Cambridge Civic Quarter Engagement Report Now Live
The engagement report on the future of the Cambridge Civic Quarter is now available. The report presents feedback from residents and stakeholders regarding the future of the Guildhall, Corn Exchange, Market Square, and other key public spaces. Please download the report and raw survey data by clicking the buttons at the bottom of the page.
Engagement programme
From 17 June to 28 July, we invited people to take a short survey to tell us what should happen to these public buildings and spaces. We received over 900 responses from local people, businesses, market traders, and community organisations. People also took part in themed workshops and attended pop-up events across the city. Thank you to everyone who took part.
Next steps for the project
On 11 November 2024, Cambridge City Council published updated proposals for Cambridge’s civic quarter – the area consisting of the Guildhall, Corn Exchange, Market Square and surrounding public spaces in central Cambridge – following a summer engagement programme to hear what residents and visitors currently like, dislike, and would like to see in the area.
The proposals were published ahead of consideration by councillors at two public meetings, first at Strategy and Resources Scrutiny Committee on 21 November 2024, before discussion at Council on 28 November 2024. Approval was granted for £3m to develop the design proposals through to a planning application.
If these proposals are approved, further development work would progress in 2025, beyond the concept design stage, with detailed design work and further community engagement.
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Cllr Simon Smith, Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources, said:
We are blessed with a number of treasured buildings and spaces in Cambridge that are at the heart of the city’s civic and cultural life.
Now, we have the opportunity to invest in them in a coordinated way to create a refreshed civic quarter that befits the city’s global status and attracts and serves many more people for years to come.
By thinking about the Guildhall, the Market Square and the Corn Exchange together, we can create a place that brings a new, exciting dimension to the city centre, attracting more people and boosting economic activity. Our consultation told us that people would like to see much more from the market square, in particular.
Councillor
Simon Smith
Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources