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It's official - Fenland Council is relocating its one stop shops to cut costs

It's official - Fenland Council is relocating its one stop shops to cut costs

It's official - Fenland Council is relocating its one stop shops to cut costs

22 February 2019

Fenland Council’s one stop shops in March and Wisbech are relocating, as figures show footfall has dropped by 81 per cent since they opened in 2004.


Good news for taxpayers as Fenland District Council votes to freeze Council Tax for 2019/20 - but bills will still rise thanks to county and police

Good news for taxpayers as Fenland District Council votes to freeze Council Tax for 2019/20 - but bills will still rise thanks to county and police

Good news for taxpayers as Fenland District Council votes to freeze Council Tax for 2019/20 - but bills will still rise thanks to county and police

22 February 2019

Fenland District Council has voted to freeze its share of your Council Tax bills for the coming year.


Fenland councillor says homes plans for Gaul Road March 'maximise profits at expense of quality'

Fenland councillor says homes plans for Gaul Road March 'maximise profits at expense of quality'

Fenland councillor says homes plans for Gaul Road March 'maximise profits at expense of quality'

14 February 2019

A Fenland councillor has strongly objected to plans for 80 social housing homes in Gaul Road in March claiming the site would act as a "ransom strip".


Fenland District Council's chief executive enjoys a £143K pay cheque - just £10k less than the Prime Minister

Fenland District Council's chief executive enjoys a £143K pay cheque - just £10k less than the Prime Minister

Fenland District Council's chief executive enjoys a £143K pay cheque - just £10k less than the Prime Minister

14 February 2019

Fenland Council's chief executive Paul Medd earns almost as much as Prime Minister Theresa May according to a new report set to go before councillors.


Press and public excluded as Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority discuss slashing staff by a quarter

Press and public excluded as Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority discuss slashing staff by a quarter

Press and public excluded as Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority discuss slashing staff by a quarter

13 February 2019

An “outrageous” lack of transparency at the combined authority has been slammed as they look to cut almost a quarter of their staffing budget.


‘Parasite’ Cambridgeshire councillor in pay row as he refuses to take a 1.2 per cent drop in his allowance

‘Parasite’ Cambridgeshire councillor in pay row as he refuses to take a 1.2 per cent drop in his allowance

‘Parasite’ Cambridgeshire councillor in pay row as he refuses to take a 1.2 per cent drop in his allowance

08 February 2019

A “parasite” Cambridgeshire councillor living 400 miles away from his ward has been slammed as a “blight on our democracy”.


Wisbech Councillor Simon King steps down from local election to save his Conservative party colleagues 'difficulties'

Wisbech Councillor Simon King steps down from local election to save his Conservative party colleagues 'difficulties'

Wisbech Councillor Simon King steps down from local election to save his Conservative party colleagues 'difficulties'

07 February 2019

Wisbech councillor Simon King will not stand at this year's local elections in May to save his party "further embarrassment".


Rough sleeping more than doubles in Fenland

Rough sleeping more than doubles in Fenland

Rough sleeping more than doubles in Fenland

07 February 2019

Rough sleeping in Fenland has more than doubled since 2010, official figures show.


Fenland poets and artists join MP Steve Barclay in call for better arts funding locally

Fenland poets and artists join MP Steve Barclay in call for better arts funding locally

Fenland poets and artists join MP Steve Barclay in call for better arts funding locally

06 February 2019

Local MP Steve Barclay is calling for better funding for the arts in this area following a special meeting held in March.


Cambridgeshire Council Tax payers face five per cent rise as county council sets budget

Cambridgeshire Council Tax payers face five per cent rise as county council sets budget

Cambridgeshire Council Tax payers face five per cent rise as county council sets budget

06 February 2019

Council tax is going up by nearly five per cent after a “chaotic” meeting where councillors debated ways to fill a £13 million hole in their budget.


Cambridgeshire's Police Commissioner marks #itsnotok2019 to support victims

Cambridgeshire's Police Commissioner marks #itsnotok2019 to support victims

Cambridgeshire's Police Commissioner marks #itsnotok2019 to support victims

04 February 2019

To mark Sexual Violence Awareness Week Police Commissioner, Jason Ablewhite is launching a county-wide campaign to raise awareness victims' support.


Bus services set to continue across Cambridgeshire

Bus services set to continue across Cambridgeshire

Bus services set to continue across Cambridgeshire

03 February 2019

Bus services across the county will be discussed at the Economy and Environment Committee meeting on Thursday (February 7).


Information session will tell you how to become a Fenland or parish councillor

Information session will tell you how to become a Fenland or parish councillor

Information session will tell you how to become a Fenland or parish councillor

01 February 2019

Are you passionate about your community? Find out how to become a councillor.


Renovation complete at busy March car park

Renovation complete at busy March car park

Renovation complete at busy March car park

01 February 2019

A well-used town centre car park has been given a new lease of life following a £250,000 renovation by Fenland District Council.


Around two thirds of local tax payers say they will pay £2 a month more for Cambridgeshire police

Around two thirds of local tax payers say they will pay £2 a month more for Cambridgeshire police

Around two thirds of local tax payers say they will pay £2 a month more for Cambridgeshire police

30 January 2019

Public support helps to increase Police Officer numbers in Cambridgeshire for the second year running.


Nearly 1,500 people in Fenland already on troubled Universal Credit system

Nearly 1,500 people in Fenland already on troubled Universal Credit system

Nearly 1,500 people in Fenland already on troubled Universal Credit system

30 January 2019

Nearly 1,500 people in Fenland have been moved on to Universal Credit, despite concerns it could push claimants further into debt.


Calls for report on £16K Cambridgeshire mayor’s ball spend

Calls for report on £16K Cambridgeshire mayor’s ball spend

Calls for report on £16K Cambridgeshire mayor’s ball spend

30 January 2019

Calls have been made for a report into the use of £16,000 of taxpayer's cash on Cambridgeshire mayor's ball.


Cambridgeshire County Council is set to raise council tax amid accusations the authority is in 'dire straits'

Cambridgeshire County Council is set to raise council tax amid accusations the authority is in 'dire straits'

Cambridgeshire County Council is set to raise council tax amid accusations the authority is in 'dire straits'

30 January 2019

Council tax is to rise in a bid to plug a gap in the county council’s funding with warnings there are still “stark and unpalatable” decisions ahead.


‘Wake up – homelessness is an extremely serious issue here’ - says army veteran sleeping rough in Wisbech

‘Wake up – homelessness is an extremely serious issue here’ - says army veteran sleeping rough in Wisbech

‘Wake up – homelessness is an extremely serious issue here’ - says army veteran sleeping rough in Wisbech

30 January 2019

A homeless veteran who sleeps in the doorway of Burger King in Wisbech Horsefair is calling for more help for people like him.


Thousands of households on housing waiting list in Fenland

Thousands of households on housing waiting list in Fenland

Thousands of households on housing waiting list in Fenland

29 January 2019

Thousands of households are stuck on the waiting list for social housing in Fenland, new figures reveal.


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