The Oxford to Cambridge corridor has been touted for substantial growth for a number of years.

The previous Government’s move away from Oxford to Cambridge as a strategic opportunity area in 2022 was starting to be reversed by the establishment of the Pan Regional Partnership and commitments to major growth in Cambridge. The Labour Government shows no sign of undermining this momentum.

But successful growth in this region hinges as much on local buy-in as it does on leadership from central government.

Working with Savanta, Cavendish polled councillors from the Oxford to Cambridge region to understand their attitudes and priorities when it comes to regional growth. You can see our polling report here.

By aligning communications about the corridor with the priorities that this polling reveals, we can continue to tackle scepticism and manage ongoing political change across the region to build further positive momentum behind the growth corridor.

We will be hosting an event in Cambridge to discuss the report’s findings with key local stakeholders.

The event will take place between 12.30pm and 1.30pm on Friday 13th September at The Pitt Building on Trumpington Street.

Our panel will comprise:

Cllr Bridget Smith, Leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council
Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Mike Derbyshire, Head of Planning at Bidwells

A buffet lunch will be provided immediately following the event.

Places at this event are limited.

Please note, there is no car parking available at the venue. The nearest car park is Grand Arcade car park - a 7-minute walk from the venue (0.3 miles).

From Arc to Action? The future of the Oxford to Cambridge corridor