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On Monday 3rd April at The Maltings in Ely, a meeting was held to witness the signing of The Armed Forces Covenant. Members of The Ely Branch of the Royal British Legion, The Ely Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club and Drop in Centre gathered along with the Mayor, Councillors and Thomas Kelly, the Cambridgeshire …
Spring is in the air and for Ely that is the signal that the ever popular, unique Eel Festival is just around the corner. This year is special for two reasons. For the first time since before the pandemic, the Food, Drink and Craft Fayre is returning to being a two-day event, meaning that for …
Stretham Football club are proud to be doing a sponsored walk for our top supporters, Scouse and Wend. Wend, 57, sadly has not been given long to live since being diagnosed with cancer in January. The plan for the team and fans is to go to the Malvern Hills near Worcester and complete a 16.3 …
Rowers at King’s Ely had their fitness and stamina tested to a whole new level – all in the name of charity. A taxing 24-hour Ergothon was held in school to raise money and awareness for the Tearfund charity’s relief efforts for people impacted by the Turkey-Syria Earthquake, and for King’s Ely Boat Club’s fundraising …
This week, we surprised a lovely local Ely Lady with a very well deserved Spotted in Ely Community Star Award. Becky Case-Upton has worked tirelessly to set up and promote Girls and Ladies Cricket at the City of Ely Cricket Club. She organises, coaches and plays. She’s given so many more players the opportunity to …
Creativity and passion have resulted in a King’s Ely Sixth Form student snapping her way to victory in a prestigious photography competition. Jessica Harding, 18, has been crowned the International Winner of the ‘2023 ILFORD PHOTO Student Photographer of the Year Competition’, beating hundreds of young photographers from across the world with her poignant black …
King’s Ely Triumphant in Photography Competition for Fifth Year Running Read More »
Thank you to our Volunteers! “When you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” Registered Charity All In Sound runs an inclusive, fun, and friendly group each week called “Sing! Together” for those living with dementia, memory loss and their carers, in Ely. The group started at …
The Last Supper is an exhibition by internationally renowned artist, Silvy Weatherall. The work was made as an interpretation of Leonardo Da Vinci’s iconic painting of the same name, but in this exhibition they will be seen in the round after Goya’s painting in the Oratorio de Santa Cueva in Cadiz. Jesus and his disciples …
Young people across East Cambridgeshire are being given the opportunity to write a poem to help celebrate King Charles III’s Coronation. The competition is being run by East Cambridgeshire District Council over the Easter Holidays, with under 18s being asked to compile an illustrated poem entitled “If I were King Charles for the day.” Twenty …
King’s Coronation Poetry Competition Launched for Young People Read More »
The poor state of repair and the safety of roads across East Cambridgeshire is being highlighted in a letter from District Council leader Anna Bailey. Writing to Lucy Nethsingha, the Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council, which is responsible for highways, Cllr Bailey said she was “seriously worried” about the basic safety and “alarmed” about the …
Council leader ‘Seriously Worried’ about the basic safety of the district’s roads Read More »
Digital signs are being installed across the city of Ely as part of a joint initiative designed to celebrate our medieval city using the latest modern technology. East Cambridgeshire District Council has teamed up with Visit Ely and the City of Ely Council to install 13 digital information points which go live in June. They’ll …
Recycling lorries across East Cambridgeshire could soon be running on vegetable oil. East Cambridgeshire District Council plans to buy 10 new eco-friendly recycling vehicles – which will be converted to run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). HVO generates 90 per cent less carbon than a traditional diesel fuel vehicle helping the Council make significant savings …
Council to invest in new veg-fuelled recycling vehicles Read More »
Members of the Armed Forces community struggling with their fuel bills can apply for emergency energy top up grants of up to £200 per month depending on their financial circumstances, through the Royal British Legion. The energy cost top up grant which was launched in October 2022 has been helping reduce the impact of the …
East Cambridgeshire now has 28 new orchards thanks to a district council initiative to give away free trees to community groups. Churchyards, schools and public open spaces are just some of the many areas across East Cambridgeshire to receive a share of approximately 300 native fruit trees made available under the East Cambridgeshire District Council’s …
Council Celebrates the Planting of 28 New Community Orchards Read More »
Anyone who has not yet registered to vote is being encouraged to do so now in time for the district council elections on 4th May. East Cambridgeshire District Council is writing to more than 1300 people it believes are eligible to vote but have not registered. John Hill, Electoral Registration Officer at East Cambridgeshire District …
