News and Events
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Free family Easter activities, and sessions for adults who want to lose weight, added to low-cost social and fitness sessions for all in Fenland
Free family Easter holiday activities, and sessions for adults who want to lose weight, have been added to the programme of exercise and fitness classes for all in Fenland.

Owner of eyesore property fined after council prosecution
A property owner who ignored a legal notice to clean up a derelict building that has become a blight on the local community has been ordered to pay over £1,700 in court fines and costs.

Listed building owner ordered to clean it up
The owner of Grade II listed former Franks butchers in Wisbech Market Place has been ordered to complete improvements within two months.

Felix Dawson crowned 2025 Fenland Poet Laureate
It was a night of celebration and literary excellence as the 2025 Fenland Poet Laureate Awards honoured the district's finest poetic talent.

Fenland District Council leader issues letter on Local Government Reorganisation
Fenland District Council Leader, Cllr Chris Boden, has today (Friday 21 March) written to the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, outlining the Council's position on plans to move towards a new system of local government.

Work starts on Fenland's first BMX pump track in March
Work on Fenland's first-ever pump track is getting underway in West End Park, March.

Fly-tipping hotspot cleared of lorry loads of waste
A fly-tipping hot spot has been cleared of the equivalent of around one-and-a-half bin lorries full of dumped household goods, furniture, commercial waste and other junk.
Excitement as St George's Fayre makes a return to the heart of March town centre
Preparations are in full swing for this year's St George's Fayre, in March town, which will be packed with new and favourite attractions.

Resident fined by court for Council Tax fraud
A resident who failed to declare a change in circumstances and falsely claimed more than £6,100 in Council Tax benefits has been fined.