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Reapplying for a Postal Vote

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

More information on the FDC website https://www.fenland.gov.uk/postalvotereapplication

Pennywort alert

Protect our waterways.

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.

March Fair – Opens Thursday 25th

March Fair opens on Thursday, September 25th and finishes on Sunday, October 5th with a new ride – Inferno

🔴🎪📣 MARCH FAIR 2025 📣🎪🔴

March Fair is BACK! FREE ENTRY! 🙌🏻 Who’s excited? 😜
NEW RIDE INFERNO WILL BE FEATURING! 🔥
Open Thursday 25th September – Sunday 5th October! 😁

Location – March, City Road Car Park!📍
Open:
– ✅ Thursday 25th – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
– ✅ Friday 26th – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
– ✅ Saturday 27th – 1:00pm – 9:00pm
– ✅ Sunday 28th – 1:00pm – 9:00pm
– ✅ Thursday 2nd -5:00pm – 9:00pm
– ✅ Friday 3rd – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
– ✅ Saturday 4th – 1:00pm – 9:00pm
– ✅ Sunday 5th – 1:00pm – 7:00pm

💰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.

March Statute Fair 2025

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.

Citizens Advice Bureau has moved to the library

Please note – the drop-in service is no longer held at the Town Hall.

March drop-in service

March Library, City Road, March PE15 9LT

A weekly session on Thursday from 9.30am to 12.00pm

Pre-booked follow-on appointments available

Only for residents of March, Benwick, Coates, Doddington, Eastrea, Turves and Wimblington.

https://www.citizensadviceruralcambs.org.uk/advice/local-drop-in-service/

Death of former Mayor Barry John Howlett

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.

Sincere condolences to family and friends.