Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

Including Manor Leisure Centre – More details in the next few days.
You can read the document by clicking link – FDC Cabinet Meeting April 2026

F/YR26/0275/CERTLU | Certificate of Lawful Use (Existing): to seek confirmation of compliance of Condition 1 (commencement of works) of planning permission
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Land West Of 5 To 7 High Causeway Whittlesey Cambridgeshire.

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A ‘meet the buyer’ event will help provide a clear view of an exciting leisure centre revamp.

Working in partnership with Fenland District Council and Alliance Leisure, Curo Construction is delivering :-
a full redevelopment and expansion of the Manor Leisure Centre in Whittlesey.

This will transform the existing leisure centre into a more accessible, efficient and future-ready environment, built to serve the community from day one.
Curo Construction is hosting a meet the buyer event for local sub-contractors and suppliers. The event will provide information on the project and how to get involved, including:

• An overview of the scope, key packages and programme
• Procurement routes and upcoming opportunities

• Expectations around quality, safety and delivery

“Looking to be part of the project? This is your opportunity to get involved,” a district council spokesperson said.

The event will be held next Wednesday, April 29, from 12,30-2.30pm at the soft play area inside Whittlesey’s Manor Leisure Centre.

Whittlesey Town Council’s project ‘Platinum Wood’ – located at the bottom end of Yarwell Headlands, (disabled access), is developing nicely.
The 4 acre area is visited by dozens of people every day.

To find your way easily, just go into ‘Google Maps©’ – type in ‘Platinum Wood Whittlesey’
We also have a ‘Friends of Platinum Wood;
Another bench has very generously being purchased (The fourth) and will be installed towards the end of May.
A fantastic ‘Free’ – help yourself Herb Garden.

Todays ‘bed’ of Dandelions
(Taraxacum officinale) are hardy, edible, perennial weeds found worldwide, known for their bright yellow flowers, jagged leaves, and white-fleshed taproots. They act as crucial early-spring food for pollinators, supporting over 50 insect species. Every part is edible; leaves are high in nutrients, and roots are used for tea or coffee substitutes.

PW Identified species 2025