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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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‘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.

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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

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Back garden log cabin needs permission says council

Ely councillor Alison Whelan believes both parish and district councils need to offer more support if a splash pad is to come to the city.

Ely councillor Alison Whelan believes both parish and district councils need to offer more support if a splash pad is to come to the city.

City of Ely Council

Councillor hits out at 'huge intransigence' over splash pad project

Rob Pitt, who is standing in the Ely West by-election, is an ex-soldier, bodybuilder, author and a singer.

Rob Pitt, who is standing in the Ely West by-election, is an ex-soldier, bodybuilder, author and a singer.

City of Ely Council

Ex-soldier Rob on a mission to bring 'ideas and energy' to Ely

This is Dr Pip Gardner's first involvement in local government as they look to win the Ely West by-election.

This is Dr Pip Gardner's first involvement in local government as they look to win the Ely West by-election.

City of Ely Council

Inclusivity at the heart of Dr Pip's goals ahead of Ely by-election

From left: Mrs Mary Rone, deputy mayoress; Cllr Chris Phillips, deputy mayor, Jane, Cllr Richard Morgan's wife and Cllr Morgan, mayor of Ely.

From left: Mrs Mary Rone, deputy mayoress; Cllr Chris Phillips, deputy mayor, Jane, Cllr Richard Morgan's wife and Cllr Morgan, mayor of Ely.

City of Ely Council

'Energy and hope' on the agenda for new Ely mayor

Ely's town crier Avril Hayter-Smith (pictured) is retiring from her role after 20 'dedicated' years of service.

Ely's town crier Avril Hayter-Smith (pictured) is retiring from her role after 20 'dedicated' years of service.

City of Ely Council

Council on the lookout for new town crier

A by-election will be held for the Ely West ward on City of Ely Council following the death of Cllr Arnie Arnold (pictured).

A by-election will be held for the Ely West ward on City of Ely Council following the death of Cllr Arnie Arnold (pictured).

City of Ely Council

Ely by-election after death of 'marvellous' parish councillor

Newly elected City of Ely councillor Peter Harris

Newly elected City of Ely councillor Peter Harris

City of Ely Council

Peter Harris wins City of Ely Council by-election

The Paradise field area of Ely

The Paradise field area of Ely

City of Ely Council

LETTERS: By election campaign sparks debate over Paradise

Cllr Anna Bailey, leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council

Cllr Anna Bailey, leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council

City of Ely Council

LETTER: Candidate’s comments about Paradise field ‘totally incorrect’

Peter Harris (left) and Rupert Moss-Eccardt, candidates for a vacancy on the City of Ely Council

Peter Harris (left) and Rupert Moss-Eccardt, candidates for a vacancy on the City of Ely Council

City of Ely Council

April 7 is polling day for City of Ely Council by-election

Talks between parish and district councillors will take place to discuss the future of the Maltings Cottage on Ely riverside.

Talks between parish and district councillors will take place to discuss the future of the Maltings Cottage on Ely riverside.

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'Crunch' talks set to take place over future of riverside cottage

Cllr Michael Rouse, former mayor of Ely, has paid tribute to parish councillor Arnie Arnold.

Cllr Michael Rouse, former mayor of Ely, has paid tribute to parish councillor Arnie Arnold.

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Ex-mayor remembers councillor who 'wanted to do the right thing'

City of Ely Council has reaffirmed its commitment to making the city

City of Ely Council has reaffirmed its commitment to making the city

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City council bids to create 'open, diverse community' amid Ukraine crisis

Mayor of Ely, Councillor Sue Austen and her consort, Cllr Arnie Arnold, enjoying a morning out at Apple Day in 2020.

Mayor of Ely, Councillor Sue Austen and her consort, Cllr Arnie Arnold, enjoying a morning out at Apple Day in 2020.

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Mayor of Ely pays tribute to councillor who ‘died suddenly’ at weekend