Forum to discuss Grafton Architects’ controversial Cambridge library plans ends in recrimination

By Daniel Gayne2026-07-31T03:21:00

Christ’s College master accuses scheme’s opponents of ‘total misrepresentation’ following tense meeting

A forum intended to bring dialogue between a Cambridge college and opponents of its new library proposals ended in recrimination this week.

Plans drawn up by Grafton Architects on behalf of Christ’s College, Cambridge have already been approved once but then withdrawn in response to a judicial review, only for identical proposals to be submitted once again.

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