Digital Planning Directory Online Show and Tell: Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service, 7th October 2025
Watch this one-hour webinar to learn how the Cambridge team has advanced their digital planning journey — sharing key lessons, achievements, and future strategy.
Digital Planning Directory Online Show and Tell: The Digital Planning Journey of Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service, 7th October 2025
Since its inception, the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service has embraced digital transformation as an opportunity to fundamentally reset historic processes and team structures — spanning everything from Planning Policy to developer obligations. These changes have focused on streamlining operations, enhancing community engagement, and fostering a more open and transparent way of working.
In this detailed one-hour case study session, the Cambridge planning team shared first-hand insights into their work, key lessons learned along the way, and their strategy for the future.
Agenda Outline:
Welcome and Introduction: Dr Wei Yang OBE, CEO, Digital Task Force for Planning
Presentations:
- Heather Jones, Deputy Director Planning and Building Quality GCSP & 3CBC, Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service
- Terry de Sousa, Planning Policy and Strategy Team Leader,Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service
- Laura Prideaux-Brune, Digital Project Manager, Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service
- James Fisher, S106 Lead Officer, Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service
This was followed by a panel discussion on future priorities and key drivers for successful digital innovation in local planning authorities.
