House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Realising the Full Potential of Greater Cambridge
31 October 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Matthew Pennycook Lab Greenwich and Woolwich
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At a glance
Key points
- The government appoints Peter Freeman as Chair of the Cambridge Growth Company.
- The Cambridge Growth Company will receive 10 million in new funding.
- The funding will support housing, transport, infrastructure, and water needs in Greater Cambridge.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the government's plans to support sustainable economic growth in Greater Cambridge.
Action requested
I am appointing Peter Freeman as Chair of the Cambridge Growth Company, which will collaborate with local partners to develop and deliver an ambitious plan for high-quality sustainable growth. The company will receive £10 million of new funding from yesterday’s Autumn Budget to support housing, transport, infrastructure, and water needs.
Key facts
- Peter Freeman is appointed as Chair of the Cambridge Growth Company.
- The Cambridge Growth Company will focus on developing an ambitious plan for high-quality sustainable growth in Cambridge and its environs.
- £10 million funding has been committed to support the company's work from yesterday’s Autumn Budget.