About the City
The local authority boundary means that Cambridge City Council covers most, but not all, of the urban area, and at 4,070 hectares is a physically very small local authority. Cambridge City is completely surrounded by the more rural district of South Cambridgeshire, and in a two-tier setting, a number of key services are also provided by Cambridgeshire County Council.
Despite its small size Cambridge has a major influence on the surrounding area and is the centre of a much wider travel to work and housing market area.
Cambridge lies approximately 50 miles north of London, is at the heart of a number of key growth corridors and is well connected to London by road and rail – this has a significant influence on the economy and demography of the city.
Cambridge is home to the world-class University of Cambridge, which is also a major employer and, alongside its colleges, land owner and developer in the area.
Internationally renowned Addenbrooke’s hospital is also located in the city, and is now the epicentre of a rapidly developing bio-medical campus. The city also hosts the Cambridge campus of Anglia Ruskin University, with its own expertise in areas such as applied science.
Cambridge is a key growth engine for the UK economy. The combination of a well-connected location, a world-leading research university, an attractive setting and an entrepreneurial ecosystem have created a science-based innovation cluster in and around the city over the last 50 years.
This now includes a number of world-leading companies in ICT and life sciences. As a result, the area is characterised by low unemployment, high GVA per worker and high skills.
The city receives 7 million visitors each year, drawn by its architecture, museums, open spaces and cultural offer. The city provides culture and leisure facilities for the surrounding sub-region, and has a thriving night-time economy. This all brings great benefits to the city, but also puts pressure on council services, to maintain a well-managed, clean and pleasant setting for residents and others.
Latest jobs
| Title | Location | Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Finance DS151 | Cambridge | £68,473 - £76,289 | Permanent |
