Council chairmanâs statement on behalf of all the people of Fenland
| Updated: 17:39, 09 April 2021
The Chairman of Fenland District Council expressed âdeep sadnessâ at the formal announcement today of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, at the age of 99.
Councillor Alex Miscandlon said: âOn behalf of all the people of Fenland, I would like to express my deep sadness at the news of the death of The Duke of Edinburgh.
âI know that people throughout the district will share my great sorrow while at the same time feeling immense gratitude for his long life and service to the whole nation.
“In education there are concerns about who will be included in the following prioritisation of vaccination cohorts after the first four have been dealt with.”
Mr Medd replied that since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic “a significant multi-agency approach to communications and engagement has been implemented within Fenland”.
He said regular updates had been provided to both elected members and the public.
He said the council uses press releases, its website, social media and “individualised resident correspondence where appropriate” to get over their messages.
There had also been ongoing communications with businesses where Government business support grants are concerned, and public statements made by the director of public health, Dr Liz Robin”.