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Latest News

Find out the latest press releases from Fenland District Council

Read on if you would like to find out the latest press releases from Fenland District Council

Lessons from the cells

Lessons from the cells

Six children from Peckover Primary School have been taught a lesson by police on what could lie in store if they are caught shoplifting or committing some other offence.
Roadshow tips on how to earn while you learn

Roadshow tips on how to earn while you learn

Are you over 19 and looking for ways to earn while you learn? If so, pop along to the Adult Learners' Roadshow that will be touring the district this week (May 14-18).
Connecting Cambridgeshire

Connecting Cambridgeshire

Next step on broadband superhighway for Fenland, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Chatteris Spring Fair Relocation

Chatteris Spring Fair Relocation

The annual Chatteris Spring Fair, open to the public between 10th - 12th May, will now take place on Furrowfields Car Park (the site used for the Autumn fair).
First two firms move into Enterprise Park

First two firms move into Enterprise Park

The first two companies have moved into the South Fens Enterprise Park, ahead of the official opening of its latest extension on Friday (May 4).
Illegal tobacco: Stub it out!

Illegal tobacco: Stub it out!

Campaigners took to the streets in Wisbech last week in a concerted effort to help stamp out the sale of illegal tobacco
St George's Fayre - Sunday 22 April

St George's Fayre - Sunday 22 April

St George's Fayre is one of the Four Seasons events organised by Fenland District Council with the enthusiastic support of local community partners.
'Hurry up' call to service veterans

'Hurry up' call to service veterans

People of all ages who have served in the armed forces have just two weeks left to contact Fenland District Council if they want to be presented with their Veterans Badge at the formal ceremony that the council is staging on Friday, June 29.
New controls planned for party limos

New controls planned for party limos

Stretch limousines and other vehicles such as former fire engines and ambulances that are often used to ferry people to and from special events may have to be licensed in future.
It's showtime

It's showtime

The kids are alright - and here's more proof. We shine the spotlight on some of those who are devoting time and effort to helping others
Calling out for any 'Young Curators'

Calling out for any 'Young Curators'

Fenland District Council is working with an arts organisation called Atelier East and Cambridgeshire County Council youth locality team on a young persons project called the "Young Curators". Part of this is a free trip to a museum in London called the Horniman museum on 12th April.
Faster and Better broadband for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough - find out more

Faster and Better broadband for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough - find out more

Fenland District Council are part of a county wide broadband project and are asking Fenland residents their views on the way broadband is delivered in the future.
Brush up on basic skills

Brush up on basic skills

Poor applications and inappropriate behaviour at interviews are making it very hard for businesses to employ local people. That was the brutally frank message delivered by Nicola Rose to more than 50 business leaders and education providers at last week's Skills Summit in Wisbech.
Have your say on taxi fares

Have your say on taxi fares

The proposed changes to the fares that taxis can charge went out to public consultation last week [Wednesday March 21].
Toilets upgrade gets under way

Toilets upgrade gets under way

The public toilets at Furrowfields in Chatteris closed this week and will remain shut for about a month while improvement works are completed to bring them up to modern standards.
Ambitious plans for Wisbech announced

Ambitious plans for Wisbech announced

A new horticultural training college, more investment in the port and a rethink on the town's main shopping area are among ambitious plans for Wisbech that have been announced by FDC's Leader, Councillor Alan Melton, in a major speech.
Summer tribute to service veterans

Summer tribute to service veterans

People who have served in the armed forces are again being invited to a special ceremony this summer to honour their courage and sacrifice in both war and peace.
All in one guide to transport in Fenland

All in one guide to transport in Fenland

A new "all-in-one" guide giving details of all the transport services available in Fenland has been launched this week.
Go the extra Fenland Mile for Sport Relief...

Go the extra Fenland Mile for Sport Relief...

...What are you doing this Sunday (25th March)? There's still time to sign up for the Fenland Mile,
Grants up for grabs - apply now!

Grants up for grabs - apply now!

