Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

I have asked and reported the overgrown hedging /access onto the Manor Field from the side gate – Aliwal Road.

It will hopefully be addressed next time the contractors are back in Whittlesey.

The Large Pot Hole entering the Manor Field, belongs to Freedom Leisure and they are aware of the issue.

5 of us met at Peel House Council Offices to plan for the 2 Music On The Square events later this year.

For certain MOTS @ Whittlesey Buttercross/Market Place on Sunday 21st July.
Further details later.

There is another event planned for Sunday August 11th – however not decided where at this moment.

Another ‘FREE’ event for all sponsored by Whittlesey Town Council.

The High Sheriff’s Awards yesterday by David Way who  is serving as High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire for 2024-2025.

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Robert Windle the organiser of The Whittlesey Big Bash – deserves a BIG Thank You….

By himself organises 85% of the event and alongside Andy Stimpson who is in charge of the Classic Vehicles there is very little ‘we’ his helpers on the day have to do.
It was warming up at 7am when I arrived and just got hotter as the day progressed.
We estimate around 3,000 visitors to the Family day out, most of which is absolutely FREE. Some 300 vehicles on display.

The High Sheriffs Awards to many deserving local people for their contributions to our area.
Music all day, Fishing, Boxing and Rifle Shotting to name a few of the events.

Here is a selection of photo’s – click on pictures to enlarge.

We are aware of reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the Manor Field and Park, Whittlesey, so have spent some time there in the evening.

While we were there last night, two people didn’t feel like hanging around to say hi and ran away, but they left something behind… a pot containing cannabis! The pot has since been seized by us.

We will continue our patrols there when we can, if you ever see us out and about, please come and speak to us, it is a great way to highlight your concerns to us.

Alternatively, you can report your concerns to us via our
community survey.

Our detectives have charged a man in connection with a series of keyless car thefts across Cambridgeshire and neighbouring counties.

The 27-year-old, who is from Spalding, Lincolnshire, was arrested in Haslingfield, near Cambridge, in the early hours of Wednesday morning (19 June) by our road policing officers.

On Friday (21 June), he was charged with conspiracy to steal motor vehicles estimated to exceed £600,000 within Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire between August 2023 and June 2024, handling stolen goods and going equipped for theft – namely being in possession of two vehicle frequency relay devices and an antenna booster.

He appeared at Cambridge Magistrates’ Court on Friday where he was granted bail by magistrates to appear at Cambridge Crown Court on 19 July and has been made subject of strict bail conditions to surrender his passport to police, wear an electronic tag and must adhere to a curfew between 9pm and 6am.

Advice on how to best protect you vehicle against theft can be found on our dedicated vehicle security information webpages.

The sun will make an appearance today.
Come and enjoy a wonderful day out.

Image – WTC – RWT Photography.