Chief executive appointed to forthcoming Greater Cambridge Development Corporation, with ambitious for housing and infrastructure.
The proposed new organisation being tasked with the regeneration of the Greater Cambridge areas has appointed David Hill as chief executive.
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The corporation is being set up to drive infrastructure-first growth at scale across the region, while delivering thousands of new homes and jobs. To achieve this, the new body will bring together land for development, including by unlocking stalled land, and invest in key sites.
Mr Hill, who will take up the new post in September, has extensive senior experience in central government, having been interim permanent secretary at DEFRA and director=general with national responsibility for water policy. He also served in local government as director of strategic commissioning and policy at Essex County Council.
The appointment follows a fair and open recruitment exercise conducted by Homes England and the Cambridge Growth Company.
Subject to confirmation by due parliamentary process, the new development corporation will co-ordinate strategic delivery across Greater Cambridge, from community facilities and utilities to housing. The necessary statutory instruments establishing the corporation have already been laid before Parliament.
David Hill, new Chief Executive of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation, says: ‘I’m honoured and excited to be taking up this new role, and look forward to working with all our partners to deliver the jobs, infrastructure and homes needed to enable Cambridge to grow and to benefit local communities.’
Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government), adds: ‘I am delighted that David has agreed to become the first Chief Executive of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation. Building on his strong track record in government, I know David will work closely with local partners to ensure the region is equipped with the powers and authority needed to deliver new housing, jobs and infrastructure at scale.’
Peter Freeman CBE, Chair of the Cambridge Growth Company, says: ‘I am delighted that David will become Chief Executive of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation in September. His experience will be invaluable in ensuring the Development Corporation is set up to succeed. Our overriding aim is to enable Greater Cambridge to deliver the economic growth the country needs by making it the most liveable city in Europe.’
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