Category Archives: Issues and Concerns

There is nothing wrong with good planning, like most Councils (FDC) have a robust planning strategy and ‘A Local Plan’ which sets forth the requirements for an area. We (FDC) are still working to the 2014 Local Plan, however the … Continue reading →

For information – Without prejudice. Cllr Roy Gerstner is a member of Fenland District Councils Planning Committee and publishes this article for information only to the general public and electorate. Please visit FDC’s Planning Portal @ Click Here There are … Continue reading →

With Civil Parking Enforcement some way away – years maybe, for Whittlesey/Fenland. We still have to reply on our Neighbourhood Police Team to carry this task out, when they could be deployed doing better tasks. Motorists in Edinburgh face a … Continue reading →

I and many feel frustrated to be told that there is no longer a flood risk in effect, to find that the barriers are still in place – there are reasons for this. 1/ The Envonment Agency issues warning. 2/ … Continue reading →

Over the past 12 hours we’ve had more than 50 calls reporting fallen trees blocking roads across Cambridgeshire. We’ve been working alongside partner agencies to clear the roads following the aftermath of storm Isha but please take care on the … Continue reading →

I like dogs and cats and my two tortoises – one of the most complained about is Dog Poo left by irresponsible owners (Dogs need to Poo). I asked Fenland Council Officers some time ago, whether matching a dog with … Continue reading →

In the headline statement from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, it says:- For a Band D property this is an annual increase of £2.34, totalling £82.26 per year or £1.58 a week. So is it £2.34 Million they are looking … Continue reading →