City of Ely Council

Lee Hurst had his show cancelled by the Mayor of Ely.

City of Ely Council

Letter to the Editor: A 'shameful act' for Mayor to ban comedian in Ely

Ely city mayor, Cllr Mike Banyard.

Ely city mayor, Cllr Mike Banyard.

Christmas Message

Christmas Message

Christmas Message: Ely mayor Mike Banyard reflects on the meaning of Christmas

Children from local schools including Wilburton and Ely

Children from local schools including Wilburton and Ely

City of Ely Council

City's community comes together to remember on Armistice Day

Mayor with church leaders Ali (L) and Russell

Mayor with church leaders Ali (L) and Russell

City of Ely Council

Jubilee Church Ely celebrates purchase of chapel with community event

City of Ely Councillors pictured with Suneet Bakarania, who headed up the Cam Drive Campaign.

City of Ely Councillors pictured with Suneet Bakarania, who headed up the Cam Drive Campaign.

City of Ely Council

'People power has won' say Cam Drive crossing campaigners after victory

The recent graffiti in Ely

The recent graffiti in Ely

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Graffiti blights buildings and walls in Ely

The England flag that has been painted on the roundabout at the top of Beresford Road in Ely

The England flag that has been painted on the roundabout at the top of Beresford Road in Ely

City of Ely Council

England flags painted on roundabouts in Ely to be removed

Stacia and the Mayor of Ely cutting the ribbon.

Stacia and the Mayor of Ely cutting the ribbon.

City of Ely Council

Official opening of 'gorgeous' addition to local business family in Ely

A group of caravans

A group of caravans

Cambridgeshire County Council

New traveller encampment appears on playing field

Phase two of the Ely Underpass street art project.

Phase two of the Ely Underpass street art project.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Street artwork by Ely students is out of this world

Local Far East PoWs returning in November 1945 and marching through Ely.

Local Far East PoWs returning in November 1945 and marching through Ely.

City of Ely Council

Find out what been planned for VJ Day in Ely

Anna Bennett from Love Ely with the new plaque.

Anna Bennett from Love Ely with the new plaque.

180 years of railway

City of Ely Council

Special commemorative plaque unveiled at Ely Rail Station

A commemorative plaque was unveiled at Ely station

A commemorative plaque was unveiled at Ely station

Railway History

City of Ely Council

Commemorative plaque unveiled at Ely station

Cambridgeshire County Council

Backlash over plans to paint double yellow lines and cut parking on city street

Summer in the city Ely

Summer in the city Ely

City of Ely Council

All you need to know about Ely Markets' Summer in the City programme

A group of caravans

A group of caravans

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'Preventative measures' considered as more caravans occupy playing field

The City of Ely Council said rubbish and waste has been left on the site.

The City of Ely Council said rubbish and waste has been left on the site.

City of Ely Council

'Clinical waste cleanup' after 'illegal occupation' of playing field

City of Ely Council said it was made aware of the occupation on St John's Road play area

City of Ely Council said it was made aware of the occupation on St John's Road play area

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Council 'working to remove caravans' after 'illegal occupation' of playing field

The mayor-making event was held at The Maltings

The mayor-making event was held at The Maltings

City of Ely Council

New mayor of Ely says 'it is a privilege' to be elected

Dogs at the riverside in Ely

Dogs at the riverside in Ely

City of Ely Council

REVEALED: All the dog-friendly places to go, eat and drink in Ely

Oliver Cromwell's House is one of the buildings included in the potential sale.

Oliver Cromwell's House is one of the buildings included in the potential sale.

City of Ely Council

Support for potential sale of three Ely buildings for £3

Babylon ARTS gallery in Ely could be forced to shut for good later this year if vital core funding is not secured.

Babylon ARTS gallery in Ely could be forced to shut for good later this year if vital core funding is not secured.

City of Ely Council

'Do the right thing': Trustees' plea for councils to save 'much-loved' gallery

A digital screen that is used to promote businesses and events in Ely has been smashed for the second time.

A digital screen that is used to promote businesses and events in Ely has been smashed for the second time.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Smashed for second time: 'Expensive repairs' needed after digital screen damage

Cllr Chris Philips is the mayor of Ely.

