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‘Fill in wheelie bin consultation - or don’t complain afterwards’ says council waste chief

‘Fill in wheelie bin consultation - or don’t complain afterwards’ says council waste chief

‘Fill in wheelie bin consultation - or don’t complain afterwards’ says council waste chief

Residents are being urged to have their say on whether wheelie bins should be introduced - or told ‘don’t complain’ afterwards.


Bin collection changes – make sure your bins are out on time

Bin collection changes – make sure your bins are out on time

Bin collection changes – make sure your bins are out on time

Residents are being reminded to ensure their bins are presented for collection by 7am to avoid being caught out by collection schedule changes.


Desilting work on Main Drain to start in October - and last for nine months

Desilting work on Main Drain to start in October - and last for nine months

Desilting work on Main Drain to start in October - and last for nine months

Desilting works on the Main Drain are set to get under way in October - lasting for around nine months.


New art trail in village

New art trail in village

New art trail in village

Visitors to a village will be able to take a wander down the riverbank and discover a quirky new art trail.


Environmental performance rating sees water firm given ‘two stars’ for third time

Environmental performance rating sees water firm given ‘two stars’ for third time

Environmental performance rating sees water firm given ‘two stars’ for third time

Anglian Water has admitted it “must do better” to meet environmental targets after being given a two-star rating for the third consecutive year.


Weekly food collection scheme by March 2026

Weekly food collection scheme by March 2026

Weekly food collection scheme by March 2026

Planning applications are due to be submitted later this year as big changes are on the horizon for how a county handles its waste.


Is it time to move to wheelie bins? Residents asked to settle the debate as consultation launches

Is it time to move to wheelie bins? Residents asked to settle the debate as consultation launches

Is it time to move to wheelie bins? Residents asked to settle the debate as consultation launches

Residents are being asked if they want to switch from bags to wheelie bins in what could be a major shakeup for waste and recycling collections.


War on county’s weeds is underway after policy U-turn

War on county’s weeds is underway after policy U-turn

War on county’s weeds is underway after policy U-turn

Cambridgeshire’s war on weeds is well underway with more than 440km of kerbside already treated after a U-turn in policy.


Council to urge new Government ministers to overturn planning permission for incinerator

Council to urge new Government ministers to overturn planning permission for incinerator

Council to urge new Government ministers to overturn planning permission for incinerator

Fenland Council is to write to new Government ministers urging them to overturn the decision by the Conservatives to approve the Wisbech incinerator.


‘How this can even be considered so close to the village is unbelievable’

‘How this can even be considered so close to the village is unbelievable’

‘How this can even be considered so close to the village is unbelievable’

Fears over the impact on health from toxic smells and noise pollution have been raised as villagers aired objections to a proposed asphalt plant.


Chief engineer gives Society members talk on draining of the fens

Chief engineer gives Society members talk on draining of the fens

Chief engineer gives Society members talk on draining of the fens

An engineer gave a very interesting talk about the draining of the fens.


Judicial review hopes against incinerator dashed by judge

Judicial review hopes against incinerator dashed by judge

Judicial review hopes against incinerator dashed by judge

A judicial review into the Conservative Government’s decision to build a mega waste incinerator in Wisbech will not be going ahead.

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Allotment sites across Fenland are proving hugely popular but there are vacancies in some villages

Allotment sites across Fenland are proving hugely popular but there are vacancies in some villages

Allotment sites across Fenland are proving hugely popular but there are vacancies in some villages

Ever fancied living the 'Good Life'? Are the constantly rising fruit and veg prices making your head spin and your purse hurt?


‘Legal challenge or new government only hope of stopping incinerator’ – says leading campaigner

‘Legal challenge or new government only hope of stopping incinerator’ – says leading campaigner

‘Legal challenge or new government only hope of stopping incinerator’ – says leading campaigner

Hopes of stopping a mega-incinerator for Wisbech now rest on whether or not legal action by Fenland Council is successful or a change of government.

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