Monthly Archives: February 2026

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

Green Party takes Gorton and Denton from Labour in first ever Westminster by-election win. A large majority, when ‘everyone’ was expecting this to be close….. The ‘Greens’ are pretty thin here in Fenland but they are about and we have … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

https://www.newheartlearning.co.uk/ A Personalised Alternative Provision for SEMH & EBSA Pupils NewHeart Learning is a specialist alternative provision (AP) supporting children and young people experiencing Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) and persistently absent based … Continue reading →