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Residents are being invited to apply for two councillor vacancies with the City of Ely Council. Full details from the Council are below. The City of Ely Council is inviting applications for the co-option of two vacant councillor positions in the East Ward. This is an important opportunity for residents who are passionate about their …
Two Councillor Vacancies – East Ward, City of Ely Council Read More »
Ely walked away with thousands of pounds in development money today when members of the Combined Authority Board approved three East Cambridgeshire District Council project proposals received under the Market Towns Programme. A total sum of £344,000 of Combined Authority funding was approved by members. The first grant is £120,000 for a project to expand …
Ely Scoops Market Town Funds from Combined Authority Read More »
Last week I was asked to judge Ely’s shopfronts along with Mayor Richard Hobbs and Councillor Alison Arnold and if I am honest was very honoured to be given the responsibility. The three of us trawled the High Street, Forehill, Market Square, The Passages, The Cloisters and Market Street in search of the best “Winter …
Winter Wonderland comes to Ely with Best Christmas Window Competition – Editors Column Read More »
Plans to give major Ely roads the slip when it comes to winter gritting have been met with an icy response from the city’s Liberal Democrats, who have launched a petition to “restore gritting to Ely roads”. Ely Liberal Democrats plan to raise the issue during a meeting with Cambridgeshire County Council tomorrow (Tuesday). In …
Petition launched to "restore gritting to Ely roads" Read More »
One of Ely’s steepest streets will NOT be gritted this winter, leading to major concerns about carnage on the roads. Spotted in Ely can reveal that Back Hill, one of Ely’s busiest routes in and out of the city and also one of its steepest, will NOT be gritted this year. While some weather forecasters …
Voting has taken place all day and counting has been completed which sees John Yates as the new City Councillor for the North Ward. Mark Cooney of Spotted in Ely who also stood was the first to congratulate Councillor Yates as he took over 50% of the votes. Mark said, “John is one of Ely’s …
Former school governor Richard Morgan says it’s important to ensure that there are enough school places to cope with Ely’s rapid development. One of four candidates standing for the City Council (North Ward), Richard says residents in the north of the city are not being “treated fairly” when it comes to expansion. “800 homes are …
Visit Oliver Cromwell’s House at dusk and venture into the “haunted” bedroom – if you dare! The famous Ely landmark is one of 10 opening their doors to the public free of charge this weekend as part of National Heritage Weekend. From September 9 to 11, people will be able to enjoy a number of …
Celebrate beautiful Ely with a free visit to local landmarks this weekend Read More »
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