Politics

Monitoring of Fenland's CCTV cameras will move to Peterborough after councillors agreed to the £78,000 a year cost cutting measure yesterday (17).

Fewer new houses are being built in Fenland, new data reveals.

Free sanitary products in all public loos, that is the call Cambridgeshire MEP Alex Mayer made in the European Parliament chamber yesterday (15).

Concerns over flooding and an 'unduly cramped' layout has led to plans for three homes on a site on the outskirts of Manea being rejected.

The sons of a former March man who murdered their mother and sister are backing calls for children to be recognised as victims of domestic abuse.

Top earners in Fenland earn an average of £16,500 more per year than their lower-paid counterparts, figures show.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fire Authority is proposing up to a three per cent increase to the fire service’s share of council tax for 2019/20.

Police Commissioner, Jason Ablewhite is asking the public how much they are willing to support policing in a survey launched today (Tuesday).

Fenland District Council has spent almost £100,000 in just six months on emergency housing payments for vulnerable people.

More than nine out of 10 of people surveyed this winter said they valued Cambridgeshire County Council’s Child and Family Centres.

Residents are invited to influence improvements to local public services and policies by getting involved with Fenland Council’s scrutiny process.

The Fenland branch of Unite Community Union has raised money to buy a portable gas heater/cooker for people sleeping rough in Wisbech.

There are calls for more transparency and scrutiny after members agree loan to extend council property not realising it is the home of deputy leader.

Cambridgeshire Highways are ready for the winter period and getting on top of the pothole problem from last winter caused by Beast from the East.

Wisbech Town Council is writing to Prime Minister Theresa May demanding the government deliver the Brexit deal 70 per cent of this area voted for.

MP Steve Barclay’s campaign to encourage reading during the school holidays saw his office raise over 2,000 new books for Year 4 pupils.

A baby from Manea and his family are urging people to sign a petition aimed at forcing the Government to cut the talk and fund life pro-longing drugs.

Community groups wanting to give disused land and buildings a new lease of life can apply for a conservation grant from Fenland Council.

A proposal to retain free collection points for sharps boxes at selected pharmacies and GP surgeries across Fenland has been agreed by councillors.

A senior councillor has claimed the county council’s budget is “fraudulent”, with major decisions being taken on “incorrect” figures.