16 Public (including 6 young people)
There was no Police Report this month, however Cllr Roy Gerstner informed, councillors and public of an issue with a male who has been causing issues of defecating and begging around our town, I have not named or will publish his picture – he is getting some ‘help’ –
However I urge anyone who is approached by this man NOT to give him any money and if he is anyway a problem to you the please contact me.
The public forum was ‘active’ with several speakers, one of the main items was the future of football and sports @ Field of Dreams and Feldale Field (Drybread Road)
First up was Ex councillor Gary Swan, who passionately spoke of his historical involvement with grass routes football and offered any assistance he could to ensure that the future for facilities remain with our town.
Next was regular Mr. Stephen Hodson, who brought the ongoing concerns issues and the forthcoming appeal by Johnsons Aggregates challenging the previous refusal to increase by nearly 100% the amount of waste they would like to process.
(see previous post).
Mr. Hodson has attended ‘dozens’ of meetings and has engaged with WTC on many occasions.
Alan Bessant, again a very regular attendee at WTC, on this occasion highlighting concerns of the future of ‘The Field of Dreams’ off Stonald Road, (there has been a previous posting about this sometime ago) –
Mr Bessant highlighted the need for some urgency dialogue with Forterra as there is limited time on the present contract (2029).
Cllr Laws stated she was working with Forterra
Robert Windle another regular attendee and participant in the pubic forum, raised several issues/concerns, when/if facilities close there will be no facilities, SHS entitlement program.
Mr.Windle has been at the forefront of many events within our town, and has organised some wonderful ‘free’ events for a number of years.
The Whittlesey Extravaganza this year will be his last, it will be taken on by a new Chairman I understand.
(l) Mr. Clive Vaughn Expressed a speedy (r) Mr. Jordan Moore, expressed his support
recovery of Cllr Rita Jolley who is in he may give to our schools.
Hospital. Ongoing support for the
Southern relief Road.
Items of interest : The poor state of the Turves war memorial, Cllr Wainwright requested a grant of £600:00 to regild and tidy up before armistice day.
Cllr Branton, has resigned his position on the Saxon Liaison Group, the chair asked if anyone else wanted to volunteer, after some considerable pause ! – Cllr Dickinson volunteered.
Market Place ongoing Parking concerns/issues.
Water report, Cambs Pubic Health have issued a letter stating there is no danger to public health from our watercourses. Several councillors still have concerns and are pushing to keep more testing to be carried out. Cllr Dorling offered to be the ‘Water Champion’
New planning regulations/law, debate on now the importance of both residents and applicants to engage with Whittlesey Town Council Planning Committee.
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