Community groups and voluntary organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding that is available now through various schemes run by Fenland District Council
Help needed at March's 'hidden gem'

Help needed at March's 'hidden gem'

Wanted: anyone who loves nature and wants to help create an oasis of peace for everyone in March to enjoy.
Caught: two more benefit cheats

Caught: two more benefit cheats

Two women who received thousands of pounds in benefits claiming that they were single parents living alone have been successfully prosecuted for fraud.
£70k on offer to community groups

£70k on offer to community groups

Community and voluntary organisations throughout the district are being encouraged to bid for a share of a £70,000 pot of cash!
Big boats, big boost

Big boats, big boost

Large boats bring new business into Wisbech
Eagle eyes on crime

Eagle eyes on crime

CCTV operation led to more than 250 arrests last year
Diamond Jubilee Weekend

Diamond Jubilee Weekend

Find out about events being organised in Fenland to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee weekend
Beating the benefit cheats

Beating the benefit cheats

Eighteen people from Fenland have been successfully prosecuted for benefit fraud over the past nine months and more prosecutions are in the pipeline.
Katie means business

Katie means business

A successful businesswoman with extensive experience of working with schools and businesses of all sorts has taken up a new role as manager of an ambitious scheme designed to improve young people's skills and job prospects and help employers identify new talent.
Turf-cutting launches work on new Chatteris gym

Turf-cutting launches work on new Chatteris gym

Chatteris took another significant step along the road to gaining its own high-quality leisure facilities
'Bag it and bin it' call to dog owners

'Bag it and bin it' call to dog owners

Tougher action is being threatened against people who fail to pick up their dogs' mess. Fenland District Council has stepped up its patrols across the district and is warning offenders that they could be hit with £50 fixed penalty notices.
Living life at the double

Living life at the double

A job with FDC's leisure team, a star role for a glossy magazine and training to be a pilot. Jess Lockhart combines them all - no problem
FDC kept under close scrutiny

FDC kept under close scrutiny

An overarching Tourism Board is to be set up to help attract more visitors to Fenland.
New shop opening hours

New shop opening hours

From 3 January there will be new opening hours for the four Fenland @ your service shops.
Love, hope and peace

Love, hope and peace

A seasonal message of goodwill has been issued by Councillor Michael Humphrey, Chairman of Fenland District Council. Here is the full text.
Zoo time at Wisbech Christmas Market

Zoo time at Wisbech Christmas Market

A "petting zoo" will be one of the novel attractions at the Wisbech Christmas Market on Monday (December 19).
Don't go crazy this Christmas

Don't go crazy this Christmas

Christmas is coming - and so, unfortunately, is the annual upsurge in the number of people running up debts they can't repay. As the annual festive shopping spree gets under way again, the Fenland Citizens Advice Bureau and Fenland District Council are urging people to watch their spending.
Playing safe in Newton

Playing safe in Newton

Big improvements have been made to play facilities in Newton, after the parish council secured more than £53,000 in funding for its special playing field project. FDC contributed nearly £27,000 from its Rural Capital Fund to support the project, with most of the rest coming from the Big Lottery Fund.
Help solve disputes between neighbours

Help solve disputes between neighbours

Volunteers are being sought to help resolve issues between neighbours before they escalate into serious disputes.
Litter campaign gathers strength

Litter campaign gathers strength

A growing number of businesses are throwing their weight behind Fenland District Council's "Tidy Fenland" anti-litter campaign.
Weather eye on the Christmas market

Weather eye on the Christmas market

Organisers are pressing ahead with their plans for next month's Wisbech Christmas Market - and they are praying for better luck with the weather.
Faith, Hope and energy-saving

Faith, Hope and energy-saving

Tenants in three blocks of flats in Wisbech are to benefit from a pioneering research project aimed at helping businesses make the best use of technology to cut their energy costs.
Fun for all as reserve re-opens

Fun for all as reserve re-opens

A free fun event was held at the Lattersey nature reserve in Whittlesey on Saturday (Nov 19) to mark its re-opening following recent improvement works.
Making it safer for you to eat out

Making it safer for you to eat out

Twenty-five local food businesses have been praised for their speed off the mark in signing up to a new, nationally recognised way of demonstrating their standards of hygiene for their customers.
Lighting-up time in West End Park

Lighting-up time in West End Park

They said "Let there be lighting" - and lo, there was lighting. And behold, there was CCTV, too.
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Articles concerning FDC published in the press since January 2010