Politics

Plans are being drawn up to reopen Cambridgeshire tips, but the gates will only open when the government advice changes, the county council has said.

In a month the Cambridgeshire Countywide Hub has responded to more than 2,000 requests for help from people in the most vulnerable ‘shielded’ group.

“I have seen first-hand the dynamism of people and businesses alike and their determination to pick themselves up, and find new ways to succeed."

Virtual council meetings to begin - Members have agreed a protocol to allow virtual meetings to take place at Cambridgeshire County Council .

Cambridgeshire County Council has announced it will be spending an extra £1.4m a month on social care to help with the current Covid-19 crisis.

Fenland District Council leader thanked communities for joining together and providing “a real lifeline” to the elderly and vulnerable.

As households in Fenland face higher council tax bills this year its chief executive and three top officers are on the latest ‘Town Hall Rich List’.

Campaigners against a mega incinerator for Wisbech fear the firm behind the plans will use the coronavirus pandemic to further their cause.

A temporary mortuary is to be built in Cambridgeshire to increase capacity in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The location of a new training facility for the Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has finally been decided after years of political wrangling.

The first grant payments, of £10,000 each, were received in businesses’ bank accounts yesterday (Tuesday) morning.

It is for small to medium enterprises with fewer than 249 employees and in our local enterprise area which includes all of Cambridgeshire.

Fenland District Council has been accused of having a ‘slash and burn’ policy when it comes to the areas trees.

"We must keep in mind: bus services are for people who need them, and that public transport can return to normal as soon as this crisis lifts."

Three new shelters have arrived at Whittlesea and Manea train stations as part of a large- scale investment programme into Fenland’s train stations.

When the government passes legislation so local government can conduct formal meetings online combined authority will be in the vanguard.

Fenland District Council has pledged its support for businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

Plans to convert a former town bank into a house of multiple occupation have been withdrawn so the applicant can consider alternative options.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told all theatres, cafes and leisure centres to close today to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Fenland Council is temporarily changing the way it delivers face-to-face customer services to protect the health and safety of residents and staff.