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Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council writes to Transport Minister condemning Stagecoach withdrawal of bus services

11 October 2022
Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council writes to Transport Minister condemning Stagecoach withdrawal of bus services

Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council writes to Transport Minister condemning Stagecoach withdrawal of bus services

11 October 2022

Cambridgeshire County Council's leader has written to the Transport Minister condemning Stagecoach's plans to withdraw bus services in our region.


Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority reveals minimal role in the future delivery of affordable housing

15 July 2022
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority reveals minimal role in the future delivery of affordable housing

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority reveals minimal role in the future delivery of affordable housing

15 July 2022

The Combined Authority has said any future role it has in the delivery of affordable housing will be minimal, unless it gets government funding.


Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority in ‘meltdown’ but mayor determined to stay despite resignation calls

10 June 2022
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority in ‘meltdown’ but mayor determined to stay despite resignation calls

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority in ‘meltdown’ but mayor determined to stay despite resignation calls

10 June 2022

The Mayor of Cambridgeshire Dr Nik Johnson has said he is determined to stay in his job, despite repeated calls for his resignation.


Cambridgeshire third worst in the UK for innovative recycling on local authority website

01 June 2022
Cambridgeshire third worst in the UK for innovative recycling on local authority website

Cambridgeshire third worst in the UK for innovative recycling on local authority website

01 June 2022

Cambridgeshire is among the worst counties in England for discussing innovative recycling solutions on websites, a new report shows.


Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear from Fenland residents about new boundary proposals

29 March 2022
Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear from Fenland residents about new boundary proposals

Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear from Fenland residents about new boundary proposals

29 March 2022

Fenland residents will have an opportunity to tell the Local Government Boundary Commission what they think about proposed new boundary changes.


Wisbech Rail project chugs along with news it could involve 'light rail' option

08 February 2022
Wisbech Rail project chugs along with news it could involve 'light rail' option

Wisbech Rail project chugs along with news it could involve 'light rail' option

08 February 2022

The long-awaited 'Wisbech Rail Project' could move to public consultation later this year and is likely to be some sort of 'light rail' option.


Fenland Council withholds information on Wisbech High Street Programme from the press and public

04 February 2022
Fenland Council withholds information on Wisbech High Street Programme from the press and public

Fenland Council withholds information on Wisbech High Street Programme from the press and public

04 February 2022

Fenland District Council has elected to withhold the latest information on the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) Wisbech High Street Programme.


Look back at key political events

01 January 2022
Look back at key political events

Look back at key political events

01 January 2022

Perhaps the biggest political surprise came in May when former Conservative Metro Mayor, James Palmer lost out to Labour Dr Nik Johnson.


Fenland District Council raises concerns about water quality and flooding in Q&A with Anglian Water

13 October 2021
Fenland District Council raises concerns about water quality and flooding in Q&A with Anglian Water

Fenland District Council raises concerns about water quality and flooding in Q&A with Anglian Water

13 October 2021

The water company which supplies homes in Fenland has answered concerns raised by councillors over flooding, water quality, and drainage.


Hospital Trust reports Covid cases up again, deaths very low, but ‘Pingdemic’ causing staff chaos

13 August 2021
Hospital Trust reports Covid cases up again, deaths very low, but ‘Pingdemic’ causing staff chaos

Hospital Trust reports Covid cases up again, deaths very low, but ‘Pingdemic’ causing staff chaos

13 August 2021

Peterborough City Hospital has reported Covid cases are dramatically rising again while a ‘Pingdemic’ among staff is causing absence chaos.


Mega-incinerator planned for Wisbech offers area 'absolutely no benefits'

13 August 2021
Mega-incinerator planned for Wisbech offers area 'absolutely no benefits'

Mega-incinerator planned for Wisbech offers area 'absolutely no benefits'

13 August 2021

Fenland’s planning committee have agreed to oppose the building of a mega incinerator after agreeing it offered ‘absolutely no benefits’ to the area.


End to £100k homes - but pledge to find a better way to deliver affordable homes as new mayor takes office

13 May 2021
End to £100k homes - but pledge to find a better way to deliver affordable homes as new mayor takes office

End to £100k homes - but pledge to find a better way to deliver affordable homes as new mayor takes office

13 May 2021

Just days after his surprise victory over Tory James Palmer,Cambridgeshire's new Labour Mayor Dr Nik Johnson has enjoyed his first day in office.


No deaths or serious injuries on the roads of Cambridgeshire – the goal of new road safety partnership

12 February 2021
No deaths or serious injuries on the roads of Cambridgeshire – the goal of new road safety partnership

No deaths or serious injuries on the roads of Cambridgeshire – the goal of new road safety partnership

12 February 2021

A new road safety partnership has announced its long-term goal of no deaths or serious injuries on the roads of Cambridgeshire by 2040.


Covid-19 figures trending downwards all over Cambridgeshire

12 February 2021
Covid-19 figures trending downwards all over Cambridgeshire

Covid-19 figures trending downwards all over Cambridgeshire

12 February 2021

The number of Covid-19 cases is falling across Cambridgeshire; but we’re not through it yet - that's the message from the county's top health adviser.


Cambridgeshire Healthwatch COVID-19 survey shows a third of people put off seeking help for health problems

21 July 2020
Cambridgeshire Healthwatch COVID-19 survey shows a third of people put off seeking help for health problems

Cambridgeshire Healthwatch COVID-19 survey shows a third of people put off seeking help for health problems

21 July 2020

A survey by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Healthwatch shows a third of respondents had put off seeking help for health problems due to Covid-19.


A 'virtual' success as 4,000 visit March Transport Study online consultation room

14 July 2020
A 'virtual' success as 4,000 visit March Transport Study online consultation room

A 'virtual' success as 4,000 visit March Transport Study online consultation room

14 July 2020

March Transport Study virtual consultation room has been a huge success and a hit with the public.


Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Healthwatch Board members complete historic first online meeting

19 May 2020
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Healthwatch Board members complete historic first online meeting

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Healthwatch Board members complete historic first online meeting

19 May 2020

“The Covid-19 emergency has stretched our health colleagues to their limits and I’m amazed at the sheer amount of work that has been done."


Chief Dental Officer of England promises action in wake of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Report on how to get an NHS Dentist in Wisbech

13 September 2019
Chief Dental Officer of England promises action in wake of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Report on how to get an NHS Dentist in Wisbech

Chief Dental Officer of England promises action in wake of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Report on how to get an NHS Dentist in Wisbech

13 September 2019

Healthwatch Report on how hard it is to get an NHS Dentist in Wisbech and Peterborough, has just published its updated findings.


Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority members 'embarrassed and angry' at inability to publish end of year accounts

24 July 2019
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority members 'embarrassed and angry' at inability to publish end of year accounts

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority members 'embarrassed and angry' at inability to publish end of year accounts

24 July 2019

Accounts Ernst & Young say they have a backlog of clients' audits.


Metro Mayor to defer £5k pay rise and job pension, until May 2021

30 May 2019
Metro Mayor to defer £5k pay rise and job pension, until May 2021

Metro Mayor to defer £5k pay rise and job pension, until May 2021

30 May 2019

Cambridgeshire Mayor James Palmer told the Combined Authority he will defer a £5k rise in his pay and the possibility of a pension, until May 2021.


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