Local government

Some Ferry Project Staff celebrating the grant success

Local government

Fen charity receives £600,000 to prevent homelessness

Methodist Chapel, Tydd St Giles. Credit: Google Maps

Methodist Chapel, Tydd St Giles. Credit: Google Maps

Fenland District Council

Village chapel abandoned for years given new lease on life as café plans approved

Taxi. Copyright-free image

Taxi. Copyright-free image

Fenland District Council

Taxi driver refused licence after gaining NINE penalty points in ‘short time’

Fenland District Council says enforcement action involving kennels at 10 Redmoor Lane is continuing after a compliance period set by the Planning Inspectorate expired at the end of July.

Fenland District Council says enforcement action involving kennels at 10 Redmoor Lane is continuing after a compliance period set by the Planning Inspectorate expired at the end of July.

Fenland District Council

Update in long-running kennels enforcement case amid residents' ongoing concerns

Fenland’s council leader has urged county health chiefs to investigate a “worrying” loss of services at North Cambs Hospital in Wisbech – and says every district councillor will be invited to submit evidence.

Fenland’s council leader has urged county health chiefs to investigate a “worrying” loss of services at North Cambs Hospital in Wisbech – and says every district councillor will be invited to submit evidence.

Fenland District Council

Call for evidence to back claims of service cuts at Fenland hospital

Have your say on plans to invest an additional £240,000 in Wisbech play areas

Have your say on plans to invest an additional £240,000 in Wisbech play areas

Local government

Have your say on plans to invest an extra £240,000 in play areas

Cllr Chris Boden is demanding answers over why services are being cut at the North Cambs Hospital in Wisbech.

Cllr Chris Boden is demanding answers over why services are being cut at the North Cambs Hospital in Wisbech.

Fenland District Council

Top Fenland councillor calls for investigation into Wisbech hospital cuts

Plans to convert the former Halifax Building Society into a gaming centre have been approved by planning officers - a move branded as

Plans to convert the former Halifax Building Society into a gaming centre have been approved by planning officers - a move branded as

Fenland District Council

Approval of third 24-hour casino in Fen town blasted as 'stupid decision'

11-12 High Street, Wisbech. Credit: Google Maps

11-12 High Street, Wisbech. Credit: Google Maps

Fenland District Council

Delays in replacing eyesore gap on Wisbech High Street branded ’embarrassing'

The property in Wisbech which could become a house of multiple occupation (HMO) for up to seven people

The property in Wisbech which could become a house of multiple occupation (HMO) for up to seven people

Fenland District Council

Four-bedroom house could become 'HMO' for up to seven people

Plans have been submitted which would see the former Methodist Chapel in Hockland Road converted into a community café and co-working hub.

Plans have been submitted which would see the former Methodist Chapel in Hockland Road converted into a community café and co-working hub.

Fenland District Council

Here's what's being planned for unused Methodist chapel in Fenland village

Fenland District Council says it is now looking into complaints about ice cream vans operating near Wisbech Park after residents raised concerns over licensing, safety and public health.

Fenland District Council says it is now looking into complaints about ice cream vans operating near Wisbech Park after residents raised concerns over licensing, safety and public health.

Fenland District Council

Council looking into complaints about 'illegal' ice cream vans near town park

A former supported living facility in Wisbech is set to become specialist accommodation for vulnerable residents.

A former supported living facility in Wisbech is set to become specialist accommodation for vulnerable residents.

Fenland District Council

Plan to turn former Wisbech hostel into supported living homes gets greenlight

Reform UK's Chris Tirrell has been elected as the new county councillor for the Roman Bank and Peckover division in Wisbech.

Reform UK's Chris Tirrell has been elected as the new county councillor for the Roman Bank and Peckover division in Wisbech.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Reform win county council seat in by-election called after councillor was disbarred

Plans are set for approval on Wednesday that would see Somers Court demolished and replaced with flats for older people.

Plans are set for approval on Wednesday that would see Somers Court demolished and replaced with flats for older people.

Fenland District Council

Sheltered housing could be demolished and replaced by 49-flat retirement complex

The Green Party's candidate in a by-election being held in Wisbech this week has been told he can't withdraw from the ballot.

The Green Party's candidate in a by-election being held in Wisbech this week has been told he can't withdraw from the ballot.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Green candidate told 'it's not possible' after trying to withdraw from Fens vote

Plans to convert the former Halifax Building Society into a gaming centre have been approved by planning officers.

Plans to convert the former Halifax Building Society into a gaming centre have been approved by planning officers.

Fenland District Council

Councillor questions decision to turn Fen town's former Halifax into gaming centre

The boat was fly tipped along High Side in Gorefield

The boat was fly tipped along High Side in Gorefield

Fenland District Council

Boat dumped on Fenland road as council issues fly-tipping appeal

The current operators of Wisbech Port have been given notice by Fenland District council - which is the port authority.

The current operators of Wisbech Port have been given notice by Fenland District council - which is the port authority.

Fenland District Council

Operators of Fenland port given notice to quit over operating costs concerns

Hare and Hounds, North Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. Image taken from Google street view. Credit: Google. Permission for use for all partners.

