News and Events
See the latest Fenland District Council news, events and press releases below. You can also keep up-to-date on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and with our digital newsletter The Fenlander.
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Closures at Whittlesey Tower Recreation Ground
Closures are expected at Tower Recreation Ground, Whittlesey, to allow Mitie to safely carry out maintenance works to the water tower.
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More free and low-cost fitness sessions launched in Fenland
Lots of new free and low-cost fitness sessions have been added to the list of opportunities for the people of Fenland, including those who are thinking of becoming more active.
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Wisbech play area set for makeover
Children and families in Wisbech are set to benefit from a range of brand-new play equipment, as the much-loved play area in Wisbech Park gets a makeover.
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Revamped March Market Place to reopen
The first in a string of multi-million pound projects to transform and futureproof March town centre is due for completion next week.
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New transport comparison tool launched to help people make more informed travel choices
A new data-analysis tool which helps people to compare the impacts and benefits of different types of transport has been launched by the Hereward Community Rail Partnership (CRP).
Ongoing support for older people as Golden Age project marks 20th anniversary
Older people can access advice on services and support available to them at events across Fenland for the 20th year running - as the Golden Age initiative marks its anniversary.
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Grants of up to £75,000 on offer to Fenland businesses
Businesses in Fenland will have the chance to access grants of between £5,000 and £75,000 to grow and increase employment opportunities in the district.
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App update brings Straw Bear to Whittlesey
Local youngsters who spent their half-term exploring Whittlesey were treated to a surprise as a new visitor appeared along the Whittlesey Heritage Walk.
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Fenland District Council set to REDUCE council tax
For the past four years Fenland District Council has frozen its portion of the council tax bill to reduce the financial burden on residents. Now, the authority is set to go even further amid the cost-of-living crisis, by proposing to cut its element of the council tax bill by 2%.