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Residents can vote on planning policies next month

Walpole residents will head to the pools next month to vote in their neighbourhood planning referendum.

Positive support for Local Government Reorganisation ‘Option A’ - but not from Fenland

The county council has published analysis results of its Phase Two engagement on Local Government Reorganisation.

Council welcomes progress on equality, diversity and inclusion

Councillors have welcomed the progress made against a four-year Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy.

Minister slammed for saying 90-mile pylon route ‘has to be built somewhere’

James Wild has launched a scathing attack on a Government minister for suggesting a 90-mile pylon route “has to be built somewhere”.

By-election candidates for district and town council named

The full lists of candidates standing in two upcoming by-elections have been announced.

Government plans to remove pub notices would shroud our communities in secrecy

News Media Association chief executive Owen Meredith outlines the issues with Government plans to remove licensing applications from local newspapers…

Traveller site expansion approved despite neighbours’ concerns

The owners of a traveller site have been granted permission to increase the number of caravans that can stay there despite complaints from neighbours.

New Adults, Health and Commissioning Strategy ‘shaped by local voices’

Councillors have approved a plan to improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities and support residents to live healthy, safe and independent lives.

Horror situation at pub as tenant spread pet food on walls during year-long stand-off

A horror situation left brewery bosses unable to evict a pub tenant despite him allegedly spreading pet food throughout the premises.

‘Not all children in the county are thriving’ as national crisis in SEND education grips

Council officers have said not all children in the county are “thriving” among a “national crisis” impacting children with additional needs.

Fears that expanding traveller site could become ‘ghetto in the countryside’

Villagers fear an expanding caravan site could become a “ghetto in the countryside” if plans are approved.

Approval given for 245 homes on the edge of town

More than 240 new homes are set to be built on the edge of a Fenland town after detailed plans were approved by Fenland District Council.

Plans to upgrade landmark bridge

Plans have been submitted for an electrical and mechanical upgrade to a historic Grade Two listed swing bridge.

County Council says it took down flags

The county council says it is responsible for taking down some of the flags that have been adorning lampposts over recent weeks.

Warning to postal voters following change in law

Around 11,000 postal voters in Fenland will need to reapply if they wish to continue using that method in future elections.

Councillors support nursery plans

Plans to increase the number of children from 16 to 21 at a family-run nursery have been approved - despite concerns about ‘excessive’ noise.

Bin rounds to be reviewed

Council bosses are planning to review bin rounds in a bid to cope with the ‘sheer volume of waste’ put out each week.

Council plans to make millions by selling off unwanted assets

A council is looking to raise millions of pounds by selling off unwanted assets.

Road closure sparks fears for residents

Disgruntled residents are bracing themselves for weeks of ‘hell’ thanks to a series of road closures.

Quality of Life survey reveals how people are feeling

Residents continue to feel happy and safe in their communities with a strong sense of belonging, according to the results of a Quality of Life survey.

Shock as QEH is ranked worst hospital in the country

Patients, staff and politicians have been left shocked after a hospital that serves Fenland was officially ranked the worst in the country.