Named local schemes and plans, with the responsible body and the latest stage established by the source checked. A proposal, funding announcement and completed project are different things.
The Old Gaol, Market Street
Ely Museum: long-term lease
A longer lease gives the museum a firmer basis for seeking grants and improving its historic building.
Lease extended to support future investment · evidence dated 2026-09-28
Responsible body: East Cambridgeshire District Council and Ely Museum
Progress, funding and source
The council confirms the museum lease has been extended to March 2125. The decision supports grant applications; no specific funded refurbishment is confirmed.
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Unmapped: a verified current ward boundary or council ward statement is still needed.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Ely Museum lease extended to support future investment →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Arbour Square, Ely
Arbour Square affordable homes
Funding will convert homes intended for sale into social rented homes, making the whole third phase affordable.
Council grant approved · evidence dated 2026-10-02
Responsible body: East Cambs Trading Company and East Cambridgeshire District Council
Progress, funding and source
The council approved £405,000 to change nine homes to social rent, making all 13 homes in phase three affordable. The separate Mepal energy project is outside Ely and is excluded.
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- £405,000 grant from the Growth and Infrastructure Fund; not the total housing construction cost.
- Area covered
- Unmapped: a verified current ward boundary or council ward statement is still needed.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
East Cambs invests in affordable homes and greener future for residents →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
