Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

I am not the ‘Grinch’ of Christmas, last year I was humbled to have been invited to 8 celebrations at Christmas – sorry my ever expanding waistline can not do it – so I kindly declined all.

This year only 6 invitations? so since I’d not been to a Street Pride one for a very long time, joined with them last evening at The Falcon – Colin did a good job of the menu/food and well organised for the 20+ of us there.

Music and carols by Sandra and Martin.

ps – I do know someone in Whittlesey who has been to yes 8 Christmas Dinners in 2024

This will be the last one I’ll post as they are all very much the same.
As stated before, ‘We’ are expecting some sort of update around Mid-January.

I know of many that have written to Cambs County Council regarding the Kings Dyke/Ralph Butcher Causeway issues/concerns.
Being fair most have had a quick reply and not all exactly the same?
Of the 2 I’ve been copied in today, here is one sample….

Until the known ’cause’ has been identified – they will then be able to inform us of the solution(s) ….simple.

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 is causing the River 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 from this evening.
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 17:00 on 20/12/2024, or before if the situation changes.

Full details on Fenland Council website under planning applications.

F/YR24/0903/O | 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 and layout) | Land Adjacent New Saxon Works Peterborough Road Whittlesey Cambridgeshire

May I thank all those who have sent/copied me in letters and e-mails sent to Cambs CC/Highways Director and Mr Moir the CEO.
Most have had replies, not all exactly the same but similar.

We may get more news before the Christmas shut down….
My sources tend to think that the Bridge will be closed whilst repairs/resurfacing takes place and should this be the case, Whittlesey may well become an island once more.

As always we wait and wait…..

Below one of the many e-mails I have received….

Confused, the first part of the post refers to the Benwick Road Whittlesey – Road Works
The second part refered to the Kings Dyke Crossing…