Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

Just a few of us involved in this wonderful community event in the run up to Christmas.

Extrava 2024 October Agenda

Friday 25 October 2024 – Henry Clydesdale City of Peterborough Concert Band performing at Childers Social Club.
Entry £5
1930-2130, everyone welcome.

Contact : Pauline Edge – paulineedge5@talktalk.net

Took this photo yesterday – someone Happy…..

Not complaining….some weeks busier than others…
Firstly if you think that the road repairs/traffic lights/hold-ups are taking far too long,
then why not sign the petition that WTC have had put on the Cambs CC Website.
Click Here

The for-ever (and more to come) issues surrounding the Saxon Pit (more at the end)
The two somewhat controversial planning applications coming to FDC’s Planning Committee next week, read the story surrounding by going to JE’s CambsNews™
Click Here

Councillors (some) like yourselves can only lobby and influence – some take it seriously and some not.

So maybe a respite for a day or so…..

Saxongate are aware of ongoing odour issues which started around the 4th October 

The area around the A605 end of Snoots Road has been worst affected, but reports have come from as far as Stonald Road, more reports are coming in today (11th October). Saxongate now knows the source and cause of the strong rotten dustbin smell. The Environment Agency (EA) and Cambridgeshire County Council are responsible for the planning and permit controls of the site. We understand that the operator has been informed and given advice to bring the issue under control. We can’t share more details until the “official” statement is published by the relevant authority (EA). We anticipate receiving a full update next week. Please do keep reporting issues in the meantime (see below).

Thanks in part to lobbying from Saxongate members The Environment Agency has created a community briefing page for Saxon Pit (link below). It is still in development but the hope is this will grow and allow the EA to share updates more quickly, help people better understand the site and of course improve reporting. The page also covers Forterra since odour and dust from the Brickwork chimneys has the potential to impact the same receptors (People who might be impacted by the pit). Even if you do not live near the Saxon Pit, please keep in mind that the Residents Group also looks to reduce HGV traffic via the Town and aims to minimise any pollution risk from Industrial Bottom Ash or the local use of Industrial Bottom Ash Aggregate (which are both toxic materials). Saxongate just wants all operators to avoid needless industrial pollution risks and will keep pressing the agencies and councils to ensure companies are following the appropriate rules and guidelines.

Link:-
https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/east-anglia-c-e/welcome-to-whittlesey-quarry-site-community-briefi/