Feedback is currently being sought for a proposed 67-bed care home to be built on a greenfield site next to the Ely Sailing Club, adjacent to the Roswell Pits Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). An access road will be built through woodland on Prickwillow road. The deadline for feedback is Thursday 11th April. Â
Friends of the Earth are asking people to sign their open letter in support of ending restircitons on onshore wind. They say: It’s time to release our mighty wind – and no, not the kind you might think I mean. We already benefit from renewable wind and solar energy. But this country could produce so
As a follow-up to the Community Energy Event held by East Cambridgeshire Climate Action Network in June 2023, the Network is supporting Cambridgeshire County Council’s Stakeholder Engagement Workshop on the 24 April 2024. The workshop is entitled “Supporting Communities to Benefit from the Energy Transition” The aim of the event is to gather stakeholder input
On 23 May 2024 the East Cambridgeshire Climate Action Network will be hosting an online Zoom meeting on Biodiversity Net Gain where Amy Robinson, Senior Ecologist at East Cambridgeshire District Council will be talking about the new legislation that came into force on the 12 February 2024. From this date all new planning development applications
A grand total of 75 oak trees are in the process of being planted across 20 locations in East Cambridgeshire, thanks to support from parish councils, schools, nurseries and landowners.
A grand total of 75 oak trees are in the process of being planted across 20 locations in East Cambridgeshire, thanks to support from parish councils, schools, nurseries and landowners.
Littleport Repair Cafe Sat 27 Apr 2024, 2:00pm – 5:00pm Littleport and Ely Timebank are delighted to be hosting Littleport’s first Repair Cafe in the wonderful Adams Heritage Centre. We will share more details nearer the time, including how to book. This event is free and all are welcome. LocationAdams Heritage Centre, 17 Main Street
Haddenham Repair Cafe Sat 23 Mar 2024, 2:00pm – 5:00pm The team at Haddenham will hold their second Repair Cafe on the 23rd March. More details to follow closer to the date. LocationArkenstall village centre, 7 Station Road Haddenham CB6 3XD
Soham Repair Cafe Sun 17 Mar 2024, 10:00am – 2:00pm Soham’s 8th Repair Café, running from 10am – 2pm at Soham Library. Bring along your broken item to repair or pop along for some tea and cake and a chat at this community event. Please pre-book items in for repair, if possible, by contacting sohamrepaircafe@gmail.com. All
Burwell’s First Swish Sat 23 Mar 2024, 1:15pm – 4:00pm Swap your way to a new wardrobe. Swishes are clothes swap parties, a fun and free way to update your wardrobe without having to buy new clothes. The fashion industry has a huge environmental footprint, leading to more carbon emissions than aviation and shipping combined,
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has launched a survey asking the public to share their views on electric vehicles (EVs) and how best to meet the need for more charging points across the region. With the transition away from petrol and diesel vehicles affecting everyone – whether they drive an EV or not –
Birds, butterflies bees and bats are among the wildlife set to benefit from more than £18,000 in funding from East Cambridgeshire District Council.
Fiona with representatives from Mepal parish council who made the project happen Planting Party In March a remarkable 287 Hedge & Tree saplings were planted – by an even more remarkable 40 !! wonderful volunteers  The lines of the Species Rich Hedge & Tree plants have been designed to create 2 large clearings with sheltered glades,
Alongside our monthly Earth Cafes which act as social and networking events where people can learn more about environmental issues, we hold monthly planning meetings. These are intended for people who want to find out how to get involved with the groups activities. So come along if you are interested in: Helping organise the regular
 Local food expert, Mandy Mazliah willbe running a workshop about sustainable food which is good for your budget,good for your health and good for the planet – Thursday 22 March 2024 Come along if you want to learn more about sustainable cooking. There will be a quiz and a small prize for the winning
Do you need help in making your your home more energy efficient and keeping it warm? Are you having difficulty paying for your energy bills? Come and get some help from Lisa Eaves – Home Energy Advisor from East Cambs District Council. She is at Ely Library on Thursday 15 February from 18:00 till 19:30
Click here for the Survey For more information about the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough LNRS, please visit our website – click here. If you require more information about nature priorities in general, or have any questions please email: localnaturerecoverystrategy@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Conservation Scientist, Dr Charlie Gardner will be coming to discuss his walk across East Anglia to highlight the threat of sea level rise Location: Prosper Cafe Ely Thu, 15 Feb 2024, 18:30 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/764213823117?aff=oddtdtcreator (Do still come if eventbrite says it is sold out though) ConservationScientist, Dr Charlie Gardner will be coming to discuss
East Cambridgeshire District Council has achieved silver accreditation of the Investors in the Environment scheme. The council signed up to the scheme two years ago as part of its commitment to reduce the environment impact at its main head office in Ely, known as The Grange. Within a year it achieved bronze and now its
East Cambs CAN will be attending the Flight Free Live Event in Cambridge at the end of February. Will you come along too? How much does flying contribute to the climate crisis? Is it possible to still go on holiday without getting on a plane? Can my one action make a difference? These are the
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