Press releases

Families across East Cambridgeshire are set to benefit from more inclusive playgrounds after the district council approved a new strategy designed to ensure children of all abilities can play, explore and socialise together.

East Cambridgeshire District Council has approved investment of more than £778,000 to deliver additional affordable housing in Ely and renewable energy infrastructure at Lake View Bereavement Centre in Mepal.

Residents of state pension age in East Cambridgeshire are being urged to apply for Pension Credit.

East Cambridgeshire residents have recycled almost 1000 tonnes of food waste in just 11 weeks, helping to reduce the amount of household waste requiring disposal by almost 40%.

The Secretary of State announced today, Monday 7 September, that plans for Local Government Reorganisation have been paused whilst the government undertakes a review.

East Cambridgeshire residents are invited to join a fun and free Health and Well Fair taking place at Jubilee Gardens, Ely, on Sunday 13 September.

Finishing touches are being made to Lake View Bereavement Centre which is set to officially open to the public in September marking the beginning of a new chapter in bereavement care for East Cambridgeshire and the surrounding area.

A new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) aimed at tackling anti-social driving and vehicle-related nuisance has been introduced across East Cambridgeshire.

A fun and free Youth Fusion event will be taking place at The Recreation Ground, Sutton, on Wednesday 19 August 2026.

East Cambridgeshire District Council is leading the way when it comes to supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse.