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CGC Chair Peter Freeman CBE Awarded Honorary Doctorate

Mon 2nd Feb 2026 at 13:00

The University of the Built Environment has recognised Peter for his long-standing contribution to the built environment sector and his leadership in shaping inclusive, sustainable places.

Understanding the experience of people working in Cambridge’s innovation economy

Mon 12th Jan 2026 at 12:00

A new survey has been launched to hear directly from people across Cambridge’s innovation economy, exploring everyday experiences like commuting, housing and quality of place to help shape the area’s future.

Reflecting on progress - and looking ahead to an even greater opportunity

Thu 18th Dec 2025 at 09:00

Cambridge Growth Company Chair Peter Freeman reflects on a year of progress and partnership, and looks ahead to 2026.

Reflecting on a rallying call for ‘faster, bolder, fairer growth’ at the Innovate Cambridge Summit

Wed 5th Nov 2025 at 16:00

Cambridge Growth Company joins Innovate Cambridge Summit as Government unveils £400m investment for Greater Cambridge.

Government’s commitment to Cambridge welcomed as vital next step towards sustainable growth

Thu 23rd Oct 2025 at 12:45

The Cambridge Growth Company, a subsidiary of Homes England, has welcomed a major government announcement today confirming its continued commitment to securing Greater Cambridge’s long-term future.

Exploring career opportunities for future land and property talent

Thu 16th Oct 2025 at 09:00

On 16 October, representatives from Cambridge Growth Company attended the University of Cambridge Land Society Careers Fair. The event brought together students interested in careers across planning, development, and the built environment.

Chair Peter Freeman joins industry leaders to discuss ‘constructing’ Cambridge’s future growth

Mon 13th Oct 2025 at 09:00

Peter Freeman CBE, Chair of the Cambridge Growth Company (CGC), addressed the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry on 13 October, joining industry leaders to discuss how the construction sector can help deliver Cambridge’s future growth.

UKREiiF 2025

Fri 30th May 2025 at 14:00

UKREiiF 2025 provided the Cambridge Growth Company (CGC) with a first opportunity to engage with national and regional audiences to reaffirm our commitment to sustainable, inclusive growth across Greater Cambridge.

Cambridge Growth Company Chair Peter Freeman Addresses FeCRA on Creating ‘Happy Cities’

Thu 15th May 2025 at 09:00

On 15th May, Peter Freeman, Chair of the Cambridge Growth Company, was invited by the Federation of Cambridge Residents’ Associations (FeCRA) to speak at a public event hosted at Great St Mary’s Church.

The Cambridge Growth Company have appointed Buro Happold, Prior + Partners and other technical experts to Develop a growth strategy for Greater Cambridge, UK

Tue 6th May 2025 at 09:00

The Cambridge Growth Company has set up and signed an important Memorandum of Understanding with an Advisory Council

Tue 25th Feb 2025 at 09:00

Press Release from Cambridge Growth Company. February ‘25

Documents

Housing Minister letter to Greater Cambridge leaders (0.1MB, PDF)

Housing Minister letter to Peter Freeman - September 2024 (0.3MB, PDF)

Housing Minister letter to Peter Freeman - October 2024 (0.1MB, PDF)

Cambridge Growth Company and Advisory Council Members – A Memorandum of Understanding (0.07MB, PDF)

Cambridge Growth Company and Advisory Council Members – B Memorandum of Understanding – Advisory Council Role (0.5MB, PDF)

27 January 2026

8 October 2025

9 July 2025

Agenda Item 4: Evidence Base – Update Report (0.1MB, PDF)

Agenda Item 5: Adoption of Environment Principles (0.1MB, PDF)

12 February 2025

22 November 2024

A Place of National & Global Significance (3.8MB, PDF)

Cambourne to Cambridge - public inquiry (0.3MB, PDF)

The work of the Cambridge Water Scarcity Group is central to the government’s ambition to work with local partners to support the growth of Greater Cambridge; in a way that is sustainable, maximising economic potential while enhancing quality of life and protecting the environment.

The objectives of the Water Scarcity Group are to advise government on the development of a detailed approach to water scarcity issues in Greater Cambridge in the short, medium, and long-term, and to advise on wastewater and drainage services.

The Group is chaired by Dr Paul Leinster (current Chair of Water Resources East and previous Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, and a member of the CGC Advisory Council), and consists of key stakeholders including water companies, the Environment Agency and water regulators, and the local planning authority. It advises the Cambridge Strategy Unit in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and meets on a monthly basis to discuss progress.

On 23rd October 2025 the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook MP, provided a written statement to Parliament which included an update on the Water Scarcity Group’s work, and committed further funding to water efficiency programmes in Greater Cambridge. The statement also committed to use Cambridge as a testbed to trial innovative water interventions, including to switch on the water recycling system at the Eddington development in North-West Cambridge in 2026.

For further information about the Cambridge Water Scarcity Group, please visit Cambridge Water Scarcity Group - Water Resources East.

Meeting minutes and commissioned reports

Oxford to Cambridge Region - Environmental Principles 2025 (4.9MB, PDF)