ELY Centre
Organisation
Alternative name Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment
ELY Centres are responsible for the regional implementation and development tasks of the central government.
What services can I get?
Acceptance of operation onto the waste management register
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceProfessional waste carriers or waste transporters must apply for the acceptance of operation onto the waste management register.Additional part of the calculated compensation for municipalities receiving refugees
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceMunicipalities can apply for an addition to the calculated compensation for receiving persons under international protection in the municipality.Additional support for urgent relocation of refugees
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceMunicipalities accepting quota refugees in need of urgent relocation are provided with additional support.Adjoining owner consultation response
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceIf the property boarders a road, the adjoining owner's consultation response on the pending construction projects is requested from the ELY CentreAdvertising and notices on the roadside
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceRoadside advertisements are advertisements or notices intended for road users that are placed along the road.Advice and guidance in immigration and integration matters
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe ELY Centres provide municipalities and partners with advice and guidance in matters related to immigration, integration and reception of refugees.Advisory compensation 2020
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceNeuvo 2020 provides your farm with high-quality advice on a number of topics. You only pay the share of VAT in the total cost of advice.Agreement on receiving refugees
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAgreement between a municipality and ELY Centre on the imputed reimbursement paid to the municipality for the costs incurred for receiving refugees.Agricultural investment
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceInvestment aid for agriculture is a discretionary grant that you can use to develop the operations of your farm.Aid for projects to promote the regional fishing industry
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe aid promotes planning, implementing, coordinating and developing the sustainable use and management of fishing waters, and fishing supervision.Aid for stocking horticultural products
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceNational aid for stocking horticultural products, based on storage space used for stocking outdoor vegetables.Aid to investigate the contamination of an area and to clean a contaminated area
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAid for investigating the risk or harm to health or the environment and for cleaning a contaminated area.An exception to the protection of nature
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAn exception to the protection of a natural habitat protected under the nature conservation acts.Application for a service sign permit
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceService signs are traffic signs that require a permit. They are placed on highway road areas.Application for an operator-specific fishing quota
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceApplying for an annual fishing quota for Baltic herring, sprat or salmon.Application for exception from the obligation to label beverage containers
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAn operator of a return system for beverage containers can submit an application to the ELY Centre for an exception from the labelling obligationApplication to join the producer register by an operator of a return system for beverage containers
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAn operator of a return system for beverage containers can apply for the producer register to obtain the tax benefit for its beverage containers.Applying for a ban or restriction on off-road traffic
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceYou can apply for a ban or restriction on the use of motor vehicles in certain land areas or ice-covered water areas at the ELY Centre.Authorisation for the transfer of holdings of natural sources of livelihood
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceCertain holdings of natural sources of livelihood are subject to legal restrictions. The transfer of these holdings is subject to authorisation.Authorisation for the transfer of reindeer farms
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceCertain reindeer farms are subject to legal restrictions and the transfer of these farms is subject to authorisation.Authorisation for the transfer of Skolt holdings
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe transfer, in their entirety or in part, of Skolt holdings that are subject to legal restrictions is subject to authorisation.Built heritage maintenance grant
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceBuilt heritage maintenance grants are available for the maintenance of culturally valuable built heritage sites and their immediate environments.Business development aid
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceBusiness development aid is granted especially for restructuring, expanding and internationalising small and medium-sized enterprises.Business development services for companies: Analysis
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Analysis maps the current state of your company's business activities and clarifies its competitive advantages together with an expert.Business development services: Management of Finance and Productivity training
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe training helps to identify a company’s finance- or productivity-related areas of operation which require development.Business development services: Management of Marketing and Customer Relationships training
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe training provides companies with tools to support marketing and sales that utilise a customer relationship strategy.Business development services: Managing Growth training
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceDuring the training, the participant identifies their company’s starting point and prepares a strategic plan to support growth and its management.Cable, line and pipe installation permit
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA permit from the road maintenance authority is required for the installation or maintenance of cables, lines and pipes in a highway traffic area.Compensation for arranging rehabilitative work
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceWellbeing services counties are reimbursed the costs of organising rehabilitative work activities. Municipalities can apply compensation for 2022.Compensation for damage caused by protected animals and prevention of damage
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceELY Centre grants aid for the prevention of damage caused by protected animals, as well as compensation and support for damage.Compensation for damages in road maintenance
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceCompensation for damages caused by defective road maintenance can be applied for from the road keeper.Compensation of seamen’s travel expenses
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe State compensates the seaman’s employer for the seaman’s travel expenses, paid by the employer, between the vessel and the seaman’s home.Compensations for owners of fishing waters
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceCompensations for owners of fishing waters for use based on the utilisation of chargeable common fishing rights and fishing guide activities.Decision on application of the Environmental impact assessment (EIA) procedure in an individual case
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceDecision on the application of the Environmental impact assessment (EIA) procedure in an individual case.Development of rural services and means of livelihood
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe purpose of a development and investment project is to create something new or to develop existing services in rural areas.Environmental impact assessment
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceEnvironmental impact assessment (EIA)European Regional Development Fund project funding
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceEuropean Regional Development Fund supports development projects that implement sustainable growth and jobs.European Social Fund project funding
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe purpose of ESF funding is to support employment and employment opportunities, promote the development of skills and expertise.Exception concerning private protected areas
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceException to the declarations of preservation of private protected areas.Exceptional permits under the Fishing Act
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment may, for justified reasons, grant various exceptional permits for fishing.Exceptional situations in activities that require an environmental permit or registration
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceOperators must notify the ELY Centre of exceptional situations in activities that require an environmental permit or registration.Fast-track pay security for bankruptcy estates
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe security system ensures that employees are paid their contractual dues should the employer become insolvent.Financial and debt counselling for companies and entrepreneurs
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceYrittäjän talousapu counselling service offers companies and entrepreneurs financial and debt counselling for free.Grant for environmental management of archipelago
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceGrants are available for the environmental management of archipelago sitesGrant for improvement projects in the fishing industry
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceDiscretionary government grant for waterway and fishing industry projects that promote, among others, fish passage and execution of water management.Grant for preparation of groundwater area protection plans
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA discretionary state grant may be awarded for the preparation of groundwater area protection plans.Grant for the promotion of waste management in fell areas
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe grant is available e.g. for litter prevention, the development of waste management systems or waste education.Guidance in establishing an enterprise
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe national Enterprise Finland Telephone Service provides guidance to starting entrepreneurs in matters related to establishing an enterprise.How to apply for pay security
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceFinland has a pay security system to ensure that employees are paid their contractual dues in the event of the employer becoming insolvent.Incident report in operations under an environmental permit and the general notification procedure
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceYou must submit a report about incidents that occur at the institution or some other exceptional incident.Junction permit for a road
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA road maintenance authority’s permit is usually required to connect a private road to a public road.Monitoring schemes for environmental permits and modification thereof
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceMonitoring of the state of environment, emissions and impacts related to activities that require an environmental permit and the water economy projectNIS notification of an information security incident
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceIn accordance with the EU NIS Directive, key service providers must report information security incidents to the authorities.Notification of abstraction of surface water and groundwater
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceIf you take surface water or groundwater over 100 m3/day and the abstraction does not require a water permit, notify the ELY Centre.Notification of activities that may impair environmental values of Natura 2000 network area
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe competent authority must be notified of any measures that may impair environmental values of an area belonging to the Natura 2000 network.Notification of clean-up of contaminated land and groundwater
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceNotify the ELY Centre of the clean-up of contaminated land or groundwater and of the processing of the soil dug up during the clean-up.Notification of constructing under a water system
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceYou must submit a notification for constructing under a water systemNotification of dredging or mowing wetlands
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe dredging or mowing of a wetland requires a notification.Notification of the first-sale purchase or takeover of fish
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceCompanies that buy fish or fisheries products directly from seaside fishermen must submit a notification of the bought and/or taken over lot of fish.Operating environment development aid
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceOperating environment development aid is granted for development projects that promote the development of small and medium-sized enterprises.Paying the special government grant for centre of expertise activities for immigrants
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry of Education and Culture support municipal centres of expertise for immigrants.Paying the special government grant for Talent Hub activities
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceTalent Hub is part of the Talent Boost action plan of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry of Education and Culture.Payment of special government grant for guidance and counselling services for immigrants
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment supports municipalities in the establishment and development of guidance services for immigrants.Permit for construction in a road protection zone
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceIn principle, it is prohibited to build on a protection zone of a road, but ELY Centre can for a specific reason grant a special permit for it.Permit for work carried out in road areas
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA permit granted by the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centre) is required for work carried out in road areas.Permit to organise fishing tourism events
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA fishing tourism entrepreneur/fishing guide may be granted a government permit to organise fishing events in private waters under certain conditions.Permit to place water supply lines
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA permit from the road maintenance authority is required for placing lines and pipes in a highway road area.Public aid for a special site situated on a private road
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceYou can apply public aid for special sites situated on private roads such as ferries, annually dismantled temporary bridges and winter or ice roads.Public transport subsidies for municipalities
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceELY Centres can grant a municipality or a community of municipalities a state subsidy for the costs and development of public transport.Recruiting professional skills testing, technology industry sectors (EU/EEA countries)
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe service will support the recruitment of international professionals and specialists in the Finnish technology industry from EU and EEA countries.Recruiting training in the country of origin in the social welfare and health care sector
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceRecruiting training in the country of origin refers to training organised for experts recruited from abroad.Recruitment training
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceRecruitment training is a good option if you cannot find competent employees and skilled personnel will not be graduating soon in your field.Regional transport subsidy
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA subsidy to reduce the transport costs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in sparsely populated areas.Registration as a commercial fisherman.
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA fisherman who intends to sell their catch must register as a commercial fisherman.Registration with the aquaculture register
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceAn aquaculture operator must register with the aquaculture register.Registration with the register of first-sale fish buyers
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceCompanies that buy fish or fisheries products directly from seaside fishermen must register with the register of first-sale fish buyers.Reimbursement for representatives of unaccompanied minor asylum seekers
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceFees and reimbursement of expenses of representatives of unaccompanied minor asylum seekers.Renewable energy permit guidance and contact point authority
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceNational permit guidance and supervision of the deadlines for procedures for those planning to produce renewable energy.Reporting data to the ELY Centre in accordance with an environmental permit or notification decision
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceReporting the information specified in the permit or notification decision to the ELY Centre acting as the supervisory authority.Reservation of an area as a nature reserve
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAn area (an estate or a parcel thereof) can be reserved as a nature reserve on the initiative of the land owner or ELY Centre.Restrictions of common fishing rights
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe ELY Centre may, for justified reasons, restrict common fishing rights.Restructuring coaching
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceRestructuring coaching is designed to promote corporate responsibility for employees’ future.Special government grant for centre of expertise activities for immigrants
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceSpecial grant can be used to support existing and expandable centre of expertise activities by municipalities or the launch similar new activities.Special government grant for guidance and counselling services for immigrants
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceGrant for establishing, developing or consolidating the guidance and counselling service for immigrants.Special government grant for Talent Hub activities
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe funding supports the development of the Talent Hub cooperation models and services.Special permit in accordance with the Cross-country Traffic Act
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA person with limited mobility can apply for a special permit to use a motorised vehicle off road.Special road licence for periods of frost heaving
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceIn individual unprecedented cases, ELY Centres may grant temporary transport licences for roads with load restrictions.Special transport permits and the related obligations
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA special transport permit is required if the transport exceeds the dimensions and masses permitted for normal traffic.Start-up support for young entrepreneurs
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceWith this support, you can develop and maintain the production and living conditions of facilities as a young reindeer husbandry operator.Start-up support for young farmers
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceYou can apply for support when you start as a farmer for the first time. It facilitates change of generation and encourages new farmers to the sector.Subsidies for the provision of island traffic
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceIsland traffic is subsidised on routes that serve permanent residents, but have no other regular traffic or roads.Subsidy for sustainable water management in agriculture and forestry
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceDiscretionary subsidies for projects to improve water status and promote overall sustainable water management in agriculture and forestry.Subsidy for water and marine resources management measures and measures affecting water systems
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceSubsidies for projects that foster a good condition of water systems, safeguarding the diversity of aquatic habitats or reducing flood risks.Talent Coastline
Service22 municipalitiesPublic serviceTalent Coastline is a project that aims to boost growth in the Ostrobothnia regions and enable companies to secure skilled workforce for their needs.Targeted training
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceTargeted training is vocational training tailored to the needs of your company and its personnel.Temporary closure of a highway
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceApply for a permit from the ELY Centre if an event requires closing a highway from other traffic.Temporary noise or vibration site notice
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceNotice of temporary noise or vibration siteTemporary protection closure of a land area
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAn agreement on the temporary protection closure of a land area with the site owner.Temporary traffic arrangements – event organisation
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceTemporary traffic sign arrangements in a highway road area require a permit from the ELY Centre.Tow away of vehicles left on the side of the road
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceELY Centres can have vehicles left on a highway town away and charge the owner of the vehicle.Trading in rest areas and car parks
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceTrading in road rest areas and car parks requires a permit from the ELY Centre.Traffic Customer Service
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceYou can ask for advice, give feedback, or report the condition of a route.Transition security training
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceTransition security training is a service intended for persons dismissed from employment, aged 55 or over, with the aim of fast re-employment.Utilisation of waste in earthworks
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceNotification of utilisation of waste in earthworks if no environmental permit is required.Workplace Finnish
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceWorkplace Finnish is language training tailored to the needs of the company and its personnel with a foreign background.Workplace Swedish Training
Service82 municipalitiesPublic serviceWorkplace Swedish Training is a language training tailored to the needs of the company and its personnel with a foreign background.