Cllr Chris Philips is the mayor of Ely.

Christmas Message

Christmas Message

Christmas Message: Mayor of Ely, Cllr Chris Philips

Ely residents were left stunned when the bauble-less tree appeared in Market Place this week.

Ely residents were left stunned when the bauble-less tree appeared in Market Place this week.

Council working to resolve 'absolutely shocking' Christmas tree in Ely

Mayor Cllr Chris Phillips stands with Matthew Routledge, Town Crier, outside of Oliver Cromwell’s House.

Mayor Cllr Chris Phillips stands with Matthew Routledge, Town Crier, outside of Oliver Cromwell’s House.

City of Ely Council

Meet Ely's new town crier: 'It is an enormous honour'

More than 40 parishioners took part in the Prickwillow Harvest Supper.

More than 40 parishioners took part in the Prickwillow Harvest Supper.

City of Ely Council

City of Ely councillor celebrated at village harvest supper

Freedom of Information data obtained by this newspaper revealed four CCTV cameras had been switched off.

Freedom of Information data obtained by this newspaper revealed four CCTV cameras had been switched off.

Shocked resident 'concerned for safety' after Ely council's CCTV cameras switched off

Councillor Richard Morgan with local residents David Ballard and Pat Del Grazia.

Councillor Richard Morgan with local residents David Ballard and Pat Del Grazia.

Community contribution

City of Ely Council

New bus shelter for village school children

Volunteers will be trained to national standards, after passing the required clearances.

Volunteers will be trained to national standards, after passing the required clearances.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

City of Ely Council on lookout for CCTV volunteers

The former mayor of Ely, Cllr Sue Austen, to retire from her parish councillor role on the City of Ely Council.

The former mayor of Ely, Cllr Sue Austen, to retire from her parish councillor role on the City of Ely Council.

City of Ely Council

Former Ely mayor to retire from city council

Mayor of Ely, Cllr Chris Phillips, and Mayoress of Ely, Mary Rone.

Mayor of Ely, Cllr Chris Phillips, and Mayoress of Ely, Mary Rone.

City of Ely Council

Cllr Chris Phillips re-elected as Mayor of Ely

There are currently 15 members of The City of Ely Parish Council.

There are currently 15 members of The City of Ely Parish Council.

City of Ely Council

New Ely West Ward councillor to be elected at by-election next week

Last year, the NSPCC Ely Branch raised over £16,000 for the charity

Last year, the NSPCC Ely Branch raised over £16,000 for the charity

City of Ely Council

Mayor and mayoress of Ely hold fundraising gala for NSPCC branch

The Mayor of Ely's charity gala will be in aid of the Ely and District Fundraising Branch of the NSPCC.

The Mayor of Ely's charity gala will be in aid of the Ely and District Fundraising Branch of the NSPCC.

City of Ely Council

‘M&S Sparkle’ on offer for Mayor’s charity gala

Work on the new zone starts on Monday.

Work on the new zone starts on Monday.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Ely City Council releases statement on 20MPH zone in Ely ahead of works

Cllr Richard Morgan (right) and his wife Jane became mayor and mayoress of Ely at King Charles III’s first Garden Party at Buckingham Palace

Cllr Richard Morgan (right) and his wife Jane became mayor and mayoress of Ely at King Charles III’s first Garden Party at Buckingham Palace

City of Ely Council

Ely councillor shares his Christmas message

Cambridgeshire County Council is considering introducing the new lower speed limits at the request of the City of Ely Council.

Cambridgeshire County Council is considering introducing the new lower speed limits at the request of the City of Ely Council.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Support for 20mph zone in city to make it ‘safer and more pleasant’

Ely's Christmas switch-on community event takes place on Friday (November 24).

Ely's Christmas switch-on community event takes place on Friday (November 24).

City of Ely Council

City gets ready for Christmas switch-on this Friday (Nov 24)

The City of Ely council attended the 'A Matter of Taste' exhibition and was delighted to witness the mouth-watering displays.

The City of Ely council attended the 'A Matter of Taste' exhibition and was delighted to witness the mouth-watering displays.

Ely City council 'delighted' with visual feast of art at Babylon Gallery

Ross David Trent has been elected as the new Ely North Ward councillor following a by-election on September 21.

