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Delivering ambitious and high-quality sustainable growth in Greater Cambridge
23 October 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses steps taken by the UK government to promote sustainable growth in Greater Cambridge as part of a broader plan for the Oxford-Cambridge region.
Action Requested
The minister announces that the government will consult on establishing a centrally-led development corporation to deliver significant growth in Greater Cambridge, with up to £400 million in funding. The consultation process will involve local leaders and residents to shape the precise form of the delivery vehicle.
Key Facts
- Peter Freeman was appointed as Chair of the Cambridge Growth Company (CGC) in October 2024.
- The CGC has facilitated the delivery of over 9,000 additional homes, a new cancer hospital, and new commercial and laboratory space.
- Up to £400 million of initial funding is being made available for infrastructure, housing supply, water-saving measures, business and laboratory space in Greater Cambridge.
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