Free, weekly food waste collections coming to Fenland in 2026

National food waste changes designed to help residents recycle more and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill are coming to Fenland next summer.

Fenland District Council is launching free, weekly food waste collections in June 2026 to meet new Government legislation, which requires all councils to introduce separate food waste collections next year.

The new service will allow people in Fenland to recycle their food waste for the first time, turning leftovers, peelings, and other food scraps into renewable energy and fertiliser for farmers. It will also free up space in household green bins and, with weekly collections, there’ll be less smell from rotting food too!

Recycling food waste also reduces the environmental impact of sending waste to landfill, where food breaks down and produces harmful greenhouse gases.

The Government has provided full funding for the service – including for new collection vehicles and food waste bins – so there will be no strain on local taxpayers as a result.

Cllr Steve Tierney, Fenland District Council’s Portfolio Holder for waste and recycling, said the new food waste collections are a win-win, and hopes residents will embrace the service.

“We have a fantastic waste and recycling service here in Fenland, and these new food waste collections will make it even better,” he said. “Around a third of the waste currently in our green bins is food waste – much of which can be recycled. By introducing free weekly collections, we’re not only meeting national requirements, but helping people recycle their food waste in an environmentally friendly way while freeing up space in their green bins.” “The service is completely optional too,” he added. “Residents can decide whether to take part, but we’re confident that once people try it, they’ll see how simple and beneficial it is.”

In preparation for the new service, households will receive two new food waste containers: a five-litre indoor caddy to collect food waste in the kitchen and a small 23-litre outdoor food waste bin, plus a roll of caddy liners. The outdoor bin will be emptied every week on the same day as current blue and green bin collections.

The roll-out of the service will be in two phases, with food waste collections for flats and other communal properties launching later, in winter 2026.

Further information will be provided in the coming months to help residents get ready for the new service. In the meantime, answers to frequently asked questions can be found on the Council’s website at: fenland.gov.uk/foodwaste

Remembrance Sunday – 9th November 2025

Muster at Sainsbury’s Car Park from 9am – procession to St Peters followed by commemoration service at the War Memorial.

See March Town Remembrance Parade Facebook page

Remembrance 2025 – instructions

Armistice Day – 11th November 2025

Muster at Grays Lane 10.50am

The Cambridgeshire Libraries mobile library is visiting Tuesday 4th November.

Wide range of books for all ages.

Also distribute free NHS hearing aid batteries and walking stick ferrules.

Copies of the new The Library Presents brochure for you to collect.

Bring along your Cambridgeshire Libraries card, or join up on board.

If you (or someone you know?) are struggling with increasing food costs, please collect a free Dinnerize kit from your local Mobile Library. They contain everything you need to make a family meal. These kits have been donated by Re-imagine Resource Centre.

March, Elliott Lodge 9.45 – 10.15am

March, Upwell Park 10.30 – 11.00am

March, Wendreth Court 11.15 – 11.45am

Big thank you to the In Bloom volunteers for the lovely winter planting in the town.

Cambridgeshire highways network – guide to works

CCC capital maintenance programme delivers large-scale, high-value planned improvements to the public highway across Cambridgeshire. 

On the CCC link above you can find out more about the planned maintenance work in your area.

We currently have 4 Cambridge Gage plum trees and 1 Conference Pear tree spare after some applications were unsuitable – if you would like to claim one for your front garden as part of the FRONT GARDEN FRUIT project please APPLY below!

Do you have a front garden that is at least 10’x10′? Would you like a FREE fruit tree? Would you be willing to share some surplus fruit in future with the community?

Then we’d LOVE to hear from you!

APPLICATION FORM:

https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSc…/viewform

At Estafest 2024 around 2000 of you visited ….

At Estafest 2025 round 5000 of you visited ….

This is amazing!!! And we are only going to get BIGGER and BETTER!!

So for this, we need your help!! We need..

Volunteers, be it 2 hours, 4 hours, Friday evening, all day Saturday, you name it, we’ll have you!!

Marshalls to help direct visitors, stall holders, band arrivals, on event days

Car park attendants to keep the smooth operations of the the last two years, going

Help set up from Wednesday and/or take down on Sunday. So much work goes on behind the scenes to launch this amazing event!

You will be well looked after with full training given, equipment, refreshments and if you’re on a 4+ hour shift a food voucher is given.

Bands and Artists Wanted

Have you heard a great band lately?

Are you in a great band, wanting to get heard?

Have you been moved to tears by a solo artist?

Get in touch and let us know!!

We have truly been amazed, at the amount of bands, artists and performers who have already reached out to us and want to come and be part of Estafest 2026, there is so much stunning talent out there!

We’re looking for a good mix of genres to keep our festival go’ers happy!

As a fundraising non-profit organisation, Estafest 24 and 25, bands and artists performed to you, for free, to help us raise money to support causes close to March’s heart, literally.

Message us from our page or email us with your videos, music, and what you’d like us to hear at Estafest@myyahoo.com.

Please bear in mind that our Directors, Committee and team all volunteer their time to bring you this amazing festival and organise this around their work/businesses etc, so replies may take a little time!

https://www.estafest.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DPXLTysMM/

Please note: Until further notice March Market Place will remain closed after the Wednesday Market until 8pm for use by the Junction Youth Project. They have been relocated due to the demolition works taking place at the old Barclays Bank building.

Halloween Silent Disco 29 October

Get ready to light up March Market Place this Wednesday evening from 6–8pm with spooky tunes, glowing headphones, and ghoulishly good vibes. Whether you’re a dancing skeleton or a silent witch, it’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with friends and family.

WorkWell Fenland is for anyone who is struggling to return to or stay in work due to physical or mental health. More than 400 people have now accessed the service, which launched in October last year, and got help to return to work, stay in work or take steps towards work. The no-strings scheme, which isn’t benefit linked, is run by Fenland District Council with NHS support and UK Government funding.

Discover more about WorkWell Fenland and sign up for support at: www.fenland.gov.uk/WorkWell