New Towns Taskforce visits developments in Cambridge

The New Town Taskforce has met in Cambridge to gain key insights from developments in the city as they develop their recommendations for the next generation of new towns.

Taskforce members explored the ongoing work in the city and learn lessons. They heard from key players in the city, including officials from the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service and other officials from across the Greater Cambridge area. They also learned about award-winning developments in the local area plus the work to overcome key challenges, including water scarcity, to support future sustainable growth.

The group also discussed key workstreams related to the new towns programme, including developing its spatial mapping work.

The Taskforce will present a final shortlist of recommendations on appropriate locations to ministers within the next year.

The Taskforce will meet again in early November.