Politics

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Plans to convert a former town bank into a house of multiple occupation have been withdrawn so the applicant can consider alternative options.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

Wisbech Town Council steps into help Wisbech businessman Anthony Winterbourne after he turns his distillery over to making hand sanitiser.

Health, transport and economic concerns were raised by speakers at an anti-incinerator meeting on Friday.

Parks and open spaces the equivalent size of 3,000 football pitches will be cut, strimmed and trimmed this year.

Nicky Massey has been selected by the Labour Party as its candidate in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Police and Crime Commissioner election.

More support for victims of domestic abuse will be made available across the region following two successful bids for funding.

The preferred Wisbech Station location has been identified close to the town centre but is subject to further assessment.

Wisbech Fenmen have scored a £2,000 donation towards its new stand from the town council.