In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Managing Director Nick Dines is joined by the Chief Executive of Huntingdonshire District Council, Michelle Sacks, and the CEO of the Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce, Charlotte Horobin.

Whilst acknowledging the importance of Cambridge, the conversation shone a light on the economy outside of the City. They spoke about the wider Cambridgeshire economy - and the importance of recognising the role that places like Huntingdonshire and Peterborough play in supporting growth, innovation and opportunity across the region.

The conversation explores:

• Cambridge's global reputation in science and technology - and how that success can benefit the wider County
• The contribution of sectors like logistics, advanced manufacturing, agritech and defence - sometimes overlooked, but vital to the region's economy.
• The role of Anglia Ruskin University in supporting skills, training and access to opportunity.
• The importance of collaboration between all of the local authorities in the County, Combined Authority, business and education to deliver growth that works for communities.

Michelle and Charlotte both make a strong case for why we need to acknowledge the important role Cambridge plays, but to also think more broadly about how we support sustainable, inclusive growth across Cambridgeshire.