A statement and photo on Wisbech Town Council Facebook page says the mayor, Cllr Aigars Balsevics, and his deputy, Cllr Andrew Lynn “both wanted to place flowers and send donations to their chosen charities”.
Whittlesey town clerk Sue Piergianni said that “with the sad passing of the Duke of Edinburgh, the town council have opened a book of condolence”.
The book will be in the council chamber at Peel House, 8 Queen Street, Whittlesey and will be available to sign Monday to Thursday between 10.00 and 2.00pm and Friday until 1.30.
She said flowers may be laid in the garden of Remembrance (Strawbear Garden) on Station Road.
Flowers laid by Fenland mayors to honour Philip
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Council chairmanâs statement on behalf of all the people of Fenland
| Updated: 17:39, 09 April 2021
The Chairman of Fenland District Council expressed âdeep sadnessâ at the formal announcement today of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, at the age of 99.
Councillor Alex Miscandlon said: âOn behalf of all the people of Fenland, I would like to express my deep sadness at the news of the death of The Duke of Edinburgh.
âI know that people throughout the district will share my great sorrow while at the same time feeling immense gratitude for his long life and service to the whole nation.
Published:
11:59 AM February 24, 2021
Updated:
12:00 PM February 24, 2021
Fenland councillors observed two silences on Tuesday: firstly for Capt Sir Tom Moore. Then a second silence for all those in Fenland who have died of the coronavirus.
- Credit: Archant
Fenland councillors paused twice yesterday (Tuesday) to hold a minute’s silence.
Firstly, they were invited by chairman Alex Miscandlon to a observe a minute’s silence to remember Capt Sir Tom Moore.
Cllr Miscandlon described him as an “incredible and inspirational gentleman”. He reminded colleagues that Capt Tom had connections “both personally and professionally with this area”.
Once the tribute ended, councillor Will Sutton felt that it ought to have included those residents of Fenland who had also lost their lives to Covid-19.
Cllr Boden, also the leader of Fenland District Council, said: “We face having a minimum of 122,858 tonnes of non-conforming waste in Saxon Pit.
“Of the borehole samples of that waste analysed by the Environment Agency, 86 per cent have been found to contain sufficient chemical contaminants to render them hazardous.
Chimneys at Saxon Pits which are likely to be demolished
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“The EA, without any consultation with local representatives, has clearly become inclined towards just leaving this hazardous waste in situ, capped in a manner which has not been fully disclosed to us.”
Two separate planning applications have brought the issue into focus.
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