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This is the website for the village of Witcham, near Ely in Cambridgeshire.

The name of the village derives from “Wycham”, meaning “place of the wych elms”,

after the trees that used to grow here in significant numbers.
News and information from Witcham Parish Council

Serving our local community

Council agendas, minutes, financial information and news published regularly
Witcham Village Hall

Originally built in 1969 and recently extensively updated

the village hall plays an important role in the community life of Witcham

The Witcham Parish Council Website

This site provides information about Witcham, Cambridgeshire and the activities of its Parish Council. Dates of meetings, copies of the agendas and minutes along with information on the Parish Council members can be found here. The site is under development and additional information is being added.

Council meetings are open to the public and we particularly welcome residents to come along to meetings and to play an active role in our community.

All items for the agenda must be received by the Clerk at least 1 week prior to the scheduled meeting. The meetings start at 7.30pm. There is an opportunity for the electorate to attend these meetings and provision is made for public participation/ question time, (15 minutes) at each meeting. Please contact the Clerk prior to the meeting. Email clerk@witchamparishcouncil.gov.uk

Please see link to Cambridgeshire Community Archive Network

Latest Parish News

Witcham Neighbourhood Plan 2024-2036

Witcham

17

March 2026

Witcham Neighbourhood Plan - Made ECDC Council meeting 24 February 2026.

For more details visit News tab on this website or go to:

https://eastcambs.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy-and-guidance/neighbourhood-planning/neighbourhood-10

Our grateful thanks to the Witcham Neighbourhood Plan Working Group and all those that helped on this project.

Local Government Reorganisation

Cambridgeshire

06

March 2026

Have your say - Local Government Reorganisation Consultation, ends 26 March 2026

Public participation sought on proposals for the structure of local government for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

In your browser search East Cambs District Council, and on the top bar click on 'About the Council'. On the topics page scroll down to 'Local Government Reorganisation in Cambridgeshire.

The survey is also available by searching in your browser for Ministry of Housing and Communities and Local Government. On the home page use the search box and type in 'consultation Cambridgeshire and Peterborough'.

View the options proposed and submit your response by 26 March 2026.