Cambridge Ahead grows its Membership and Management team
The business and academic membership organisation Cambridge Ahead gains its 41st member and expands its office with the recruitment of a Project Manager.
Cambridge Ahead puts Placemaking as central theme to its annual seminar in January 2017
Cambridge Ahead’s annual seminar, ‘What Makes for a Successful UK City in the 21st century?’, will take place on the morning of 18th January 2017 and will highlight Placemaking and its relevance to Cambridge in the event agenda.
Cambridge Cluster Map undergoes refresh of data
Cambridge Ahead has recently completed a refresh of the data of its Cambridge Cluster Map, which was launched in July. The map is a data tool that accurately maps the growth of the Cambridge sub-region over time and reveals the true extent of the success of the ‘Cambridge Phenomenon’.
Two more top organisations join Cambridge Ahead
Two more familiar organisations from the business world have joined Cambridge Ahead, taking the membership to 40.
Working with the City Deal is best route to solve congestion, says Cambridge Ahead
The City Deal’s 8-point plan to address congestion through the City Deal initiative represents a significant step forward in tackling difficult issues that require more than just sticking plaster solutions, according to Cambridge Ahead.
Cambridge Declaration sets out the values and objectives of the city in the wake of Brexit
A manifesto for the Cambridge city region in response to the EU Referendum result has been finalised and released. The Cambridge Declaration is a values-based document originated by Lord Lansley CBE and developed as a result of a meeting of political, academic and business leaders from the city held on 8th July.
Cambridge and Brexit – what next?
Over 70 Cambridgeshire political, academic and business leaders met at the Cambridge Union Society to discuss the results of the EU Referendum.
Congestion-busting Route R bus service reaches target of over 1,500 passengers a week
Exactly one year on from its launch, the Stagecoach Route R bus service from Trumpington Park & Ride to Cambridge rail station, supported by Cambridge Ahead, has been hailed a success in the effort to reduce congestion and the stress of journeying into the city for commuters.
Cambridge Ahead launches #CambsNotspotter initiative to help create a hyper-connected city
A new crowdsourcing initiative has been launched which will empower Cambridge employees and residents to help provide the city and its surrounding areas with a future-proof connectivity infrastructure.
Three more prime businesses join Cambridge Ahead
Another three leading Cambridge businesses have joined Cambridge Ahead. Mott Macdonald, Sepura and Strutt & Parker have become members, taking the total to 39 full member organisations.
#CambsNotspotter initiative empowers people to create a hyper-connected Cambridge
A new crowdsourcing initiative is being launched today (Monday), which will enable Cambridge employees and residents to provide the city and its surrounding areas with a future-proof connectivity infrastructure.
New data reveals remarkable growth of Cambridge companies
New Cambridge Growth data released by Cambridge Ahead highlights a record of remarkable growth during 2014/15, with Cambridge companies enjoying a 7.7% increase in turnover – which now stands at £33 billion – and a 7.7% increase in employment.
New initiative aims to close the Skills Gap
Step Up is a new digital platform which aims to close the skills gap in Cambridge. It launches this week (Thursday 11th February) at Form the Future’s Education & Skills conference.
Cambridge Ahead initiative aims to propel the region to hyper-connected status
A team from Cambridge Ahead has produced a new tool to help businesses make the right capital decision on network infrastructure capacity – a key driver of success in a digital economy.
Cambridge Ahead summarises its progress in 2015
If its first year was one of quiet development of its agenda items, 2015 has been a year when Cambridge Ahead has made real progress in key projects. This Winter briefing comes at a time when its membership has reached 38 organisations.
Video: launch event of The Case for Cambridge
A compelling video of key messages about vital investment requirements for the city, from the launch event of The Case for Cambridge - which took place at the Cambridge Union Society last month - is now available.
Life sciences boost to Cambridge Ahead membership
The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute becomes Cambridge Ahead's 36th Member organisation, while two significant Cambridge life science figures become Individual Members.
The Case for Cambridge launched to gain vital infrastructure investment for the city
Cambridge can be self-reliant and drive its own growth if Government can provide us with the devolved powers we need – all we require from Government is a framework in which to operate.
Launch event: The Case for Cambridge
Cambridge’s growth is being held back by low levels of infrastructure investment. This event is the launch of an initiative, by a Partnership of 11 key business, academic & public sector organisations, to convince central Government of the city region's vital importance to the UK economy and the need for action to ensure that its growth continues.
Cambridge Ahead releases new video: ‘Unlocking future Growth for Cambridge’
Cambridge Ahead's new video offers a summary of the breakfast seminar event hosted by its member, Bidwells, earlier this month at the Møller Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Cambridge Ahead announces new Growth data and previews 'The Case for Cambridge'
Cambridge Ahead made two key announcements at the Bidwells Property Trends breakfast seminar at the Møller Centre last week. The first was the results of months of work relating to Growth data for the city and its region, and the second the preview of The Case for Cambridge, an initiative to be presented to central government.
Cambridge Ahead adds Pigeon to its membership
Pigeon Investment Management Ltd has joined Cambridge Ahead, taking the membership total to 35 Full Member organisations.
Cambridge Ahead secures two new Members
Two more key Cambridge businesses have become members of Cambridge Ahead, taking its total membership to 34 Full Members. The two new members are Hill and Gonville Hotels Ltd.
Cambridge Ahead catalyst for launch of Stagecoach’s new, congestion-busting Route R service
Cambridge Ahead has been instrumental in the creation of Stagecoach's new Route R service which will launch on Tuesday 7th April 2015. The service will operate on the Guided Busway between Trumpington Park & Ride and Cambridge Railway Station, with a journey time of ONLY five minutes.
Cambridge Ahead Project leaders chart progress at One Year On event
On Wednesday 1st October, over 100 people attended the Cambridge Ahead One Year On event at the Li Ka Shing Centre on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Attendees included the leaders of many of its 32 Member organisations and also various members of the business, academic, local government, non-profit and cultural community of Cambridge.