Register to Vote Now to Have Your Say in District Elections Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council is funding a £50,000 project to add solar panels to the roof of E-Space North in Littleport – helping save up to 20 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year. It is anticipated the panels could provide around 60 per cent of the power needs for the business hub, which supports start-ups, …
District Council to Install Energy-Saving Solar Panels on E-Space North Read More »
Greater Anglia can confirm that it will now be able to operate some later trains than originally planned on some routes during this Thursday’s industrial action. The additional details for Thursday 16th March are as follows: Please note that on the other Greater Anglia routes which have some services operating on Thursday all trains will …
Extra services added on some Greater Anglia routes on Thursday 16th March Read More »
Ely Rotary Club is very pleased to resurrect a concert that had to be cancelled in 2020 because of the Covid pandemic and will now take place on Saturday, 13th May. We are very fortunate to have the London Welsh Male Voice Choir, which was recently seen entertaining the crowd at the start of the …
Ely Rotary Club Charity Concert at Ely Cathedral Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council is launching a renewed appeal for homeowners to help support people from Ukraine on the first year anniversary of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. Since it was launched on 14th March 2022 extraordinary people from across our district have helped support more than 183 men, women and children from Ukraine fleeing …
Homeowners Asked to Help out Ukrainians on One Year Anniversary Read More »
Rail passengers in East Anglia are advised to check before they travel on 16th, 18th, 30th March and 1st April when strike action will affect Greater Anglia services. On 16th March there will be a reduced service operating on a limited number of routes between 07.00 and 19.00, with all last trains reaching their destination …
Industrial Action to Affect Greater Anglia Services on 16/18/30 March and 1 April Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council is continuing to push for support for Sutton residents following the announcement of the closure of the GP practice. The Council, along with many local residents, is concerned about the impact closing the GP facility in Sutton will have on the local community. This week it has been working with partners, …
Council continues support for Sutton residents following announcement of GP closure Read More »
The Soham Benevolent association, organisers of Soham Carnival, are looking forward to bringing you their 70th Great Family Fun Day on Sunday 30th April 2023 at the Recreation Ground in Soham. From 9am until 1pm in the main arena is the renowned heavy horse show. The parade of floats commences from 1.00pm from Holmes lane in …
Soham Carnival – 70th Anniversary Great Family Fun Day Read More »
On Saturday 5th November 2022, at Cherry Hill Park, Ely, a crowd of several thousand experienced an annual firework display later described by people as “amazing” “excellent” and, for one individual, one which London on New Year’s Eve could learn a thing or two from. Organisers Ely Community Events Team (ECET) were hugely grateful to …
Record Amount Raised for Charity by Ely Fireworks Team Read More »
Residents are being invited to a special event at Ely Cathedral to showcase what local organisations are doing to help keep communities safe. The evening event is being hosted by Community Safety Partnership (CSP) – which is made up of local councils, police, fire, NHS and other local organisations – on Monday 13 March. Residents …
Ring for the King – the call that’s been made by the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers but the bell ringers of St Mary’s Church Ely needed no such prompting. Their plans for the Coronation of King Charles are well advanced. “We are very fortunate that we have a dedicated band of ringers and …
World Book Day was a big success at Downham Feoffees Primary Academy (DFPA) yesterday and this special event saw a huge range of wonderful costumes from the children’s favourite books. From Reception to Year 6, the school (which is part of Meridian Trust) had Matildas, Dumbledores, Christmasauruses and everything in between! The children delighted in …
Downham Feoffees Primary Academy – Celebrates World Book Day Read More »
Older people in the district are being encouraged to start thinking now about voting in the local elections this May. This year, for the first time, residents will need to show identification when casting their votes. This can include passports, driving licenses, disabled badges and bus passes. But it is widely recognised many pensioners, especially …
Older People Encouraged to Plan Now for May Elections Read More »
A 20ft long interactive wetland mural will visit Ely Cathedral this weekend (Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th March) during its tour of the UK. Commissioned by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) and originally unveiled in Bristol on 2nd February 2023, the mural highlights this year’s World Wetland Day theme of wetland restoration. Members of …
Giant 3D Wetland Mural to Visit Ely Cathedral on UK Tour Read More »
