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.

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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.

Infrastructure Gap

Brings together national experts, Cambridge Ahead members, and stakeholders across the system to find solutions that will unlock Cambridge’s full potential.

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

Abbey People, Cambridge Ahead, Cambridge City Council and The Brilliant Club Launch Groundbreaking Initiative

Abbey People, Cambridge Ahead, Cambridge City Council, and The Brilliant Club are thrilled to announce the launch of a groundbreaking project, Abbey Parent Power, to empower parents and increase local education opportunities.

Cambridge Ahead expands membership and broadens its voice for the city region’s economy

Three more organisations have joined Cambridge Ahead - Cambridge United Football Club, This Land and Eastern Education Group bring Cambridge Ahead’s invited membership to over 50 organisations.

Greater Cambridge remains a leading light for the UK’s economy

The new data from the Centre for Business Research (CBR) shows sustained job growth driven by knowledge intensive (KI) sectors, with high-tech manufacturing and life sciences the fastest growing sectors within the region.

CONTACT US

info@cambridgeahead.co.uk
07548 832 833

PRESS ENQUIRIES

Sarah Brereton, Director, Limewash
07796 583 223

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