ADA – On behalf of The Fens 2100+ Partnership hosts an event at Westminster to celebrate publication of Baseline and Case for Change Reports

Parliamentarians and regional leaders gathered last week for a special Fens2100+ event, to hear about the work of the Fens2100+ partnership and recently completed the Catchment Baseline reports and supporting Case for Change document.

Representatives from across the Fens partnership attended to discuss how collective action is essential to safeguard the Fens and secure a safer, more resilient future for everyone who depends on them.

The event opened with Sir John Hayes MP, who reflected on his many years serving his constituency in the heart of the Fens and the importance of the drainage network.

Speakers from across the partnership discussed the Fens economic and social importance. They described the area as the “breadbasket of England”, underpinning billions of pounds in agricultural output, while also hosting fast‑growing towns, ambitious economic plans, major energy infrastructure and vital east–west and north–south transport corridors. The Fens landscape was highlighted as essential to food production, water supply, carbon storage and biodiversity.

The Catchment Baselines and Case for Change are due to be published w/c 30 March. We will update this page with the links.

Amy Shaw - Fens 2100+ Executive Director