Oxford-Cambridge Arc: expert advisory panel

Expert panel established to advise on creating well-designed, sustainable and vibrant places in the Arc.

The government has appointed an expert panel to provide advice on creating well-designed, sustainable and vibrant places in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc.

The leading development and regeneration expert Emma Cariaga has been appointed to chair the panel, which will provide recommendations to the government on issues ranging from design and sustainability to business needs and investment models.

The panel will be stood up for a 6-month period and will report to the Minister for Housing Rt Hon Christopher Pincher MP.

The panel will focus on the area between Bedford and Cambridge, where the government has committed to explore the case for new or expanded settlements including those linked to potential East West Rail stations, to bring forward well-designed, inclusive and vibrant places.

Emma Cariaga, Joint Head of the Canada Water Development & Head of Residential at British Land, will chair the panel. Other members will consist of industry leaders, local representatives and subject area experts acting in a personal capacity, who will work with local government and other partners to inform their advice. The full panel will be confirmed in due course.