Sunstantial reading to say the least – for our County Councillor Boden to read through.
The Cambridge & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) funds major infrastucture projects and transport.
I’ve just highlighted one item on the busy agenda.
You can visit the CPCA Website and view all the paperwork. Click Here
Entries close for the Fenland Poet Laureate Awards at the end of January, so in about a week’s time. The FPL Awards are one of the county’s most prestigious literary events.
Thank you to those who have already helped with publicity, but please could you share info about the competition among your groups or contacts for one last push!
https://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/17702/Fenland-Poet-Laureate-Award
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👉 All shortlisted poets and winners will have their poems published in a keepsake anthology.
👉 Winners (1st, 2nd & 3rd in each category) will receive a beautiful trophy, kindly sponsored by Etec.
👉 All shortlisted poets and winners will have the opportunity to read their poems at a ceremony in March Town Hall, in association with 20Twenty Productions and FDC.
👉 All entrants are welcome to be part of the Awards Ceremony, attended by special guests.
👉 Throughout the year, there will be opportunities for winners and shortlisted poets to take part in special events.
Please circulate widely! Young Fenland Poet Laureate entries are particularly low this year.
Kind regards,
Elisabeth
(Cllr Elisabeth Sennitt-Clough)
| The force has launched a campaign warning the public about the dangers of an emerging scam.
It works through QR – quick response – codes and can see victims unwittingly download malware or provide fraudsters with sensitive information. In some cases victims have lost thousands. One victim lost ÂŁ13,000 after scanning a code on a station parking machine, which took her to a phony website. Posters have been put up at bus stops in Cambridge in a bid to spread the word about the threat. The posters show someone scanning a QR code on a menu – just one of the many places QR codes can be found – with the words, “Never been quished? Let’s keep it that way”, written across them. The posters encourage people to scan a code, which will take them to a dedicated force webpage, packed with messages on how to stay safe from this latest scam. It also highlights how quick and easy it is to scan a code. Fraud and cyber prevention officer Dave York said: “Quishing, also known as QR code phishing, involves tricking someone into scanning a phony QR code with their phone or device. The QR code then takes the user to a fraudulent website that might download malware or ask for sensitive information. It’s the latest trend used by scammers to get to your hard-earned cash. “QR codes are often found on things like parking machines, charging points, emails, even restaurant menus. Once scanned, scam codes will take you to a bogus website where you innocently input your details thinking you’re paying for a service or visiting the genuine site, when in fact, you’re sharing all your personal details with the scammers. There are a number of things people can do to keep themselves safe, including: –  If the QR is on a poster in a public area, always check whether it appears to have been stuck over the original. If the sign or notice is laminated and the QR code is under the lamination or part of the original print, chances are it’s more likely to be genuine – Check the preview of the QR code’s URL before opening it to see if it appears legitimate. Make sure the website uses HTTPS rather than HTTP, doesn’t have obvious misspellings and has a trusted domain –  Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t seem right, don’t share your details “It’s hoped the posters, coupled with the webpage, will highlight the potential risks around scanning QR codes, what to look out for and how to keep yourself safe from the scammers. “Technological advances bring a whole host of benefits, but sadly also a whole host of opportunities for scammers.” For more on quishing, visit the website. |
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
Prisoner attacked inmate with a magnet
Man jailed after boasting about being a drug dealer
Dangerous driver had illegal blue lights
Cambourne cannabis dealer sentenced
Bike thief jailed for seven months
Woman three times over drink drive limit at school pick up
PeterboroughÂ
Dashcam footage shows drink driver in head-on collision
A man who smashed three cars on a jealous rampage has been sentenced
London dealer hid ÂŁ2k of drugs in underpants
Woman raided ex-partner’s house
Prolific shoplifter caught out by shopper
Peterborough dealer found with ÂŁ2k cocaine and weapons
Peterborough thief sent back to prison
Sex offender jailed for breaching court order
Peterborough shoplifter stole more than ÂŁ1000 of coats
Peterborough shoplifter jailed after being given second chance
Huntingdonshire
Burglar caught red handed by police dog
You can find more news from the force online here.
To close the B1040 between East Delph & the Dog-on-a-Doulet owing to the next storm moving in to our area.
Predicting winds between 40 – 50 mph, heavy rainfalls until the end of this week and flooding expected.
Environment Agency and CCC Emergency Highways team are fully aware B1040 flood gates are damaged and require repairs, therefore alternative road blocks are being considered – all thanks to irresponsible drivers continually cutting through chains/padlocks, taking both gates off their hinges and damaging the support structures.
Sir Graham Bright was the first elected Police & Crime Commisioner for Cambridgeshire.
He sadly paased away on the 19th January.
I met Sir Graham on several occasions and found him very open and transparent.
He set the bar for future PCC’s none of whom I would say have reached that bar (yet).
His political career which spanned over 50 years, from his time as a councillor to being a member of parliament and subsequently police and crime commissioner between 2012 and 2016, I found that he welcomed everyones input and sought to encourage debate.
RIP
Over the past 12 hours we’ve had more than 50 calls reporting fallen trees blocking roads across Cambridgeshire.
The agenda previously published on this site Click Here
All items on the agenda were passed with an amendment in regards to Fee’s & Charges.
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I like dogs and cats and my two tortoises – one of the most complained about is Dog Poo left by irresponsible owners (Dogs need to Poo).
I asked Fenland Council Officers some time ago, whether matching a dog with its ‘DNA’ would ultimately stop this filthy habit – I was told no – and no one mentioned costs,
Fast forward….
France: Dogs face DNA testing in poo crackdownHaving updated my research (better things to do) I now find several councils and borough’s throughout the country are trialling the system.
Yes I know Fenland has a Dog Order and can fine owners ‘if’ caught.
But this seems a much better and robust way and bet it could finance itself.
or even a better idea…..
Flood Warning: B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road to the South of the River Nene
This is a message from the Environment Agency.
Flood Warning no longer in force: B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road to the South of the River Nene.
The situation is improving and no further flooding is expected in this area.
Even after the EA issue that there is no longer a warning in effect.
Cambridgeshire Highways need to carry out a safety check and clear the road of Rubbish/Trees/Shopping Trollies etc. Many motorists do no appreciate this needs to be done and get impatient.
CCC are on the case quickly after the EA’s announcement.
