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Establishment of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation

03 June 2026

Proposing MP
Greenwich and Woolwich
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the establishment of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation to promote sustainable growth in Greater Cambridge.

Action Requested

The government has determined that establishing the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation is necessary to address infrastructure and housing challenges, and it will be established following parliamentary scrutiny on June 4th. A public appointments process for the permanent board will commence after establishment.

Key Facts

  • Public consultation received over 700 responses from February to April 2026.
  • The government has committed £800 million to kick-start development in Cambridge and Oxford.
  • Statutory Instrument establishing the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation will be laid on June 4, 2023.
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