ,cooperation, delivering for the community- alive and well. Thank You all x
Meeting,sharing stories with kids and staff of Fusion Family and Youth Projects
3Cs of compassion ,cooperation, delivering for the community- alive and well. Thank You all x
lovely article -sums up many of my reflections on four years and the friendship and respect forged between myself and Anna .
“She understands that message of compassion in bucket loads.”
“I’m proud to call her my friend.”
labourlist.org/2025/04/camb...
@highlight
“She understands that message of compassion in bucket loads.”
“I’m proud to call her my friend.”
labourlist.org/2025/04/camb...
@highlight
Inside Labour's Cambridgeshire & Peterborough mayor campaign
With the 2025 local elections less than a week away, I went to visit Cambridgeshire and Peterborough as Labour try to see off an attempt to flip the region’s mayoralty, won by a knife-edge at the last...
labourlist.org
April 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM
lovely article -sums up many of my reflections on four years and the friendship and respect forged between myself and Anna .
“She understands that message of compassion in bucket loads.”
“I’m proud to call her my friend.”
labourlist.org/2025/04/camb...
@highlight
“She understands that message of compassion in bucket loads.”
“I’m proud to call her my friend.”
labourlist.org/2025/04/camb...
@highlight
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Labour's mayor @mayordrnik.bsky.social and deputy mayor @anna4labour.bsky.social pushing on with new bus routes. Delivering on promises.
With full franchising we will get the routes we need at the times we want for a fair fare.
#GoodThatLabourDoes
www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/mayoral...
With full franchising we will get the routes we need at the times we want for a fair fare.
#GoodThatLabourDoes
www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/mayoral...
Mayoral Precept Funds New Tiger Bus Routes in Cambridgeshire
Dr. Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, highlights the importance of the new Tiger bus routes in improving bus services for the region.
www.cambsnews.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Labour's mayor @mayordrnik.bsky.social and deputy mayor @anna4labour.bsky.social pushing on with new bus routes. Delivering on promises.
With full franchising we will get the routes we need at the times we want for a fair fare.
#GoodThatLabourDoes
www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/mayoral...
With full franchising we will get the routes we need at the times we want for a fair fare.
#GoodThatLabourDoes
www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/mayoral...
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Pleased to work with @citizensuk.org (thro' @cambstravelall.bsky.social) for citizens' input for Cambs&Peterboro bus improvements after @mayordrnik.bsky.social's franchising decision. Will candidates @anna4labour.bsky.social @lornadupre.bsky.social Paul Bristow commit to rapid intervention?
March 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Pleased to work with @citizensuk.org (thro' @cambstravelall.bsky.social) for citizens' input for Cambs&Peterboro bus improvements after @mayordrnik.bsky.social's franchising decision. Will candidates @anna4labour.bsky.social @lornadupre.bsky.social Paul Bristow commit to rapid intervention?
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Noting @anna4labour.bsky.social (one of my local councillors) is standing on a Labour & Co-op ticket (same as @mayordrnik.bsky.social ) for the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough CA Mayoralty.
Hate divides communities. Co-operation builds them.
@coopparty.party.coop new campaign Community Britain is about giving power back to local people and rebuilding our country from the ground up.
party.coop/community/
@coopparty.party.coop new campaign Community Britain is about giving power back to local people and rebuilding our country from the ground up.
party.coop/community/
Community Britain
It's time to put community back at the heart of politics.
party.coop
February 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Noting @anna4labour.bsky.social (one of my local councillors) is standing on a Labour & Co-op ticket (same as @mayordrnik.bsky.social ) for the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough CA Mayoralty.
If I had been standing as the Labour Mayoral Candidate would have been supporting this local campaign as well as the already recognized campaign for wider recognition and regular use of the Fenland Flag
February 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
If I had been standing as the Labour Mayoral Candidate would have been supporting this local campaign as well as the already recognized campaign for wider recognition and regular use of the Fenland Flag
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The previous Government’s bus fare cap was due to end last December.
Here in Cambridgeshire the Labour mayor @mayordrnik.bsky.social has kept single fares at £2.
That’s one of the differences a Labour mayor makes
#GoodThatLabourDoes
Here in Cambridgeshire the Labour mayor @mayordrnik.bsky.social has kept single fares at £2.
That’s one of the differences a Labour mayor makes
#GoodThatLabourDoes
February 2, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The previous Government’s bus fare cap was due to end last December.
Here in Cambridgeshire the Labour mayor @mayordrnik.bsky.social has kept single fares at £2.
That’s one of the differences a Labour mayor makes
#GoodThatLabourDoes
Here in Cambridgeshire the Labour mayor @mayordrnik.bsky.social has kept single fares at £2.
