Cambridgeshire County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to install two sets of speed cushions opposite numbers 20 and 21 and opposite numbers 7 and 12 Norwood Avenue. Each set of speed cushions to consist of three individual cushions 1.65m wide x 3m long x 75mm high.
The above proposals are intended to promote lower traffic speeds and improve road safety in Norwood Avenue.
If you wish to comment, please e-mail policyandregulation@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or write to the undersigned by 25th February 2026 quoting reference PR1146.
Comments received will be used as part of our consultation process and may be published, but will be anonymised, in any reports.
Frank Jordan, Executive Director, Place and Sustainability, c/o Policy and Regulation, ALC2662 New Shire Hall, Emery Crescent, Enterprise Campus, Weald, Huntingdon PE28 4YE
Creek Road, March (Temporary Prohibition Of Through Traffic) Order 2026-10300
NOTICE is given that Cambridgeshire County Council has made an Order pursuant to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991, the effect of which is to stop any vehicle from proceeding along Creek Road, March as lies between Mill View and Lambs Place.
Access will be maintained to properties affected by this order.
The alternative route for vehicles is via B1101; St Johns Road; Creek Road and vice versa.
The Order is made to facilitate sluice valve installation and associated works which are being carried out on or near this highway and it will come into operation on 17 March 2026 and continue until these works have finished or on the 16 September 2027 whichever is the earlier.
It is anticipated that these works will be carried out between 17 March and 20 March 2026.
The Order shall not apply to any persons lawfully engaged in connection with any works for which it is made, any member of the Police Force, Fire and Rescue Service, Ambulance Service, a vehicle being used by Special Forces during the execution of their duties or to any person acting with the permission or upon the direction of a Police Officer in uniform.
Frank Jordan, Executive Director, Place and Sustainability, New Shire Hall, Emery Crescent, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, PE28 4YE
Cambridgeshire County Council Estover Road, March (Temporary Prohibition Of Through Traffic) Order 2026-10303
NOTICE is given that Cambridgeshire County Council has made an Order pursuant to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991, the effect of which is to stop any vehicle from proceeding along Estover Road, March as lies between Cawood Close and B1101.
Access will be maintained to properties affected by this order.
The alternative route for vehicles is via B1101; St Johns Road; Creek Road; Estover Road and vice versa. The Order is made to facilitate water meter installation and associated works which are being carried out on or near this highway and it will come into operation on 2 March 2026 and continue until these works have finished or on the 1 September 2027 whichever is the earlier.
It is anticipated that these works will be carried out between 2 March and 6 March 2026.
The Order shall not apply to any persons lawfully engaged in connection with any works for which it is made, any member of the Police Force, Fire and Rescue Service, Ambulance Service, a vehicle being used by Special Forces during the execution of their duties or to any person acting with the permission or upon the direction of a Police Officer in uniform.
Frank Jordan, Executive Director, Place and Sustainability, New Shire Hall, Emery Crescent, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, PE28 4YE
The Government has today launched its formal consultation on the future of local government in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Now is the chance to have your say on four proposals to reorganise the seven Cambridgeshire councils into new unitary authorities responsible for all local services.
The consultation is open from 5 February 2026 – 26 March 2026
The survey forms an early initial step in the development of a new Local Plan.
The plan, known as Fenland 50, will guide how Fenland grows and changes up to 2050, influencing where new homes and jobs go, how towns and villages develop, how flood risk is managed, and the quality of new development.
The survey asks what people value about Fenland, what they think needs to improve, what kind of places they want their towns and villages to become, and what should guide decisions about future development. It also asks how people would like to be involved as the plan is prepared.
The survey, or scoping consultation, will run until 9am on Monday, March 16.
Councillor Laws, Portfolio Holder for Planning, said: “Fenland has a strong identity and a way of life that people care deeply about. Fenland 50 is about planning ahead while protecting what makes Fenland special. By listening early, we can make sure this new Local Plan reflects local priorities and guides change in a way that works for Fenland — now and for future generations.
“I encourage people across Fenland to take a few minutes to share their views, so the new Local Plan best reflects what matters to our towns, villages and countryside.”
Full details of Fenland 50, including the Local Plan timetable, are available on the Council’s website at: www.fenland.gov.uk/fenland50
Paper copies of the documents and consultation are available on request by phoning the Council on 01354 654321 or emailing planningpolicy@fenland.gov.uk
The opening of a new toilet block in March town centre is now expected by April due to a delay in finalisation of demolition of the neighbouring former Barclays Bank building.
