Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

On the Agenda – Whittlesey – Football Foundation Playzones.

This report presents the opportunity to apply for grant funding to the Football
Foundation (FF) of approximately £375,000 to secure investment to construct
two PlayZone small-sided multi-sport pitches in Whittlesey and Wisbech.

1.2 The report seeks Cabinet approval to apply for the grant funding with an
expectation of support from grants from FCC COMMUNITY ACTION FUND
and Wisbech Town Board. However, it should be noted that if the additional
supporting grants were not available then the project would require alternative
capital funding of up to £62,500 per facility.

Manor Field
There remains a dilapidated synthetic pitch at the Manor Field.
Its current location is tucked away from people (natural surveillance) and CCTV
coverage and has leant itself to vandalism over the past decade. With the
future of the leisure centre uncertain at this time, it would be unwise to
propose a new PlayZone adjacent to the current buildings.
It is proposed that a PlayZone developed at the site sits close to the existing tennis and netball courts (already floodlit). Locations will be dependent on underground utilities
meaning putting the facility next to the existing play area is not possible.
Adding a PlayZone into this location in Whittlesey will further enhance the
central hub-like nature of the Manor Field and leisure facilities for the local
community.

The full report can be read in FDC’s Website by Clicking Here
Pages 63 to 92

What will probably be the last meeting before the event, Chair/Lead Robert Windle brought us all up to date with the bookings/road closures/ stewarding/H&S.
This is another wonderful event for families to enjoy.

This morning I have received a response from ‘Planning Enforcement’ @ Fenland District Council, the officer made a brief visit on his way home last night.

In terms of the development of the site, there are a number of matters that would result in a breach of planning control.

There has been a number of complaints coming my way in regard to the ‘Signage’ that Taxi Company Beta Cars have placed on their building, which happens to be within the conservation area.
I have had a short meeting this afternoon with a planning enforcement officer at FDC.
I’ve sent them some low quality photo’s and they with make investigations.

This is what it looked like previously…. 2018

This event is put on and organised by only 8 people – I am proud to be one of them.
Well over 600 children attend this Christmas Themed event along with parents.
If you think YOU could help in supporting the event on the day – why not get in contact with Robert Windle……. rawindle@virginmedia.com

Extravaganza 2024 November Agenda
Extravaganza Grand Christmas Raffle Prizes

The full reports pack (including minutes of the previous meeting – re two Whittlesey applications) can be viewed by Clicking Here

Friends of the Manor AGM & General Meeting this evening, with 14 attendee’s present.
The current committee were proposed and re-elected.
Chair – Robin Sutton.
Vice Chair – Robert Windle.
Treasurer – Eammon Dorling.
Secretary – Julie Windle.

Items discused – The success of the Fishing Platform Project completed on budget.
Cricket Club a fantastic asset to the Manor and Whittlesey.
Park Run, also very successful having celebrated its 250 run recently.
Lease on Tennis Courts almost completed.
Wildflower seeding next year with donations.
Refurbishment of the exterior of the Rifle Club.
Good Dog Walkers still growing.
The Beacon Project hopefullywill happen soon.

Also touched on is the Development of Playzone Projects
FDC report presents the opportunity to apply for grant funding to the Football
Foundation (FF) of approximately £375,000 to secure investment to construct two
PlayZone small-sided multi-sport pitches in Whittlesey and Wisbech.

It is hoped that FOTM will be one of the groups that will be consulted before any final plans are made.

I am posting this application for information only.
As I am a committee member of Fenland District Councils Planning Committee, I will not make any comments on this application and keep an open mind at all times.

The Outline Planning Application (Paperwork) can be viewed on FDC Planning Portal
Click Here

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