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Free use of library computers set for return after charges failed to bring in the cash

Free use of library computers set for return after charges failed to bring in the cash

Free use of library computers set for return after charges failed to bring in the cash

06 March 2019

Cambridgeshire councillors are set to discuss withdrawing charges for computer access in libraries just a year after they were introduced.


Fenland grass cutting contractors promise to do better this summer as the season springs into action

Fenland grass cutting contractors promise to do better this summer as the season springs into action

Fenland grass cutting contractors promise to do better this summer as the season springs into action

04 March 2019

Fenland Council's grass cutting contractors have promised to do better this summer after being put on notice last year for its poor performance.


Cambridgeshire Mayor’s intervention slammed as an 'abuse of power'

Cambridgeshire Mayor’s intervention slammed as an 'abuse of power'

Cambridgeshire Mayor’s intervention slammed as an 'abuse of power'

01 March 2019

Cambridgeshire's mayor slammed for allegedly “abusing” his power when questioning a scrutiny boss who voiced concerns over an authority restructure.


Kingdom Services Group has been awarded Fenland's environmental enforcement contract

Kingdom Services Group has been awarded Fenland's environmental enforcement contract

Kingdom Services Group has been awarded Fenland's environmental enforcement contract

27 February 2019

Enforcement officers tackling littering and dog fouling on Fenland's Fenland are to dedicate time for community activities as part of a new contract.


Health scare forces Wisbech stalwarts Mike and Virginia Bucknor to retire from local government

Health scare forces Wisbech stalwarts Mike and Virginia Bucknor to retire from local government

Health scare forces Wisbech stalwarts Mike and Virginia Bucknor to retire from local government

27 February 2019

Two of the area’s longest-serving councillors have announced their retirement from local government when the elections are held this May.


Ball may have caused ‘serious reputational damage’ to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Ball may have caused ‘serious reputational damage’ to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Ball may have caused ‘serious reputational damage’ to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

26 February 2019

Handling of finances of the mayor’s ball may have caused the combined authority 'serious reputational harm' as Tories hit out at scrutiny chairman.


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.


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