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Questions on planned incinerator

A reader has many questions on the incinerator being planned for the town.

Why an incinerator should not be here

A reader has written to us saying why an incinerator is not a good fit.

Welney Wash Road drop-in event postponed due to Covid-19 outbreak concerns

A drop-in event to hear the public's views on plans to close the Welney Wash Road for up to six weeks next summer has been postponed.

Campaigners raise burner health fears

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

Incinerator firm's scoping report is so offensive

A reader says a scoping report concludes it doesn’t matter if the public breathe exhaust fumes, get run over, or develop long-term health conditions.

Pupils at Fenland village school get the litter picking bug

A new litter picking club has been set up at Murrow Primary Academy, with help from the village’s dedicated Street Pride group and Fenland Council.

Union support for incinerator campaign group

Leading community trade union Unite has backed the anti-incinerator campaign.

Why is MVV persisting?

A reader is questioning why the firm behind a planned incinerator are not giving up their plans, despite huge protests.

Businesses could be key in helping to stop Wisbech mega incinerator say campaigners

More than 80 protestors gathered in Wisbech to lobby local businesses into uniting with the community against plans for a mega incinerator.

Drivers could prevent pollution by switching off at lights

Our letter writer says car engines should be switched off at lights to cut down fumes.

Thomas Clarkson Academy in Wisbech engages specialist to help with submissions on incinerator as campaign gathers momentum

Posters and banners are appearing across Wisbech as part of the on-going fight to stop a mega waste incinerator being built in the town.

Fenland District Council issues temporary shellfish harvesting ban

Fenland Council has temporarily prohibited the commercial harvesting of shellfish near the mouth of the River Nene due to high bacteria levels.

Environment Agency want to hear your views on closing Welney Wash Road for flood barrier work next summer

Work to improve the Ouse Washes will include building a barrier on the Welney Wash Road meaning it will need to close for up to six weeks next summer.

'Why have they formed another group?'

A reader has questioned why the town council has formed a group against the incinerator when councillors are already on another.

'Not near our school'

A reader has hit out at plans to build an incinerator near a secondary school.

BIN THE INCINERATOR: Reader's concern over air quality

A reader has highlighted the air quality issue linked with an incinerator planned for Wisbech.

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Questions on planned incinerator

Questions on planned incinerator

Why an incinerator should not be here

Why an incinerator should not be here

Welney Wash Road drop-in event postponed due to Covid-19 outbreak concerns

Welney Wash Road drop-in event postponed due to Covid-19 outbreak concerns

Campaigners raise burner health fears

Campaigners raise burner health fears

Incinerator firm's scoping report is so offensive

Incinerator firm's scoping report is so offensive

Pupils at Fenland village school get the litter picking bug

Pupils at Fenland village school get the litter picking bug

Union support for incinerator campaign group