East Cambridgeshire
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East Cambridgeshire stretches across a largely rural landscape of open fields, waterways, and fenland, with Ely as its historic heart. Ely, crowned by its magnificent cathedral known as the “Ship of the Fens,” is a compact city surrounded by flat expanses and waterways such as the River Great Ouse, which flows through the district. Picturesque villages like Burwell, Soham, and Littleport showcase traditional architecture and community charm. The district’s landscape is defined by agricultural land and wetlands, with Wicken Fen standing out as one of Britain’s oldest nature reserves, home to rare wildlife and walking trails. Proximity to Cambridge adds to its appeal, while its tranquil countryside offers a quieter pace of life.
The local authority for this district is: East Cambridgeshire District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Cambridgeshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Cambridgeshire County Council.
Constituencies in East Cambridgeshire
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Wards in East Cambridgeshire
East Cambridgeshire is divided into 14 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bottisham
- Burwell
- Downham Villages
- Ely East
- Ely North
- Ely West
- Fordham & Isleham
- Haddenham
- Littleport
- Soham North
- Soham South
- Stretham
- Sutton
- Woodditton