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Seals will not be released in village after concerns over fish stocks

Seals will not be released in village after concerns over fish stocks

Seals will not be released in village after concerns over fish stocks

02 May 2024

Anglers have welcomed the news that the RSPCA is no longer going to release seals at Sutton Bridge following concerns over the impact on fish stocks.


Fenland Street Pride volunteer events planned in towns and villages

Fenland Street Pride volunteer events planned in towns and villages

Fenland Street Pride volunteer events planned in towns and villages

01 May 2024

Fenland's Street Pride groups have a wealth of volunteer events planned throughout May and are looking for people to get involved.


Recycle your vapes in new bins installed at centres

Recycle your vapes in new bins installed at centres

Recycle your vapes in new bins installed at centres

26 April 2024

Vape bins have been introduced at recycling centres in two towns in Fenland.


MP could be investigated over pause on new incinerator permits

MP could be investigated over pause on new incinerator permits

MP could be investigated over pause on new incinerator permits

23 April 2024

Labour has called for an investigation into an MP’s possible involvement in the government’s decision to pause permits for new waste incinerators.

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Plans go in for new solar farm

Plans go in for new solar farm

Plans go in for new solar farm

21 April 2024

Plans have been submitted for a new solar farm which could generate enough power for 22,000 homes.


Award-winning not-for-profit farming organisation calls for ‘more urgency’ to be be shown towards battling climate change

Award-winning not-for-profit farming organisation calls for ‘more urgency’ to be be shown towards battling climate change

Award-winning not-for-profit farming organisation calls for ‘more urgency’ to be be shown towards battling climate change

19 April 2024

Farmers are calling on Defra to show more urgency in supporting their efforts to tackle climate change in the Fens.


Government temporarily delays incinerator decision

Government temporarily delays incinerator decision

Government temporarily delays incinerator decision

08 April 2024

A Government decision has been made to pause decisions on permits for incineration sites - including in Wisbech.

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Community orchards, green spaces and recycling projects to benefit from generous funding

Community orchards, green spaces and recycling projects to benefit from generous funding

Community orchards, green spaces and recycling projects to benefit from generous funding

05 April 2024

Community orchards, recycling projects and green spaces will benefit thanks to a generous round of funding.


No hosepipe ban on the way this summer pledges water firm

No hosepipe ban on the way this summer pledges water firm

No hosepipe ban on the way this summer pledges water firm

03 April 2024

A water firm has sought to reassure customers that a hosepipe ban won’t be necessary this summer following the wettest winter on record.


‘The gateway to Lincolnshire ought to be great - but it is a mess’

‘The gateway to Lincolnshire ought to be great - but it is a mess’

‘The gateway to Lincolnshire ought to be great - but it is a mess’

03 April 2024

Concerned residents say the entrance to a village is a let down and ruining what should be a picturesque gateway into Lincolnshire.


Video of lorry driving along track to support caravan plans was ‘misleading’, councillor says

Video of lorry driving along track to support caravan plans was ‘misleading’, councillor says

Video of lorry driving along track to support caravan plans was ‘misleading’, councillor says

03 April 2024

A bid to use a piece of land to house eighteen caravans has been turned down amid fears it would “open the flood gates” to similar developments.


Council makes application for judicial review against incinerator decision

Council makes application for judicial review against incinerator decision

Council makes application for judicial review against incinerator decision

29 March 2024

A council has made an application for judicial review of the secretary of state’s decision to award development consent for a proposed incinerator.

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MP apologises for not declaring special interest in incinerator

MP apologises for not declaring special interest in incinerator

MP apologises for not declaring special interest in incinerator

28 March 2024

An MP has apologised after not properly declaring an interest in the incinerator when questioned about it.

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‘It is insane’: Councillors vote to continue opposing incinerator

‘It is insane’: Councillors vote to continue opposing incinerator

‘It is insane’: Councillors vote to continue opposing incinerator

25 March 2024

West Norfolk Council has voted through a motion which reasserts its position against the recently-approved incinerator in Wisbech.

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Orchards project officially opened

Orchards project officially opened

Orchards project officially opened

24 March 2024

It was a time to celebrate progress made and to look forward to the future when an orchard project was officially opened.


Council ‘expending all possible energies’ on forcing a review of incinerator decision

Council ‘expending all possible energies’ on forcing a review of incinerator decision

Council ‘expending all possible energies’ on forcing a review of incinerator decision

15 March 2024

Fenland District Council has announced it will not give up the fight to stop an incinerator coming to Wisbech.

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Landlady shares concerns for pub’s future due to persistent flooding on village road

Landlady shares concerns for pub’s future due to persistent flooding on village road

Landlady shares concerns for pub’s future due to persistent flooding on village road

11 March 2024

The landlady of an 18th century pub says it may be forced to close due to persistent flooding.


Fenland town to get an investment of up to £20m

Fenland town to get an investment of up to £20m

Fenland town to get an investment of up to £20m

11 March 2024

Wisbech has been named among 20 towns to receive up to £20million of Government funding for investments over the next ten years.

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Sinkhole appearance results in road closure

Sinkhole appearance results in road closure

Sinkhole appearance results in road closure

08 March 2024

A sinkhole has appeared on a town road – resulting in its closure.

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List published of Fenland roads to be fixed this year

List published of Fenland roads to be fixed this year

List published of Fenland roads to be fixed this year

07 March 2024

The roads across Fenland that are due to be fixed this year have been listed by Cambridgeshire County Council.


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