That’s one of the differences a Labour mayor makes
#GoodThatLabourDoes
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Remember if you are under 25 you can apply to Cambridgeshire Combined Authority for a free Tiger Pass 🐯 and then enjoy £1 single fares anywhere in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Introduced by @mayordrnik.bsky.social
#GoodThatLabourDoes
Introduced by @mayordrnik.bsky.social
#GoodThatLabourDoes
January 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Remember if you are under 25 you can apply to Cambridgeshire Combined Authority for a free Tiger Pass 🐯 and then enjoy £1 single fares anywhere in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Introduced by @mayordrnik.bsky.social
#GoodThatLabourDoes
Introduced by @mayordrnik.bsky.social
#GoodThatLabourDoes
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Our Mayor @mayordrnik.bsky.social has grown into the role and is now delivering.
We all need to throw our weight behind Nik, he can achieve so much for the many.
We all need to throw our weight behind Nik, he can achieve so much for the many.
January 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Our Mayor @mayordrnik.bsky.social has grown into the role and is now delivering.
We all need to throw our weight behind Nik, he can achieve so much for the many.
We all need to throw our weight behind Nik, he can achieve so much for the many.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. It drives the nation’s economy +showcases British science, human knowledge and commercial endeavour on a global scale.
We are hosting Parliamentary reception
-Driving Growth for the UK: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s Pivotal Role for the UK
We are hosting Parliamentary reception
-Driving Growth for the UK: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s Pivotal Role for the UK
January 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. It drives the nation’s economy +showcases British science, human knowledge and commercial endeavour on a global scale.
We are hosting Parliamentary reception
-Driving Growth for the UK: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s Pivotal Role for the UK
We are hosting Parliamentary reception
-Driving Growth for the UK: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s Pivotal Role for the UK
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I can't believe Paul Bristow will work with a Labour government and share ideas and thoughts with other mayors such as @mayorofgm.bsky.social
The Labour government appears keen to push mayoral responsibilities
Only Dr Nik @mayordrnik.bsky.social can do this for Peterborough and Cambridgeshire....
The Labour government appears keen to push mayoral responsibilities
Only Dr Nik @mayordrnik.bsky.social can do this for Peterborough and Cambridgeshire....
January 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I can't believe Paul Bristow will work with a Labour government and share ideas and thoughts with other mayors such as @mayorofgm.bsky.social
The Labour government appears keen to push mayoral responsibilities
Only Dr Nik @mayordrnik.bsky.social can do this for Peterborough and Cambridgeshire....
The Labour government appears keen to push mayoral responsibilities
Only Dr Nik @mayordrnik.bsky.social can do this for Peterborough and Cambridgeshire....
•Today
Promote Cambridgeshire and Peterborough as growth engine for the UK
•Showcase successful projects, and partnership working
•Highlight our key sectors are delivering
•Spotlight investment opportunities and importance of addressing challenges of housing, transport, workforce development
Promote Cambridgeshire and Peterborough as growth engine for the UK
•Showcase successful projects, and partnership working
•Highlight our key sectors are delivering
•Spotlight investment opportunities and importance of addressing challenges of housing, transport, workforce development
January 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
•Today
Promote Cambridgeshire and Peterborough as growth engine for the UK
•Showcase successful projects, and partnership working
•Highlight our key sectors are delivering
•Spotlight investment opportunities and importance of addressing challenges of housing, transport, workforce development
Promote Cambridgeshire and Peterborough as growth engine for the UK
•Showcase successful projects, and partnership working
•Highlight our key sectors are delivering
•Spotlight investment opportunities and importance of addressing challenges of housing, transport, workforce development
We are expecting a full house at the event which is sponsored by Andrew Pakes, MP and Sam Carling, MP. Alex Norris, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Local Growth and Building Safety) is scheduled to join us and deliver a keynote speech
UK Mayors driving regional growth for the UK economy.
UK Mayors driving regional growth for the UK economy.
January 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
We are expecting a full house at the event which is sponsored by Andrew Pakes, MP and Sam Carling, MP. Alex Norris, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Local Growth and Building Safety) is scheduled to join us and deliver a keynote speech
UK Mayors driving regional growth for the UK economy.
UK Mayors driving regional growth for the UK economy.
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From keeping bus fares low & protecting the #TigerBusPass, to boosting skills & celebrating our heritage – we’re building a better future for Cambs & Peterborough.
➡️ Read more: orlo.uk/x7TC4 #Budget2025 @mayordrnik.bsky.social
➡️ Read more: orlo.uk/x7TC4 #Budget2025 @mayordrnik.bsky.social
orlo.uk
January 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
From keeping bus fares low & protecting the #TigerBusPass, to boosting skills & celebrating our heritage – we’re building a better future for Cambs & Peterborough.
➡️ Read more: orlo.uk/x7TC4 #Budget2025 @mayordrnik.bsky.social
➡️ Read more: orlo.uk/x7TC4 #Budget2025 @mayordrnik.bsky.social
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#CPCA Transport Committee considering bus franchising on 6 Feb. #Labour Combined Mayor @mayordrnik.bsky.social’s proposal for franchising received 63% approval in a public consultation. Dr Nik & #Labour are delivering for Cambs & Pbro
democracy.cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/documents/s3...
democracy.cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/documents/s3...
democracy.cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
January 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM
#CPCA Transport Committee considering bus franchising on 6 Feb. #Labour Combined Mayor @mayordrnik.bsky.social’s proposal for franchising received 63% approval in a public consultation. Dr Nik & #Labour are delivering for Cambs & Pbro
democracy.cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/documents/s3...
democracy.cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/documents/s3...
