Press releases

East Cambridgeshire District Council has reaffirmed its opposition to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and called on the Government to explain why it believes the changes are necessary.

East Cambridgeshire District Council is to oppose plans for two huge windfarms in Mepal and Shippea Hill over concerns about agricultural land, food security, landscape and biodiversity.

Residents facing financial hardship could receive more personalised support as East Cambridgeshire District Council prepares to receive £110,000 a year for three years from the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF).

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.