On Thursday 9th February Margaret Clark attended an event at 11 Downing Street, London jointly organized by The Times and the Sternberg Charitable Foundation Active Life Award. Margaret was recognized as one of 5 runners up for this prestigious award as she volunteers at VCAEC for the social car scheme, and has done since 1999. …
Sternberg Charitable Foundation Active Life Award 2023 Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council will be installing 24 electric vehicle charging points across its district car parks from today (Tuesday 28th February). The 7kW chargepoint units will be located at Barton Road Car Park and Newnham Street Car Park in Ely and Clay Street Car Park in Soham. The council successfully applied to the Office …
Electronic Vehicle Charging Points in Council Car Parks Read More »
On Saturday 4th February, we held our second Pay it Forward Day. It’s become our opportunity to give something back to the community of Ely. Vouchers for the café Marmalade and Jam and Silver Oak Coffee were left around Ely, along with bunches of daffodils and candles, all with a keepsake hearts attached to them. …
That is the message East Cambs District Council is delivering to young people this spring. Anyone aged 18 or over with UK citizenship is eligible to vote in the district elections which take place on 4th May. Voting in local elections is your chance to vote for what is important to you. By voting in …
The Kite Trust are raising funds to provide more ‘Meet and Eat’ sessions to LGBTQ+ young people and their families across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The Ely-based youth charity has a Crowdfunder open until the 1st March and a £2,500 target to reach. They’re already well over half way there with match funding provided by the …
A solemn ceremony took place during choral evensong at Ely Cathedral on Saturday 25th February as a new Standard for the City of Ely branch of the Royal British Legion was dedicated and named in honour of a 21-year-old soldier who gave his life for his country during the Second World War. Private John Unwin …
East Cambridgeshire District Council is urgently looking into the announced closure of the GP practice at Priors Field on 31st March 2023. We understand this is due to the current GPs retiring and the practice being unable to find new doctors who want to take on the surgery. While we expect to be formally notified …
Greater Anglia has joined Samaritans to remind the public that we all have the potential to be lifesavers by simply striking up a conversation, as part of the charity’s latest Small Talk Saves Lives campaign. Samaritans are relaunching their Small Talk Saves Lives campaign today to empower the public to trust their instincts and start a conversation if they …
Greater Anglia joins Samaritans to remind public that small talk can be lifesaving Read More »
Well, quite a lot if February’s meeting was anything to go by! With a(n almost!) full house, welcoming more new members, Ely City WI has certainly been busy…. and we are only two months into 2023! Not only have members been actively contributing to raising awareness on the effects of climate change by showcasing crafted …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has announced it will be freezing its element of Council Tax again in 2023/2024 for the tenth year running. It is the only district, county or unitary authority still in operation in the country not to have put up bills during this time. Despite the uncertain economy and rising interest rates the …
Council Freezes Council Tax for 10th Year Running Read More »
1094 Ely Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets celebrated our annual dining in night at the historic Monastic Barn, Kings School Ely on Friday night. Last summer, the Squadron was invited to visit Royal Air Force Lakenheath, where fifty cadets and escorting staff were treated to what can only be described as an annual summer …
The Council’s infamous cost of living bus, which has featured recently on BBC Breakfast TV, will be off the road for the next two weeks as it undergoes a new makeover. During this time residents who need to access cost of living help can still continue to do so. The community team offers advice on …
Ely’s Royal Air Force Air Cadet Squadron welcomes a new Sergeant to their ranks. Local resident Michelle Dennett-Cook is a Royal Air Force veteran who used to serve in the Air Force as an Aircraft Technician. Having left the Air Force, Michelle wanted to help her local Air Cadet unit and joined up as a …
The Mayor of Ely cut the ribbon to open the new show home at a Linden Homes location in the city. Councillor Richard Morgan declared the Pembroke show home open at a VIP ceremony on Friday 27 January at the Willow Woods development, where Vistry Group is building 258 new properties on land off Lynn …
Mayor Opens New Show Home at Linden Homes Location in Ely Read More »
Here’s a report from one of Ely’s Cadet’s Anna Munday. “Wow!! I really have had a very busy weekend indeed. On Saturday, I had the amazing opportunity to go gliding and help assist to launch numerous gliders by working closely with the pilots and ground crew by supporting the Viking Glider wings on take off …
Ely, Littleport and Soham are each to get a fully accessible Changing Places toilet after East Cambridgeshire District Council put in a successful bid for Government funds. The disabled toilets are special because they contain a hoist and a changing bench enabling people who need personal assistance to use the toilets or get changed without …
District Council secures three Changing Places toilets Read More »
2023 marks 1350 years since the foundation of Ely and the Cathedral and city will be celebrating this significant anniversary with a year long programme of events, exhibitions, creative storytelling, art, music and worship across the city. The Cathedral have recently unveiled a visual interpretation around the life of Etheldreda, highlighting the four key stages …
Cathedral Celebrates 1350 Years of Ely’s Foundation Read More »
Families can discover the UK’s greatest winter wildlife like never before this February half-term by joining WWT Welney’s The Big Hideout. This half term the bird hides have become hideouts with activities available to take part in and the enthusiastic team at Welney on hand to help you discover the joy of birdwatching. All the family can …
Peter James Bowman has lived in Cambridgeshire for twenty seven years, the last eighteen them in Ely, and some people may know him as the designer and promoter of the proposed Fenland Flag. During his time in Ely he has worked as a translator, mainly from German, and has published three books of his own, …
Landlords, property owners, businesses and community groups in Littleport and Soham are being given the opportunity to apply for up to £20,000 worth of funding to improve the front of buildings or the general appearance of the town centres. Examples of projects that will be considered include minor structural or aesthetic repairs to frontages, new …
Council approves £95,000 High Street Renewal Fund to help improve Littleport and Soham Read More »
Wednesdays are ‘Warm Space’ mornings at Ely’s St Mary’s Church and more and more people are dropping in. There’s a warm welcome and the offer of tea or coffee, toast and biscuits and WiFi for anyone wanting to browse the internet, do some work in a beautiful light space, or just sit and read the …
Ely and District Model Railway Club Ltd has over the last 45 years sometimes been constrained in the permanent set up of layouts, the ability to have work benches and restricted access times compromised by the need to put everything away at the end of a Club night. At one time we met in rooms …
Ely and District Model Railway Club Extends Clubroom Read More »
With a proud history of taking action to protect the environment, the WI is a founding member of The Climate Coalition; protecting what we love from Climate Change and lobbying politicians to prioritise tackling the issue. Our climate is changing as a direct result of human activity, and the impacts of climate change are already …
A talented King’s Ely student has secured a place at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Lauren Peck, who is in Year 13 at King’s Ely Sixth Form, has been awarded a Scholarship to study BMus (Hons) – Classical Saxophone at the London conservatoire in September 2023. She also received offers of a …
King’s Ely musician awarded Scholarship at reputable London Conservatoire Read More »
Nominate local heroes in your community now BBC Local Radio is once again honouring your great neighbours, super carers, and awesome volunteers for everyday acts of kindness where they live. For this year’s ‘Make A Difference Awards’ every local BBC radio station across England needs your help to find these remarkable individuals. We want to …
The new January term saw Ely College students take to the stage in their version of the B-moviesque dark comedy ‘The Little Shop of Horrors’. With audiences laughing and applauding the energised and talented company, these students laid on an impressive array of musical delights with familiar hits like ‘Somewhere That’s Green’ and ‘Feed Me …
Applications are invited from local, voluntary and charitable organisations that provide a service which benefits the parishioners of the City of Ely. This includes Ely and the villages of Prickwillow, Stuntney, Chettisham, Queen Adelaide and Shippea Hill. The Council has a small budget which is allocated to grants each year. It is still encouraging applications …
On 25th January the pupils of The Robert Arkenstall Primary School were able to climb up into the cab of an HGV truck and see for themselves what lorry drivers can see when they are driving. “I was shocked how little of the road immediately around the vehicle can be clearly seen, although the driver …
Join us for an Anglo Saxon living history day at Ely Museum This weekend, on Saturday 28th January, the Anglo Saxons are invading Ely Museum! Join us for a living history day and meet the reenactors. Learn about life as a Saxon and see our newest temporary exhibition “Burial of a Princess? Treasures from a …
The Rachel Watts Play Park was opened at the popular Ovins Rise development in Haddenham on 21st January. Mark Hugo, Parish Councillor and past Chair of Haddenham Community Land Trust, spoke briefly to a gathering of 40 people. Rachel Watts was instrumental in helping tenants of HCLT settle in their new homes and acted as …
For the first time, residents in East Cambridgeshire will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections. Residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote on 4th May by checking they have an accepted form of ID. Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area …
