Announcement from ECDC

As you will be aware the council is nearing the point at which it must submit a business plan to the Government as part of Local Government Reorganisation.

There are 5 options on the table, and all of them have benefits and disadvantages for different areas across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

East Cambridgeshire District Council has been contributing to the development of all business cases, and we currently believe that Option B provides the best solution, and we are concerned that Option A provides the least best solution for our area.

We aim to consider all business cases at Full Council on 20 November 2025.

You can read more detail on all the options in the attached Pdf and on our website, but the purpose of this email is to provide you with more information about Option B and why we are favouring this over Option A.

Option A would see East Cambridgeshire join with councils in Greater Cambridge, and

Option B would see East Cambridgeshire become part of a larger unitary authority, joining forces with Huntingdonshire, Fenland and Peterborough councils.

We recognise the obvious choice for many people and organisations in East Cambridgeshire is Option A – after all Cambridge has the wealth, affluence and prestige associated with it.

However, at East Cambridgeshire District Council we honestly believe Option B is the best for our residents.

It will mean they pay lower Council Tax, inherit less debt and have more say in services that are provided locally. Crucially Option B won’t sacrifice our beautiful district to become a housing site for Cambridge.

East Cambridgeshire is a special place and we want to keep it that way, not play second fiddle to Cambridge.

The attached Pdf explains our view in more detail. We would be grateful if you could review the attached and let us know what you think by completing our very short survey.

We are keen for as many people as possible to have their say and have attached a post for your social media channels. Please also feel free to forward this message on.

If you have any questions, or would like more information please visit our website or email lgr@eastcambs.gov.uk