The Fenlander News # 1

Town centre overhaul nears completion, penalties for fly-tippers rise and entrepreneurs offered funding

The March town centre regeneration enhances and elevates the town centre environment. In the spirit of promoting a positive environment in Fenland, this month the district council’s cabinet agreed tougher penalties for people who fly-tip or litter. 

Another project intended to improve the area, is the grant funding available to entrepreneurs creating new businesses, employment and prospects in Fenland.

All this and much more is covered below in this month’s The Fenlander. Don’t miss the various opportunities to feed into current consultations and help shape future plans for services and infrastructure.

Image above: An impression of how March town centre will look following the almost complete regeneration work

An ambitious, multi-million pound scheme to support and revitalise March town centre is nearing completion, with works due to be complete by the end of October.

More than £8.4million has been invested to help the town adapt to the changing retail environment and meet the needs of current and future generations as the town continues to grow.

The once-in-a-generation scheme has included the revamp of March Market Place, riverside enhancement works, improvement grants for businesses and the major transformation of Broad Street to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and create a more open, social, and pedestrian-friendly town centre.

Read more: March town centre regeneration enters final phase