Hare and Hounds, North Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. Image taken from Google street view. Credit: Google. Permission for use for all partners.

Fenland District Council

New licence granted for Fens hotel despite approved plans to turn building into flats

Newsquest chief executive Henry Faure Walker has welcomed the new PNP services

Newsquest chief executive Henry Faure Walker has welcomed the new PNP services

Public Notice Portal launches new consultation and archive services

Councillor Andy Osborn (Reform UK) speaking at Cambridgeshire County Council meeting 03/06/25. Image taken from council recording. Credit: Cambridgeshire County Council. Permission for use for all partners.

Councillor Andy Osborn (Reform UK) speaking at Cambridgeshire County Council meeting 03/06/25. Image taken from council recording. Credit: Cambridgeshire County Council. Permission for use for all partners.

By-election date set after county councillor’s conviction for breaking electoral law

Andy Osborn was elected as a Reform councillor but became an independent after being convicted of breaking election law - now he has lost his position on the council.

Andy Osborn was elected as a Reform councillor but became an independent after being convicted of breaking election law - now he has lost his position on the council.

Cambridgeshire County Council

By-election called after convicted Reform councillor loses county council seat

Cllr Brenda Barber presents cheque to Clare Rowell of Damsons

Cllr Brenda Barber presents cheque to Clare Rowell of Damsons

Fenland District Council

Dementia support group receives more than £1,700 from fundraising

Opening ceremony at 24 High Street, Wisbech.

Opening ceremony at 24 High Street, Wisbech.

Fenland District Council

Eyesore town centre site finally transformed after four decades

Plans for a change of use of a former tattoo parlour in Scrimshires Passage, Wisbech have been approved despite officers' concerns.

Plans for a change of use of a former tattoo parlour in Scrimshires Passage, Wisbech have been approved despite officers' concerns.

Fenland District Council

Shop will become flat despite officers warning it will be cramped and oppressive

A Wisbech mum has complained about the poor cleanliness of the town's Hudson pool.

A Wisbech mum has complained about the poor cleanliness of the town's Hudson pool.

Fenland District Council

'Every single changing room is dirty' at town pool says mum

This former MOT centre in Elm Road Wisbech is set to become a self-storage facility.

This former MOT centre in Elm Road Wisbech is set to become a self-storage facility.

Fenland District Council

New lease of life approved for former MOT centre despite road safety fears

This pothole in Westfield Road Manea measured a whopping 1.2m in length and was 800mm wide - but was temporarily fixed at the weekend after Cllr Charlie Marks reported it to the police.

This pothole in Westfield Road Manea measured a whopping 1.2m in length and was 800mm wide - but was temporarily fixed at the weekend after Cllr Charlie Marks reported it to the police.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Cllr launches open meeting on roads as MP urges pressure with pothole photo plea

Worzals at Walton Highway is looking to build a front extension to its premises to provide a new entrance, store room, and counter.

Worzals at Walton Highway is looking to build a front extension to its premises to provide a new entrance, store room, and counter.

West Norfolk Council

Popular Fenland restaurant, farm shop and garden centre applies for extension

An application has been made to build up to four homes on this site of Main Road in Parson Drove.

An application has been made to build up to four homes on this site of Main Road in Parson Drove.

Fenland District Council

Applicant offers new road and 30mph speed limit near site of planned homes

Lucinda Stannard of Wisbech Access Group presents Tracey Young of The Snack Shack with her access certificate.

Lucinda Stannard of Wisbech Access Group presents Tracey Young of The Snack Shack with her access certificate.

New Wisbech group tackling accessibility issues around the town

Campaigners drew up a 17-slide presentation highlighting their objections to plans by Biomarsh Environmental Ltd to continue to use the former Dairy Crest site as an HGV depot.

Campaigners drew up a 17-slide presentation highlighting their objections to plans by Biomarsh Environmental Ltd to continue to use the former Dairy Crest site as an HGV depot.

Fenland District Council

More than 530 people object to HGV depot plans at former Fenland dairy yard

Sutton Park development, Sutton Road, Leverington.

Sutton Park development, Sutton Road, Leverington.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Developer currently building hundreds of homes on edge of town wants to build more

MP Steve Barclay is urging the Environment Agency to reject an application by the Port of Wisbech to store up to 75,000 tonnes of waste at the site.

MP Steve Barclay is urging the Environment Agency to reject an application by the Port of Wisbech to store up to 75,000 tonnes of waste at the site.

Environment Agency

MP calls for escalation of decision over Wisbech Port waste plans

Canned fruit producer Del Monte has applied for permission to install an anaerobic digester at its site in Weasenham Lane.

Canned fruit producer Del Monte has applied for permission to install an anaerobic digester at its site in Weasenham Lane.

Odour, traffic and potential fire risk concerns over anaerobic digester plan

Cants Drove in Murrow is so riddled with potholes residents claim it is more suitable for a dinghy than a vehicle.

Cants Drove in Murrow is so riddled with potholes residents claim it is more suitable for a dinghy than a vehicle.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Fenland road is more suited to a dinghy than a vehicle say residents

Plans have gone in for seven homes on the former Colville primary school site in Newton in the Isle.

