For those unable to travel, the Planning Committee meeting will be livestreamed from 10am on Wednesday 4 March via Cambridgeshire County Council’s website:
https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/meetings-and-decisions/council-meetings-live-web-stream
We again thank Councillor Roy Gerstner for arranging a free 52-seat coach from Whittlesey to New Shire Hall to enable residents to attend the meeting in person. Public attendance matters.
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FDC was granted £1.5m for projects and FDC has decided to spilt the money to be spent mostly on play parks and open spaces to each of the 4 towns (£250k each) and villages (£500k combined) it is for decision at Cabinet on Monday 23rd March as to where and how this money will be spent. The report for Fenland as a whole has to be published no later than Friday 13th March. Therefore the proposals need to be completed by next Tuesday, Officers (and the Portfolio Holder) need the prioritisation responses from Members by this Thursday at the latest.
Where the money is spent is not a WTC decision we only offer proposals. It is for cabinet to recommend the proposals to full district council.
Whittlesey Councillors are being asked to submit requests (very tight time), so far
There has been requests
1/ Play Area @ Church Street/St Andrews
2/ Tennis Court Re-surfacing @ The Manor.
3/ Storage and Hub Unit for Platinum Wood/Yarwells.
There may be others that I am at this point unaware of….
To give an idea of how much play equipment costs, see below, however I am told FDC use multiple suppliers, I dare say the prices are similar.
From and still humbled, the engagement I’ve had over the last 15 years, I am the ‘Only‘ Councillor with this record…of keeping the residents I represent (Whittlesey South) informed not only on what I do, but give kudos to all who do good work for their community.
Not without controversy I will challenge and hold account those (and we have a few) that do not engage or pull their weight.
Being an ‘Independent’ is by no means easy…..many vote even locally on ‘politics and party lines’ I have always advocated – this should not be so – at Town/Parish level. RG May 2011 – Bit slimmer ….
So today not only being the last day of the ‘Chinese New Year’ ‘Chap Goh Mei’
It is a wonderful day to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped motivate me on this very special day……for how much longer – who knows….
Who can recall all the articles/Stories/Archives/Reports/Agenda’s there all here…
History – Has Whittlesey changed Yes – is it a better place to live – I hope so……
(Not without issues or problems daily)
Finally as always –
Ask YOU COUNCILLOR What they have done, and are doing for YOU.
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Residents having been contacting Councillors about the ‘New Shop’ Whitmore Street.
Below, received from Cllr Dee Laws…..
I have received several complaints concerning Ladbrokes ( ex-betting shop) at 21 Whitmore Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1HE
On Saturday evening between 10-12 Eastern Europeans were illegal parked in a variety of cars along Whitmore Street and by mobile torch light painted the shop frontage bright lime green. Sunday morning the paint over was complete.
Saturday evening painting watched by members enjoying a social evening at The Conservative Club opposite.
I even question if this Green Vap Shop is a front for other illegal activities and the number of cars without tax & MOT’s
13th February 2026
Previously, I had reported to the Street Scene Officer concerning the amount of litter & rubbish piling up to the rear of the premises – still remains.
Planning – I understand Planning permission was granted on 3rd March 2023 under F/YR22/1276/F for the change of use of ground floor from betting shop (Sui-generis) to a house of multiple of occupation (HMO) (Class C4) for up to 3 persons, involving removal of shop front and demolition of garage and outbuilding at rear. There are no pre-commencement conditions that needed to be discharged. The HMO is limited by condition to no more than 3 people. They shall have had to commence works on the conversion before the end of February to keep their permission alive.
Thank you in advance for investigating and placing 21 Whitmore Street on your radar.
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Please find below summaries of the latest news from our courts in February – click on each headline to be taken to our website to read the full story.
Fenland:
Rapist jailed for ten years following violent attacks
Three men banned from private and agricultural land for three years
Man found guilty of attending a hare coursing event
Man jailed for supplying cannabis
Convicted killers staged prison mutiny
Man found guilty of attending a hare coursing event
Man jailed after attack on pubgoer
You can find more news, upcoming events and updates from your local teams here.
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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 02 March 2026.
High river levels are expected to cause flooding on 2 March 2026. River levels remain high following recent rainfall. 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.
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Whittlesey Community Movie Event Queen St Church – Saturday 7th March
Doors open 18.30 for 19.00 start.
Carrie’s War is a 1973 English children’s novel by Nina Bawden set during the Second World War. It follows two young London evacuees, Carrie and her younger brother Nick, into a Welsh village. It is often read in schools for its literary and historical interest.
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From Mark Mathews, Head of Environmental Services, Fenland District Council.
You will be aware that following changes in the market values of textiles, the Salvation Army have decided to reduce the number of locations where it offers textile recycling banks significantly, withdrawing their banks from many local sites.
We have therefore been working with other suppliers to see if we can cover these locations on a short-term basis.
As a result, you might notice that textile recycling banks in your parish move from being supplied by the Salvation Army to being either Pink Elephant or the Fire Fighters Charity. Both new companies have agreed to supply banks, collect the materials on a suitable frequency to reduce accumulations and recycle the textiles.
The banks will display contact details for the public should there be any issues.
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The Rotary Club is again holding a fundraising event for local good causes.
Our Annual Proms Night is taking place this coming Saturday and we hope that you and your life education quiz team will be able to attend and support us.
Tickets (£10 pp) can be obtained from Parkers Newsagents.
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