Politics
Feelings high at Wisbech immigration protest
Feelings ran high at the Wisbech immigration protest earlier today (Saturday) but it went off peacefully.
Saving money
Changes made to the cooling system in Fenland District Council’s computer server room are expected to cut the council’s electricity bill by £5,000 a year.
Award for county council
Cambridgeshire County Council has been named “Local Authority of the Year” in the inaugural “Primary Authority” Awards announced by the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Michael Fallon MP.
Renewed hopes for March-Wisbech rail link
Cambridgeshire County Council has included a rail link between March and Wisbech in its long term transport strategy, but it is unlikely to happen in the next decade.
Protest to take place on Saturday
The anti-immigration protest is due to take place in Wisbech Park this Saturday.
UEA charity event aims to inspire support for veterans post-combat
A symposium in Norwich hopes to raise awareness of post-combat care and support for military personnel and their families whilst raising valuable funds, the first event of its kind in the UK.
Find out more about what your council does and how your money is spent
Do you wonder ‘how is my precept money spent?’, Or ‘what difference does it make?’ Or even ‘what exactly does the Town Council do?’hen Then read on: On Tuesday May 21, Chatteris Town Council will be holding the Annual Town Open Meeting in the annexe at the King Edward Centre, from 7pm.
RINGS END: Residents and councillors object to arches demolition plan
Residents and councillors are fighting to save the Rings End railway arches after a planning application was submitted to demolish them.
ELECTION: The results are all in - do you have a new county councillor?
The results are all in for the 2013 Cambridgeshire County Council elections and UKIP have made massive strides in this traditionally Tory council, leading to no party having overall control.
ELECTION: Fenland results will be coming in this afternoon
It was the county council elections across the country yesterday (Thursday) and results are starting to come in nationwide.
Easing students’ path into work
Teenagers from four Fenland secondary schools will gather in Wisbech next week for an all-day lesson in the sort of skills they need to help them get a job.
Focus on funding
Practical advice for voluntary groups on how to boost their chances of securing extra cash will be available at a special event at March Town Hall on Thursday, May 23, 9.30am-3.30pm.
Task force acts to protect migrants
Three cases of human trafficking, including migrant workers being kept against their will, have been uncovered by a special task force set up to tackle problems faced by migrants in Wisbech.
Clerk’s future still a mystery
Wisbech Town Council remained tight-lipped yesterday (Tuesday) over the future of its suspended clerk Erbie Murat.
Make sure you vote
Residents of Cambridgeshire are being urged to exercise their right to vote in the County Council elections next month.
ELM: The Dale housing plan due for planning discussion by Fenland District Council
A plan to demolish a former sheltered housing complex in Elm and replace it with 21 houses is due to be debated at Fenland District Council’s planning committee meeting on Wednesday.
WISBECH: Retailer’s call for more independent stores
Wisbech retailers have spoken passionately of the need to give shoppers more variety in the town centre, with one manager calling for independent businesses to take the lead.
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Weather for Wisbech
Sunday 19 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 10 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 24 mph
Wind direction: North
