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Appointment of Cambridge Growth Company Chair

The Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook, has appointed Peter Freeman as the Chair of the Cambridge Growth Company to drive forward the government’s growth ambitions in Greater Cambridge.

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The Housing and Planning Minister has appointed Peter Freeman as Chair of the Cambridge Growth Company. The Growth Company will work with local partners to develop and start to deliver an ambitious plan for delivering high-quality sustainable growth in Cambridge and its environs.

Peter is an accomplished development and regeneration professional with a track record of delivery and working in collaboration with local communities as well as private and public partners. He brings a wealth of experience in delivering complex mixed-use projects, including in his current role as Chair of Homes England and through the renowned redevelopment of King’s Cross.

The Growth Company will focus on enabling and accelerating key developments in and around Cambridge, developing the evidence base to support an infrastructure-first growth plan and identifying solutions to complex constraints that are holding back sustainable growth.

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Published 31 October 2024

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