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Policy that helps control number of alcohol outlets in Wisbech looks set to be binned

A policy aimed at controlling the number of off-licences in Wisbech town centre looks set to be scrapped despite public support.

Group representing workers rights in Fenland has passed an anti-racism motion

Wisbech, March and District Trades Council has passed a hard hitting anti-racist resolution that condemns all forms of hatred and prejudice.

Share your views on ambitious plan for Fenland’s future

Council leader described the Draft Business Plan as “ambitious” in its aspirations to meet the needs and priorities of local people.

Government to blame, not the elderly

A letter writer says the Government is to blame for the state of our nation.

Reader questions what town council does

A reader has asked what the town council does and criticised its new Christmas tree for 2020.

Project could deliver 100 new homes

A reader has welcomed the news that the council is to create a £25million fund to turn a profit through a newly-formed trading arm.

Family-sized house is to become home to 10 people in Wisbech despite objections from neighbours

Plans to convert a Wisbech home into a house of multiple occupation for 10 people has been granted despite major concerns from neighbouring residents.

'The lack of assessment regarding the long term economic significance is appalling' says Manea parish clerk in angry letter to Fenland Council over phone mast plans

A decision by a 'junior' planning officer to refuse permission for a telephone mast for Manea has been heavily criticised by the parish council.

Cambridgeshire County Council invites the community to have its say on draft Climate and Environment Strategy

Cambridgeshire County Council on Thursday (19) agreed to launch consultation on ambitious plans to reduce its carbon footprint.

'Neutral stance lost Labour the election'

A reader says Labour lost the General Election over the promise to take a neutral position in any second referendum.

A female Labour leader would be preferable

A reader is calling for a new Labour leader to be a woman.

State-of-the-art £120,000 skate park opens in March

Young people in March have received an early Christmas present – with the official openinof the town’s new state-of-the-art skate park.

Cambridgeshire County Council has fined its waste contractor £500,000 for missing its target

Waste disposal company Amey has been fined half a million pounds for sending too much of Cambridgeshire’s biodegradable waste to landfill.

Building work starts on new Cambridgeshire County Council HQ

Cambridgeshire County Council’s new Alconbury Weald HQ building is set to open in Spring 2021, councillors will hear on Monday (December 16).

General Election 2019: Conservatives hold on to South West Norfolk seat

The constituency of South West Norfolk has remained blue after Conservative Elizabeth Truss kept her seat.

Conservatives win South Holland and the Deepings

Sir John Hayes retains his seat and increases his majority.

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Policy that helps control number of alcohol outlets in Wisbech looks set to be binned

Policy that helps control number of alcohol outlets in Wisbech looks set to be binned

Group representing workers rights in Fenland has passed an anti-racism motion

Group representing workers rights in Fenland has passed an anti-racism motion

Share your views on ambitious plan for Fenland’s future

Share your views on ambitious plan for Fenland’s future

Government to blame, not the elderly

Government to blame, not the elderly

Reader questions what town council does

Reader questions what town council does

Project could deliver 100 new homes

Project could deliver 100 new homes

Family-sized house is to become home to 10 people in Wisbech despite objections from neighbours

Family-sized house is to become home to 10 people in Wisbech despite objections from neighbours

'The lack of assessment regarding the long term economic significance is appalling' says Manea parish clerk in angry letter to Fenland Council over phone mast plans

'The lack of assessment regarding the long term economic significance is appalling' says Manea parish clerk in angry letter to Fenland Council over phone mast plans

Cambridgeshire County Council invites the community to have its say on draft Climate and Environment Strategy

Cambridgeshire County Council invites the community to have its say on draft Climate and Environment Strategy

'Neutral stance lost Labour the election'

'Neutral stance lost Labour the election'

A female Labour leader would be preferable

A female Labour leader would be preferable

State-of-the-art £120,000 skate park opens in March

State-of-the-art £120,000 skate park opens in March

Cambridgeshire County Council has fined its waste contractor £500,000 for missing its target

Cambridgeshire County Council has fined its waste contractor £500,000 for missing its target

Building work starts on new Cambridgeshire County Council HQ

Building work starts on new Cambridgeshire County Council HQ

General Election 2019: Conservatives hold on to South West Norfolk seat

General Election 2019: Conservatives hold on to South West Norfolk seat

Conservatives win South Holland and the Deepings

Conservatives win South Holland and the Deepings

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