In this episode we visit East Barnwell, where Cambridge City Council wants to build 120 new homes, a community centre, library and other commercial units in the city’s most deprived ward. What’s stopping it? Benedict Binns, assistant director for development, lists the chief blockers to delivering more homes in Cambridge.

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