Published:
4:46 PM June 3, 2021
With its tranquil riverside, Ely has officially been ranked among the top 10 places for a British city break.
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The Guardian newspaper s guide praises the city s rich culture and fun outdoor activities, making it the perfect base for a UK summer holiday in 2021 .
In April, Ely High Street has been given a colourful facelift thanks to new bunting.
- Credit: VISIT ELY It’s wonderful that Ely has been recognised alongside such a diverse list of cities, said Councillor David Ambrose Smith, chairman of the operational services committee at East Cambridgeshire District Council.
It took just 57 days for the £18m rail station for Soham to be ‘approved’ by East Cambridgeshire District Council.
Not that permission was even required.