An opportunity to shape the development of a national economic priority area

What is the Arc?

The Oxford-Cambridge Arc was identified by the National Infrastructure Commission as a ‘growth corridor’ and has since received support from the government, including being declared a national economic priority area. The Arc is already globally significant and is formed of 5 ceremonial counties: Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire.

The Oxford-Cambridge Arc Spatial Framework must unleash the potential of the area sustainably, providing a powerhouse that contributes to the economy, produces job and educational opportunities and improved living standards.

Successful delivery of the Arc should result in:

A powerhouse which provides benefits within and outside of its boundary, with economic growth and increased educational opportunities through partnership and collaboration

The Oxford-Cambridge Arc is on the cusp of reaching its full powerhouse potential. The Spatial Framework is key to the successful delivery of the Arc and it is very important that the development of the Framework brings together a wide-range of public and private stakehold