Cambridgeshire County Council

Wimblington Road, Manea will be closed from the Boots Bridge junction up to Station Road junction for 12 weeks from Monday.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Drivers face 12-weeks of disruption as Fenland road is set to close for repairs

Westwood Primary School has 750 pupils spread over two sites in Maple Grove, March, and MP Steve Barclay has been calling for public support to get a pedestrian crossing to keep pupils safer.

Westwood Primary School has 750 pupils spread over two sites in Maple Grove, March, and MP Steve Barclay has been calling for public support to get a pedestrian crossing to keep pupils safer.

Cambridgeshire County Council

MP demands probe after council March school crossing scheme approval 'mistake'

The Magpas Air Ambulance attended the incident which happened on Doddington Road, Wimblington.

The Magpas Air Ambulance attended the incident which happened on Doddington Road, Wimblington.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Health and safety investigation launched after boy falls from double-decker bus

The road surface along Wisbech Road is in a poor state of repair.

The road surface along Wisbech Road is in a poor state of repair.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Residents seek answers as county council confirms road repairs ahead of major closure

A stretch of Upwell Road in March has been cut into seven 150m long sections for each of the various construction techniques.

A stretch of Upwell Road in March has been cut into seven 150m long sections for each of the various construction techniques.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Seven road repair methods trialled on Cambridgeshire's peat roads in UK first

A new independent report has found that residents living near the Saxon Pit industrial and waste management site in Whittlesey report experiencing a range of environmental issues.

A new independent report has found that residents living near the Saxon Pit industrial and waste management site in Whittlesey report experiencing a range of environmental issues.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Saxon Pit residents report dust, noise and odour affecting daily life

There are 'slow' and 'uneven surface' warning signs on Wisbech Road, where the road surface is badly undulating and covered in potholes.

There are 'slow' and 'uneven surface' warning signs on Wisbech Road, where the road surface is badly undulating and covered in potholes.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Fears on the state of diversion routes planned for 12-week Fenland road closure

Findings of a cumulative health risk assessment on Saxon Pit in Whittlesey are set to be published by Cambridgeshire County Council.

Findings of a cumulative health risk assessment on Saxon Pit in Whittlesey are set to be published by Cambridgeshire County Council.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Results of health study on controversial Whittlesey pit site to be published

March Bears Rugby Union Football Club'S Pitch Off Elm Road. Credit: Google Maps

March Bears Rugby Union Football Club'S Pitch Off Elm Road. Credit: Google Maps

Cambridgeshire County Council

Rugby club past ‘breaking point’ due to ‘unprecedented growth’ of market town

Upwell Road, March. Credit: LDRS

Upwell Road, March. Credit: LDRS

Cambridgeshire County Council

Resurfacing of ‘horrendous’ Fen road so bad passing vehicles would set off car alarms

Drivers are being warned of a full weekend closure at the junction of the A141 and Twenty Foot Road near March as major resurfacing and bridge waterproofing works are carried out.

Drivers are being warned of a full weekend closure at the junction of the A141 and Twenty Foot Road near March as major resurfacing and bridge waterproofing works are carried out.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Drivers beware: Weekend closure planned for A141 near March this weekend

Organisers have cancelled Tuesday's March Bike Meet after Fenland District Council said they needed permission to use City Road car park and it would take three months for a decision on that to come through.

Organisers have cancelled Tuesday's March Bike Meet after Fenland District Council said they needed permission to use City Road car park and it would take three months for a decision on that to come through.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Popular motorcycle meet cancelled after police and council raise safety concerns

Cambridgeshire County Council's planning committee refused Johnson's Aggregates plans to expand its Saxon Pit operations earlier this year, now the firm is set to appeal that decision.

Cambridgeshire County Council's planning committee refused Johnson's Aggregates plans to expand its Saxon Pit operations earlier this year, now the firm is set to appeal that decision.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Saxon Pit operator ‘intends to appeal’ after expansion plans were refused

£100,000s of work has already been carried out to try to stop vehicles hitting the bridge, including large low bridge warning signs being painted on it - but drivers still take chances.

£100,000s of work has already been carried out to try to stop vehicles hitting the bridge, including large low bridge warning signs being painted on it - but drivers still take chances.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Have your say on plans to cut 50mph limit to 30mph at 'most bashed bridge'

Work like this is set to take place along Upwell Road in March starting next week, with a full road closure in place throughout.

Work like this is set to take place along Upwell Road in March starting next week, with a full road closure in place throughout.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Innovative peat road trial set to start on busy Fenland route next week

Work like this is set to take place along Upwell Road in March from August 10, meaning the road will be closed for nine weeks. In the meantime, residents can find out more about what is being planned at a drop-in session on Monday (3).

Work like this is set to take place along Upwell Road in March from August 10, meaning the road will be closed for nine weeks. In the meantime, residents can find out more about what is being planned at a drop-in session on Monday (3).

Cambridgeshire County Council

Residents can find out more about peat road trials starting in Fenland in August

Residents living near Whittlesey's Saxon Pit are being urged to take part in a new survey which will feed into an official assessment of the site’s impact on local people’s health.