East Cambs Residents Need Photo ID to Vote at Elections in May Read More »
Community groups are being urged to apply for grants of up to £1000 being offered by East Cambridgeshire District Council. The money can be spent on new or existing projects designed to improve the quality of life for residents. Cambridgeshire-based charity Blue Smile was recently successful in applying for a £1000 grant to help support …
Community groups encouraged to apply for grants up to £1000 Read More »
Find out what’s happening at Ely Museum this spring Countless resolutions are made to kick off each new year, as we promise ourselves we’ll learn or try something new. At Ely Museum this spring, there are lots of opportunities to do just that! With a programme of evening talks and craft workshops, ideal for beginners …
Spring Programme of Talks and Workshops Announced Read More »
A choir of primary schoolchildren has helped an Ely care home resident celebrate her 101st birthday, presenting her with handmade cards and singing Happy Birthday. Lily Hale, who has lived at Lily House care home in Ely for six years, was joined by pupils from Isle of Ely Primary School and family members to celebrate the …
101 Year-old Celebrates Birthday With Help of Local Schoolchildren Read More »
Passengers are being advised to avoid travelling with Greater Anglia, and to check before they do travel, if they do need to make a rail journey on 1st and 3rd February, when strike action will affect train services. Members of the train drivers’ union ASLEF and train drivers who are members of the RMT union, …
Industrial Action Affecting Greater Anglia Train Services on 1st and 3rd February Read More »
“Burial of a Princess? Treasures from a Saxon Cemetery in Ely” exhibition to open on Saturday 21st January Over 13 centuries ago in the south-west corner of Ely, a young woman was buried. Who was she, and was she a princess? It wasn’t until, on a cold winter’s day in 2006, the grave was discovered, …
Ely City WI kicked off 2023 with a fantastic first meeting. Welcoming 8 new members, it was great for everyone to catch up and enjoy two quiz rounds, a bring and share buffet, book blind date and raffle. As well as submitting votes for the 2023 resolutions, members had chance to hear about the exciting …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has achieved bronze accreditation of the Investors in the Environment scheme within a year of signing up. The Council signed up to the scheme as part of its commitment to reduce the carbon footprint at its main head office in Ely, known as The Grange. To help achieve its goal it …
Council achieves Bronze Investors in the Environment accreditation Read More »
In partnership with the Isle of Ely Rowing Club (IOERC), Ely College is pleased to announce that it has been successful in securing just under three thousand pounds of funding to continue and extend the reach of its successful rowing programmes. Building on the successes of the last three years which has seen over 250 …
All nine household waste recycling centres in Cambridgeshire will accept upholstered household seating again from Saturday 7th January, the County Council has confirmed The council has apologised to residents affected by last week’s sudden temporary restriction on accepting upholstered seating while it worked at pace with its partners on a safe disposal method. An interim …
Cambridgeshire to accept upholstered seating waste from Saturday Read More »
Ely City WI has had a busy 2022 and as we wave goodbye to the past year and welcome the new year with open arms; it’s great to reflect on some of the projects, socials and other events we have participated in. When 2022 started we were all still navigating our way around and through …
With effect from 1st January items such as upholstered sofas, upholstered chairs, cushions and beanbags will no longer be accepted at Cambridgeshire County Council-owned household waste and recycling centres, such as the one at Witchford. This is due to enforcement action now being taken by the Environment Agency from 1st January. As a result, also …
Passengers are being advised to avoid travelling with Greater Anglia and to check before they do travel, if they do need to make a rail journey, on a series of days affected by strike action next week, from 3rd to 7th January inclusive. Members of the RMT union members, including Greater Anglia’s conductors, train cleaners …
Industrial action affecting Greater Anglia train services on 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 January Read More »
On Thursday 26th January 2023 we will be opening a Drop in Centre at Ely Library to be run every Thursday from 0900-1300. This will be open to all members of the Armed Services, Veterans and their families. The aim of the Drop In Centre is to have a place for all service personnel and …
The Lions Club of Littleport held their annual Breakfast with Santa at the Almonry restaurant in Ely. As always it was a great success. The event which has been running for over 30 years was held over three mornings just before Christmas. The picture shows Father Christmas giving a present to one of our guests. …
