Information on the Postal Vote Reapplication process from FDC
Following changes introduced by the Elections Act 2022, postal voters are now required to reapply for their postal vote every three years.
All postal voters who made their current application before 31 October 2023 are required to reapply for their postal vote by 31 January 2026.
If a new application is not received by this date the Electoral Registration Officer is required by law to cancel the postal vote and electors will have to vote in a polling station until a new postal vote application is received or if a proxy is appointed.
To vote in a polling station all electors are now required to bring in an accepted form of Voter ID on the day.
All those affected by this change will be contacted in the coming weeks explaining how to reapply. We will be sending an initial email to all electors we hold an email address for, which will be sent from elections@election.fenland.gov.uk
Floating pennywort, a highly invasive aquatic plant, has recently been spotted near the Middle Level system of waterways. The plant grows at a fast rate – forming dense mats that can:
Clog water channels, disrupting navigation and water flow.
Destroy habitats, outcompeting native species and reducing biodiversity.
Threaten pumping stations, which could lead to costly damage and even increase the risk of flooding.
The potential impact on our waterways, local wildlife, and communities is severe if this plant is allowed to spread.
What you can do:
Be vigilant when out on the water or walking near the waterways.
Visit the Middle Level Commissioners’ Floating Pennywort page for resources on how to identify and report floating pennywort.
Report any sightings of floating pennywort immediately to the Middle Level Commissioners enquiries@middlelevel.gov.uk
Avoid moving boats, equipment, or materials between infested and clean areas without thorough cleaning.
Please also share this message with any local groups who use or enjoy the waterways, such as anglers, dog walkers, wildlife and conservation groups. The more people who know, the better chance we have of stopping this invasive plant.
DISCOUNT DAYS! Thursday 25th September & Thursday 2nd October! All Rides ONLY 2 TOKENS! Onsite Security & Toilets.
Rides & Attractions suitable for all ages!
Fun For All The Family!
Tokens are £1.50 each or £10 for ten.
The fair will be open 1pm-9pm on weekends, 5pm-9pm on weekdays, and 1pm-7pm on the final day. Please note the fair will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, September 29th and 30th, and Wednesday, October 1st.
City Road Car Park and City Road Lorry Park will be closed to motorists from 5pm on Sunday, September 21, and will reopen at 5pm on Monday, October 6.
Funfairs coming to Fenland – Sept/Oct 2025
Funfairs will arrive in Fenland towns for their regular visits in September and October.
The fairs are due to operate from Fenland District Council car parks.
Please note the funfairs are not operated by Fenland District Council and opening times and days are at the discretion of the operators.
The dates listed are those during which car park closures will be in force due to the presence of fairground vehicles and funfairs will not necessarily be open to the public on all the dates shown. Alternative free district council car parks are available in all our towns, with details on our car parks page: Car Parks.
It is with sadness that we learn about the death of former March Mayor, Barry Howlett.
Barry Howlett served as the Mayor of March in 1996-1997.
Barry worked on the railway from 1952 up until he decided to take early retirement in 1999 following the closure of the railway depot.
Barry did National Service and was a member of the Territorial Army for 31 years. He continued this military interest by being Parade Marshal in March for 22 years. He stepped down from this role in 2008, but continued to attend the Remembrance services held in the town.
All aboard! Travel Buddies project expands thanks to additional funding A project aimed at increasing peoples’ confidence using public transport is now open to even more Fenland residents.
Fenland District Council’s Travel Buddies project launched earlier this year thanks to Care Together funding from Cambridgeshire County Council. Aimed at residents aged 65 and over, it offers free days out to help people gain confidence using public transport and make new social connections.
Now the project is being expanded to offer opportunities to adults aged 40-64 that would benefit, thanks to extra funding from Greater Anglia’s Customer and Community Improvement Fund.
In addition, the new funding means train journeys can also be included in future Travel Buddies trips, helping to broaden them even further.
The Travel Buddies project has already proved a great success, with previous outings to the cinema in Wisbech (March 2025), and visit to the historic Peckover House in Wisbech (June 2025), attracting excellent feedback from participants.
Take part in a trip The next Travel Buddies trip takes place on Thursday 18 September. It will include a train ride to Ely, where participants will enjoy a light lunch at The Maltings on the riverfront.
Spaces on trips are limited, and some are better suited for specific needs. Anyone interested is encouraged to contact the project team so they can be matched with the best option. To book your place or learn more, email: transportandaccess@fenland.gov.uk or call 01354 622318.
Cllr Gary Christy, Fenland District Council’s Cabinet member for Transport, said: “The Travel Buddies project has already shown how valuable these outings can be for building confidence and meeting new people. The trips have received fantastic feedback, so we’re excited to be adding train journeys and opportunities for more people to get involved.
“Places on each trip are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so I’d encourage everyone to book early. I’d also urge people to spread the word to family and friends, so they don’t miss out on these free opportunities.”
Scott Dolling, Greater Anglia’s Partnerships Manager, said: “Travel Buddies is a great initiative to enable people in the Fenland area to access public transport with confidence. It is one of 28 locally led projects across our network that we have been able to support through the Customer and Community Improvement Fund which totals £350k across the area we cover.”
The Travel Buddies project for people aged 65 and over is being run as a two-year pilot, with funding continuing until December 2026. The additional train element of the project, and the trips for people aged 40-64, will run until March 2026. For more information, visit: www.fenland.gov.uk/travelbuddies
MARCH FAIR 2025 
Who’s excited? 
Thursday 25th – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
DISCOUNT DAYS! 
All Rides ONLY 2 TOKENS!
