Fenland District Council

04/11/2026

❗ If you’re in danger from domestic abuse, call 999. Can’t speak? Press 55 to alert police and help them respond.

If you’re safe but need support, we can guide you to the right help – whether it’s housing, emotional support, or protection.

You're not alone.

Find out more at: www.fenland.gov.uk/domesticabuse

03/11/2026

⚠️ Scam alert - Council Tax emails! ⚠️

We've been made aware of scam emails being sent to residents claiming they are due a refund on their Council Tax account, and encouraging them to click a link to receive it.

🚨 These emails are not from Fenland District Council or our Council Tax and Housing Benefits partner, Anglia Revenues Partnership.

🚨 We would never ask you to provide your bank card details by email to claim a Council Tax refund.

🚨 Please do not click on any links or share your personal or payment details.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us: www.fenland.gov.uk/contactus

You can also find advice on how to spot scam emails on the National Cyber Security Centre website: www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/phishing-scams/spot-scams

Please share this warning to help others stay safe.

03/11/2026

As we head towards winter, help us ensure everyone has the chance of a roof over their heads.

If you spot someone sleeping rough, please let us know so we can offer help.

❗ Report at: thestreetlink.org.uk

🔗 Find out more at: fenland.gov.uk/roughsleeping

03/11/2026

📣 Organisations that help people in Fenland build financial resilience and avoid hitting financial crisis can access funding of up to £50,000 to boost their work.

The funding will help individuals and families build the knowledge and support networks needed to withstand and recover from financial challenges, such as unexpected bills, loss of income or rising living costs.

🔗 Click the link in the comments to find out more!

02/11/2026

ROMAN COURT UPDATE: Fenland District Council condemns Home Office decision to proceed with its plan for 26-bed asylum accommodation in Leverington.

The Home Office confirmed its decision to use the site in correspondence received by the Council this afternoon (2 November).

The Council believes the decision demonstrates a complete disregard for the serious risks the plans pose to public safety, community cohesion and civil unrest. It follows weeks of significant local opposition, public protests and a fire at Roman Court which remains the subject of an ongoing police investigation.

👉 Read more: www.fenland.gov.uk/article/19009/Council-condemns-Home-Office-decision-to-proceed-with-Roman-Court-asylum-accommodation

02/11/2026

⚠️ Policing Fenland is advising March residents to avoid Station Road area due to an ongoing building fire, and to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke.

02/11/2026

📣 Landlords! Under Renters' Rights Act legislation, landlords in England with assured or regulated tenancies must register themselves and their rental properties with Government.

Registration for the East of England opens on 15 January 2027.

More info at: www.gov.uk/guidance/register-your-rental-property-service-guidance-for-landlords

Are you a landlord? 🏠

From 15 December, if you’re a landlord of an assured or regulated tenancy in England, you must register yourself and each of your properties through the new service on GOV.UK by the deadline for your region. Letting agents can’t register on your behalf.

You’ll need to give details of your properties, like:

• the address 🔑
• the number of tenants and bedrooms 🛏️
• the amount of rent you're receiving for a property 💷
• gas and electricity safety certificates ⚡

You may be asked to provide energy performance certificates (EPCs) if your details can't be found on the EPC register.

Whether you're a landlord, letting agent, or third party, find out what you need to know about using the service on GOV.UK.

02/11/2026

🎉 Our new Fenland Culture Fund is now open! 🎉

Got a great idea for an arts, culture or heritage project in Fenland? Grants of up to £2,000 are now available to help bring it to life.

Cllr Samantha Hoy, our Portfolio Holder for Culture, said: "We're delighted to be launching the new Fenland Culture Fund, funded directly by Fenland District Council, to help individuals and organisations create more opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy arts, culture and heritage across Fenland.

"Whether you're a local artist, or community group, town council or cultural organisation, I'd encourage you to consider applying."

The Council has invested £40,000 into the new fund, with:
🎨 £24,000 available in grants for local projects
🎭 £16,000 to support additional arts and culture activities at Fenland's Four Seasons events: March St George's Fayre, Chatteris Midsummer Festival, Whittlesey Festival and Wisbech Christmas Fayre.

Find out more and apply today!
👉 www.fenland.gov.uk/fenlandculturefund

31/10/2026

🎭 Got an idea for an arts, culture or heritage project in Fenland? Don't miss our Fenland Culture Fund launching next week!

Grants of up to £2,000 will be available to support creative projects that celebrate and enhance Fenland's arts, culture and heritage.

Whether you're a local artist, community group, town council or cultural organisation, this could be your chance to bring an idea to life 🎉

📅 Grant applications open on Monday, 2 November.

👉 www.fenland.gov.uk/fenlandculturefund

30/10/2026

Don't ghost your pumpkin once spooky season is over! 🎃

Chop it up and pop it in your food waste caddy instead of throwing in your green bin and sending to landfill or energy from waste (food in landfill releases methane, which is more potent than carbon dioxide!).

Around 18,000 tonnes of pumpkins are thrown away in the UK each year. Let's not add to the pile! ♻️

Recycle your pumpkin in your caddy and help turn it into energy and fertiliser instead 🙌