Ely’s “overwhelming” response to ‘Santa’s Toy Bank’ has convinced the man who came up with the idea that it should be repeated next Christmas. Peter Harris praised the support of individuals, church donors, shops, businesses and organisations and said he was deeply moved by the reaction of the families in need who came to the …
‘Santa’s Toy Bank’ will be back for Christmas 2023 vows Peter Read More »
Christmas came early to eleven local organisations last week, when Good Vibes Local (GVL), the Trustees responsible for managing Spotted in Ely and Ely Radio, chose the recipients of their Great Little Giveaway. Back in November, GVL promoted its Giveaway of £100 to ten different organisations that met its criteria. Applications were accepted throughout November …
Good Vibes Local – Great Little Giveaway Donates Funds to Local Organisations Read More »
On Thursday – our last parade night of 2022- Flight Sergeant James Munday was presented with his Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award badge. James first joined the Squadron in October 2017 and has taken every opportunity available to him fully engaging across the whole breadth of the cadet experience. Since joining, James threw himself into …
Year 7 students from Ely College are rounding off the end of term with a magical ski trip to Pila, Aosta in Italy. Stuart Patman, Achievement Lead for Ely College and organiser of the trip said: “What a way to finish the term! Spending the build-up to Christmas in the Italian Alps with plenty of …
Students from Ely College enjoy a week on the Italian slopes Read More »
Councillors have agreed not to support proposals to introduce congestion charging in Cambridge during an extraordinary meeting on Thursday (15th December). The meeting was held to decide the Council’s response to the Greater Cambridgeshire Partnership’s (GCP) Making Connections 2022 Consultation. While the Council supports the GCP’s aim of making public transport, cycling and walking the …
Councillors voice concerns on Making Connections consultation Read More »
Greater Anglia is reminding rail passengers to check before they travel if they are making journeys by rail this Christmas – so they’re not caught out by earlier last trains, engineering works or strikes. The general arrangements for Greater Anglia train services are as follows : In the run up to Christmas, a normal timetable …
Ely Museum has been selected as a Regional Finalist for both the 2023 Civic Trust Awards and the Selwyn Goldsmith Awards for Universal Design. A huge congratulations to architects, HAT Projects. Hana Loftus from HAT Projects said; “The Civic Trust Awards are rigorously judged through in-person visits, and set a high bar for projects that genuinely contribute …
Ely Museum is Selected as a Regional Finalist for a Civic Trust Awards Read More »
Thousands of students across Meridian Trust’s schools in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Lincolnshire have signed up to ‘Captain Carbon’s’ mission to battle against energy waste – helping their schools to become greener. Almost 30% of all energy used in the UK is wasted, so the Trust has launched the imaginative campaign to encourage its schools, staff, …
Biodiversity should increase with each new development that takes place in East Cambridgeshire, after councillors agreed a new working document to help double land for nature. As part of its plan to reverse the decline in the natural environment, the Council is requiring developers to demonstrate how the overall level of biodiversity at each development …
Biodiversity in East Cambs to increase with each new development site Read More »
There’s been a great response to ‘Santa’s Toy Bank’ which proves the kindness and generosity of Ely, says Peter Harris who came up with the idea to help parents who are finding it hard to afford presents for their children this Christmas.. Peter has the backing of St Mary’s Church which is the main drop-off …
Almost 50,000 journeys have started or finished from Soham station in the first year since its opening, Greater Anglia’s figures reveal. The new station, on the Ipswich to Peterborough line, was built to give residents and local businesses of the east Cambridgeshire town better connections to the wider area and saw passenger services restart for …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has become officially committed to working to end men’s violence against women by becoming White Ribbon Accredited. As an accredited organisation, the Council is developing and delivering a comprehensive action plan to change the cultures that lead to abuse and violence and promote gender equality. Some of the actions that will …
East Cambridgeshire District Council proud to become White Ribbon Accredited Read More »
Over one thousand people took up an invitation to see inside Ely’s St Mary’s Church when the doors opened for the first time after its transformation. The “open doors” event on Sunday 27th November from 11am-4pm attracted people from all over the city and beyond. “We hoped people would come along, take a look and …
Over 1,000 First to see St Mary’s Church Transformation Read More »
From the 5th December, buying a property in East Cambridgeshire has become quicker and simpler for everyone. As part of our digital transformation, East Cambridgeshire District Council has worked with HM Land Registry to transfer its local land charges (LLC) service to the national digital register. The LLC Register allows users to search information online instantly, enabling …
