News & updates
Latest developments and community updates on the Forest City proposal.
What is Forest City?
Developers propose building Britain's first new city in over 50 years on farmland east of Cambridge—45,000 acres, 400,000 homes, and around 1 million residents.
Latest Planning Update
A summary of the most recent planning developments and what they mean for the local community.
Why are locals concerned?
From farmland loss to water stress, infrastructure pressure to democratic concerns—here's why opposition is growing.
Forest City and farmland loss
The proposal covers 45,000 acres of largely grade 2 agricultural land. Britain produces only about half of its own food.
Questions over water and infrastructure
East Anglia is already one of Britain's most water-stressed regions. Can reservoirs and water infrastructure realistically be delivered?
What has Nick Timothy said about Forest City?
Nick Timothy warned the proposal would 'erase ancient villages … destroying vast tracts of irreplaceable countryside and productive farmland.'
Community Meeting Summary
Notes from the recent community meeting on the Forest City proposal.