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March high street vision backed by government

March high street vision backed by government

March high street vision backed by government

12 July 2019

The town will get funding to develop its plans and potentially release millions in extra investment


Over 30 deaths due to drug or alcohol misuse were recorded by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Coroner’s Court in 2018

Over 30 deaths due to drug or alcohol misuse were recorded by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Coroner’s Court in 2018

Over 30 deaths due to drug or alcohol misuse were recorded by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Coroner’s Court in 2018

04 July 2019

In 2017-18, councils in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough spent £8.7 million on substance abuse services - down eight per cent since 2013-14.


Hub opens in Wisbech with aim to help homeless across Fenland

Hub opens in Wisbech with aim to help homeless across Fenland

Hub opens in Wisbech with aim to help homeless across Fenland

03 July 2019

A new homeless support hub to help rough sleepers get off the streets has opened its doors in Fenland.


Council pays out £6.9m for town's leisure park which includes a cinema

Council pays out £6.9m for town's leisure park which includes a cinema

Council pays out £6.9m for town's leisure park which includes a cinema

02 July 2019

Move will protect jobs and deliver 10 per cent annual return on investment.


UPDATED: Devastating blow as health chiefs cancel today's planned discussion on bringing back free IVF for people in Cambridgeshire

UPDATED: Devastating blow as health chiefs cancel today's planned discussion on bringing back free IVF for people in Cambridgeshire

UPDATED: Devastating blow as health chiefs cancel today's planned discussion on bringing back free IVF for people in Cambridgeshire

02 July 2019

The wait goes on for county's infertile couples who have spoken of heartbreak behind statistics to persuade commissioning group to reverse IVF cut.


Homes plans are a no-go says Fenland Council's planning department.

Homes plans are a no-go says Fenland Council's planning department.

Homes plans are a no-go says Fenland Council's planning department.

27 June 2019

Plans were clearly contrary to policies and despite planners working proactively with the developer these problems could not be overcome.


Could we soon be paying more for taxis in Fenland? Rise is up for discussion this week

Could we soon be paying more for taxis in Fenland? Rise is up for discussion this week

Could we soon be paying more for taxis in Fenland? Rise is up for discussion this week

24 June 2019

Taxi fares in Fenland are set to be reviewed for the first time in seven years following a request from the hackney trade to increase prices.


'Alliance move will help better scrutinise the ruling Conservatives in Fenland'

'Alliance move will help better scrutinise the ruling Conservatives in Fenland'

'Alliance move will help better scrutinise the ruling Conservatives in Fenland'

21 June 2019

Fenland's first and currently only Green councillor has announced he will be forming a working alliance with the district's group of independents.


UPDATED: This is what it will look like - Town's skate-board fans are set for new state-of-the-art £120,000 facility

UPDATED: This is what it will look like - Town's skate-board fans are set for new state-of-the-art £120,000 facility

UPDATED: This is what it will look like - Town's skate-board fans are set for new state-of-the-art £120,000 facility

20 June 2019

Exciting plans for a new and improved skate park in March can now go ahead after the final funding needed to start work was secured.


Campaigners blast town council over pool decision - but it will be back on the agenda soon

Campaigners blast town council over pool decision - but it will be back on the agenda soon

Campaigners blast town council over pool decision - but it will be back on the agenda soon

18 June 2019

Chatteris Empress Pool set for new debate at July's town council meeting despite its previous decision not to support it becoming a community asset.


Labour Party says it will secure future of six Fenland post offices

Labour Party says it will secure future of six Fenland post offices

Labour Party says it will secure future of six Fenland post offices

13 June 2019

The future of six post offices in Fenland would be secured under a Labour government, the shadow chancellor has announced.


Council’s new customer services centre to open next month

Council’s new customer services centre to open next month

Council’s new customer services centre to open next month

13 June 2019

Residents wanting to access council services and speak to advisors face to face will be able to visit a new Customer Services Centre from next month.


Tens of thousands of pensioner households in Cambridgeshire to lose their automatic entitlement to free TV licences

Tens of thousands of pensioner households in Cambridgeshire to lose their automatic entitlement to free TV licences

Tens of thousands of pensioner households in Cambridgeshire to lose their automatic entitlement to free TV licences

11 June 2019

Tens of thousands of pensioner households in Cambridgeshire will lose their automatic entitlement to free TV licences.


Complaints on election ‘given to the police’

Complaints on election ‘given to the police’

Complaints on election ‘given to the police’

11 June 2019

Concerns over alleged electoral infringements in the May 2 elections have been lodged with the police.


Anglian Water fat cats pocket nearly £2m as bills spiral and massive leaks claims union

Anglian Water fat cats pocket nearly £2m as bills spiral and massive leaks claims union

Anglian Water fat cats pocket nearly £2m as bills spiral and massive leaks claims union

11 June 2019

Thirty years after privatisation with spiralling bills and leaks Anglian Water bosses earned £1,921,000 in 2018 - a massive 20 per cent rise on 2017.


Adult Education courses will be targeted to meet the needs of local businesses

Adult Education courses will be targeted to meet the needs of local businesses

Adult Education courses will be targeted to meet the needs of local businesses

06 June 2019

Around £500,000 will be spent in Fenland for the academic year 19/20 to deliver skills courses.


Home owners take advantage of 'no permission' planning rules

Home owners take advantage of 'no permission' planning rules

Home owners take advantage of 'no permission' planning rules

04 June 2019

Dozens of Fenland home owners have taken advantage of new laws allowing them to build bigger extensions without planning permission, new figures show.


County council wins ‘Bikeability Grant Recipient of the Year’ Award

County council wins ‘Bikeability Grant Recipient of the Year’ Award

County council wins ‘Bikeability Grant Recipient of the Year’ Award

02 June 2019

Cambridgeshire County Council has won the award for ‘Bikeability Grant Recipient of the Year’ after being nominated by training provider Outspoken.


Independent reporting centres set up for 'hate crime' across the district

Independent reporting centres set up for 'hate crime' across the district

Independent reporting centres set up for 'hate crime' across the district

01 June 2019

Locations to record hate crime separate of the police are to be set up in every district to boost reporting in “harder to reach” communities.


Cost of mayor’s office doubles in a year

Cost of mayor’s office doubles in a year

Cost of mayor’s office doubles in a year

31 May 2019

The cost of the mayor’s office for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority more than doubled in a year, a committee has heard.


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