Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

The NHS requires every practice to have a Patients Participation Group (PPG). At the last PPG meeting a small volunteer steering group of patients was formed to help reboot the Jenner PPG. The practice has been very supportive and is keen to see the group grow again after struggling during the Covid lockdowns.
A PPG is a group of people who are patients of the surgery and want to help it work as well as it can for patients, doctors and staff.

To check the current situation and help us set focus areas, with the full cooperation of Jenner Healthcare a short survey has been created (see link and QR code link below).
The practice will be making paper forms available as well as contacting patients directly to take part. This anonymous survey closes on 20/09/2024 and we need as many Jenner patients as possible (Eye, Thorney and Whittlesey), to complete it before then.

Survey link (QR code attached) = https://s.surveyplanet.com/rjbezgem

The results will be published in a Newsletter, you can register for that here (Subscribe to Practice News) :– Jenner Healthcare Newsletter April 2022 – Jenner Healthcare

The next PPG meeting will be held in October (date TBA). People should be able to attend in person (limited numbers due to space) and also remotely login. If you would like to join the PPG and be kept updated just email = cpicb.adminjenner@nhs.net
or use the contact page on the Jenner Health Centre Website (link below)
Patient Participation Group – Jenner Healthcare

Yesterday on my travels I noticed 2 bins which had not been emptied at 3pm in the afternoon, I reported it to FDC and later in the evening around 8pm they had still not been done. Friday night – Market Place – well who ever came Saturday morning would have mess to clear up I imagine – I didn’t go to check.
Normally our Street Cleaners are pretty good, especially Zone 1 Town Centre.
See something – Report It…

Is there anywhere in Whittlesey with this facility….
Further to my posting on the 15th August….

Answer – Yes – At Freedom Leisure Manor Swimming Pool, the Disabled Poolside changing room has this facility.

Only available when Swim/Gym Open.

I’ll highlight this one on my travels today…..

The Whittlesey Festival – another wonderful day out for everyone – Free…..
Managed and supported by Volunteers (I am one).
Supported by Fenland District and Whittlesey Town Councils.

Whittlesey Festival set to bring fun and entertainment

Whittlesey Festival is on Sunday, September 8, 10am to 4pm, in Whittlesey town centre. 

Live entertainment, art, food, rides, stalls, classic vehicles and a craft fair are among the attractions.

Town centre road closures will be in place on the day.

Find parking & travel info at: Whittlesey Festival web page

Consultations

Have your say to help us improve our services and make more informed decisions. 

• Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy
  Fenland PlayZones (proposed new multi use games areas)
  Garden Waste Customer Satisfaction
  Green and Blue Bin Customer Satisfaction Survey
  Street Cleansing Customer Satisfaction Survey
  Licensing Public Consultation

From Saxongate Residents Group.

A planning permission has gone in for the stabilisation of the Southern Face of Saxon Pit. This is needed to improve the original restoration works and to prevent landslides. Saxongate will be studying the proposals as a consultee.

The Southern face runs next to the railway line so is further from houses. 

Please see the notification letter attached =  CCC/24/078/FUL (link below)

https://planning.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=SHHTSYDYGNU00

The deadline is the 04/09/2024

Regarding other matters we have seen an increase in odour complaints and some dust complaints. Please do keep reporting to the Environment Agency (EA) whenever you are impacted – 24/7  on 0800 80 70 60. We are seeing more engagement from the EA and FDC environmental health on this matter. 

We are also pushing along with detailed objections to planning application CCC-24-048-FUL – the proposed Metal Recycling Facility at Saxon Pit. We await a response from Cambridgeshire County Council and a possible meeting date where the public can ask to speak. 

We also need to keep growing our membership so do pass on our details. People can contact us on this email or via Facebook if they wish to join :-
https://www.facebook.com/SaxonGatePE7 
This is really important now so we can share information as a community,

The small print:-

We will never give your data to third parties and will only email you about Saxongate relevant information.

If you wish to be removed from the mailing list just reply stop or remove to this email.
We also need to keep growing our membership so do pass on our details.
People can contact us on this email or via Facebook if they wish to join :-
https://www.facebook.com/SaxonGatePE7

Please do keep reporting any issues and we will endeavour to keep pushing forward. If you suffer any noise, smells or dust please do still report it to the Environment Agency 24/7 on 0800 80 70 60