Ely Cathedral's Covid-19 vaccination centre application was turned down
Ely Cathedral was put forward to be used as a Covid-19 vaccination centre - but "a more preferable location" was chosen. - Credit: ELY CATHEDRAL
The team at Ely Cathedral say the historic building was put forward to be used as a Covid-19 vaccination centre - but "a more preferable location" was chosen after an onsite assessment.
"As a large building in the centre of the community, we naturally put ourselves forward to be considered as a vaccination centre," said an Ely Cathedral spokesman.
"We are delighted to see that several of our fellow cathedrals are being used as Covid-19 vaccination centres.
"We had an onsite assessment in December but were later informed that a more preferable location had been chosen.
"While this was disappointing for the team at the Cathedral, we appreciate that other locations were better suited."
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Social media users have since shared their disappointment with one writing: "Such a shame not to use our beautiful cathedral."
Another said: "Gosh it would have been perfect, especially with all the amazing Covid-19 safety precautions that are already in place."
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