Monthly Archives: August 2026

Neighbourhood Police Meeting

Dear Roy, Do you have a concern you would like to talk to your neighbourhood officers about? Or perhaps you would like to hear about the work we have been doing? If you answered yes to the above, then come … Continue reading

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Planning Decisions Made by Delegated Powers @ FDC

July 2026 – Below, are planning applications which have been decided by delegated powers – Planning Officers @ FDC – these have not been put before the planning committee for a decision.

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The Eclipse Is Tonight

August 12th…..check many websites for more details……

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Day Two – Planning Inspector Visits Site In Coates

You can view the Planning Application (350 documents) @ Fenland District Councils Web Portal/Planning  Click Here….. Day one report on Cambs Live News  Click Here….. Part of their remit is to make an actual visit, several others attended today including … Continue reading

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Action On Nuisance Vehicles, Drug Crime & ASB

Action on nuisance vehicles, drug crime and anti-social behaviour. Dear Roy, Your March Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to focus on the priorities identified by local communities: Tackling vehicle-related anti-social behaviour and road traffic offences Disrupting drug activity and safeguarding vulnerable … Continue reading

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Bower Footbridge Update 110826

Message from CCC Cllr Michael Fisher – According to his records, the bridge was last inspected on 7 July 2026, with no major concerns identified by the engineer at the time. However, following the recent concerns that have been raised, … Continue reading

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Saxon Pit: Survey Reminder & Recent BBC News Report

A quick reminder that the Saxon Pit Community Health Impact Assessment survey closes on Sunday 23 August. If you have not yet completed it, please do make  time to do so. Whether your experience of living locally has been positive, negative … Continue reading

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Important Planning Appeal @ FDC Being Heard Today & Tomorrow

In reference to the refusal of 200 houses in Coates, the applicant has appealed to the planning inspectorate  and evidence is being presented today and tomorrow. Ward Councillors Bob Wicks and Haq Nawaz gave evidence of issues supporting the refusal. … Continue reading

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Anglian Water Issues Continue…Parts of Whittlesey

It’s taking us longer than we’d hoped to get our work done in your area We’ve had to extend the time to get things back to normal because it’s proving more complicated to fix than we first expected. Our team … Continue reading

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Issues On Bower Footbridge…..

We have been having reports for many months of concerns about the safety of The Bower Footbridge – Briggate East towards Jenner health Centre. These reports have been passed onto Cambs CC Highways, who carried out some basic minor repairs. … Continue reading

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Warrant Carried Out at Whittlesey Shop

I am reporting as it has been sent to me….I’d like to comment but would get myself into trouble !!!!! you know what I am thinking !!!!!! On Friday afternoon, our neighbourhood officers carried out a warrant at a shop … Continue reading

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No BIG Mac Coming For Now…- Planning App Withdrawn

Planning permission was granted on the 6th of September 2023 (application reference F/YR23/0067/O) for the demolition of existing buildings on the site and erection of up to 420 sqm of Class E(b)/sui generis (restaurant/drive-thru facility). The Decision Notice is provided … Continue reading

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