The toilets, near to the Broad Street junction with Grays Lane, could not be opened before demolition started due to an unforeseeable issue with a collapsed sewer.
The sewer has now been repaired but final connection works on the toilets cannot be done until demolition of the old Barclays building is complete. Construction safety rules mean two sets of contractors cannot be working on the two projects at the same time due to their proximity.
Grays Lane is expected to remain closed until both projects are complete.
Fenland District Council’s Cllr Chris Seaton, lead member of the March Future High Streets steering group, said: “It’s frustrating and unfortunate that the toilet opening date has had to be put back again.
“We’re doing all we can to ensure the former Barclays building demolition and toilet opening can be complete as soon as possible.
“We understand this will be disappointing and ask everyone to bear with us. Our residents told us it was important to have a toilet block built into the regeneration works and we listened.
“We’re making every effort to ensure everyone can fully benefit soon from the whole transformative regeneration project and a reinvigorated March town centre for many years to come.”
Fenland District Council bought the Barclays Bank building, in Broad Street, with Government Future High Street Fund funding to prevent it remaining empty and being a long-standing eyesore. It had failed to sell to a private investor when marketed in 2016.
Demolition got under way at the end of November. The site is now being marketed for sale with a purchase requirement of timely submission of plans and start of works on a new development.
The district council felt a developer would not viably be able to use the site in its previous form or cover the cost of demolition
The decision was made to bear, from Government funding, some of the cost of creating a development-ready site and re-coup some of that investment by selling the site once demolition is complete.
The purchase of the site also reduced costs of redevelopment work in March town centre as the site was used as a base for the construction team which would otherwise have created significant logistical issues, potential delays and further costs.
The new toilet block, retaining characterful features of the old block, provides a male, female and disabled facility which will be accessed with contactless card payment of 20p.
The old toilet block was removed to allow the riverside to be opened up and enhanced, complementing the new Broad Street layout.
The toilets are being funded jointly by Fenland District Council and with funding from the £8.4million March Future High Streets investment programme, funded by the Government’s Future High Streets Fund (£6.4million) and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Market Town’s Fund (£2million). March Future High Streets investment came alongside transformational road layout changes to Broad Street delivered by Cambridgeshire County Council.
Over the next couple of months, the March Neighbourhood Policing Team will be working towards the following priorities:
1️⃣Tackling vehicle-related anti-social behaviour and traffic offences in March, Whittlesey, and Chatteris town centres 2️⃣Proactive targeting of known drug dealing and drug use hotspots in March, Whittlesey, and Chatteris town centres, with a focus on disrupting criminal networks and safeguarding young people at risk of exploitation 3️⃣Provide a visible policing presence in town centres and other public spaces to offer community reassurance and address safety concerns.
If you live in March and have something you would like to discuss in regards to these priorities, or any other concerns, then come along to our community meeting:
📍Friday, 30 January 🕰️From 3.30pm until 5pm 🗓️March Library
Unable to make it? We hold these events regularly across the sector so keep an eye out on here, ‘Policing Fenland’ on Facebook, or our website to find out about future meetings.
Project details from Cambridgeshire County Council
Location: City Road, March – from Burrowmoor Road to end of City Road. Start date: 16th February 2026 Duration: 3 weeks Road closures: Road closed from 20:00-06:00 each night. How does this affect you? If you live or work inside the closure, you can ask to pass through. Traffic staff will help you where possible and safe to do so. We ask that no vehicles are left on the carriageway or footway during the work. Due to the nature of the work, there will be some noise, however we aim to complete the loudest work early in the shift and as quickly as possible to minimise disruption.
Type of Work: Footway resurfacing, as per the extents highlighted in red below.
Time of Day: The maintenance activities will be carried out between 20:00 and – 06:00 each night and the road will be closed during these hours. We have selected these hours to maximise the safe delivery and efficiency of the workforce and those within the closure.
Additional Information: We expect to be revisiting in March 2026 to resurface the carriageway of City Road. More details will follow closer to the time.
A unique Guinness World Record attempt is underway in the Fens as locals in March have submitted an official application for a new title: most people to get a goose tattoo.
The consultation is open from 5 February 2026 – 26 March 2026
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