Growing and sharing prosperity

GREATER CAMBRIDGE PARTNERSHIP OVERVIEW

The Greater Cambridge Partnership is the local delivery body for a City Deal with central Government, bringing powers and investment, worth up to £500 million over 15 years, to vital improvements in infrastructure, supporting and accelerating the creation of 44,000 new jobs, 33,500 new homes and 420 additional apprenticeships.

The four partner organisations are:

• Cambridge City Council
• Cambridgeshire County Council
• South Cambridgeshire District Council
• University of Cambridge
• A representative of local business also sits on the board, currently the chair of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Business Board

The Mayor of Peterborough and Cambridgeshire is also invited to sit on the GCP Executive Board meetings.

CURRENT CONSULTATIONS AND ENGAGEMENTS:

• Making Connections - have your say on greener travel in Greater Cambridge:
  Making Connections asks for your thoughts on our proposals for transforming public transport, cycling and walking and reducing pollution and congestion.
  You can find more details on our ConsultCambs site
  
  
• Cambridge Eastern Access - Newmarket Road Improvements:
  The Cambridge Eastern Access project is one of four corridor projects that aim to provide better public transport and active travel routes, such as walking and cycling, offering better connections and alternatives to car use for growing communities to the north, south east, east and west of the city.
  You can find more details on our ConsultCambs site