Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

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.

Mr Robert Windle gave a presentation on Fenland Youth Radio, and how well established the station is, with listeners from around the world.
He and wife Julie, will have completed 700 morning shows.

You can listem to Fenland Youth Radio by downloading the ‘app’

Ex Coucillor David Mason gave a presentation on Citizens Advice Bureaux within the Rural Cambs area, he highlighted the benifits some had received last year (£33,000)
that residents were unaware they were entitled to.

Earlier this evening Kay Mayor a very long term Councillor at Whittlesey Town and Fenland District Councils, has decided to resign her role, for personal reasons.
Kay has been my fellow Councillor here in Whittlesey South since last May, and we have worked very well together as a ‘team’ for the ward as a whole.

I am sorry to see her go at this time but fully understand the circumstances.

(picture RWT photography)

This will trigger a By-Election for the Ward Whittlesey South. More news on that later.