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See the latest Fenland District Council news, events and press releases below. You can also keep up-to-date on FacebookTwitterLinkedIn and with our digital newsletter The Fenlander.

Team Cambridgeshire and Peterborough champions UK economic growth at the House of Commons

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority demonstrated their crucial role in contributing to growth during their parliamentary reception on Monday 27 January. The event united business leaders, politicians and infrastructure experts to discuss the region's future national growth strategies.

New scheme supports employers to retain staff and reduce sickness absence

Employers are being urged to make use of a new service that can help them reduce sickness absence and retain staff.

Council supports Mooncup scheme

Women in Fenland are being encouraged to switch to a reusable period product which is helping to protect the environment.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough showcase their growth and potential to the House of Commons

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is hosting a parliamentary reception on Monday 27 January, to unite national and regional politicians, business leaders and infrastructure experts.

Persistent beggar given jail sentence after breaching anti-social behaviour injunction

Fenland District Council has thanked the community for its support in tackling anti-social behaviour, after securing a prison sentence against a Wisbech man who repeatedly harassed and caused distress to others.

Consultation launched on Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report

A consultation has been launched as part of the emerging Fenland Local Plan to help understand Fenland's sustainability needs.

Grants of up to £25,000 to improve public buildings

Parish councils and village and rurally based community groups in Fenland can apply for grant funding for projects that improve energy efficiency of public buildings or increase access to public or low carbon transport.

Fenland Poet Laureate Award launches for 2025

The 2025 Fenland Poet Laureate Award and Young Fenland Poet Laureate Award are now open for entries!

Hereward Community Rail Partnership helps boost youngsters travel confidence

Youngsters from Manea Guides were the latest to enjoy a 'Try A Train' trip, a community initiative aimed at boosting confidence and knowledge to travel by rail.