Former City Council leader Lewis Herbert explores how we can come up with a plan that fully engages the Cambridge community. In the studio are two of the most enthusiastic advocates for Cambridge, serial entrepreneur David Cleevely and skilled urban designer Tom Holbrook. … [Read more...]
Cambridge Challenges 11/02/2024
Lewis Herbert asks what has to change to tackle Cambridge's affordable housing crisis, locally and nationally? He’s joined by Freddie Poser of the YIMBY Alliance and Generation Rent, Will Nichols, Regional Director of planning consultancy Lanpro, who advise developers, and Stephen Hills CEO, Cambridge Housing Society. … [Read more...]
Cambridge Challenges: Cambridge 2040
Lewis Herbert analyses Michael Gove's Cambridge 2040 plans with City Council Leader Mike Davey and South Cambridgeshire District Council Leader Bridget Smith. Lewis also hears from former city planner Peter Studdert. … [Read more...]
Cambridge Challenges: Tacking single homelessness in Cambridge this winter and how residents can help
Tacking single homelessness in Cambridge this winter and how residents can help. Lewis Herbert is joined by Barry Griffiths, Community and Communications Manager, Jimmy's Cambridge; James Martin, Chief Executive, Cambridge Cyrenians and Chris Jenkin, chair of It Takes a City. … [Read more...]
Cambridge Challenges: Water
How can we all help solve the future water crisis and cut excess water extraction damaging the River Cam. Lewis Herbert hears from City Council executive councillor for planning Cllr Katie Thornburrow, Natalie Akroyd, Director of Quality and Environment, Cambridge Water and Michael Goodhart from the Cam Valley Forum. … [Read more...]
Cambridge Challenges 24/09/2023
Lewis Herbert discusses the Gove plan for the expansion of our city with guests Queen Edith’s Councillor Sam Davies MBE and planning adviser Peter Studdert. He hears about two conversations with Peter Freeman, the newly appointed chair of the Cambridge Delivery Group. … [Read more...]
Cambridge Challenges: Planning 11/06/2023
Does Cambridge have the right Local Plan for the future? And how can people best have their say? Join Lewis Herbert and guests Queen Edith’s Councillor Sam Davies and independent planning adviser Peter Studdert. 3/3 … [Read more...]