A juddery start – but they're off

The Public Inquiry is finally underway – though not after the entire proceedings had been jeopardised by Cambridge City Council's legal team, who had failed to post public notices, as required by law. Following their application to the Secretary of State for special permission to proceed, the Inquiry was allowed to continue.

The Inquiry began with opening statements then a site visit to the key sections of the proposed route by the Planning Inspectors and representatives from both sides.