Masterplan to grow local economy planned by Cambridgeshire towns Posted on: May 23rd, 2019 A masterplan is being put together to help towns surrounding Cambridge to benefit from the major growth set to happen over the coming years through the ARC Corridor infrastructure scheme. Huntingdon, Ramsey and St Ives Council’s are set to work together to create a district-wide masterplan aimed at boosting the economy and trade within their towns, and improving the region to make them an even better place to live, work and invest. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The traditional market towns are now working together to develop their long-term vision, with details being revealed at the Oxford Cambridge ARC Development Conference this June > Cllr Ryan Fuller, Deputy Leader of Huntingdonshire District Council, said: “Creating prospectuses for growth for each of our market towns is the next step in delivering our manifesto commitment to support the local economy and reinvirogate our market towns. Our town centres are changing, with increased competition coming from online, discount retailers and out of town shopping. However, vibrant and flourishing town centres are vital to our loal communities and to the Huntingdonshire economy.” He continued: “The masterplan process will help secured increased investment and support for market towns in adapting so that they continue to be attractive places to live, work and invest.” Huntingdonshire District Council will be represented by Jo Lancaster, Managing Director, at the Oxford Cambridge ARC Development Conference. See all speakers > [/emaillocker]