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Application for a junction permit for a road, e-services
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe e-services are used to apply for a permit for a junction to a public road.Open 24 hours a day.Application for a permit for construction in a road protection zone (electronic services)
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe e-services can be used to apply for a permit to build in a road protection zone.Open 24 hours a day.Application for a permit to work in a road area (electronic services)
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsYou can apply for a permit to work in a road area via the e-services.Open 24 hours a day.Application for a service sign permit (electronic services)
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsApply for a service sign permit using the e-services.Application for a special transport permit (electronic services)
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe e-services are used to apply for a special transport permit.Electronic form: Employer’s proposal on joint purchase training
E-service82 municipalitiesThe form allows the employer to submit a proposal for joint purchase training to the employment and economic development administration.General form (companies, associations, entrepreneurs, communities and authorities)
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsGeneral form for companies, associations, entrepreneurs, communities and authorities.Line and cable application, e-services
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe service is for applying for a permit for power and telecom cables, overhead lines, district heating lines and natural gas pipes in road areas.Notification of a roadside advertisement (electronic services)
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsE-services for submitting a notification of a roadside advertisement.Notification, final report or assessment of the need to clean land or groundwater
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsYou can use the service to submit a notification, final report or assessment of the need to clean land or groundwater to the ELY Centre.Permit application for temporary closure of a road (e-services)
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsApply for a permit to temporarily close a road using e-services.Permit application for temporary traffic arrangements (e-services)
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe e-services are used to apply for a permit for temporary traffic sign arrangements.Open 24 hours a day.Permit for placing a water and sewage line, electronic services
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsE-services are used to apply for permit to place water and sewage lines.Open 24 hours a day.Traffic Customer Service, Feedback channel
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsYou can ask for advice, give feedback, or report the condition of a route using the feedback channel.Open 24 hours a day.
Application for pay security (A)
FormNationwideThe purpose of pay security is to ensure the payment of the employee's outstanding wages.Application for special transport permission
FormNationwide except the Åland IslandsApplication for special transport permission.Application form: Grant for the management of building heritage
FormNationwide except the Åland IslandsUsing this application form you can apply for grant for the management of building heritage.Employer’s proposal on joint procurement training
Form82 municipalitiesForm allows the employer to submit a proposal for joint procurement training .Instructions for filling in the application form for building heritage management grant
FormNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe instructions provide advice on filling in the application form for building heritage management grant.Personal integration plan
FormNationwide except the Åland IslandsPersonal integration plan.State subsidy for the purchase and development of public passenger transport services
FormNationwideState subsidy for the purchase and development of public passenger transport services to the municipalities in their area.
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Enterprise Finland Telephone Service
Telephone serviceNationwideEnterprise Finland Telephone Service provides assistance in general matters related to establishing a company and guidance to contact other services.Monday-Friday 9.00–16.15Telephone:+358 295020502(local/mobile network fee)Pay security telephone service
Telephone serviceNationwidePay security matters are consolidated in the Uusimaa Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centre).Monday-Friday 12.00–15.00Telephone:+358 295020020(local/mobile network fee)Residence permit for an entrepreneur telephone service
Telephone serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsELY Centre telephone service for the residence permit for entrepreneurs.Tuesday-Thursday 10.00–11.00Telephone:+358 295020980(local/mobile network fee)SME Financial Advisory – seek advice from a specialist
Telephone serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsAdvice for SMEs on financial issues.Monday-Friday 9.00–15.00Telephone:+358 295024800(local/mobile network fee)Traffic customer service
Telephone serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe Centre for Traffic Customer Service is a nationwide unit providing advice in transport matters and serving as a feedback contact point.Monday-Friday 9.00–15.00Telephone:+358 295020600(local/mobile network fee)Yrittäjän talousapu counselling service
Telephone serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsYrittäjän talousapu counselling service offers companies and entrepreneurs financial and debt counselling for free.In FinnishMonday-Friday 9.00–16.15In EnglishMonday-Friday 9.00–16.15In SwedishThursday 9.00–16.15Telephone:+358 295024882(local/mobile network fee)
Grants for the management of building heritage
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe website has information about the grants for the management of building heritage: who can apply and for what kind of sites.Metsonpolku.fi
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsMetsonpolku.fi is webbsite of forest biodiversityTraffic Customer Service - frequently asked questions
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsAnswers to the Customer Service's most frequently asked questions.Yrittäjän talousapu counselling service on the Web
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsYrittajantalousapu.fi is the website for Yrittäjän talousapu counselling service.
Organisation identification data
Business ID: 2296962-1
Website
ELY Centres web pages
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