Cambridge is a city is at a crossroads − poised for the next wave of growth but held back a number of factors including transport congestion, a lack of affordable housing and a shortage of skills in key areas. The Case for Cambridge is an ambitious initiative designed to convince central Government of the urgent need for investment in infrastructure, housing and skills to ensure the city’s continued growth.
This video gives a brief summary of the successful launch and includes crucial messages from key people via the presentations and panel discussion at this pivotal event concerning the future of Cambridge.
Speakers:
- Lewis Herbert, Leader Cambridge City Council
- Alex Plant, chair of CA Transport Project team, and Director at Anglian Water
- Antony Mattessich, Managing Director, Mundipharma International
- Matthew Bullock, chair of CA Growth Project team, and Master of St Edmund’s College, Cambridge
- Panel discussion: How do we influence central Government?
- Chair: Ian Mather, Chairman of Cambridge Ahead
- Heidi Allen MP (South Cambs)
- Daniel Zeichner MP (Cambridge)
- Lucy Frazer QC MP (SE Cambs)
- Dr Jonathan Nicholls, The Registrary, University of Cambridge
- Neil Darwin, Chief Executive, Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP
- Jane Paterson-Todd, CEO of Cambridge Ahead
For more information, visit www.thecaseforcambridge.uk
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