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Tents were pitched near St Peter’s Church gardens in Wisbech. - Credit: Supplied  Around six rough sleepers have been put into emergency accommodation after being helped out of tents pitched on private land.   The multi-coloured tents were pitched together near St Peter’s Church in Wisbech and, according to a source, had been for “some days”.   They were staying near to where Fenland outreach workers for CGL – the drug and alcohol service for Wisbech – are based.   Tents were pitched near St Peter’s Church gardens in Wisbech. - Credit: Supplied  A Fenland District Council...

“But I am sure you can appreciate that as a council we have to have proper checks and balances in place.”  She said that “as far as I am aware” 50 Backpacks is not a registered charity nor was it a registered not for profit organisation.   “I haven’t found them registered anywhere,” she said.   Cllr Hoy said she was not aware they were DBS checked, a system whereby employers can check on those involved with vulnerable groups, including children.   She said the council would need to ensure the “proper checks and balances” were in place before dealing with any organisation...