House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Cambridge Delivery Group Update
08 May 2024 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Proposed by Michael Gove Con Surrey Heath
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Government is establishing a dedicated Growth Company to enhance Cambridge's role in science and innovation.
- The Growth Company will be chaired by Peter Freeman and will focus on advising and driving forward the vision for Cambridge's growth.
- The company will support collaboration between stakeholders at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus to address its early expansion and enhancement.
Issue summary
The statement discusses further steps in the Government's commitment to enhance Cambridge's role as a leading centre for science and innovation.
Action requested
The Government is establishing a dedicated Growth Company, chaired by Peter Freeman, to advise on and drive forward the vision for growing Cambridge while protecting green space. The company will support immediate collaboration between stakeholders at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus to address its early expansion and coherent enhancement.
Key facts
- The Cambridge Delivery Group was established to advise on the Government’s vision for Cambridge.
- A dedicated Growth Company is being set up as the next step towards a development corporation.
- £7.2 million has been invested in locally led transport schemes for the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
- £3 million has been allocated to support Cambridge University NHS Trust's capacity and delivery plans.
- The Greater Cambridge life sciences sector is deemed of national importance, prompting early expansion of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus adjacent to Addenbrooke’s Hospital.