Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

Nothing unusual for ‘some’ of us Councillors.

Of interest to many, is the ‘future’ of The Scaldgate Building’ associated with Phoenix Youth Provision, The Whittlesey Emergency Food Aid, Fen Hands and several other groups.
Last night myself and Cllr Nawaz attended what I’d describe as a ‘scoping exercise’
Attending was Robin Sutton and Bryony Smith (Directors of PYP) and Steph Webb from Cambs CC.
As previously reported, the ‘building’ now has ‘a community asset’ order on it.

Some progress was made, and the need for urgency in respect of applying for possible funding was explored.

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Scoping Exercise =
A preliminary project management or research phase used to define boundaries, identify goals, and determine feasibility.

Disclaimer : I am a member of Fenland District Council’s Planning Committee.
I am not pre judgemental or pre determined.
I will at the proposed Planning Meeting, make a statement of my involvement with this application.

If you wish to read the associated paperwork for this application, please click on the ‘link’
which will take you to FDC’s Agenda for this application.

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The application is recommended to ‘Grant’ by Planning Officers, and this will be debated by the Planning Committee which is ‘live streamed’ and recorded on FDC’s YouTube Channel.

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After some delay, the full planning application for the Manor Leisure Centre is on next weeks agenda – further details coming tomorrow – Wednesday.

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CCTV footage has been released of the moment that ram-raiders used a stolen telehandler to smash into a building society and steal the cash machine.

Cambridgeshire police were called at 3.17am today (Tuesday, 16 June) to Nationwide Building Society, in High Street, Ramsey, with reports of the ram-raid.

Thieves used the telehandler and two other vehicles to escape with the ATM from the front of the building.

Detectives want to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident, saw suspicious vehicles or activity in the area at the time, or has dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage that could assist the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police online, quoting reference 35/44789/26.

My thanks to SH who has given permission to publish this letter written to
MP Steve Barclay.

With the demise of the previous attempt to take over the ‘Three Horseshoes Pubic House’
Having obtained it classified as a ‘Community Asset’ for 6 months, and having some funding promised from the CPCA (Cambridge & Peterborough Combined Authority), with strict conditions…..All sadly came to an abrupt ending with the departure of Stephen Goldspink the original driver of the project…..

Resurrection II with the concept of an ‘Open Space Area’ (of course the usual Community Cafe a prerequisite) – I wish them well, Turves/Three Horseshoes like many small villages appear to be at the bottom of the pile when it comes to funding……However there are several Fenland Villages which have benefitted from funding and projects…..Gorefield for example.

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Mr. Omah and his team already run several other garages in the area.
Happened to be passing when low-key opening up this morning….

Apologies if you missed the free bubbles and snax …..