Politics

A councillor is “disappointed” after lighting has been changed in the town, leaving residents feeling unsafe.

A newly elected councillor discussed his plans to repair a nearly 200-year-old bridge on the outskirts of Wisbech.

Spending on things related to climate change is “not optional” for Cambridgeshire County Council, the leader of the authority has said.

The MP for North East Cambridgeshire paid a special visit to open a new animal rescue service.

A 26-year-old has said she felt “real heartbreak” when she heard a councillor’s comments describing some children in care as “downright evil”.

Councillors have agreed to introduce wheelie bins after being ‘lumbered’ with the choice.

Applications are invited for grants of up to £10,000 to support community groups with projects with environmental benefits.

An application to convert a village house into a home for children with “serious behavioural, emotional and social difficulties” has been approved.

Some primary school children will be given their own free book to read out of term time thanks to a donation to an MP’s scheme.

A shop has been told it can sell alcohol, despite concerns this could “exacerbate” existing anti-social behaviour problems.

A grieving mother says a damning inspection report into the probation service reflects the ‘unacceptable failures’ which led to her daughter’s death.

A councillor has cast doubt over claims that a cluster of villages is the region’s waste crime hotspot.

The way a district’s residents get rid of their waste could be set to change, with a switch to wheelie bins back up for debate.

A number of ‘legacy’ projects for the Fenland area have been put on the backburner after ‘significant’ cost increases.

Older residents can take advantage of an free opportunity to explore the local area, meet new people, and gain confidence using public transport.

Communities are being given an opportunity to have their say with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of local government.

Contracts have been exchanged for the long-term lease of Cambridgeshire County Council’s former headquarters and meeting venue.

The following planning applications have been submitted to councils this week...

More than 350 people have now accessed a free Fenland support service for those who are struggling to work due to their mental or physical health.

Weekly food waste collections are due to be rolled out next year.