Plans have gone in for seven homes on the former Colville primary school site in Newton in the Isle.

Fenland District Council

Homes plans go in for former Fenland village school site

Roads across Fenland are riddled with potholes, and MP Steve Barclay has asked Cambridgeshire County Council for answers on what is being done to solve the issues.

Roads across Fenland are riddled with potholes, and MP Steve Barclay has asked Cambridgeshire County Council for answers on what is being done to solve the issues.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Cambridgeshire Highways detail work carried out to potholes across Fenland town

Plans have gone in for a new PlayZone multi-game area at Barton Road playing field in Wisbech.

Plans have gone in for a new PlayZone multi-game area at Barton Road playing field in Wisbech.

Fenland District Council

New sports area in Wisbech will tackle inequalities in physical activity

MP Steve Barclay has sent a festive message and has promised to continue to campaign for more health services to be provided at Doddington and North Cambs Hospitals next year.

MP Steve Barclay has sent a festive message and has promised to continue to campaign for more health services to be provided at Doddington and North Cambs Hospitals next year.

Christmas Message

Festive message from MP as he reflects on 2025 and looks forward to 2026

Wisbech mayor Janet Tanfield has sent a festive message and spoke of her pride in the town's incredible spirit.

Wisbech mayor Janet Tanfield has sent a festive message and spoke of her pride in the town's incredible spirit.

Christmas Message

Festive message from town's mayor and praise for its 'incredible spirit'

Fenland District Council has been forced to withdraw its emerging plan as it will be out of date next year when national planning rules come into force.

Fenland District Council has been forced to withdraw its emerging plan as it will be out of date next year when national planning rules come into force.

Fenland District Council

Fenland sets course for new Local Plan ahead of planning reforms

The new building at The Gap at 24 High Street in Wisbech, is now complete.

The new building at The Gap at 24 High Street in Wisbech, is now complete.

Fenland District Council

Eyesore gap on town's high street has finally gone

Thirty-nine geese and one pigeon were found on St Paul's Lane, in Wisbech, on December 7

Thirty-nine geese and one pigeon were found on St Paul's Lane, in Wisbech, on December 7

Local government

31 MORE geese found 'butchered' with breasts removed and blue string around necks

Campaigners have collated evidence in their fight to stop a firm's bid to legalise a lorry park in their village.

Campaigners have collated evidence in their fight to stop a firm's bid to legalise a lorry park in their village.

Fenland District Council

Reopening of closed Fenland road could solve lorry park issues for village

Retrospective plans for an HGV depot at the former Dairy Crest site in Begdale Road, Elm have been submitted to Fenland District Council.

Retrospective plans for an HGV depot at the former Dairy Crest site in Begdale Road, Elm have been submitted to Fenland District Council.

Fenland District Council

Villagers campaign to stop continued use of former dairy as HGV depot

Clair Dunn, the reservoirs head of transformation at Anglian Water. Image supplied by Anglian Water. Credit: Anglian Water. PICTURE ONLY TO BE USED ALONGSIDE ATTACHED ARTICLE

Clair Dunn, the reservoirs head of transformation at Anglian Water. Image supplied by Anglian Water. Credit: Anglian Water. PICTURE ONLY TO BE USED ALONGSIDE ATTACHED ARTICLE

Years spent building Fens Reservoir ‘will impact local area’

Plans have gone on in that will see the former Frankie and Benny's restaurant in Wisbech turned into an indoor golf adventure complex.

Plans have gone on in that will see the former Frankie and Benny's restaurant in Wisbech turned into an indoor golf adventure complex.

Exciting update for town's former Frankie and Benny's

A campaign has been launched to find community champions to help in the fight against hate crime in Fenland (Image: Wokandapix/Pixabay)

A campaign has been launched to find community champions to help in the fight against hate crime in Fenland (Image: Wokandapix/Pixabay)

Fenland District Council

Businesses and organisations invited to join fight against hate crime

An artist's impression of what the care home will look like from Nene Parade.

An artist's impression of what the care home will look like from Nene Parade.

Wisbech and Fenland Museum

Fenland's planning committee to discuss care home plans for town centre site

Fenland Council leader Cllr Chris Boden has written a strongly worded letter to the Government over reorganisation, claiming it is fundamentally flawed - and that Option D (pictured) is the least worst for the district.

Fenland Council leader Cllr Chris Boden has written a strongly worded letter to the Government over reorganisation, claiming it is fundamentally flawed - and that Option D (pictured) is the least worst for the district.

Local Government Reorganisation

District council leader wants Royal Commission on local government changes

Land off New Drive, Wisbech St Mary

Land off New Drive, Wisbech St Mary

Fenland District Council

New Gypsy and Traveller home approved after family’s plea to councillors

Plans to build 42 houses on land off Barton Road in Wisbech have been deferred after councillors heard about concerns relating to the ongoing road closure near the site.

Plans to build 42 houses on land off Barton Road in Wisbech have been deferred after councillors heard about concerns relating to the ongoing road closure near the site.

Decision on 42 homes deferred due to ongoing road closure concerns