Councillor raises concerns over East Cambridgeshire data centre expansion
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 17:27 · Archive
An East Cambridgeshire councillor has expressed concerns over plans to build a 330MW data centre in Sutton-in-the-Isle.
An East Cambridgeshire councillor has raised concerns about plans to build a data centre in Sutton-in-the-Isle, near Ely. The facility, proposed by SWI Group and headed by Max-Hervé George, could eventually reach a capacity of 330MW. Data centres house computer systems and servers essential for cloud computing and artificial intelligence operations.
The Sutton site would become part of the newly rebranded AiOnX group, joining four other hyper-scale data centres across Ireland, Denmark, Spain and Italy. The broader development programme aims to deliver 2GW of capacity across five sites, supported by investment of more than €20 billion. Max-Hervé George stated in 2025 that the company was 'pleased to have added the acquisition of the Cambridgeshire site' as part of efforts to 'create one of Europe's most valuable data centre groups'.
Whilst the commercial backing is substantial, local representation has questioned the scale of the proposed expansion in the area.
How it is being reported
- Concerns over plan to 'scale up' East Cambridgeshire data centreAn East Cambridgeshire councillor has expressed concerns over plans to "scale-up" a data centre which could be built in Sutton, near Ely.Ely Standard · 4 Nov, 17:00
- Concerns over plan to 'scale up' East Cambridgeshire data centreAn East Cambridgeshire councillor has expressed concerns over plans to "scale-up" a data centre which could be built in Sutton, near Ely.Cambs Times · 4 Nov, 17:00
In this story: Max-Hervé George · SWI Group · AiOnX · East Cambridgeshire · Sutton-in-the-Isle
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