Mr Bowman, a local resident vexillographer embarked on the design and promotion of a flag for the Fenland area in 2016.
Cllr Bailey said: “Mr Bowman writes that the symbol of the Fens is the Fen Tiger and that this designation derives from the, sometimes violent, opposition of the local population to the fen drainage schemes of the 17th century.
“‘Fen Tiger’ is a well-known and well used nickname for someone from the Fens; many associations and businesses in the area use the term, sometimes with logos that feature tigers.”
Cllr Bailey said Mr Bowman has run a successful campaign since 2018 to encourage take up and usage of the flag “with the ultimate aim of having the flag officially recognised through inclusion in the registry of the Flag Institute”.
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4:33 PM February 18, 2021
The new housing estate at Fordham - first phase under way. However Scotsdale Hill LLP says no one wants to take on a 75 bed care home originally planned there.
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A company building 150 homes in an East Cambridgeshire village say they can’t find a buyer for a 75-bed care home so hope to replace it with an extra 21 homes.
Scotsdale Hill LLP has begun consultations with villagers and East Cambs Council about the changes they propose.
The map shows the area which would have housed a 75 bed care home at Fordham. Now it could be replaced with additional houses
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1:19 PM February 16, 2021
Ely Cathedral. East Cambridgeshire District Council has outlined how it is making progress to achieving zero carbon emissions. Picture: PA Archive/PA Images
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East Cambridgeshire District Council has revealed the progress it is making towards reaching its overall aim of achieving net zero carbon emissions.
Among the areas where changes have been introduced include considering the area s environmental focus in planning decisions and encouraging working from home where possible to lower carbon emissions from travel.
The council has also switched to a 100pc renewable energy contract at its headquarters, and all street and car park lights managed by the council were changed to LED bulbs over the winter.