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Footpath decision is ‘Pyrrhic victory’ claims landowner

Footpath decision is ‘Pyrrhic victory’ claims landowner

Footpath decision is ‘Pyrrhic victory’ claims landowner

03 January 2025

A landowner has branded a decision to reopen a pathway following a public inquiry as a “Pyrrhic victory” for campaigners.


Councillor is hoping New Year will bring new thinking on accident blackspot

Councillor is hoping New Year will bring new thinking on accident blackspot

Councillor is hoping New Year will bring new thinking on accident blackspot

03 January 2025

A village councillor has made a New Year’s plea to authorities in a bid to finally resolve the issues at a notorious accident blackspot.


Council launches public consultation on draft Budget and Business Plan amid significant financial challenges

Council launches public consultation on draft Budget and Business Plan amid significant financial challenges

Council launches public consultation on draft Budget and Business Plan amid significant financial challenges

02 January 2025

Residents are being asked for their views on Fenland Council’s draft Budget and Business Plan to help inform the “difficult choices” it faces.


Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority: A look ahead to the mayoral election

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority: A look ahead to the mayoral election

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority: A look ahead to the mayoral election

02 January 2025

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) mayoral election will take place in four months


Environment Agency blasted for ‘inadequate and last minute response’ over pollution incident

Environment Agency blasted for ‘inadequate and last minute response’ over pollution incident

Environment Agency blasted for ‘inadequate and last minute response’ over pollution incident

01 January 2025

MP Steve Barclay has blasted the Environment Agency for its “inadequate, last-minute response” to his calls for answers over a pollution incident.


New incinerator rules could be good news for Fenland town says lead campaigner

New incinerator rules could be good news for Fenland town says lead campaigner

New incinerator rules could be good news for Fenland town says lead campaigner

30 December 2024

Campaigners fighting a mega-incinerator in Wisbech have tentatively welcomed new rules announced by the Government to limit new waste burners.


Mayor welcomes £10m extra funding to fix potholes and repair roads

Mayor welcomes £10m extra funding to fix potholes and repair roads

Mayor welcomes £10m extra funding to fix potholes and repair roads

26 December 2024

An additional £10million has been allocated to the Combined Authority from the Government to fix potholes and repair roads, pavements, and cycleways.


£4.3m funding secured to ignite growth in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

£4.3m funding secured to ignite growth in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

£4.3m funding secured to ignite growth in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

23 December 2024

The government has confirmed an additional £4.3m funding boost to drive growth and reduce inequality across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.


Path will be reopened despite fears it will trigger a wave of crime

Path will be reopened despite fears it will trigger a wave of crime

Path will be reopened despite fears it will trigger a wave of crime

23 December 2024

A landowner has failed to stop the reopening of a path, despite fears it will trigger a wave of crime caused by fly-tipping and trespassing bikers.


‘Bridgit’: a self-help tool with AI to help carers has been launched in county

‘Bridgit’: a self-help tool with AI to help carers has been launched in county

‘Bridgit’: a self-help tool with AI to help carers has been launched in county

22 December 2024

‘Bridgit’, an AI-enabled carer support platform has been launched to provide a one-stop shop to help carers in Cambridgeshire.


Extra cash to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping

Extra cash to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping

Extra cash to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping

22 December 2024

Fenland's grant to fight homelessness and rough sleeping will get a 20% boost next year, thanks to a record multi-million investment from Government.


Bus reform moves forward after close of franchising consultation

Bus reform moves forward after close of franchising consultation

Bus reform moves forward after close of franchising consultation

21 December 2024

The Combined Authority’s bus franchising consultation – a key step to reforming the bus system in Cambridgeshire – saw more than 1,600 responses.


‘It’s still a huge application!’ Plans to convert 100 acres of agricultural land into a solar farm and Battery Energy Storage System

‘It’s still a huge application!’ Plans to convert 100 acres of agricultural land into a solar farm and Battery Energy Storage System

‘It’s still a huge application!’ Plans to convert 100 acres of agricultural land into a solar farm and Battery Energy Storage System

21 December 2024

A councillor is ready to listen to public concerns following an application to convert 100 acres of agricultural land into a solar farm .


£244 million boost to repair roads in the East of England as public urged to report roads in need of repair

£244 million boost to repair roads in the East of England as public urged to report roads in need of repair

£244 million boost to repair roads in the East of England as public urged to report roads in need of repair

20 December 2024

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is to benefit from a record £244m investment to fill potholes and repair roads, announced today.


County reflects on being a place of welcome for International Migrants Day

County reflects on being a place of welcome for International Migrants Day

County reflects on being a place of welcome for International Migrants Day

19 December 2024

Cambridgeshire’s strong commitment to openness, tolerance and welcome was reflected upon for International Migrants Day.


Quarter of homes on larger planned developments granted permission in 2024 are in Fenland

Quarter of homes on larger planned developments granted permission in 2024 are in Fenland

Quarter of homes on larger planned developments granted permission in 2024 are in Fenland

19 December 2024

More than a quarter of 8,800 homes granted planning permission on larger developments across Cambridgeshire this year are in Fenland.


Council facing ‘significantly higher’ shortfalls in future years

Council facing ‘significantly higher’ shortfalls in future years

Council facing ‘significantly higher’ shortfalls in future years

18 December 2024

‘Significantly higher’ shortfalls in Fenland District Council’s budget are being forecast in future years.


Flag motion fails to fly with councillors

Flag motion fails to fly with councillors

Flag motion fails to fly with councillors

18 December 2024

A motion calling on Fenland District Council to back the registering of the Flag of the Fens with the national Flag Registry was withdrawn.


New scheme to help people back into work and to keep their jobs

New scheme to help people back into work and to keep their jobs

New scheme to help people back into work and to keep their jobs

18 December 2024

People in Fenland who are struggling to work due to health barriers can access a new free support programme to get the help they need.


Call to make it easier for farms to diversify

Call to make it easier for farms to diversify

Call to make it easier for farms to diversify

15 December 2024

Changes should be made to planning policies to help the farming community diversity – that’s the principle of a motion to be discussed on Monday


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