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Cambridgeshire care leavers need support a parent would offer

Researchers say young people leaving care need the support a parent would offer their own child in order to ‘equalise the playing field’.

Hotel HMO plans thrown out by West Norfolk Council

Fears over the impact on the tourism trade proved decisive as councillors narrowly rejected the 'unusual' scheme.

Top Fenland councillor is among those calling for Cambridgeshire Mayor Dr Nik Johnson's resignation

Fenland Council leader Chris Boden claims work at the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority was "almost grinding to a halt".

Fenland pupils will benefit from special school transport funding decision

Children attending after school clubs at a Fenland special school will be entitled to free transport.

Lack of skilled workforce to blame for £22 million greener homes underspend by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

A lack of qualified worker has been blamed for a £22 million greener homes underspend by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.

Mayor opens newly redeveloped March railway station

Cambridgeshire Mayor Dr Nik Johnson officially opened the newly developed March Railway Station and car park at a special ceremony today (13 May).

Fenland Council chair re-elected for third term

Fenland District Council has re-elected Councillor Alex Miscandlon to serve the district as chair for a third consecutive term.

Share your views on Fenland Council’s role in enforcing quality of private rented housing

Fenland Council is asking for views on how it uses enforcement powers to regulate the condition of privately rented housing in the district.

Cambridgeshire paramedic whistleblower says ambulance service on verge of collapse

A whistleblower has sparked fears the area's ambulance service could be on the verge of collapse.

Joy as county council agrees a new special needs school should be built in Fenland

Fenland councillors are jubilant after a motion calling for a new special needs school in the district won unanimous support from the county council.

Councillors asked to continue existing funding for special school after-school clubs' transport and add Wisbech academy to the list

No immediate changes are being proposed to the funding arrangements for transport to and from after-school clubs at special schools in Cambridgeshire.

Lack of uptake at mental health bus

Councillors are looking to support mental health strugglers and have bemoaned an 'unbelievable' response to CCTV plans.

Housing bid for hotel site 'unacceptable', parish leaders claim

Nearly 40 people could be accommodated if the new proposal is approved next week.

Parishes must work together to get funding

Parishes must work together to make community funding easier to attain, according to a councillor.

Wisbech Town Council seals the deal to see Horsefair toilets re-open next month

Toilets in a town’s shopping centre are set to re-open next month after a long awaited contract has been signed.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority boss resigns just months after taking on the job

The chief executive for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has resigned only months after stepping into the role.

Call for new Special Needs school for Fenland

Renewed calls for better provision for children with special educational needs in Fenland are due to be discussed by councillors on Tuesday (10).

Delight as Norfolk Council leaders says it will oppose Wisbech incinerator plans

Campaigners fighting plans for a mega incinerator in Wisbech have welcomed news a second county council will now oppose the project.

Over 1,500 props now holding up QEH roof, councillors told

Senior councillors have branded the state of West Norfolk's hospital building as 'frightening' as they renewed their demands for funds to rebuild it.

Russia sanctions 287 politicians

Russia's foreign ministry has sanctioned MPs as it hits back at the British government's support for Ukraine and sanctions imposed on its politicians.

Planning application for Wisbech mega incinerator could be submitted in the next few months

Local MP Steve Barclay has vowed to "keep a close eye" on plans for a mega incinerator in Wisbech over the coming weeks.

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Cambridgeshire care leavers need support a parent would offer

Hotel HMO plans thrown out by West Norfolk Council

Hotel HMO plans thrown out by West Norfolk Council

Top Fenland councillor is among those calling for Cambridgeshire Mayor Dr Nik Johnson's resignation

Top Fenland councillor is among those calling for Cambridgeshire Mayor Dr Nik Johnson's resignation

Fenland pupils will benefit from special school transport funding decision

Fenland pupils will benefit from special school transport funding decision

Lack of skilled workforce to blame for £22 million greener homes underspend by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Lack of skilled workforce to blame for £22 million greener homes underspend by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Mayor opens newly redeveloped March railway station

Mayor opens newly redeveloped March railway station

Fenland Council chair re-elected for third term

Fenland Council chair re-elected for third term

Share your views on Fenland Council’s role in enforcing quality of private rented housing

Share your views on Fenland Council’s role in enforcing quality of private rented housing

Cambridgeshire paramedic whistleblower says ambulance service on verge of collapse

Cambridgeshire paramedic whistleblower says ambulance service on verge of collapse

Joy as county council agrees a new special needs school should be built in Fenland

Joy as county council agrees a new special needs school should be built in Fenland

Councillors asked to continue existing funding for special school after-school clubs' transport and add Wisbech academy to the list

Councillors asked to continue existing funding for special school after-school clubs' transport and add Wisbech academy to the list

Lack of uptake at mental health bus

Lack of uptake at mental health bus

Housing bid for hotel site 'unacceptable', parish leaders claim

Housing bid for hotel site 'unacceptable', parish leaders claim

Parishes must work together to get funding

Parishes must work together to get funding

Wisbech Town Council seals the deal to see Horsefair toilets re-open next month

Wisbech Town Council seals the deal to see Horsefair toilets re-open next month

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority boss resigns just months after taking on the job

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority boss resigns just months after taking on the job

Call for new Special Needs school for Fenland

Call for new Special Needs school for Fenland

Delight as Norfolk Council leaders says it will oppose Wisbech incinerator plans

Delight as Norfolk Council leaders says it will oppose Wisbech incinerator plans

Over 1,500 props now holding up QEH roof, councillors told

Over 1,500 props now holding up QEH roof, councillors told

Russia sanctions 287 politicians

Russia sanctions 287 politicians

Planning application for Wisbech mega incinerator could be submitted in the next few months

Planning application for Wisbech mega incinerator could be submitted in the next few months

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