Film Night @ Queen Street Church

Whittlesey Movie Evenings At Queen St Church – Saturdays, fortnightly.

THE WINTER SEASON CONTINUES!! Doors open 6.30 for 7pm start.

Sat. 16th December

“About My Father

Stars Robert de Niro

Cert PG – Comedy

The hottest comic in America, Sebastian Maniscalco, joins forces with legendary Italian-American and two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro, in the new comedy

“About My Father.” The film centres around Sebastian (Maniscalco) who is encouraged by his fiancée (Leslie Bibb) to bring his immigrant hairdresser father Salvo (De Niro) to a weekend get-together with her super-rich and exceedingly eccentric family (Kim Cattrall, Anders Holm, Brett Dier, David Rasche).

The weekend develops into what can only be described as a culture clash, leaving Sebastian and Salvo to discover that the great thing about family is everything about family.

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Co=Op Store for Coates Approved @ FDC Planning Today.

F/YR23/0134/F Erect single storey retail unit.
A presentation by the applicants agents Mr Mathew Wilkinson was made.
Cllr Bob Wicks as a member of the public/resident of Coates and a local Councillor made representation on concerns.

I will not labour into detail it will take far too long for those who are interested – can view the proceedings on FDC’s YouTube Channel Click Here
The Co-Op application starts at around 1 hr 37 mins into the meeting.

I made both my own and those who had contacted me – concerns on Highways.
I read all the objections to the application – many were not on planning reasons or grounds. Those who have concerns on the village shop – have the choice to carry on supporting their local village store – they don’t have to use this new store.

Bob Wicks made the point of speeding on the A605, which I picked up on and presented the committee with statistics from the (Motor Vehicle Activated Sign – MVAS) Highlighting that around 30% of all traffic who get themselves a speeding fine.
However – Cambridgeshire Highways have no objections or concerns.

Mr Mathew Wilkinson (Agent) listened to all the debate.
The store will operate with limited hours and deliveries will be also restricted.

I asked Mr Mathew Wilkinson, that the Lincs Co-Op would be a good neighbour to the community.
The application was granted on a unanimous vote.

(There were NO Planning reasons to refuse the application)

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Update – Share Your Views On Police Funding Plans

The link was not working correctly – below is the link to tale part…..

https://forms.office.com/r/Qik10zqV5J.


This is YOUR opportunity to have YOUR say on next years Police Funding.

Nearly everyone wants more money (Fenland District Council NO increase in rates for 8 years are an exception).
No good complaining on social media – Have YOUR say.

Good afternoon all,

Police and Crime Commissioner, Darryl Preston has today (12th December) launched a short, online survey to ask you for your views on police funding for the coming year,

Around half (54%) of Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s funding comes from government with the remainder (46%) from the policing part of your council tax.

The Commissioner is keen to understand your views and has said that if the government announces a final police settlement that is better than anticipated, he’ll review what that means locally to help minimise any additional financial burden on residents.

Please take a moment to tell Darryl your views – your responses will help inform his final decision on how much he should raise the policing part of the council tax.

The technical difficulties have now been resolved – the new survey link has been included in the press release below and it is also here:

https://forms.office.com/r/Qik10zqV5Jand will be open until 17:00 on 2nd January 2024

If you would like a hard copy or would prefer to give your views by telephone, please call 0300 333 3456 or or email cambs-pcc@cambs.police.uk

Darryl provides updates through a free monthly newsletter which you can sign up to here. The current Neighbourhood Alert account will close down on 20th December so if you would like to keep in touch, please sign up asap.

Message Sent By
Nicola Goddard
(OPCC, Engagement Officer, Cambridgeshire.

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Cambs CC Proposes a 4.99% Increase In Council Rates

Very consistent whether it was a ‘conservative’ controlled council, or as now a ‘rainbow alliance’ of Libs/Independents/Labour – we are expecting the maximum allowed before a referendum is required…. there is a consultation for what’s it worth.

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FDC Planning Committee Meeting Wednesday 13th December

Two applications for the Whittlesey area.

Churchfield Farm & Lincolnshire Co-Op application for Coates.
All can be viewed on YouTube or catch up after the meeting.

