A605/Peterborough Road.
Then there are many more, County and Country wide, Govt says it is spending more money in ‘fixing’ Pothole problem…..?????
Cambridge Potholes last week.
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Charlie (Chittenden) sadly will be leaving her role as Social Prescriber at Jenner Healthcare to take on a new role within the probation service.
Her final day is Friday 6th February.
As you all know Charlie has always been a key advocate for all things health and community related in Whittlesey and gone above and beyond in everything she has done, this is evident with the prestigious award she won in 2023 Social Prescribing Link worker of the Year.
It has been a privilege to work with Charlie on so many projects.
I’m sure you will join me in congratulating her in her new role what a loss for Whittlesey.
Hayley Mears…Community Support Officer.
Whittlesey Focus on Community Group.
From FDC Leader Cllr Cris Boden.
The refuse collection teams are doing their last Saturday catch up collections Saturday
I’ve been in touch and Officers will Saturday morning evaluate the latest EA advice about North Bank and, if appropriate, will seek to start the Monday morning round an hour earlier on the western A605 round to seek to avoid causing additional disruption when the queueing is at its worst.
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A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.
Flood alert in force: Lower Nene
Flooding is possible for: River Nene between Wansford and the Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice to the east of Peterborough
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from the afternoon of 17 January 2026.
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn’t likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 18th January 2026 or as the situation changes.
You should:
| · go to Check for flooding to see a map of the area and monitor up-to-date local flood information
· get ready to act on your personal flood plan if you have one · follow the guidance in what to do before or during a flood |
You can also read more about what flood alerts are.
To get the latest flood information, you can:
Call Floodline on 0345 988 1188, using quick dial code 207025
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Do you know the signs of drug dealing?
➡️Lots of different people coming and going from an address at all times of the day and night
➡️Strange smells coming from the property
➡️Windows covered or curtains closed all the time
➡️Cars pulling up to or near the house for a short period of time
Tackling drug dealing and associated criminality is a priority for a lot of our neighbourhood teams over the next few months, but they need your reports to help identify hotspot areas and those involved.
When it comes to reporting any concerns, the more detail the better!
It is important to try and include:
✔️Descriptions of any individuals or vehicles involved
✔️Specific times of day and locations it is happening
Any concerns can be reported to us by calling 101 or online.
If a crime is in progress, or someone is in immediate danger, then always dial 999.
You can find out what your local officers are focusing on via our website.
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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
High river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening.
Flooding is expected from the evening of 16 January 2026.
Further rainfall showers are forecast over the next several days, and therefore river levels will remain high. 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.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 17 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
You should:
| · go to Check for flooding to see a map of the area and monitor up-to-date local flood information
· act on your personal flood plan if you have one · follow the guidance in what to do before or during a flood |
You can also read more about what flood warnings are
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A ceilidh held at the Whittlesey Indoor Bowls Complex gets the 2026 Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival underway on the Friday, with entertainment from a live band featuring Erin Brown, James Delarre, and Barry Watson.
Your caller for the evening will be Ollie Simons.
But the fun really starts on the Saturday at 10.30am at Manor Leisure Centre, when the Straw Bear will dance through the town leading the procession, accompanied by musicians, plough boys with the plough and followed by many dance teams, making their way up Station Road and along Market Street.
Dance teams will fill the streets, dancing in various locations around the town whilst the Straw Bear continues to amble around the town. Storyteller Patrick Ryan will be in the Methodist/URC Church, with sessions at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.
The festival finale takes place on the Market Place at 3pm, preceded by dance team performances.
On Sunday, the Straw Bear burning will take place at 12pm at the Decoy Lakes.
Ghosting@SB-Whittlesey2026.
Click Here – CambsNews Article.
The debate over Saxon Pit, Whittlesey, is no longer simply about planning applications or industrial regulation. It is about health: the air we breathe, the noise that disrupts sleep and the dust that settles on homes and gardens.
The newly published Cambridgeshire County Council Public Health report into operations at Saxon Pit has attempted to answer a central question repeatedly raised by residents: are the activities on the site harming public health?
The report offers a mixture of reassurance and caution. While it concludes that there are “no identified risks to public health” from certain exposure pathways based on existing data, it also acknowledges significant limitations in evidence and calls for further work to understand cumulative and mental health impacts.
Click Here – CambsNews Article.
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BBC Article 16-01-26
A new funding scheme will give access to emergency cash for people on low incomes across England.
The Crisis and Resilience Fund beginning at the start of April will provide £1bn annually for the next three years.
People will be able to apply for emergency funds through their local council, whether or not they currently receive benefits.
The new rules say councils can give money to people in financial shock where there is “a sudden, unexpected expense or drop in income”, like a broken boiler, the loss of a job or to prevent people from entering crisis.
It is a replacement for the temporary Household Support Fund which had been extended on a rolling basis since it was set up in 2021, but was due to finish at the end of March.
The level of funding is broadly the same as the previous scheme, leaving some councils disappointed that there has not been more money allocated.
A recent survey for the Local Government Association showed most councils in England did not believe the current funding will be sufficient to meet local welfare needs.
The cash element is a significant change to the past scheme, which the government hopes will help fulfil a manifesto pledge to end “mass reliance on emergency food parcels”.
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Will ‘Whittlesey Emergency Food Aid’ survive with 3 members of committee retiring in March.
Set up and chaired by Ex Councillor David Mason, supplies a ‘lifeline to many in need.
Whittlesey Focus On Community Minutes January 2026
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