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David Hill Appointed CEO of Greater Cambridge Development Corporation

David Hill has been appointed as the first Chief Executive of the proposed Greater Cambridge Development Corporation. The new body is being established to drive infrastructure-first growth and deliver new homes and jobs across Greater Cambridge.

The appointment was announced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on 12 June 2026. David Hill will take up the role in September 2026. The statutory instruments to establish the Development Corporation have been laid before Parliament, and the appointment follows a recruitment process carried out by Homes England and the Cambridge Growth Company.

The Greater Cambridge Development Corporation is designed to coordinate strategic delivery across the region, including community facilities, utilities, and housing. Its remit includes bringing land together for development, investing in key sites, and unlocking stalled land to help realise Cambridge’s economic potential.

David Hill brings senior experience from central and local government, including roles at DEFRA and Essex County Council. The government states that the appointment supports its mission to accelerate economic growth, increase housing supply, and fast-track infrastructure delivery across England.

For letting agents and inventory clerks, the creation of the Development Corporation and its focus on new housing and regeneration may signal increased activity in the Greater Cambridge rental market in the coming years.