Former Barclays Bank site moves to next stage of regeneration, as Council agrees sale.
Fenland District Council has agreed to progress the sale of the former Barclays Bank site in March, marking a key milestone in the town’s regeneration programme.
At a Cabinet meeting last month (March), members confirmed their preferred bidder for the Broad Street site and agreed to proceed to legal contract stage.
To ensure timely redevelopment and avoid land banking, the successful purchaser will be required to submit a full planning application within six months of completion and begin work within six months of gaining planning consent.
£50,000 refresh of Chatteris Leisure Centre.
The final stages of a £50,000 refresh of Chatteris Leisure Centre, were nearing completion last month (March). The works are part of Fenland District Council Cabinet’s capital investment programme ‘Fenland Inspire!’
The project, which began on site in November last year, has seen renovation of the changing rooms, including replacement of showers, flooring and painting. Solar panels at the centre have been given intensive clean to optimise efficiency.
Photo above: In the refreshed dance studio, from left, Freedom area technical manager Sam Fabela, Cllr Susan Wallwork, Fenland’s head of leisure services Phil Hughes.
New Local Plan, Fenland 50, progresses under updated national system.
Fenland District Council is pressing ahead with the development of its new Local Plan, Fenland 50, in line with the Government’s new local plan making system.
As part of the updated national regulations, which came into force on March 25, the Council has formally reissued its Notice of Commencement. This ensures the emerging Local Plan is developed in line with the latest rules and benefits from the clearer, faster approach introduced by the new system.
Residents, landowners, and businesses can continue to play an active role at this stage. The ‘Call for Sites’ remains open for suggestions on land that could support homes, jobs, services, green spaces or other uses. The updated Local Plan Timetable is also available online, offering a simple overview of what will happen next and when.
Cost of living event next week.
Don’t forget, you’re welcome at an information and advice session next week offering practical guidance on managing the rising cost of living.
Hosted by Fenland District Council and Cambridgeshire County Council, the event is open to anyone needing support, tips or information on available services.
There’s no need to book in advance, drop in at any time between 10am and noon, Thursday, April 16, at the Oasis Centre, St Michael’s Avenue, Wisbech, PE13 3NR.
Help for children suffering cyberbullying.
When a child is targeted online, they can feel isolated and misunderstood, but support is available to help children who are experiencing cyberbullying.
Guidance includes encouraging children to not retaliate to cyberbullying of any kind, saving evidence such as screenshots or messages and making use of security and privacy tools.
Further information can be found at: Parents and carers | CEOP Education
Reporting child abuse
If you have experienced or witnessed child abuse, help is available.
Cambridgeshire Constabulary offers advice and information on spotting the signs of child abuse, how to report it and where to get support.
Keep parks clear of motorised vehicles
It’s illegal to ride motorised vehicles including quad bikes and trail bikes in public parks.
If you spot someone doing this and causing a nuisance please see the Cambridgeshire Police website for advice and to report it: Vehicle nuisance involving cars, bikes and mopeds
