Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

Today I have been informed that The Secretary of State has decided NOT to intervene,
Therefor Fenland District Council can issue the approval notice.

Declaration  : I am currently a member of the Fenland District Council Planning Committee.
The below item will be determined.

I am not predetermined and will look at the application without any prejudice.
I am being lobbied – please be aware, only planning matters are valid.

F/YR24/0903/0
Land adjacent New Saxon Works, Peterborough Road, Whittlesey
Erect up to 65,000 sq m floor space consisting of E (b)(d)(f) (amenity buildings) and
E (G)(i)(ii)(iii) (office, laboratory and manufacturing) including renewable energy
infrastructure, parking, country park and other associated infrastructure
(outline application with matters committed in respect of access).

There is an article in depth – on CambsNews JE

GhosterCambsNews&FDCPlanning.

The WTC Offices will only be attended for limited periods this week.
For contact information or find your Councillor you can click on my link or
go to Click Here..

I am informed that at last nights Whittlesey Town Council Planning Committee, ‘only’ 2 Councillors attended – this makes the meeting invalid because the committee is NOT quorate. A member of the public came out on a cold winters night to attend the meeting
.
When Cllr Alex Miscandlon gave an introduction to his chairmainship of Whittlesey Town Council he placed great emphasis on being ‘Respectful’.

This not attending and NOT giving any apologies is most disrespectful as it has happened on more than one occasion – by the same Councillors.
We all miss meetings due to various circumstances, but should always inform the Clerk/Chairman of our absence – …..

The ‘missing Councillors’ not attending and not giving any apologies…. were.
Cllrs Haq Nawaz, Saeed Aarman, Diana Dickinson, & Gurninder Singh-Gill.
Cllr Peter Bibb sent his apologies.

North Bank Road alongside the River Nene, East of Peterborough and West of Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice

A Flood Warning has been issued by the Environment Agency.

Flood Warning in force: North Bank Road alongside the River Nene, east of Peterborough and west of Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice.

Flooding is expected for: North Bank Road alongside the River Nene to the east of Peterborough and the West of the Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice.

Immediate action required.

Heavy rain has fallen in the Peterborough area which has caused levels to rise on the River Nene. During periods of high tide the River Nene will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding of the North Bank Road, between Peterborough and Rings End.

Whilst this Flood Warning is in force, the Local Authority will close North Bank Road. Diversionary routes will be put in place and further updates will be available through local media. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by 07/01/2024, or before, if the situation changes.

The planned mega-incinerator for Wisbech by Medworth CHP Ltd for the Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility (also known as the Wisbech Incinerator).

(Some history)  https://www.fenland.gov.uk/wisbechincinerator

See agenda below – there will be a member of the Saxongate Group attending these meetings and if/when I get any update/reports will post up here…

As we go into the new year, we have set up some more chances for you to meet members of your local neighbourhood team.

Whether you want to make us aware of any concerns, or simply want to learn more about the work we have been doing in your area, these events are your chance to do so!

If this is something you’re interested in, come and meet us:

👮‍♂️Between 10am and 12pm at Peel House in Queen Street, Whittlesey, next Monday (6 January)

👮‍♂️Between 10am and 12pm at March Library in City Road, on Tuesday, 7 January

We hope to see you there!

If you are unable to attend on this occasion, we will continue to do these throughout 2025, so keep an eye out on here or Facebook to hear about future events.

Alternatively, you can let us know about your concerns through this short survey.

Working for the Disney Corporation/Cruise Line I had the honor of meeting many people who brought their families for holidays.
Disney are very strict on inter-action and photographing not just the famous but all guests without permission.

Ex President Jimmy Carter who has passed away recently came with his extended family for a ‘Book Signing’ program/cruise.

The threatre was full with 1,500 people wanting a signed copy.
He saw me afterwards and thanked me for my technical support –
We had at various times most Presidents and passed Presidents join us.

Jimmy Carter RIP

Then again, I met Jonathan Ross – thats a different story?