Cambridge green belt needs a mature debate, says council leader Mar 21, 2019 A ‘’grown up’’ conversation is needed about the Cambridge green belt; the Leader of the South Cambridgeshire Council has said. Responding to a question at our Cambridge event about how the city’s growth is frustrated by tight protections on land encircling it, she said: “We need to start having some grown up conversations about the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
How optimised collaboration in construction improves the Cambridge-Oxford-Arc project Feb 23, 2019 An exclusive editorial from Newforma – our Partner for the up and coming Cambridgeshire Future Development Plans Conference: Humanity as such is only as efficient and successful as its ability to collaborate. Without it, we would be right at where we have started as a species. [emaillocker id=”71749″] That being said, the idea behind […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Pagabo and Built Environment Networking announce new partnership Feb 23, 2019 Pagabo and Built Environment Networking – the UK’s leading provider of construction and networking events – are pleased to announce their new partnership which will allow Pagabo to continue connecting valued clients to the very best the construction industry offers – Simply Better Procurement. Pagabo support public sector organisations across the UK by providing a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Route unveiled for major new road and junction at Black Cat Feb 19, 2019 The preferred route for a new 10 mile dual carriageway road set to form part of the Oxford-Cambridge Corridor Expressway has been announced – which will help ease growing congestion and hold-ups on the A1, A428 and A421 – stretching from the Black Cat junction to the Caxton Gibbet roundabout. The announcement comes ahead of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Cambridge city centre housing scheme gets approval Feb 7, 2019 An impressive new city centre housing scheme is set for the historic city of Cambridge – with council officials giving the thumbs up to starting demolition work on site. The development, brought forward by Cambridge City Council, will see the creation of almost 300 new properties, including 90 council houses, which will be built on […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New town in Cambridge given approval by the District Council’s Cabinet Feb 7, 2019 The future vision for the transformation of a former MOD barracks site in Cambridge has been given the backing of the District Council’s Cabinet – paving the way for a new town in Cambridgeshire. The new town – to the north of Waterbeach – will provide a major boost to housing numbers across the region, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Further funding for major Thames Enterprise Park development Feb 6, 2019 Additional funding has been secured to unlock the phenomenal opportunities the Thames Enterprise Park is set to bring to the region. The site, being transformed by iSec and Greenergy, will create upwards of 4,500 new jobs as the strategically placed 415-acre brownfield site is regenerated into a thriving new employment zone. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Thames Enterprise […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Thurrock Council make infrastructure pledge Feb 1, 2019 Thurrock Council have promised to ensure that crucial infrastructure is in place to help support and maximise major regeneration projects set to happen across the region. Thurrock Council, who’ll be speaking at the Thames Estuary Development Conference in April, are working in partnerships with a variety of firms across six massive growth areas – which […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Strategic transport body prepares spending review bid Jan 31, 2019 The Oxford-Cambridge corridor’s transport body will present the Treasury with an investment prospectus, its Chief Officer has revealed. Martin Tugwell, Programme Director of the England’s Economic Heartland (EEH) partnership of businesses and councils, told the delegates at the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Development conference that the prospectus is designed to make the case for funds in […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Major upgrade planned for Milton Keynes Station Square Jan 31, 2019 The sprawling square in front of Milton Keynes Central railway station is being eyed up for a major upgrade. Speaking at our Oxford Cambridge Corridor Development Conference Maria Curran, Placemaking Executive at the Milton Keynes Development Partnership (MKDP), said that Station Square has been identified as a ‘priority project’. Whilst the square already contains a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
