Press releases

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.

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.

For the first time, residents in East Cambridgeshire will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections.

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.

East Cambridgeshire District Council has achieved bronze accreditation of the Investors in the Environment scheme within a year of signing up.

Cambridgeshire County Council has confirmed items such as upholstered sofas, upholstered chairs, cushions and beanbags can now be accepted at Cambridgeshire County Council-owned household waste and recycling centres, such as the one at Witchford.

Councillors have agreed not to support proposals to introduce congestion charging in Cambridge during an extraordinary meeting on Thursday (15 December).

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.

East Cambridgeshire District Council has become officially committed to working to end men’s violence against women by becoming White Ribbon accredited.

From today (5 December), buying a property in East Cambridgeshire has become quicker and simpler for everyone.