Residents living near Whittlesey's Saxon Pit are being urged to take part in a new survey which will feed into an official assessment of the site’s impact on local people’s health.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Fenland residents urged to join new health survey over impact of Saxon Pit

The £4.68 million facility will be built adjacent to the existing centre on Hundred Road

The £4.68 million facility will be built adjacent to the existing centre on Hundred Road

Cambridgeshire County Council

Work to begin on new £4 million recycling centre in March 'fit for the future'

Despite large warning signs vehicles are still hitting the Stonea bridge on a regular basis.

Despite large warning signs vehicles are still hitting the Stonea bridge on a regular basis.

Cambridgeshire County Council

New safety plans for Cambridgeshire railway bridge dubbed one of the most bashed

Work like this is set to take place along Wimblington Road, Manea in November and will take 12 weeks, with a full road closure in place throughout.

Work like this is set to take place along Wimblington Road, Manea in November and will take 12 weeks, with a full road closure in place throughout.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Fenland road to close for 12 weeks as council carries out major surface repairs

George Campbell Leisure Centre, March. Credit: Google Maps

George Campbell Leisure Centre, March. Credit: Google Maps

Cambridgeshire County Council

‘Shoddy’ leisure centre criticised as swimming pool riddled with ‘scum’

Cambridgeshire MP Stephen Barclay has raised fresh questions over drainage, restoration and regulation at Saxon Pit in Whittlesey

Cambridgeshire MP Stephen Barclay has raised fresh questions over drainage, restoration and regulation at Saxon Pit in Whittlesey

Cambridgeshire County Council

Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay has new questions on Whittlesey's Saxon Pit

Norwood Avenue, March.

Norwood Avenue, March.

Cambridgeshire County Council

New traffic calming measures after 'frequent close calls' from cars cutting corner

Cambridgeshire County Council is behind the development of 50 homes on land adjacent to Westwood School in March.

Cambridgeshire County Council is behind the development of 50 homes on land adjacent to Westwood School in March.

Cambridgeshire County Council

'Incorrect information': County council calls out MP over housing cash claim

The traveller site near Wimblington. Credit: Google Maps

The traveller site near Wimblington. Credit: Google Maps

Cambridgeshire County Council

Traveller site expansion approved despite fears it could ‘dominate’ local communities

New owners of Carters Bridge Farm land have closed a permissive right of way, without warning.

New owners of Carters Bridge Farm land have closed a permissive right of way, without warning.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Footbridge and town's circular walk under threat after change of landowner

Cllr Chris Boden, leader of Fenland District Council

Cllr Chris Boden, leader of Fenland District Council

Cambridgeshire County Council

Council leader speaks out after election smear case goes to court

This van is the latest to hit Stonea bridge - it happened last Monday, and has prompted campaigner James Fuller to renew calls for more safety measures at the site.

This van is the latest to hit Stonea bridge - it happened last Monday, and has prompted campaigner James Fuller to renew calls for more safety measures at the site.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Road safety campaigner accuses county council of 'institutional defensiveness'

Cambridgeshire County Council's planning committee refuses Johnson's Aggregates plans to expand its Saxon Pit operations.

Cambridgeshire County Council's planning committee refuses Johnson's Aggregates plans to expand its Saxon Pit operations.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Councillors ignore officers to refuse Johnson Aggregates huge expansion plans

Westwood School in March is trying to make its pupils safer with the provision of pedestrian crossings.

Westwood School in March is trying to make its pupils safer with the provision of pedestrian crossings.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Whole town council gets behind MP's school road safety campaign

There are currently more than 6,000 potholes littering Cambridgeshire's roads.

There are currently more than 6,000 potholes littering Cambridgeshire's roads.

Cambridgeshire County Council

At least £500m needed to repair Fenland's soil-affected roads, says councillor

More than 680 nails have been installed on the embankment to help stabilise the King's Dyke crossing at Whittlesey, which has been partially closed since June 2024.

More than 680 nails have been installed on the embankment to help stabilise the King's Dyke crossing at Whittlesey, which has been partially closed since June 2024.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Full reopening date set for busy railway crossing after 18 months of works

Cllr Lorna Dupre said works to repair the Forty Foot are almost complete but safety barriers need to be installed.

Cllr Lorna Dupre said works to repair the Forty Foot are almost complete but safety barriers need to be installed.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Latest update on repair works to river road that closed in January

An application to expand its operations by Johnson Aggregates is due to be decided next month.

An application to expand its operations by Johnson Aggregates is due to be decided next month.

Cambridgeshire County Council

‘Strong public presence matters’: residents urged to pack crunch meeting

Aria Court, Coronation Close, March, Cambridgeshire. Image taken from Google street view. Credit: Google. Permission for use for all partners.

