Issue - meetings

To note the Infrastructure Delivery Framework report and agree the next steps.

RESOLVED:

To note progress on the Infrastructure Delivery Framework and next steps.

The Executive Director, Place & Connectivity, introduced the report which provided a progress report on the Infrastructure Delivery Framework and set that in context with the new Government’s proposals for Local Growth Plans.

During discussion the following points were noted:

a)    The findings from the Stantec report would inform the development of the local growth plan, integrating insights on energy, water, connectivity, and blue-green infrastructure

b)    It was proposed that the formal report be presented in September during an informal workshop session, followed by formal consideration in October.

c)     The report would also be submitted to the CA Board alongside the further development of the local growth plans

d)    Energy and water had been identified in the STANTEC report as critical issues for the area, impacting both future growth and current needs.

e)    The report suggested that transport and connectivity also presented challenges .

f)      The Greater Cambridge area faced significant water stress, with interventions already required by the Environment Agency.

g)    On the electricity side, utilities claimed they had sufficient headroom for current needs but lacked capacity for future growth, highlighting cumulative impacts and points of stress.

h)    The Mayor confirmed ongoing efforts to meet and collaborate with MPs from all parties and lobbying as a unified body for critical infrastructure projects.

i)      The challenges and importance of sustainable growth in managing future development while decarbonising and enhancing nature were acknowledged.

RESOLVED:
To note progress on the Infrastructure Delivery Framework and next steps.