This week: We're taking a closer look at Government proposals to establish a centrally-led Urban Development Corporation (UDC) for Greater Cambridge.

Taking us through the proposals, including what exactly is being proposed, the powers a UDC will have, the difference a UDC can make and the size of the opportunity presented, are two distinguished members of the Cambridge Growth Company's Advisory Council. 

Mike is joined by CGC Chair, Peter Freeman; and Master of Fitzwilliam College Cambridge, and Chair of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Baroness Sally Morgan.  Peter and Sally take Mike through the proposals and stress the potential for positive public impact to emerge early through these proposals.,

The Government consultation on these proposals is open now and runs until 1 April 2026.  You can read the consultation documents and submit your response by clicking here. 

You can also read more about the Cambridge Growth Company - which will evolve into the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation - by clicking here. 

PLUS! This week's 'Eastern Insight' is delivered by our own Mike Rigby, delivering a three-minute slug of thought leadership on 4.5 years' worth of learning from the Eastern Promise podcast.  Listen now! 

You can listen to our podcast's back catalogue, or contact Eastern Promise, by visiting our website - click here to go there now!   

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