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

The Future of Sustainable Energy in Greater Cambridge

In 2024, we partnered with the Global Sustainability Institute at Anglia Ruskin University and launched a Call for Evidence to explore how Greater Cambridge can decarbonise its energy systems by 2050. The insights we gathered have shaped an ambitious vision for the region’s energy future.

Build-out Data Report

Our latest build-out data report, produced in collaboration with Savills delves into planning consents and completion rates across the Greater Cambridge area. This data is one indicator of, rather than a comprehensive study into, the rate that new homes are built-out in our city region.

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.

CONTACT US

info@cambridgeahead.co.uk
07548 832 833

PRESS ENQUIRIES

Henry Stark, Engagement Manager, Cambridge Ahead
henry@cambridgeahead.co.uk

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