Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

With the somewhat sudden early retirement of ex Cllr Kay Mayor, there are now (two) vacancies for South Mary’s South (District)/St Andrews (Whittlesey Town)

I am the other elected Ward Councillor for Whittlesey South (District)/South Ward (Whittlesey South) until the next elections (if I last that long!).

I understand Two Independents will put up for the vacant seat(s) Martin Curtis (Ex Councillor) for the Fenland District seat and Peter Bibb for the Whittlesey Town Council seat.
Elections probably to be held on July 04th.
Naturally I am supporting both of the candidates….

So at yesterdays Coates Village Fete, Kay and Martin
had a photo opportunity – to which I asked the question –

‘You will be supporting this candidate then’ –

To which Kay replied No comment!

Generally we receive good clean water to drink and bathe, however getting rid of our waste is a different story, we all pay more to discharge our water than receiving it.
Thousands of times a year Water Companies discharge waste and effluent into our rivers and sea, they do not always inform the ‘Environment Agency’

A water company is poised to be sentenced after being convicted of not complying with a requirement to provide records, the Environment Agency has said.

Anglian Water was found guilty by a district judge following a trial at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court, agency officials said.

Officials said the agency brought the case against Anglian Water following a wider investigation into “potential non-compliance” with environmental permit conditions.

An Anglian Water spokeswoman said the company had been found “not guilty” on “two counts of failing to provide data”.

See complete article BBC Article Click Here…..

On a somewhat cool and overcast afternoon today Saturday 01st June, did not deter families enjoying the now restored annual Coates Fete.
One of those events, where you may only meet someone once a year and will be at an event similar to todays….

Ex Coates Businessman and Whittlesey Councillor Ralph Butcher –
‘Coal Delivery Lorry’ fully restored.

Ping Brothers of Eastrea, who my father worked for in the 1960’s – nice restored ‘Foden’

Both local companies – Pings Bros of Eastrea and Thorys of Eldernell Coates (still trading).

There will be a Councillor Surgery Saturday 01st June 09:30 – 10:30

Rotary Whittlesey will sponsor 50% of the course fee, for a once in a lifetime opportunity to attend this course – No takers so far – come on…..

Martin and I met today for an exchange of idea’s and his views and his vision for the future of Whittlesey & Fenland Council(s), we agreed to disagree on a number of points which is usual for two people from slightly differing angles.
Martin is planning to stand for election at the forthcoming By-Election as an Independent Candidate

You can read JE’s CambsNews story by Clicking Here
Martin appeared on ‘Countdown’ 2021

I’ve also had conversations with Peter Bibb, who is also planning to stand at the same election. Peter stood recently at the St Andrews By-Election and took a very credible 40% of the votes. Peter is also passionate about the future of Whittlesey and its way forward.
Below Peters election leaflet.

I understand Mr Owen Barrett is planning to stand on behalf of the Conservative Party.