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A Network of Local Reservoirs: Providing water resilience and security to unlock growth in the region
July 2025
This report sets out a transformative local solution to water insecurity hindering growth in the Fens. It proposes establishing a network of mid-sized agricultural reservoirs that capture winter river flows via Internal Drainage Boards, storing six to seven million cubic metres of water for use during drier months.

A Life Sciences Strategy for the East
June 2024
The purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the important clusters in Cambridge,
Norwich and Stevenage and how they can form the basis for a regional Life Science Strategy
creating investment, jobs, and growth for the East of England and UK PLC.
Life sciences industries are one of the nation’s key strategic sectors where the UK has a clear
longstanding strength and comparative advantage. It was worth over £94 billion to the UK
economy in 2021, a 9% increase on the year before, and projected to grow globally.

Manifesto for the East
June 5th 2024 - EPH Manifesto - The Eastern Powerhouse is publicly declaring our position and recommendations for the New government. Eastern Powerhouse's 'Manifesto for the East' This is the first ever regional manifesto focused on the key economic challenges facing the region and the policy solutions that can unlock growth, including:





