The pure ‘volume’ of material involved with the planning application at Saxon Works
is extremely challenging, I will give credit to Alan Bessant who is doing a fantastic amount of work getting as much information out as possible.
Time for a few hours off…..
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We are forever being told that there is more money being spent on road maintenance – pot holes in particular…..
Apparently ‘A Pothole’ in Fenland peat costs around 4X the normal Polhole….thats if it is done properly!
During Monday evening’s Wisbech Town Council meeting, Cllr Steve Tierney called for pressure to be put on Cambridgeshire County Council’s highway department over the poor conditions of our roads.
Councillors believe local highways are in a worse state than any of them can remember.
Cllr Tierney said: “The potholes are everywhere; the roads are in ruinous conditions, and safety has become a key issue because of this. Residents’ vehicles are being damaged, and individuals are being put at risk.”
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Cllr Dee Laws informs us :–
Pink Elephant clothing recycling units are being installed in Whittlesey.
These will replace the Salvation Army units removed from Grosvenor Road Car Park and possibly viewing other locations.
Hopefully, this should resolve the problem of black plastic bin liners & bags containing clothing being left and piling up in the area.
Pink Elephant Group specialises in recycled clothing and currently operates textile bank collections and recycling schemes across the country. These textile banks are bright pink in colour, to match the company name and brand. “We chose such a name and such a colour to attract more attention to our work and to the recycling and reuse of textiles,” explained Oleksii Kotyk, Director. “We understand that it takes less energy to reuse and recycle material than it does to produce the same material from scratch. Therefore, our emphasis on what we accept and don’t accept are written on our textile banks to promote the reuse of clothing. 90% of what goes in our textile banks is reusable, but 10% of the material still goes to landfill.”
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Cllr Dr. Haq Nawas and Cllr Dianna Dickinson.
09:30 – 10:30 on Saturday 07th March – WTC Council Chamber – Queen Street.
Pictures (1) RG. (2) WTC RWT Photography.
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At a WTC meeting held on 19th June 2025 – Two Whittlesey Councillors – intimated they would help provide transport for the Saxon/Johnsons Planning application.
Cllr Nawaz. Cllr Singh.
The planning meeting has now been set for 04th of March, unfortunately I am unable to attend and will watch like many on YouTube – I have also posted most of the information regarding this application.
When residents/Saxongate attempted to contact the above Councillors, recently they received – NIL – Zero response or even a reply…..I say no more.
Click Here For Minutes of WTC Meeting 19-06-25
A free 52-seat coach from Whittlesey has been sponsored – thanks to Cllr Roy Gerstner.
To reserve a seat, message us on Facebook or email saxongate2022@gmail.com
In the meantime, FDC Leader and County Councillor for the Ward Cllr Cris Boden has tried to put weight into the argument to defer at least until more information becomes available.
See John Elworthy article – Bodens Bombshell FOI Click Here…..
There of course is the latest ‘Toxicity’ results which doesn’t make good reading.
This application is so important not only to the residents living in close proximity to the Saxon works, but the whole area in general.
I am the Town and District Councillor for the South Ward Whittlesey and I have been involved with this area since 2017 – and would like to think I am giving residents as much support as I can. I may add that there is nothing wrong with ‘Good Planning’ – this just seems wrong……
I have a file with 2818 e-mails I have received over the past 8 years….
Never make a committment or promise you are not going to fulfil.
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Pathway News 03 01 2026
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Fenland District Council has been granted £1.5 million from the Government’s Pride in Place Impact Fund to support the enhancement of community facilities. Members have expressed a preference that this spend be allocated to open spaces, facilities and play areas across the district in line with the Fenland Inspire! project aims
As Portfolio Holder for this Fenland Inspire! Project I am contacting you to request ideas of specific locations where the funding should be spent. There are significant constraints set by Government on how this grant money may be spent – FDC Members suggesting that money in their area should be spent on schemes other than play areas should carefully check that any such alternative spending falls within the Government’s criteria. Schemes generally must also be deliverable relatively quickly to as to satisfy the Government’s timing criteria for spend to be completed.
In the interests of fairness across the District, an indicative split of spend shall be that £250,000 shall be spent in each of the four Towns, whilst £500,000 shall be spent in the Parishes and areas outside the boundaries of the four Fenland Towns. It is appreciated that this precise split will not be able to be achieved because of the discreet individual cost of each selected scheme, but this split is an initial guide to assist in creating a fair allocation across the District.
Please liaise in the first instance with Sam Hoy (Wisbech); Jan French (March); Pete Murphy (Chatteris); Jason Mockett (Whittlesey) or Chris Seaton (Parishes) so that area suggestions may be consolidated.
Regards,
Cllr Sidney Imafidon.
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Update : There is a ‘free’ bus being provided.
Contact – Saxongate Facebook or email saxongate2022@gmail.com
Anger is intensifying ahead of a crucial vote on expanding incinerator bottom ash operations at Saxon Pit, as senior councillors and drainage authorities warn key environmental consents remain unresolved. Cambridgeshire County Council is due to decide on 4th March whether to approve plans by Johnsons Aggregate & Recycling Ltd. to dramatically increase activity at the former Saxon Brickworks site in Whittlesey.
(2 pages – click in bottom left corner – arrow to advance/retard the pages)
Saxon Pit IBA Expansion Expected to Be Recommended for Approval.
Read an excellent article on TheCambsNews Website
Click Here….
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Facebook or email saxongate2022@gmail.com
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Cambs CC Officers are recommending to the Planning Committee (CCC) that the major expansion of waste and minerals being processed at The Saxon Works be ‘Approved’
That maybe the case, however the ‘Planning Committee’ can go against the officers recommendation – on nplanning grounds – I and many others believe that there are grounds to refuse or at least defer until more information is obtained.
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The Rotary Club of Whittlesey recently enjoyed an inspiring talk from 17-year-old local up-and-coming darts player Mitchell Brightwell, who is now being supported by the club in recognition of his dedication and the positive example he sets for young people in the town.
The club is delighted to be sponsoring Mitchell, who, with five hours a day of practice and regular local, national and international competitions, is clearly a very motivated and inspirational young man. His dedication and work ethic are already setting him apart.
Mitchell is becoming a youth ambassador for the club and will be consulted on ideas and initiatives focused on young people. He is also hoping to attend some of the club’s charity events, where he will give talks and demonstrations.
Mitchell said he was delighted to be sponsored by Rotary and to be made a youth ambassador for the club.
He added that he was also lucky to have supportive friends and family to help him progress in the sport.
Club President Kevin Buckland said: “Supporting young people is key to our work in the community, and it is great to see a young man like Mitchell blazing a trail and putting Whittlesey on the map.”
Mitchell is still looking for two more sponsors if anyone can help, and you can follow his progress here:- (1) Facebook
The Rotary Club of Whittlesey meets at the Falcon Inn twice a month to have fun social interaction and support local good causes. The club is open to everyone and keen to welcome new members. It has raised tens of thousands of pounds over the years.
(1) Facebook
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