Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

Planned in 2028, Fenland District Council could be absorbed into a new unitary authority.
Some 3 different proposals have been put forward (FDC has made no decisions as yet).

Below is the document I have received (I can send a word version should anyone require one)

Police appeal after serious collision between car and paramedic vehicle in Whittlesey.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a serious collision between a car and a paramedic vehicle on an emergency callout.

The collision happened in Eastrea Road, near the junction of Victory Avenue, in Whittlesey, at about 11.10am today.

The vehicles involved – a black Peugeot and the rapid response ambulance – were both heading towards Peterborough.

The driver of the Peugeot suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries, while the driver of the response vehicle suffered minor injuries.

Sgt Claire Marland, from the road policing unit, said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area around the time of the collision.

“If you believe you may have dashcam footage of either vehicle in the lead up to the collision, please do get in touch with us as this may help us paint a better picture of what happened.”
Anyone with information is asked to report online at www.cambs.police.uk or call 101 and quote reference CC-06082025-0161.

Anyone without internet access should call 101.

You told us that illegal parking is something you would like us to focus on, so we have been back on patrols across the sector to address the issue.

This time, we focused on…

➡️ Church Street and London Street in Whittlesey

➡️ High Street in Chatteris

➡️ Elwyn Road in March

Six tickets were issued on this occasion to cars parked on double yellow lines and in disabled bays without a blue badge.

We will carry out these patrols when we can, we can’t be everywhere, but we could be anywhere.

Anti-social behaviour in March, Chatteris, and Whittlesey town centres – which includes parking along with drug dealing, street drinking and e-scooter use – is a current priority for the team.

You can find out more about their current priorities, as well as read about the work they have been doing, on our website.

The Ramsey Road Layby which StreetPride ‘adopted’ some 12 years ago, and continues to maintain. I was chairman when we installed the 1st Picknick Bench, Cyclerack and Bin, all
sponsored by the Glassmoor Wind Turbine Fund.

(02nd August 2014 – The Ramsey Road Project – RG)

Ramsey Road Gateway used as a rest halt for big ride to Edinburgh 3rdAugust 2025
London Edinburgh London is a 1530 kilometres (950 miles) self-supported cycle ride across the United Kingdom.
The route takes you between the iconic capital cities of England and Scotland.

London Edinburgh London is a 1530 kilometres (950 miles) self-supported cycle ride across the United Kingdom. The route takes you between the iconic capital cities of England and Scotland.

London Edinburgh London is not a race, but you have a maximum of around 128 hours to cycle along the route up to Edinburgh and then back to London.
There are 21 control points (at 14 different venues) along the route.

At these controls, we provide:
Ramsey Road layby – used as a halt break by the cyclists.

(Thanks to PD @ SP)

Whilst some on Social Media told me off, for saying we should be active byestanders when witnessing anti-social behaviour or vandalism – I have no issue in confronting anyone carrying out this type of ‘illegal’ activity, I appreciate some would have concerns.
Cllr (Dr) Haq Nawas ran a social media campaign to save the recreation ground from being sold for development and all kudos to him, however many of us working in the background establishing the facts, that the land had been ‘gifted’ by ex Brickwork owner Mr Bundy, and could not ‘easiler’ be sold off – It is now off the radar to be sold-off.

John Elworthy has just published an article on the CambsNews   Click Here…… website.

©CambsNews/JE

Station Road recreation ground, Whittlesey, was said by the leader of Fenland District Council to be the most vandalised park across the whole of Fenland.

Cllr Chris Boden said that although vandalism hasn’t been restricted to Station Road rec “we see vandalism all over the place” this area stands out for all the wrong reasons.

A decision notice published by Fenland Council said the play equipment at Station Road has been out of use for 18 months due to ongoing vandalism.

“The decision is to remove the equipment and remediate the area back to grass at a cost of approximately £15,000,” the council reported.

“This action is prompted by consistent vandalism and high maintenance costs.”

Reason for Decision:

• The play area has been repeatedly vandalized since its opening, leading to expensive repairs and closures.
• With a larger play area nearby at Manor Field, the removal will not affect community access to recreational spaces.
• The closure reduces wasteful spending on an area that is unlikely to improve due to repeated vandalism.

Alternative Options Considered:

1. Fix the current play surface: Estimated cost of £25,000 – £30,000.
2. Install CCTV: Estimated cost of £20,000, considering the power requirements.

The council statement added: “Initial negative reactions may occur, but there have been no complaints in 2025, and the Manor Field play area remains accessible.”

(Dr Haq wants to work with the Neighbourhood Police and Local Residents – This failed last time, and even our local NHW Co-ordinator couldn’t establish a dialogue with rersidents to any extent).

(The last time the surface was repaired – youths were witnessed ‘digging up’ the new surface within days of it being repaired……)
(Your call Dr Haq).

After campaigning for some considerable time – myself and other Councillors have been lobbying for the Market Place/Buttercross to be cleaned up.
Costing I would imagine some several £Thousand – last week.

Sunday sometime someone has managed to spill what appears to be ‘cooking oil’ on the newly cleaned up Market Place.

We have asked CCTV to investigate.

(click on picture to enlarge)