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East Cambridgeshire
East Cambridgeshire (locally known as East Cambs) is a local government district in Cambridgeshire, England. Its council is based in the cathedral city of Ely. The district also contains the towns of
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
East Cambridgeshire (locally known as East Cambs) is a local government district in Cambridgeshire, England. Its council is based in the cathedral city of Ely. The district also contains the towns of Littleport and Soham and surrounding rural areas, including parts of the Fens. Since 2017 the district has been a constituent member of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, led by the directly elected Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The neighbouring districts are South Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, Fenland, King's Lynn and West Norfolk and West Suffolk.
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East Cambridgeshire (locally known as East Cambs) is a local government district in Cambridgeshire, England. Its council is based in the cathedral city of Ely. The district also contains the towns of Littleport and Soham and surrounding rural areas, including parts of the Fens. Since 2017 the district has been a constituent member of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, led by the directly elected Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The neighbouring districts are South Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, Fenland, King's Lynn and West Norfolk and West Suffolk.
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Background
History
The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. The new district covered the area of three former districts, which were all abolished at the same time: The new district was named East Cambridgeshire, reflecting its position within the wider county.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3870, 0.2940
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Ely
- Postcode
- CB7 5TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Sources
- wikipedia: East Cambridgeshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Cambridgeshire?
- East Cambridgeshire is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 5TJ), in the parish of Ely.
- Who owns East Cambridgeshire?
- East Cambridgeshire is owned by East Cambridgeshire District Council.
- Is East Cambridgeshire free to visit?
- Yes, East Cambridgeshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Cambridgeshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 5TJ. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.