Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

We always say that no two days are ever the same in the world of policing, and that is certainly true for our response officers.

Here is what they got up to in Fenland over a 24-hour period…

The day started off with one of their first calls being reports of a break in at a landfill site in March after staff had been alerted to someone on the property through CCTV. Officers attended and did a search of the area, but there was no one hiding and no offences identified.

They were also called to a collision between two cars and a van on the A47 between Wisbech and Guyhirn. Fortunately, no injuries were reported and there were delays in the area whilst the vehicles were recovered.

Later, they were called to Norfolk Street in Wisbech due to reports of a woman assaulting members of the public who were passing by. The 44-year-old woman ended up being arrested as she was showing as wanted on our systems!

Other calls they responded to included:

• Concerns for welfare
• Reports of domestic abuse
• Missing persons

The final call of the day for our officers was reports of violence in North End, Wisbech. They attended and spoke to both individuals involved before taking the female home.

If you want to see more updates like these, then be sure to follow ‘Policing Fenland’ on Facebook!

After yesterdays fantastic news that full planning permission was granted for the project.
The next stage will be – it will go before FDC’s Cabinet, who will have more details of what the final costings will be, it will for them to decide  a recommendation whether to proceed or to call a halt to the project.

‘If’ the Cabinet decide to proceed – it then goes before the full FDC Council (those who attend in person) for them to either accept or decline the Cabinets recommendation.

|Watch – This – Space|

A few ‘stakeholders’ attended last evenings ‘Teams’ meeting, updates from our Library,
The Whittlesey Festival and Phoenix Youth Provision in their quest for new premises possibly at The Scaldgate Centre…..

After many many months of ‘planning, consultations, and amendments’ – today was the crucial decision making at Fenland District Council to ‘Approve’ the plans put in front of the Planning Committee.
Cllr & Mayor of Whittlesey Alex Miscandlon, gave an excellent short talk on behalf of Whittlesey Town Council of the positive benefits the project will bring to the area around Whittlesey.

I too in the debate highlighted the ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity for this project to move forward.
I proposed the application, and it was a unanimous decision by the Planning Committee to ‘Approve’ the application.

You can watch the planning process being debated on FDC’s YouTube Channel from 51 minutes into the meeting.

Full planning application for the upgrading/refurbishment of the Manor Leisure Centre will be taking place at FDC from 1pm.
This will be live streamed on FDC’s YouTube channel and will be available to watch later after the meeting.

The PPG is open to anyone who is a patient of The new Queen Street Surgery.

Over the past week, there have been a number of ATM thefts reported across the county. We are actively investigating these incidents and working to prevent further offences.

We are asking for your support in helping us identify suspicious activity and reduce opportunities for offenders.

You can help by:

• Ensuring your vehicle has a working tracker installed, particularly if you own a high-performance car or a ‘heavy’ vehicle such as a transit or flatbed
• Considering installing CCTV or a video doorbell to capture suspicious activity
• Reporting anyone acting suspiciously, such as individuals scoping properties or interfering with number plates
• Letting us know if you see anyone paying unusual attention to ATM machines, including taking photographs or placing ‘out of order’ signs
• Being vigilant during the night and reporting anything that doesn’t feel quite right, especially involving high-performance cars, ‘heavy vehicles’ or plant equipment
• Reporting unfamiliar vehicles left parked in your area for a prolonged period

If you see something suspicious, please report it via 101 or our online reporting tools.
In an emergency, always call 999.

Your information is vital in helping us protect local communities and prevent crime.

Thank you for your continued support.

Well #most# of us, had a very good day 99:99% – There is and always (one)…?

A wonderful recognition of Volunteers….2026 Big Bash

Forthcoming Road Closures – are subject to changes – naturally if and when I/we get any update – new postings will be made.

I will update this page when an official announcement is made.

As advised at last nights WTC full council meeting……
There is the potential for severe traffic issues.