The below application has been withdrawn from the agenda.
F/YR22/1387/F
Land East of 100 Feldale Lane, Coates
Erect 1 x dwelling (2-storey 4-bed) (in association with existing business) with
attached office, and erect an extension to existing equestrian building (including an
indoor arena and stabling) (Pages 73 – 94)

FDC Agenda frontsheet 13122023 1300 Planning Committee
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Policing Fenland

As Christmas is now only two weeks away (not that we’re counting!), we’re giving you a friendly reminder about how you can contact us should you require police assistance this festive season. 🚔 🎄

👉 Always call 999 in an emergency (that’s when a serious offence is in progress or has just been committed, or someone is in serious danger / harm)

👉 For non-emergencies, we recommend reporting online
(just visit https://orlo.uk/K1w9G and click ‘report’).
This is exactly the same as calling 101, but can be much quicker and efficient for you (we’ll get back to you within 48 hours!).
Alternatively, you can call us on 101 if you do not have online access.

👉 You can also speak to operators on our live web chat whenever there is a green circle in the bottom right hand corner of our website. This service should be used in non-emergencies – if you need advice, support / guidance, or to report a non-urgent crime 💬

👉 If you need advice or information, you can also browse this section of our website, which is host to a whole of range of support: https://orlo.uk/XYNCv

👉 To give us more information about a crime that has already been reported, you can also do this online here: https://orlo.uk/uYqt7
Help us help keep Cambridgeshire safe this Christmas! 🎄 Only call 999 in an emergency and help keep our phone lines free for those who need us most.
#SaferCambs

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Latest Court News 12/12/2023

Dear Roy,

Please find below summaries of the latest news from our courts over the last week – click on each headline to read the full story.

Cambridgeshire

Cocaine fuelled driver disqualified

Drug driver caught twice in two weeks
Abuser targeted woman simultaneously

Man subjected ex to “terrifying abuse”

Stalker appeared in victim’s bedroom

Opportunist burglar jailed for Christmas

Drug driver loses licence for Christmas

Newsagent sexually assaulted boy in the 90s

Five-year CBO for Cambridge shoplifter

Man threatened to “mash up” victim in blackmail case

Domestic abuser assaulted police officers


Peterborough

Prison for burglar who struck two days after being released

Cannabis farmers tried to escape through roof

Jail for man who strangled ex-partner

Life sentence for rapist

Driver banned for almost four years after pursuit with police

Prolific shoplifter to pay £1,000 in compensation

Shoplifter hid razors and calculators in clothing

Paedophile voyeur jailed
Huntingdonshire

Hoaxer claimed he’d planted bomb in Huntingdon pub

 

You can find more news from the force online here.

Kind regards,

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March Regeneration Update

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Yesterdays FDC Full Council Meeting 4pm

The meeting can be viewed on FDC’s YouTube page.   Click Here

1½ hours and viewed by 32 people so far.

One of the highlights was a question on the conduct of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority –
Mayor Nik Johnson behaviour and report given.
Leader of FDC Cllr Chris Boden did not mince his words bearing in mind of the Confidentiality implications he has been advised on.
Report on BBC   Click Here

©Cambridgeshire Independent

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Over £1 Million Given Away – Household Support Fund

Latest Stats  …  For Fenland.
Cambridgeshire CC are the conduit for applying for help, at present there is a high level of demand and around 4 weeks turn around for direct applications.


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FDC Full Council Agenda – This Afternoon 4pm

This meeting can be viewed on YouTube FDC

Click Here

FDC Agenda frontsheet 11122023 1600 Council
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Thorpe Wood Opening Hours

Please note the opening hours for Thorpe Wood Police Station this week are as follows:

Monday 11 December – 8am until 5pm

Tuesday 12 December – 9am until 5pm

Wednesday 13 December – 8am until 8pm

Thursday 14 December – 8am until 8pm

Friday 15 December – 8am until 6pm

Saturday 16 December – 8am until 6pm

Sunday 17 December – Closed – please use the yellow phone at the bottom of the steps.

If you attend during these times and the enquiry office appears closed, please use the yellow phone.

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