Whittlesey East & Villages

Whittlesey East & Villages ward encompasses a primarily agricultural landscape of open fenland fields, with the historic market town of Whittlesey at its western edge. The area is defined by a network of drainage channels and droves, essential for managing the low-lying terrain. Settlement is concentrated in the town and smaller outlying villages, creating a distinct separation between populated areas and expansive farmland.

The ward's character is shaped by its connection to the Fenland waterways, including the River Nene and the old course of Morton's Leam. Whittlesey's annual Straw Bear Festival, a unique tradition reviving a plough Monday custom, draws visitors to the town's streets each January. The surrounding villages maintain their own identities amidst the productive arable land that dominates the geography.