Ross David Trent has been elected as the new Ely North Ward councillor following a by-election on September 21.

City of Ely Council

Ross David Trent elected as new Ely North Ward councillor

Ross David Trent (Liberal Democrats) (L) and Adam Joshua Wilson (Labour Party) (R) have been nominated for election.

Ross David Trent (Liberal Democrats) (L) and Adam Joshua Wilson (Labour Party) (R) have been nominated for election.

City of Ely Council

New Ely North Ward councillor to be elected at by-election next month

The City of Ely Council has a small budget which is allocated to grants each year.

The City of Ely Council has a small budget which is allocated to grants each year.

City of Ely Council

Grant applications open for local organisations

Write and tell us what you think about issues in East Cambridgeshire.

Write and tell us what you think about issues in East Cambridgeshire.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

City of Ely Council

Read this week’s Letter of the Week on Ely's 20mph zone

24 St Mary's Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire

24 St Mary's Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire County Council

Neighbours oppose double yellow lines plans for possible Wetherspoons

Ely dad Suneet Bakarania has rallied the support of 300 local residents in campaigning for a zebra/pedestrian crossing near the Lantern Primary School.

Ely dad Suneet Bakarania has rallied the support of 300 local residents in campaigning for a zebra/pedestrian crossing near the Lantern Primary School.

City of Ely Council

Dad launches petition for school crossing due to 'dangerous road'

Cllr Chris Philips and his mayoress Mary Rone.

Cllr Chris Philips and his mayoress Mary Rone.

City of Ely Council

New mayor of Ely announced after city's annual meeting

Liberal Democrat Chika Akinwale (left) missed out in the Ely North by-election, while colleague Mary Wade (far right) has joined Rob Pitt (centre) on City of Ely Council after winning a seat in Ely East.

Liberal Democrat Chika Akinwale (left) missed out in the Ely North by-election, while colleague Mary Wade (far right) has joined Rob Pitt (centre) on City of Ely Council after winning a seat in Ely East.

City of Ely Council

Councillors scrape through in tight Ely by-elections

Ely Pride 2022 attracted hundreds to the city as the LGBTQ+ community was put in the spotlight.

Ely Pride 2022 attracted hundreds to the city as the LGBTQ+ community was put in the spotlight.

City of Ely Council

Ely 'buzzing' with happiness as Pride returns for 2022

Cllrs Alison Whelan, Christine Whelan, Virginie Ganivet and Peter Harris. Andrew White chair of Ely Pride also attended.

Cllrs Alison Whelan, Christine Whelan, Virginie Ganivet and Peter Harris. Andrew White chair of Ely Pride also attended.

City of Ely Council

Flag raising begins Pride 2022 week in Ely

Two by-elections for seats on City of Ely Council will take place following the resignation of Cllr Kevin Wilkins (left) and the death of Cllr Mike Rouse.

Two by-elections for seats on City of Ely Council will take place following the resignation of Cllr Kevin Wilkins (left) and the death of Cllr Mike Rouse.

City of Ely Council

Councillor quits as voters get set for two Ely by-elections

The 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict was commemorated by the City of Ely in a wreath laying ceremony.

The 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict was commemorated by the City of Ely in a wreath laying ceremony.

City of Ely Council

Ely remembers 40th anniversary of Falklands conflict

Rob Pitt of the Liberal Democrats was elected onto City of Ely Council after winning the Ely West by-election. Mr Pitt is pictured with his Lib Dem colleagues, councillors Lorna Dupre (far left), Mark Inskip (second from left), Christine Whelan (second

Rob Pitt of the Liberal Democrats was elected onto City of Ely Council after winning the Ely West by-election. Mr Pitt is pictured with his Lib Dem colleagues, councillors Lorna Dupre (far left), Mark Inskip (second from left), Christine Whelan (second

City of Ely Council

Councillor 'excited to get my teeth into it' after winning Ely by-election

Already built but log cabin games and hobby room in Ely will need retrospective planning permission, says East Cambs Council.

Already built but log cabin games and hobby room in Ely will need retrospective planning permission, says East Cambs Council.

City of Ely Council

Back garden log cabin needs permission says council