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Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough @mayordrnik.bsky.social has now arrived on Bluesky
January 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough @mayordrnik.bsky.social has now arrived on Bluesky
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Stop press. 🚨
Delighted to report that the cross-party Combined Authority Transport and Infrastucture Committee, which I chair, voted unanimously to recommend bus franchising to @mayordrnik.bsky.social 🚌
63% of responses to the consultation were in favour.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Delighted to report that the cross-party Combined Authority Transport and Infrastucture Committee, which I chair, voted unanimously to recommend bus franchising to @mayordrnik.bsky.social 🚌
63% of responses to the consultation were in favour.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
January 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Stop press. 🚨
Delighted to report that the cross-party Combined Authority Transport and Infrastucture Committee, which I chair, voted unanimously to recommend bus franchising to @mayordrnik.bsky.social 🚌
63% of responses to the consultation were in favour.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Delighted to report that the cross-party Combined Authority Transport and Infrastucture Committee, which I chair, voted unanimously to recommend bus franchising to @mayordrnik.bsky.social 🚌
63% of responses to the consultation were in favour.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Now to encourage people to get Buses Magazine to familiarise them with what other places have and what could come next? 🙂🚌🚌 @mayordrnik.bsky.social
January 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Now to encourage people to get Buses Magazine to familiarise them with what other places have and what could come next? 🙂🚌🚌 @mayordrnik.bsky.social
Got my chance to speak @EofELabour #Southend conference on building an economy fit for the East of England
#AngliaTogether
Cooperation across @UKLabour councillors, 27 MPs ,and a Mayor
Delivering for all our communities
#AngliaTogether
Cooperation across @UKLabour councillors, 27 MPs ,and a Mayor
Delivering for all our communities
January 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Got my chance to speak @EofELabour #Southend conference on building an economy fit for the East of England
#AngliaTogether
Cooperation across @UKLabour councillors, 27 MPs ,and a Mayor
Delivering for all our communities
#AngliaTogether
Cooperation across @UKLabour councillors, 27 MPs ,and a Mayor
Delivering for all our communities
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Reeves to instruct national wealth fund to work with mayors to boost growth
Reeves to instruct national wealth fund to work with mayors to boost growth
Chancellor says scheme aims to bridge gap between Whitehall and local leaders to avoid previous top-down approach
Rachel Reeves will instruct bosses of the national wealth fund (NWF) and the new Office for Investment to work with regional mayors for the…
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Reeves to instruct national wealth fund to work with mayors to boost growth
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Mayoral precept frozen, £2 bus fare cap extended, Tiger pass £1 fare offer for U25s extended, 80% of precept-funded bus routes running (more to come in spring)…so much good news from @mayordrnik.bsky.social! #TheGoodThatLabourDoes
The 'Big Freeze' and £2 bus fare - the good news from Mayor Dr Nik Johnson of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
Cambs Mayor Dr Nik Johnson freezes precept and extends £2 bus fare cap
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson not only knocked on the head a proposed rise in his Mayoral precept for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough but also revealed an “unprecedented” Government windfall to enable the £2 b...
www.cambsnews.co.uk
January 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Mayoral precept frozen, £2 bus fare cap extended, Tiger pass £1 fare offer for U25s extended, 80% of precept-funded bus routes running (more to come in spring)…so much good news from @mayordrnik.bsky.social! #TheGoodThatLabourDoes
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NEW BLOGPOST: "Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority and Cambridgeshire County Council publish responses to East West Rail" cambridgetownowl.com/2025/01/16/c... "100% electrification from day one" cc @mayordrnik.bsky.social @anna4labour.bsky.social
Combined Authority and County Council respond to East West Rail
Both institutions take a much broader geographical view than Cambridge City Council – and both have the expert transport officer capacity to go into more detail than their city counterparts I…
cambridgetownowl.com
January 16, 2025 at 11:47 PM
NEW BLOGPOST: "Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority and Cambridgeshire County Council publish responses to East West Rail" cambridgetownowl.com/2025/01/16/c... "100% electrification from day one" cc @mayordrnik.bsky.social @anna4labour.bsky.social
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Out talking to residents in Castle division this afternoon and great to hear from lots of people voting #Labour in May. Residents know it is a binary choice between @mayordrnik.bsky.social and the Tory for Mayor, and all I spoke to wanted the former! It might be cold, but the welcome was warm! 🌹
January 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Out talking to residents in Castle division this afternoon and great to hear from lots of people voting #Labour in May. Residents know it is a binary choice between @mayordrnik.bsky.social and the Tory for Mayor, and all I spoke to wanted the former! It might be cold, but the welcome was warm! 🌹