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⚫ March Police Community Meeting 30 January

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.

⚫ Footway repairs to City Road

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. 

For latest updates see CCC website

⚫ FREE cookery course for 65+

We have a free cookery course starting up in February at the FACT Community Kitchen, March and still have some spaces available. This is for those aged 65+, You can be experienced as well as first-time cooks. A good time of conversation and cooking – and you get to take home everything you have cooked, as well as receive a free 14-recipe booklet upon completion of the 5-session course. Find out more or book your place now by phoning Alison Crouch on 01945 754080 or email alison.crouch@ferryproject.org.uk

⚫ Fenland District Council launches consultation on draft Business Plan and Budget

Residents are being invited to share their views on Fenland District Council’s draft Business Plan and Budget, to help shape the Council’s priorities and spending plans for the year ahead.

The draft Business Plan and Budget for 2026/27 set out how the Council will continue delivering key services and investing in the district, despite ongoing financial pressures across local government.

Click here for more details on the FDC website

Have your say

The consultation runs from Monday 5 January until Sunday 1 February.

To read both the draft Business Plan and Budget, and share your views online, visit: Your Views 2026: Draft Business Plan and Budget Consultation

Paper copies of the documents and consultation will also be available to view, without an appointment, at the Council’s Customer Services Centres at:

  • South Fens Business Centre, Fenton Way, Chatteris, PE16 6TT
  • Fenland Hall, County Road, March, PE15 8NQ
  • The Boathouse Business Centre, Harbour Square, Nene Parade, Wisbech, PE13 3BH

Paper copies are also available on request by phoning the Council’s Contact Centre on 01354 654321.

Feedback received during the consultation will be considered by Cabinet and Council at the February 2026 budget-setting meeting, when the final Business Plan and Budget will be agreed.

⚫ Fenland District Council responds to latest plans for the Fens Reservoir

Fenland District Council has submitted its response to Anglian Water and Cambridge Water’s latest consultation on the proposed Fens Reservoir.

The Council says the project could bring major benefits to local people and the wider region — but only if key issues are properly addressed.

Key points raised by the Council include:

Making the reservoir a place people want to visit year-round

Better walking, cycling and horse-riding routes

Protecting and improving nature

Managing construction impacts

Further information HERE