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Years could be cut from key transport projects including Wisbech Rail and dualling A47 says Mayor James Palmer

Years could be cut from key transport projects including Wisbech Rail and dualling A47 says Mayor James Palmer

Years could be cut from key transport projects including Wisbech Rail and dualling A47 says Mayor James Palmer

18 July 2018

A report into vital transport infrastructure schemes for Cambridgeshire has found projects could be completed years earlier.


‘Email not way to do business’ says March town councillor Martin Field

‘Email not way to do business’ says March town councillor Martin Field

‘Email not way to do business’ says March town councillor Martin Field

17 July 2018

A March town councillor has hit out at the lack of public debate following a decision to permanently close the toilets in City Road car park.


At last! Work is under-way to construct £500K sports pavilion at Estover Playing Field in March

At last! Work is under-way to construct £500K sports pavilion at Estover Playing Field in March

At last! Work is under-way to construct £500K sports pavilion at Estover Playing Field in March

16 July 2018

It's been well over 30 years in the making but this was a momentous week for sports fans in March as work got under-way on a new £500,000 pavilion.


Protestors in Wisbech make their voice heard against American President Trump with placard waving march

Protestors in Wisbech make their voice heard against American President Trump with placard waving march

Protestors in Wisbech make their voice heard against American President Trump with placard waving march

16 July 2018

Wisbech was among dozens of places across the country to hold a protest against visiting American President Donald Trump on Friday.


Cambridgeshire Mayor James Palmer steps in to save vital Number 46 bus service from Wisbech to March

Cambridgeshire Mayor James Palmer steps in to save vital Number 46 bus service from Wisbech to March

Cambridgeshire Mayor James Palmer steps in to save vital Number 46 bus service from Wisbech to March

13 July 2018

Four important rural bus services, including one relied upon by students to get to school, have been saved by Cambridgeshire Mayor James Palmer.


East Anglian MPs and Cambridgeshire mayor show united front to Chancellor Philip Hammond over need for more investment in region

East Anglian MPs and Cambridgeshire mayor show united front to Chancellor Philip Hammond over need for more investment in region

East Anglian MPs and Cambridgeshire mayor show united front to Chancellor Philip Hammond over need for more investment in region

11 July 2018

Delegation from East Anglia met Chancellor Philip Hammond to press the case for significant investment in time for the autumn budget.


Give Cambridgeshire's schools more cash plea - parents urged to support petition

Give Cambridgeshire's schools more cash plea - parents urged to support petition

Give Cambridgeshire's schools more cash plea - parents urged to support petition

10 July 2018

A petition has been launched to pressurise the government into better funding the county's schools.


Bid for more than 200 new homes in Long Sutton backed

Bid for more than 200 new homes in Long Sutton backed

Bid for more than 200 new homes in Long Sutton backed

29 June 2018

Application approved despite local opposition


Cambridgeshire Mayor James Palmer talks about the work so far on improving Fenland's rail services

Cambridgeshire Mayor James Palmer talks about the work so far on improving Fenland's rail services

Cambridgeshire Mayor James Palmer talks about the work so far on improving Fenland's rail services

15 June 2018

Cambridgeshire Mayor James Palmer believes rail services in our area are 'not up to scratch' for the 21st century.


Fenland Councillor Sarah Bligh quits Tories to join Lib Dems accusing the Conservatives of 'bitter in-fighting' and banning her from raising issues at meetings

Fenland Councillor Sarah Bligh quits Tories to join Lib Dems accusing the Conservatives of 'bitter in-fighting' and banning her from raising issues at meetings

Fenland Councillor Sarah Bligh quits Tories to join Lib Dems accusing the Conservatives of 'bitter in-fighting' and banning her from raising issues at meetings

15 June 2018

Tory councillor Sarah Bligh quits party over 'bitter in-fighting' and lack of support.


Former Fenland District Council leader Alan Melton takes over as clerk to Manea Parish Council

Former Fenland District Council leader Alan Melton takes over as clerk to Manea Parish Council

Former Fenland District Council leader Alan Melton takes over as clerk to Manea Parish Council

13 June 2018

A former Chatteris councillor has made a return to local government - but this time he is the man behind the scenes.


Fenland District Council issues warning to its grass cutting contractors following storm of complaints

Fenland District Council issues warning to its grass cutting contractors following storm of complaints

Fenland District Council issues warning to its grass cutting contractors following storm of complaints

07 June 2018

Earlier this week Fenland District Council’s press office was defending the firm it employs to cut grass across the area.


Call for action on 'eyesore' car site in Wisbech

Call for action on 'eyesore' car site in Wisbech

Call for action on 'eyesore' car site in Wisbech

30 May 2018

A Wisbech councillor is calling for urgent action over an eyesore she describes as a “slum”.


Cambridgeshire Fire Authority is seeking judicial review over transfer of governance of fire service to county's police commissioner

Cambridgeshire Fire Authority is seeking judicial review over transfer of governance of fire service to county's police commissioner

Cambridgeshire Fire Authority is seeking judicial review over transfer of governance of fire service to county's police commissioner

25 May 2018

A legal battle is set after Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fire Authority agreed to challenge a take-over bid by the police and crime commissioner.


Big plans for Wisbech's east side development get approval

Big plans for Wisbech's east side development get approval

Big plans for Wisbech's east side development get approval

25 May 2018

Plans that will shape the future growth of the eastern side of Wisbech have been approved.


Councillor Peter Human takes over the job of Mayor of Wisbech from Councillor Steve Tierney

Councillor Peter Human takes over the job of Mayor of Wisbech from Councillor Steve Tierney

Councillor Peter Human takes over the job of Mayor of Wisbech from Councillor Steve Tierney

21 May 2018

Wisbech has a new mayor following the annual pomp and circumstance ceremony at the town's Council Chamber on Friday.


Bright future for Cambridgeshire with LED rollout

Bright future for Cambridgeshire with LED rollout

Bright future for Cambridgeshire with LED rollout

21 May 2018

Energy-saving LED lamps are set to be installed across the county to save taxpayers thousands on electricity costs.


International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox names Wisbech Garden Town as one of 68 projects seeking overseas cash

International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox names Wisbech Garden Town as one of 68 projects seeking overseas cash

International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox names Wisbech Garden Town as one of 68 projects seeking overseas cash

17 May 2018

Wisbech Garden Town is one of 68 national projects being promoted by the Government for attracting international investment.


Region is unified in calls for the Government to commit funding for dualling of A47

Region is unified in calls for the Government to commit funding for dualling of A47

Region is unified in calls for the Government to commit funding for dualling of A47

16 May 2018

Representatives from Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk make united call for the Government to fully dual the A47 between Peterborough and Lowestoft.


Row over free school meals is ‘fake news’ says MP Steve Barclay

Row over free school meals is ‘fake news’ says MP Steve Barclay

Row over free school meals is ‘fake news’ says MP Steve Barclay

22 March 2018

Local MP Steve Barclay has robustly denied claims that hundreds of Fenland children could lose their free school meals after voting to lower the threshold at which families become eligible.


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