Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

Without prejudice.
As an Independent Whittlesey District Councillor, I am part of Fenlands Planning Committee. I took no part in the decision made by Fenland District Council in respect of this planning decision.
The decision to refuse the application was made by ‘Delegated Powers’ by FDCs Planning Officers.
The applicant is appealing ‘against’ the decision to refuse 200 houses on March Road Coates.
The Planning Inspectorate will be holding sessions over 8 days.
Yesterdays was held on ‘Teams’ platform and broadcast on YouTube©
There is another session today 21st August.

Click Here for 20th August – Appeal

As the country recovers from its fifth heatwave so far this year, Anglian Water is asking its customers in Fenland to protect water supplies and precious local rivers by only using water for essential purposes.

The water company has warned that without cutting individual consumption as much as possible, there is a risk that customers’ supplies will be affected after a spring and summer of successive heatwaves and exceptionally dry conditions.

The flows in the Rivers Nar and Wissey, which Anglian Water relies on to keep taps flowing across Fenland as well as King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, are at an exceptionally low level – some of the lowest seen at this time of year since records began.

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My one man Litter-Pick earlier this week along the A605 & Ralph Butcher Causeway…
Report something I’ve never found before….who the hell throws this out of their car window….!!!!!

I wonder if it was +ve  or  -ve !!!

With so many concerns over the amount of advertising hoardings on the Dog-In-a-Doublet
Bridge, I/we ascertained that it comes under Peterborough Unitary Authority, I contacted them, however No Resources or Costings….I then contacted the PUA Local Councillor and within a week the hoarding had been taken down.

I dare say it won’t be long until some more arrive…
Somewhat disappointed that –
I being one of the sponsors of the Whittlesey Fire Brigade Open Day,
that they too had left their banner in place here and other places…..disappointed !!!!

A very cleaned up Bridge – For How Long !!!!!

My thanks Mr Smith for contacting me back and say – Thank you Roy…..

Concerned residents contacted WTC and myself over worries of cutting down 2 trees on the Bower side of the field.
I reported a fallen branch last week, thinking the trees may have been ‘stressed’ due to the weather….however when inspected…

Following an inspection as it was found to have a significant amount of fungal decay at its base. This can be seen in the photograph you provided.

As the tree was multi-stemmed, there was a substantial risk of structural failure. Due to the level of risk this posed within the public open space, the decision was made to fell the tree in the interests of public safety. This work has been carried out by one of registered tree contractors earlier this week. Sorry this was all completed quite quickly as one limb had already fallen so we wanted to prevent any further issues.

Today – All gone, I will ask whether they will be replaced.

CDC Building Control attended the building this afternoon as one of the windows had become unsafe. CNC provides the building control functions for the Local Authority areas of South Norfolk, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, Fenland, Norwich City and Broadland.

I spoke with the supervisor and asked who would be paying for this work…
(3 workmen + 1 Telehandler – the Telehandler had been driven from Kings Lynn !!!!! and had to return –

The answer was…the owner of the building – to which he replied – Good Luck…..!!!!!

Your March Neighbourhood Policing Team has continued to focus on its priority of tackling persistent vehicle-related anti-social behaviour.

Following concerns raised by residents, parking enforcement activity was carried out in Whittlesey, with tickets issued in Market Place, London Street and Whitmore Street. Further enforcement took place in Station Road, Robingoodfellows Lane and Grays Lane in March.

Officers have also been carrying out speed checks at locations where speeding has been reported, including Ramsey Road in Whittlesey, Coates Road in Coates and Station Road in Manea.

Parking issues and speeding remain among the concerns you most frequently report to us. We will continue to carry out enforcement and engagement activity where possible to help address these issues.

To find out more about neighbourhood policing where you live, visit our website

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Funds open this round.

Anglian Water’s Thriving Communities Fund  | Grants between £5,000 & £100,000
Arm Community Fund | Grants up to £3,000
D&J Lloyd Community First Fund | Grants average £3,000
Dementia Carers Fund | Grants up to £3,000
October Fund | Grants up to £10,000
Olive and Jesse Palmer Fund | Grants up to £5,000
Outlook Fund | Grants up to £12,000 over 3 years
S2 Partnership Community Fund | Grants up to £5,000
Tees Better Future Fund  | Grants up to £5,000
The Cambridge Building Society Community Fund  | Grants up to £10,000
Wryde Croft Wind Farm Community Fund  | Grants up to £10,000

We’re recruiting!
Could you be our next Fleet & Workshop Manager (Transport Manager)?

If you’re passionate about fleet management, workshop operations, leadership, and continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in delivering essential services.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fleet professional who excels in leadership, compliance, innovation, and service improvement.

Closing date: Monday 24 August 2026

Find out more and apply at: Fleet & Workshop Manager (Transport Manager)

Earlier prior to my challenging journey (mobility truck) along Beales Drove, I had returned from Peterborough tor witness the Ralph Butcher Causeway  Bridge being swept (by hand) and air blowers cleaning any debris from the road and foot path –

Later whilst returning from Beales Drove/DFDS/A605 I Litter-picked along the road,
5 hours after the bridge was spotless cleaned, guess what I found 8 bits of discarded plastic cans and bottles +++ One Pregnancy Testing Kit (Empty Box)