Listen to this story Members can listen to an AI-generated audio version of this article. 1.0x Audio narration uses an AI-generated voice. 0:00 0:00 Become a member to listen to this article Subscribe Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is a region of extremes. Home to around 934,000 people and one of the world’s leading universities, it also contains communities where young people face some of England’s greatest barriers to education and employment. For Paul Bristow, the Conservative mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA), closing that divide is an economic necessity. I meet him at Peterborough’s youth employment hub, overlooking the football pitch at Peterborough United’s stadium, where CPCA is busy delivering the government’s youth guarantee. Become a member for unlimited access to FE Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism on FE and skills, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in