Welcome to Cambridge Ahead

Cambridge Ahead is a business and academic member organisation dedicated to the successful and sustainable growth of Cambridge and its region in the long-term. 

We exist to be a catalyst for the success of Cambridge and quality of life across the city region.

Read more about us

Our Projects

New Era for the Cambridge Economy (NECE)

The New Era for the Cambridge Economy (NECE) research is intended to provoke discussion and inform the agenda for the post-pandemic economy in the Cambridge city region, and provide thought leadership for other cities across the country and the world.

New Era for the Cambridge Economy (NECE)

The New Era for the Cambridge Economy (NECE) research is intended to provoke discussion and inform the agenda for the post-pandemic economy in the Cambridge city region, and provide thought leadership for other cities across the country and the world.

Policy Group

Establishing policy priorities for Cambridge Ahead, and creating a forum to discuss these with Central and Local Government partners.

Quality of Life Group

Scoping and establishing the elements that contribute the most to the quality of life of people in the Cambridge region.

Transport

Explore the work of the Transport Group.

Economic Planning and Housing

Find out more about the work of the Economic Planning and Housing Project Group.

Skills

Discover more about the work of the Skills Project Group.

Young Advisory Committee

Created to ensure Cambridge Ahead remains current for the future workforce.

News & Insights

Please see below for the latest news and publications from Cambridge Ahead. Further press releases and news items can be found within our News & Insights section, accessible via the link below.

All News & Insights

Cambridge Ahead appoints new co-chairs to Young Advisor Committee

Cambridge Ahead, the business and academic member organisation dedicated to the sustainable and inclusive growth of the Cambridge city region, is delighted to announce the appointment of Jacqueline Platt and Jason Mellad as co-Chairs of its Young Advisory Committee.

Latest Greater Cambridge employment data showcases impressive economic strength and stability

Analysis of the latest corporate job creation figures from the Greater Cambridge Partnership and Cambridge Ahead, reveals resilience and increasing confidence throughout the city region.

The Growing Together Alliance

We're part of the Growing Together Alliance which unites six leading employers’ groups to strengthen cooperation and good growth across different parts of the country. Along with BusinessLDN, Business South, Business West, Northern Powerhouse Partnership and the North West Business Leadership Team we will work together to leverage each region’s particular strengths.

Winter Heated Overblankets Project

Through our Cambridge Ahead ESG Network several of our members supported a pilot project in 2022 which provided nearly 900 heated blankets to older people most in need over the winter months, improving their health and wellbeing and helping to keep bills down.

State of the City Report

The Cambridge City Council have published a ‘State of the City’, which provides data on the economic, social, and environmental trends in Cambridge and the fringe urban areas.

Housing Monitor August 2023

Cambridge Ahead has published the latest in a series of quarterly housing dashboards which show the latest data on housing supply, the sales and rental markets, as well as homelessness and rough sleeping in our region.

CONTACT US

info@cambridgeahead.co.uk
07548 832 833

PRESS ENQUIRIES

Sarah Brereton, Director, Limewash
07796 583 223

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