Category Archives: News in Ely
Ely Bird Mess Problem
Angry Ely residents have called for local crows to be shot after wreaking havoc in the town. Many say that the rooks and crows nesting in trees in the Annesdale and Station Road area “spiralling out of control”, however the RSPB is asking for residents to appreciate the birds as part of British wildlife. Pedestrians and motorists have been complaining about the birds mess and residents in the area have said that the birds’ noise is “unbearable”.
Read more...Travel firm’s Ely branch will not be axed
The Ely branch of the British travel agent Thomas Cook will not be closed, even though the firm are closing 200 stores throughout the UK. The travel company, which has 1,300 shops nationwide, announced recently that 661 staff were going to lose there jobs as stores were closing.
Read more...Huge north Ely development application
The ambitious plans to develop the north-east area of Ely are coming closer to fruition. The development is being spearheaded by the Church Commissioners for England who applied to East Cambridgeshire District Council for planning permission so that 500 hundred new homes can be built at the east of the city’s Princess of Wales Hospital at Highflyer Farm.
Read more...Local area among UK’s most desirable places to live
A new survey has found that two Cambridgeshire districts are among those named as the most desirable places to live in the UK. East Cambridgeshire was the highest ranking area in the county as it was placed in 4th position in the sixth annual Halifax Quality of Life Survey.
Read more...Economic boost with new development plans
Hundreds of jobs could come be created if plans are approved for a new supermarket and petrol station in Soham. The plans for the ‘Northern Gateway’ in The Shade area of Soham have been announced by Harrier Developments.
Read more...Honour for top performers Greens and Robins
An awards evening honoured the star players at both Soham Town Rangers and Ely City recently. There were traditional awards for player’s and manager’s player of the year at Ely City, along with the most improved player award. Also in attendance were the Robins’ A and reserve teams, with a number of their top players recognised.
Read more...Knitted royals win window prize
A knitted replica of the Royal Wedding has caused lots of interest in Ely and has brought its owners a prize for best dressed show window.
Read more...Retirement for Dean of Ely
Dr Michael Chandler, the Dean of Ely, has made an announcement saying he is to retire in September after eight years in the role. The Dean of Ely, who was installed after the retirement of Reverend Michael Higgins in September 2003, is moving to his home in Whitstable, Kent, with Janet, his wife.
Read more...No hosepipe ban this summer, says Anglican Water
No hosepipe ban this summer, says Anglican Water It may have been the driest spring on record, but Anglican Water has told its customers that there won’t be a hosepipe ban or any water restrictions during the summer. While making this promise to customers, Anglican Water has issued a plea to its customers to save water to ensure a constant supply of water throughout the summer months. Anglican Water’s Managing Director Peter Simpson has said its reservoirs are 90 per …
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