The digital screen in Ely has been vandalized for the second time, leaving the community disappointed and seeking information on the incident.
Ely: It’s a bummer to hear that the digital screen in St Mary’s Street got smashed again. The Visit Ely team is pretty upset about it. They use those screens to help promote local businesses and events, so it’s a real letdown for everyone.
This latest damage happened between January 14 and 15, right near the Fisherman’s Lane car park. It’s the second time this screen has been vandalized, and it’s just frustrating.
A spokesperson from the City of Ely Council mentioned that fixing it will cost a pretty penny. They need to get it back up and running soon since more people will be out and about as spring rolls in.
Visit Ely also expressed their disappointment, hoping someone might have seen something that could help catch whoever did this. The project was funded by the Combined Authority and has been a great resource for both locals and visitors to find out what’s happening in the area.
Cambridgeshire Constabulary confirmed they received reports of the damage on January 15. They’re looking into it, so if anyone has info, they should reach out to the police.
It’s just sad to see something that benefits the community get targeted like this. Let’s hope they can fix it up soon!
