Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

We have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an attempted burglary. 

The attempted break-in took place at a house in King’s Dyke, near Whittlesey, at about 4.20pm on 10 July.

Nothing was stolen. 

Anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV images or has information should use reference 35/52242/26 and report it through the force website:
https://www.cambs.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Anyone without internet access should call 101.

Message to residents from Saxongate Residents Group.

Important: Please complete the Saxon Pit Community Health Impact Assessment (CHIA) Survey

As many residents will know, Cambridgeshire County Council’s Public Health team is carrying out a Community Health Impact Assessment (CHIA) relating to Saxon Pit and the surrounding area.

As part of that work, an independent community survey has been launched and we would encourage everyone who lives within the study area to take part.

Whether your experience has been positive, negative or mixed, please answer the questions honestly and factually. The survey is an opportunity for residents’ experiences to form part of the assessment. Please pass this message on and inform others so we get a strong representative response.

The survey closes on Sunday 23 August.

Residents who are willing to take part in a follow up interview on Wednesday 19 August should register their interest by completing the survey no later than Wednesday 12 August.

The survey can be completed online at  https://tinyurl.com/SaxonPit  or you can request to do it by telephone – on 07542 016586.

The survey takes approximately 12-15 minutes to complete

Saxongate continues to engage with the relevant authorities on a number of issues relating to the site and we will provide further updates as that work progresses. In the meantime, we believe it is important that as many residents as possible take the opportunity to complete the survey.

If you have any questions for Saxongate Residents Group, or would like to join our mailing list to receive future updates on our work, please email us at saxongate2022@gmail.com

Today (again) our 2 PCSO’s were carrying out speed checks on Ramsey Road.

Two days this week…..also they informed me that a ticket had been given out on ‘High Causeway’ for non compliant vehicle using the pedestrian zone during the prohibited hours 10 – 4

The Fire Engine has been in regular attendance both all day yesterday and today (Tuesday)
What is left of the fire damaged crop has/is being harvested.
A great loss financially and environmentally.
I understand there is an open enquiry by the Police.

Today 28th September. (RG)

23 members/committee attended this evenings meeting, all is looking good to have another wonderful family event…..(mostly free).

I can confirm that Fenland District Council have received the minimum of 10 electorate that reside in the ward of Lattersey calling for an election.
Notice of election will be called.

It is YOUR opportunity to decide on who will be elected from who decides to stand.
There will be an Independent candidate – Mr. Matt Page, who has put a lot of effort into our town in many respects.

I hope there is a better turnout than is normal (20 – 25%), remember there was NO election in 2023 as there were only 2 candidates for the 2 vacancies.

Like many twentysomethings, Chloe spent much of her downtime on social media, scrolling the pages of her favourite influencers. 

She followed a well-known Instagram personality with an enviable lifestyle, a successful businesswoman who seemed to have it all. She claimed she’d made her money by investing in crypto and if she could do it, so could her followers… Chloe included. 

With dreams of trading in her unreliable old car and finally getting on the property ladder, the prospect of potentially growing the modest pot of savings she’d worked so hard to scrape together piqued Chloe’s interest.

She followed a link on the influencer’s page and contacted her directly to ask how to go about investing in crypto. 

The woman was friendly and amenable and advised Chloe of the best crypto schemes to invest in, similar to the ones she had invested in herself. 

Chloe parted with every penny of her savings and the influencer helped her manage her investments, assuring her they were increasing exponentially every week.

Chloe’s excitement at the thought of driving her new car and owning her own home began to build… until she spoke to her family about her investment ventures. Concerned it sounded too good to be true, they searched the influencer online and discovered multiple scam warnings associated with her.

Chloe quickly contacted the influencer to request her money back, but her messages went unanswered and the influencer mysteriously disappeared… along with Chloe’s money. 

Fraudsters often use social media to advertise, frequently featuring celebrities to attract victims. They also target individuals searching for investment opportunities via search engines.

Be aware:

• Were you contacted unexpectedly?
• Are you being pressured to invest quickly?
• Are the promised returns unrealistically high?

Remember, if an investment seems too good to be true, it probably is.

For more on fraud and where to report, visit our website:
https://www.cambs.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/fa/fraud/

Our thanks to Barry Wainwright.