House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Growth Corridor Strategy
29 January 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Matthew Pennycook Lab Greenwich and Woolwich
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At a glance
Key points
- Government plans to enhance sustainable economic growth in the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor
- Lord Patrick Vallance appointed as champion for the region
- Chancellor confirmed prioritizing a Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital in the New Hospitals Programme
Issue summary
The statement discusses the government's plans to enhance sustainable economic growth in the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor.
Action requested
Lord Patrick Vallance has been appointed as a champion for the region, and a new Growth Commission is planned for Oxford to unlock its potential. The Chancellor also confirmed prioritizing a Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital as part of the New Hospitals Programme.
Key facts
- Lord Patrick Vallance has been appointed to identify and maximise growth opportunities in the Oxford-Cambridge corridor.
- Peter Freeman and the Cambridge Growth Company are progressing an ambitious plan for sustainable growth in Cambridge and its environs.
- The Environment Agency lifted objections, allowing for 4,500 additional homes, new schools, office space, retail space, and laboratory space to be built in Greater Cambridge.
- A new flagship innovation hub proposed by the University of Cambridge aims to attract global investment.
- A Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital is prioritised as part of the New Hospitals Programme.
- Culham in Oxfordshire will become the country’s first AI Growth Zone.
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