The Fenlander is a regular bulletin from Fenland District Council updating on council news, events and services. |
|
|
Rail passengers invited to enjoy benefits of new free Manea railway station car park
Rail passengers are being encouraged to enjoy the benefits of the new Manea Railway Station car park.
The free Fenland District Council car park is intended to be big enough to serve the station and area as it grows over coming decades.
Cllr Chris Seaton, portfolio holder for transport, said: "People can now park at Manea station free-of-charge and travel to destinations near and far - not only Cambridge, Ely and Peterborough but on to the wider country.
"This car park is not only a huge asset for now, it's also very much an investment into the future vitality of Fenland."
|
Clean-up volunteers get helping hand to deter littering and anti-social behaviour
Wisbech St Mary Street Pride group receive new trollies. Front, from left, chairman Sarah Bligh, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Police and Crime Commissioner Darryl Preston, Fenland District Council's Portfolio Holder for Environment Cllr Peter Murphy.
Eight volunteer Street Pride groups, which work with Fenland District Council to improve the environment in their local communities, have been presented with new trollies to boost their litter picking efforts. The Council secured funding for the equipment from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Police and Crime Commissioner's Safer Communities Fund which aims to help communities with problems impacting on quality of life and wellbeing. See more: Clean-up volunteers get helping hand to deter littering and anti-social behaviour |
Wisbech incinerator recommendation to be made to Secretary of State
The Government's Planning Inspectorate has announced that its recommendation on the proposed incinerator facility in Wisbech is set to be made to the Secretary of State by 21 November 2023. The recommendation follows a 6-month examination period led by the Planning Inspectorate, during which Fenland District Council set out its opposition to the proposal and presented the case against it. See more: Wisbech incinerator recommendation to be made to Secretary of State |
Ombudsman report gives Fenlanders confidence in Council
People can have renewed confidence that Fenland District Council is "run effectively and efficiently by staff who genuinely care about the people they serve." That was the message of the council's leader Cllr Chris Boden following the latest outcomes reported by Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman. For the fourth year running the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found 'no fault' with the way Fenland District Council deals with complaints. See more: No complaints against Fenland District Council upheld |
|
|
Looking to start, grow or relocate your business? Our Fenland for Business team can offer free and impartial advice. |
|
|
Free mental health webinars for businesses
Local business owners are being invited to focus on mental health with a series of free webinar events, hosted by Fenland District Council's Fenland for Business. Led by Nick Elston, a leading inspirational speaker and lecturer, the topics are designed to spark conversation and inspire sharing on best practice approaches to create a culture of positive mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. 'Better Conversations around Mental Health' takes place Tuesday 26th September 2023 at 1.30pm. See more: Free mental health webinars for businesses |
|
|
Active Fenland promotes and provides informal and fun sport and physical activity sessions in community settings in Fenland. |
|
|
More free activity sessions launched in Fenland
New free fitness sessions in Fenland include a football-based class and circuits sessions for people who want to lose weight. New opportunities from Fenland District Council's Active Fenland team also include chances to train as a wellbeing walk leader and low-cost sessions for older adults that help to build strength, balance, stamina and suppleness. See more: More free activity sessions launched in Fenland |
New parkrun launches in Wisbech
Runners, joggers and walkers from all over Fenland joined together in Wisbech Park last weekend for the launch of a new parkrun. The free, fun, and friendly 5k community event was organised by a team of local volunteers under the national 'parkrun' brand. Following the launch on Saturday, August 19, which saw 129 participants and 25 volunteers taking part, the parkrun will return every Saturday at 9am. See more: New parkrun launches in Wisbech |
Discover what's on offer for over 60s at free event
People aged over 60 or who have an interest in services for the over 60s can attend a free event in Wimblington to find out everything on offer locally to the age group. The village will host the latest 20th anniversary Fenland District Council Golden Age fair. The fairs, which launched in 2003, bring together organisations that provide fun activities for older people, opportunities to learn and volunteer, benefits advice and all kinds of financial, physical and social support. The next Golden Age fair is 10am to 1pm, Friday, September 29, at Wimblington Parish Hall, Addison Road PE15 0QT. See more: Discover what's on offer for over 60s at free event |
All the fun of the fair coming to Fenland this Autumn
Showmen and women will return to Fenland this Autumn to bring their well visited and popular fairs to the district. The bright lights, heart-stopping rides and traditional stalls are coming to Wisbech, March and Whittlesey. See more: All the fun of the fair coming to Fenland this Autumn |
|
|
Take off for Wisbech cadet litter heroes!
272 Wisbech Squadron Air Training Corp cadets are presented with new litter pickers to help their volunteering efforts. They are also pictured with Rebecca Robinett (first from left), Fenland District Council's Street Pride Co-ordinator, town and district councillor Sidney Imafidon (second from left), and Wisbech Mayor Peter Human (third from right).
Wisbech air cadets have been presented with litter picking equipment to help take their volunteering efforts to new heights. 272 Wisbech Squadron Air Training Corp cadets have received new litter pickers and bags from Fenland District Council's Street Pride initiative to help them with the litter picks they carry out during local events. See more: Take off for Wisbech cadet litter heroes! |
|
|
|
Consultations
Have your say to help us improve our services and make more informed decisions. |
|
|
Have your say on how you're involved in planning decisions
Fenland District Council is inviting comments on how it consults and engages with communities on planning matters. The council has drafted a new Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) which sets out how it will consult on planning applications, emerging planning policy and neighbourhood planning. That includes its Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plans, which help to guide where different types of development such as housing, retail or industrial estates should be. Cllr Dee Laws, Fenland's portfolio holder for planning, said: "This is an important document that affects everyone." See more: Have your say on how you're involved in planning decisions |
|
|
|
Business Premises
Starting or expanding your business? Looking for affordable offices or factory units? We can help! Our Business Premises and Industrial Units are ideal for small and start-up businesses. |
|
|
- The Boathouse Business Centre
The Boathouse overlooks the marina in the vibrant market town of Wisbech in Cambridgeshire. It is just a short walk from the town centre and is easily accessible from the A47.
- South Fens Business Centre
South Fens is located in the small market town of Chatteris. It is next to the A141 and A142 - offering easy access to Ely, March, Huntingdon, Cambridge and beyond.
|
|
|
Know Your Neighbourhood Fund - round two open for applications
Voluntary creative organisations in Fenland can apply for funding to deliver targeted creative activities that aim to reduce loneliness and isolation. Creative Lives is offering project grants of up to £10,000, and partnership grants of up to £20,000, for voluntary creative groups to promote and deliver targeted creative activities to support people at risk of loneliness and isolation in 27 designated areas across England, including Fenland. The deadline for partnership grant expressions of interest is 21 September, with the project grant application deadline on 5 October. See more: Know Your Neighbourhood Fund - round two open for applications |
|
|
Don’t forget to Do It Online
The quickest and easiest way to apply, report, find or pay via Fenland District Council is usually our website. Available 24 hours a day whenever it’s most convenient for you. |
|
|
|
Subscribe to The Fenlander
Subscribe now to make sure you get the latest news and updates from Fenland District Council straight to your inbox. |
|
|
|
|
|