Aria Court, Coronation Close, March, Cambridgeshire. Image taken from Google street view. Credit: Google. Permission for use for all partners.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Care home ‘failed to provide good standard of care’

A public information session was held on Wednesday at the Manor Leisure Centre to hear people's concerns over Saxon Pit. (Image: Steve Barclay MP)

A public information session was held on Wednesday at the Manor Leisure Centre to hear people's concerns over Saxon Pit. (Image: Steve Barclay MP)

Cambridgeshire County Council

Saxon Pit health drop-in session 'significant step forward' say campaigners

Westwood Primary School has 750 pupils spread over two sites in Maple Grove, March, and MP Steve Barclay is calling for public support to get a pedestrian crossing to keep pupils safer.

Westwood Primary School has 750 pupils spread over two sites in Maple Grove, March, and MP Steve Barclay is calling for public support to get a pedestrian crossing to keep pupils safer.

Cambridgeshire County Council

WATCH: Residents asked to help keep pupils at primary school safer

Part of the Sixteen Foot from the Byall Fen Drove junction towards Boots Bridge will be closed for two months for 'major carriageway repairs'.

Part of the Sixteen Foot from the Byall Fen Drove junction towards Boots Bridge will be closed for two months for 'major carriageway repairs'.

Cambridgeshire County Council

'Major carriageway repairs' will see busy Fenland river road shut for two months

The junction of the A141 and Twenty Foot Road is being relocated and upgraded

The junction of the A141 and Twenty Foot Road is being relocated and upgraded

Cambridgeshire County Council

Fenland road to shut for NINE MONTHS

There is a public information session being held on Wednesday, February 4 at the Manor Leisure Centre on the Saxon Pit health report. (Image: Steve Barclay MP)

There is a public information session being held on Wednesday, February 4 at the Manor Leisure Centre on the Saxon Pit health report. (Image: Steve Barclay MP)

Cambridgeshire County Council

Public information session being held on recent Saxon Pit public health report

Signs warning drivers about the state of the road surface were installed along Manea Road in September, now the county council says it is set to carry out repairs, but MP Steve Barclay says the work is not going far enough.

Signs warning drivers about the state of the road surface were installed along Manea Road in September, now the county council says it is set to carry out repairs, but MP Steve Barclay says the work is not going far enough.

Cambridgeshire County Council

MP Steve Barclay describes 'appalling state' of Fenland road

Fenland District Council offices in March, Cambridgeshire.

Fenland District Council offices in March, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Report warns council faces 'significant structural deficit’ in future years

Land on Chatteris edge where 152 homes were proposed to be built.

Land on Chatteris edge where 152 homes were proposed to be built.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Blocking plans to build over 150 new homes on edge of town will ‘protect people’

Fenland District Council, County Road, March

Fenland District Council, County Road, March

Cambridgeshire County Council

Solar farm blocked as councillors argue ‘we should not be covering Fenland in glass’

Sewage has been flooding Barker's Lane in March once again after this week's heavy rainfall.

Sewage has been flooding Barker's Lane in March once again after this week's heavy rainfall.

Heavy rain saw sewage spewing into town lane once more

This is what the Fens Reservoir could look like

This is what the Fens Reservoir could look like

Delay for next stage of Fens Reservoir project

Findings of a public health risk assessment on Saxon Pit in Whittlesey has been published today by Cambridgeshire County Council.

Findings of a public health risk assessment on Saxon Pit in Whittlesey has been published today by Cambridgeshire County Council.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Health risk assessment of industrial site says 'no risks identified'

Land off Wimblington Road, Doddington, Cambridgeshire. Image taken from Google street view. Credit: Google. Permission for use for all partners.

Land off Wimblington Road, Doddington, Cambridgeshire. Image taken from Google street view. Credit: Google. Permission for use for all partners.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Developer eyes up field on village edge to build new 'starter and family homes'

Land off Berryfield, March, Cambridgeshire. Image taken from Google street view. Credit: Google. Permission for use for all partners.

Land off Berryfield, March, Cambridgeshire. Image taken from Google street view. Credit: Google. Permission for use for all partners.

Cambridgeshire County Council

New homes approved ‘reluctantly’ with no money for schools, doctors, or dentists

The offices of Fenland District Council

The offices of Fenland District Council

Cambridgeshire County Council

Exactly where in Fens developers got permission to build over 1,000 new homes in 2025

Signs warning drivers about the state of the road surface were installed along Manea Road in September - since then the road has deteriorated further.

Signs warning drivers about the state of the road surface were installed along Manea Road in September - since then the road has deteriorated further.

Cambridgeshire County Council

County council is playing 'Russian roulette' with lives on Forty Foot

Entrance to Barker's Lane, March. Image taken from Google street view. Credit: Google. Permission for use for all partners.

Entrance to Barker's Lane, March. Image taken from Google street view. Credit: Google. Permission for use for all partners.

Anglian Water questioned over problem of ‘sewage overflowing into street’

The service is extremely costly to run.

The service is extremely costly to run.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Fenland bus service that costs more than £100 per passenger could be cut

Clair Dunn, the reservoirs head of transformation at Anglian Water.

Clair Dunn, the reservoirs head of transformation at Anglian Water.

Years spent building Fens Reservoir ‘will impact local area’