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Anglian Pass being developed for boaters Boaters will have the option to purchase an Anglian Pass which will allow them to navigate unrestricted across neighbouring navigations. From: 26 January 2021 A new Anglian Pass will hopefully be in place for the start of the new boating season, April 2021. The Environment Agency, the Conservators of the River Cam and the Middle Level Commissioners are developing a new pass together. The Anglian pass will cover the River Nene, the Great Ouse ...

“However, that’s no consolation for the residents who spent the festive period cleaning out flooded homes.”  Mr Barclay wants “greater transparency” between the different agencies involved and to let residents have information “about what’s being done”.  The MP said that some of the issues discussed included known areas for flooding.   Problems in Morton Avenue “have continued for a number of years” and he wants an update on how these are being tackled.  He said the ‘s...

The development won consent providing conditions were satisfied for surface drainage and foul water - but the March Fifth District Drainage Commission at the Middle Level Commissioners remain dissatisfied.

“Over the period this pumping station pumped up to a peak of 70 tonnes of water each second, equivalent to emptying two Olympic sized swimming pools a minute.  “The first pump started operating at St Germans at 3pm on December 23 and within two hours three pumps were running, with a fourth pump coming online by midnight on that day.   Middle Level Commissioners have praised its workforce after flash flooding across the region just hours before Christmas Eve. - Credit: Middle Level “At t...

Published: 12:03 AM December 26, 2020    MP Steve Barclay announced on Boxing Day that the Government has provided March with £6.4m for a major regeneration project - Credit: Archant The Government is to provide £6.4m towards what MP Steve Barclay describes as “game changing investment” to regenerate March.   The announcement was made today (Boxing Day) by Mr Barclay who said the money would also unlock significant regeneration opportunities.  "A key priority for me is to secure add...

Published: 11:42 AM December 24, 2020    The Environment Agency has issued a warning about more flash flooding in Cambridgeshire on Thursday, December 24. - Credit: Twitter/@CambsFRS The Environment Agency is urging Cambridgeshire residents to “be prepared” for more flash flooding this Christmas Eve.   After last night’s devastating floods destroyed homes across the county, the agency is warning homeowners of a possible second wave.  The Environment Agency has issued a warning about ...

During an emergency, or when there are flood warnings:  Check for flood warnings from the Environment Agency  Call Floodline on 0845 988 1188 (calls charged at local rates)  Listen to local radio for updates (BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: 95.7 and 96FM or Heart 103FM)  Standby for advice from emergency services  You can reach our telephone contact centre on 01354 654321.   After a flood warning, you should:   alert your neighbours  check your car. Move it to higher ground if possible  swit...

Some of the team at Glennfiled Care Home in Wisbech - Credit: GLENNFIELD CARE HOME FACEBOOK Misleading the public In reference to the article published on December 18 titled "councillor blames ‘hateful people’ for his decision to quit as chairman”. Mr Tierney claims to be the target of so called “hateful people”, but fails to answer the obvious question, why him? Yes, politicians are often not the most popular individuals, but why is Mr Tierney being singled out as the subject of su...