Politics

Four become five as another Conservative joins the ranks of Fenland's new independents group

A Wisbech town councillor has become the fifth Conservative to leave the party to join a new group of Fenland independents

Spending on Fenland street lights up by tens of thousands of pounds

Fenland District Council spends tens of thousands of pounds more on street lights compared with five years ago, figures reveal.

Cambridgeshire's Police and Crime Commissioner signs new deal saving police force money on support services from uniforms to cars

Police and Crime Commissioner, Jason Ablewhite has led the signing of a deal which could save Cambridgeshire’s police force £2 million a year.

Four Conservative councillors have been suspended from the party after they declare they will stand as independents on May 2

A breakaway group of Conservatives have been suspended from the party and are likely to be stripped of their committee roles at Fenland Council.

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

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 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'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

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

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

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

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

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'

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 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

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

A “parasite” Cambridgeshire councillor living 400 miles away from his ward has been slammed as a “blight on our democracy”.

Politics

Less than 1,000 Fenlanders sign anti-Brexit petition

Four become five as another Conservative joins the ranks of Fenland's new independents group

Four become five as another Conservative joins the ranks of Fenland's new independents group

Spending on Fenland street lights up by tens of thousands of pounds

Spending on Fenland street lights up by tens of thousands of pounds

Cambridgeshire's Police and Crime Commissioner signs new deal saving police force money on support services from uniforms to cars

Cambridgeshire's Police and Crime Commissioner signs new deal saving police force money on support services from uniforms to cars

Four Conservative councillors have been suspended from the party after they declare they will stand as independents on May 2

Four Conservative councillors have been suspended from the party after they declare they will stand as independents on May 2

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

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

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

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

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

Kingdom Services Group has been awarded Fenland's environmental enforcement 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

‘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

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