Politics

A borough councillor has defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK.

Campaigners took to the streets on Friday over concerns about the potential negative impact a political party could have on the area if elected.

Plans to build 123 new homes on the site of a popular former visitor attraction have been rejected — after facing criticism from councillors.

All of the candidates standing in Fenland hoping to be elected to Cambridgeshire County Council have now been announced.

Nigel Farage has said Reform UK would be “tougher” on spending if its candidates are elected to Cambridgeshire County Council.

This year people across Cambridgeshire will be asked to head to the polls to cast their vote in local elections scheduled to take place on May 1.

A new community gym and eco hub building have opened in Wisbech thanks to funding from Cambridgeshire County Council.

Councillors have agreed to revoke two air quality management areas in Wisbech, but have insisted the impact of the new incinerator will be monitored.

Funding for the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme has been extended by the Department for Education into 2025.

The Green Party has announced its candidate for the upcoming Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayoral election.

In just three years time, the seven councils in Cambridgeshire may no longer exist, as the government looks to replace them.

Health bosses have shared concerns about the increasing number of people on waiting lists to access mental health services in Cambridgeshire.

Fenland District Council has agreed to spend at least £1,061,991 on implementing a new weekly food waste collection.

Councillors are looking to safeguard the long-term future of a town recreation ground to prevent it from being sold-off for housing.

A popular splashpad will see £60,000 spent on upgrades to make it more ‘attractive and accessible’ for people to use.

A presentation outlining what’s on offer from a supermarket brand’s community initiative was given at Thursday’s meeting of Whittlesey Town Council.

New 20mph road signs are needed following a new development in Whittlesey.

Poor communication over continuing road closures around Whittlesey was discussed at Thursday’s town council meeting.

Councillors have debated the future structure of local government in Cambridgeshire, focusing on how to deliver efficient, high-quality services.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is closer to launching new Tiger bus routes, including one in Fenland.