East Cambridgeshire District Council Improves the Property-Buying Process Read More »
Ely Museum to welcome Father Christmas and his elves back to the museum! Ely Museum is delighted that our much loved, traditional Father Christmas Grotto is returning to the museum again this year!We look forward to welcoming Father Christmas to our beautiful Aedwen Room at the museum, a space created during our redevelopment, and we’re …
Haddenham Community Land Trust formed in June 2016, and on 1st December 2022, they finally handed the keys to their last two properties over to tenants. Initially, completion was planned for 2021 but was delayed due to COVID and building materials shortages. HCLT now owns 17 rental properties and have 2 further properties under shared …
Project Complete: Last Two Properties Let at Ovins Rise, Haddenham Read More »
Businesses across East Cambridgeshire are warned to be extra vigilant following a spate of thefts of air conditioning units. Over the last week air conditioning units have been stolen in five separate incidents from Bartholomew’s Walk in Ely, costing local businesses in excess of £60,000. Police have been notified and are increasing the number of …
Businesses Warned to be Extra Vigilant Following Thefts of Air Conditioning Units Read More »
An Ofsted inspection of The Lantern Community Primary School found that it continues to be a ‘Good’ school. The school, part of Meridian Trust, was inspected by Ofsted on 5th and 6th October 2022 and inspectors found there has been no change to the school’s overall judgement as ‘Good’ – a rating it has had …
The Lantern Community Primary School Celebrate
‘Good’ Ofsted Report Read More »
Residents in Witchford are being given the opportunity to quite literally see their home in a new light as part of a new energy and cost-saving initiative launched by East Cambridgeshire District Council. The Council has purchased three thermal imaging cameras which residents can use to understand where heat is escaping in their homes. The …
Thermal Cameras to Help with Heat Loss Trialled in Witchford Read More »
Train operator, Greater Anglia, has launched an online virtual tour of Ely rail station to help people travel with confidence – which is especially useful for disabled customers wanting to check how accessible their journey is. The tour has been designed to support journey planning, give customers a clearer picture of the station before they …
Online Virtual Tour of Ely Rail Station will Help People Travel with Confidence Read More »
On Tuesday 29th November, Sheila Friend-Smith and Richard John Hobbs were presented with the Freedom of the City of Ely by our current Mayor Cllr Richard Morgan. The Mayors speech from the evening is as follows: Ladies and gentlemen, Members of the Council, Madam Clerk, former Mayors of the City, friends and relatives of Sheila …
City of Ely Council Presents Freedoms of the City of Ely Read More »
An ambitious plan to help in our commitment to double the land set aside for nature in East Cambridgeshire, helping boost biodiversity and combat climate change, has been approved by district councillors. Working in partnership with The Wildlife Trust, East Cambridgeshire District Council has identified nine areas including Wicken Fen, the Ouse Washes and Soham …
Ambitious Plan to Help Double Land for Nature in East Cambs Announced Read More »
Ely Museum welcomes the children of Ely’s PolishCommunity school for some farming fun! During November, Ely Museum were delighted to welcome children from Ely’s Polish Community School to learn more about farming in the fens, and discovered how similar it is to farming in Poland. After comparing the two, the children discovered many similarities in …
Nine projects that improve the quality of life for residents in East Cambridgeshire have been awarded £2.3million funding. East Cambridgeshire District Council originally set aside £2million for its Growth and Infrastructure Fund. However, Councillors at Thursday’s Finance and Assets Committee were so impressed with the high calibre of the nine projects which met the criteria for …
Council Approves £2.3 Million Funding for Community Projects Read More »
Parents, teachers and friends of Ely College, part of Meridian Trust, hosted over 40 stallholders at its Christmas Market on Thursday evening, raising over £2,500 for school resources. Simon Warburton, Principal of Ely College commented “What a wonderful evening! I’d like to express my heartfelt thanks to the PTFA for their amazing efforts in bringing …
An ‘amazing turnout’ at Ely College’s Christmas Market with impressive funds raised Read More »
Thirteen local school and youth choirs will appear alongside the world-renowned Gabrieli Consort and Players in the magnificent surroundings of Ely Cathedral on Friday 2nd December for a spectacular Christmas concert called ‘In Dulci Jubilo’. The concert is part of Gabrieli Roar, a challenging training programme which invites young singers to perform alongside the Gabrieli …
Over 120 girls spread out over the City of Ely in a super-charged sponsored litter pick on Saturday 19th November in aid of this year’s BBC Children in Need and Girlguiding’s appeal, raising over £1,300. Despite the drizzle, spirits were high as they met outside St Mary’s Church with all the girls determined to do …
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