The Fenlander is a regular bulletin from Fenland District Council updating on council news, events and services. |
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In this month's The Fenlander:
- Landlord and property manager prosecuted for "despicable" illegal eviction of family
- Call for nominations for local heroes
- Fenland Four Seasons events in full swing
- Wisbech Splashpad open
- May 2025 election results
- More free social and fitness sessions in Fenland
- Free Golden Age event for over 60s
- Webinars for parents
- Community Safety Partnership event
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Photo above: Crowds enjoy the parade at St George's Fayre 2025, in March town.
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Landlord and property manager prosecuted for "despicable" illegal eviction of family
A landlord and property manager who illegally evicted a family from their home in Wisbech have been successfully prosecuted by Fenland District Council. Wisbech Construction Ltd director, Jamie Punton, and his property manager and local businessman Arslan Anjum, both from Wisbech, were found guilty of unlawfully evicting a tenant from a property in Cherry Road. The eviction, which took place in February 2024, left the family - including young children - without shelter and their belongings scattered on the driveway. See more: Landlord and property manager prosecuted for "despicable" illegal eviction of family |
Fenland Four Seasons events in full swing
Visitors enjoyed a day bursting with entertainment at the 2025 St George's Fayre. A parade, stage entertainment, free and subsidised fun activities and more than 100 stalls filled March town centre on Sunday, April 27, for St George's Fayre. The fayre is the first event in our Fenland Four Seasons events calendar, which is enabled by the community and Fenland District Council. Pitches for the rest of the year's Fenland Four Seasons Events can be booked now. Don't miss out! Chatteris Midsummer Festival is the next event on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29. Please note, catering pitches are already allocated for this year's events but you can express an interest now for next year.
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Call for nominations for the true heroes of Fenland
If you know a local hero, now's the time to nominate them to be recognised and celebrated at the Pride in Fenland Awards 2025. The Pride in Fenland Awards honour people who make a difference in our district. The awards, run by Fenland District Council, are for people who make an impact through being community-minded, kind, selfless, brave or overcoming adversity. Nominations can be for people who have done an incredible one-off deed as well as those who have offered lifelong service. See more: Call for nominations for the true heroes of Fenland |
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Photo above: Wisbech Splashpad is open for everyone to enjoy
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Wisbech Splashpad reopens for summer fun
Families can once again enjoy a summer of water-filled fun as Wisbech Splashpad is open again. Fenland District Council's popular play facility in Wisbech Park, Lynn Road, Wisbech PE13 3AB, is open daily from 10am to 5pm, with free entry for all. Since its launch in 2022, the splashpad has been a much-loved attraction for residents and visitors alike, offering a variety of water fountains and jets to keep children active and cool on hot summer days. In March 2025, the Council's Cabinet committed to making the facility even more appealing and accessible by agreeing a further £60,000 investment. Planned improvements include the installation of a shaded seating area, new benches, enhanced water features and a programme of landscaping works to further improve the surroundings. See more: Wisbech Splashpad reopens for summer fun |
May 2025 election results
Elections were held on May 1 for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayor and Cambridgeshire County Council. Fenland District Council ran the elections in Fenland. Across the district there were 76,445 eligible voters. The total turnout for the mayoral election in Fenland was 30.08%, with 22,996 votes cast. In the county council elections, 23,146 votes were cast in Fenland, representing a turnout of 30.28%. See more: May 2025 election results |
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Active Fenland promotes and provides informal and fun sport and physical activity sessions in community settings in Fenland. |
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More free social and fitness sessions in Fenland
New sessions have been added to a programme of free and low-cost social and activity classes and events in Fenland. Added to the Active Fenland programme are a family fun day; wellbeing walk for new parents and those with young children; tea dances; plus, lower intensity fitness sessions in Wisbech designed particularly for inactive adults who want to lose weight. The full Active Fenland programme includes fall prevention strength and balance classes, walking football, a specialist exercise class for people with diabetes, a multitude of Rambler's Wellbeing Walks and much more. See more: New free social and fitness sessions in Fenland - May 2025 |
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Free event offers information on services and support for over 60s
Over 60s can discover opportunities, services and support available to them at an upcoming free, informal Golden Age event. Visitors to the drop-in event can stroll information stands, enjoy free refreshments and take home a goodie bag. Anyone aged over 60, or with an interest in services and support available to over 60s, is welcome, 10am to 1pm, Friday, June 20, at Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1UA. See more: Free event offers information on services and support for over 60s |
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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.
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- The Boathouse Business Centre
The Boathouse overlooks the marina in Wisbech. It is just a short walk from the town centre and is easily accessible from the A47.
- South Fens Business Centre
South Fens Business Centre, in Chatteris, is next to the A141 and A142 - offering easy access to Ely, March, Huntingdon, Cambridge and beyond.
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Safety tips and advice at event in March town centre
Visitors can pick up safety tips and advice at an event in March town centre where there's information on dealing with everything from cyber-crime to anti-social behaviour. The Fenland Community Safety Partnership drop-in event also offers information on subjects including road and fire safety and Neighbourhood Watch. It's on 11am to 1.30pm today (Wednesday, May 14) at the old Barclays Bank building, Broad Street (at the junction with Grays Lane), March, PE15 8TP. For community safety advice and information see: Community safety |
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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. |
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