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Council Offices Closed During Holidays
The Town Council Office will be closed from Friday 01st May and will re-open on
Tuesday 05th May.
Councillors can be contacted by going to the top – toolbar on this website.
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Neighbourhood Police Meeting For May
Only two members of the public attending the April meeting.
Our officers are now one month into addressing their new neighbourhood priorities, and we would like to invite you to hear more about the work they have been doing so far.
If you would like to find out what action has been taken, or if you have any concerns you would like to raise, please come along and meet your local neighbourhood team at one of our in‑person community meetings taking place this month.
Full details of the meetings can be found below:
- Whittlesey Library, from 11am until 12pm, on Friday, 15 May
- March Library, from 1pm until 2pm, on Friday, 15 May
- Chatteris Library, from 10am until 11am, on Wednesday, 27 May
- March Library, from 9.30am until 10.30am, on Saturday, 30 May
- Whittlesey Library, from 11am until 12pm, on Saturday, 30 May
We hope to see you there.
Alternatively, you can read more about the team’s recent work, find out about future events, and get in contact with us via our website
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If I Had Not Seen It – I Wouldn’t Have Believed It….
During my very regular (weather permitting) tour of the ward I represent, including the Manor Field, on my way home at 17:05 I saw the FDC contractors ‘Tivoli’ cutting and strimming the grass in/around the Manor area……must be either behind and catching up trying to get ahead before the Bank Holiday….anyway very welcomed….
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Mid-Level Commissioners Painting & Maintenance ….
Today at the ‘Ashline Lock’ Mid-Level Commissioner workmen, busy painting and minor maintenance of the Ashline Lock…..
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News From PCC #1
Tackling Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour: Putting Public Priorities First
The public’s policing needs are very simple. They expect criminals to be punished and held accountable for their crimes, they have a strong desire for the police to be active and seen in their communities and for officers to be focused on the local, street-level issues that impact their day-to-day life and mental wellbeing.
As Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, it is my priority to listen and act on the concerns of residents. Restoring public trust in policing underpins everything I do.
The Tackling Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour pillar in my Police and Crime Plan encompasses the priority areas that people have told me are paramount for meeting their expectations and helping them to feel confident, reassured and safer.
Working collaboratively with our partners, we are already making a difference. This newsletter shines a spotlight on some of those key achievements over the past 12 months. Our mission now is to keep the momentum going.
Dealing with Local Issues
Community safety is a joint responsibility. The Police are unable to single-handedly fix society’s problems. Long-term success depends on collaboration, coordination and shared vision.
The PCC works closely with the area’s six Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs) and other agencies to tackle local problems that impact quality of life such as fly-tipping, bike theft and vandalism. CSPs are often supported by ‘Problem Solving Groups’ which bring tactical partners together to deal with issues in a joined-up way
Across the life of his Police and Crime Plans, the Commissioner has invested in almost £1m into dedicated Problem-Solving Coordinator posts in each of the six CSP areas to support partners to tackle the root causes of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour (ASB).
This grounds-level intervention has increased intelligence and action against drug dealers and cuckooing, heightened enforcement activity to tackle arson and criminal damage, delivered long-term solutions to ASB linked to overcrowded housing, and supported the implementation of Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) to proactively tackle and prevent ASB.
To contact your local CSP visit: Fenland CSP
Improving Road Safety
Road safety has remained a key focus with the PCC committing significant investment in education and prevention to promote a safer driving culture and to save lives.
In September 2025, the PCC became Chair of the Vision Zero Partnership Board – a multi-agency partnership committed to preventing road deaths across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and significantly reducing the severity of injuries and subsequent costs and social impacts of road traffic collisions.
As the new Chair, the PCC immediately launched a Road Safety Fund worth £20k to support statutory organisations within the Vison Zero Partnership to address local road safety priorities. Initial grants have enabled BikeSafe to promote their workshops more widely to young people and have supported the ‘I am Des’ campaign in licensed premises over the festive period to reduce drink driving.
The PCC also funds the Casualty Reduction Officer (CRO) and Community Speed Watch Coordinator posts within the force on top of dedicated vehicles for the Special Constabulary to support road safety campaigns. Activities over the past year have included drink driving, e-scooter and motorcycle/moped safety campaigns, free bike maintenance and security marking events, Older Driver Workshops and the delivery of road safety messaging in schools.
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Fraud Warning
A woman from Peterborough recently joined a telegram group where she was told she could make money just by sending photos of her feet.
The group admin said all she had to do was send a photo of her passport held up next to her face and start sending photos. He claimed she could make up to £1,000 per picture.
Requests for images soon became more explicit as the group admin developed a trusting relationship with the victim.
After sending a selection of photos, she received a message from a random number claiming it was a scam and the group admin sold intimate pictures and identities on the dark web.
The victim never received any money for the photos she sent. Officers are now in touch with her and a report has been filed with Report Fraud.
For more on fraud and how to keep yourself safe, visit our website –
https://www.cambs.police.uk/Fraud
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FDC Planning Committee Agenda 29th April
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Manor Redevelopment – Meet The Buyer?
This event is for ‘Contractors/Electrical/Carpenters/Tradesmen to meet the construction Team – It is not meant for the genral public….
A ‘meet the buyer’ event will help provide a clear view of an exciting leisure centre revamp.
Working in partnership with Fenland District Council and Alliance Leisure, Curo Construction is delivering :-
a full redevelopment and expansion of the Manor Leisure Centre in Whittlesey.
This will transform the existing leisure centre into a more accessible, efficient and future-ready environment, built to serve the community from day one.
Curo Construction is hosting a meet the buyer event for local sub-contractors and suppliers. The event will provide information on the project and how to get involved, including:
• An overview of the scope, key packages and programme
• Procurement routes and upcoming opportunities
• Expectations around quality, safety and delivery
“Looking to be part of the project? This is your opportunity to get involved,” a district council spokesperson said.
The event will be held next Wednesday, April 29, from 12,30-2.30pm at the soft play area inside Whittlesey’s Manor Leisure Centre.
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Last Nights WTC Projects Committee Meeting
Only 4 of us in attendance, (Cllr Laws apologies)
3 Members of the public.
Mr Robert Windle exhibited a ‘promo’ display which was very colourful and effective,
not that expensive.
Main items being debated – the cost of the Hanging Baskets (70 in total) (mainly the watering contract). This years will go ahead, however it was put that with the costs becoming challenging (looking at sponsorship) – that put to full Council that there is a reduction in number of Baskets for 2027.
The High Causeway Local Highways Improvement (LHI) to have rising bollards installed is after many years of trying a No Go….because Cambs CC will not support the program.
There will be no meeting in May.
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Last Nights WTC Planning Committee Meeting
I attended as a member of the public, as I am a member of Fenland District Councils Planning Committee and take no part in WTC Planning meetings.
10 members of the public attended, including representative from the Saxongate Residents Group.
Mr Stephen Hodson spoke on the Health League Tables putting Fenland quite low down.
Mr Robert Windle, requested that the Public Forum should have taken place after Mr Rices’ presentation on the Saxon Eastern Buttress update.
Mr Stephen Rice gave a short presentation on the challenges of wet weather causing delays in the works at the Eastern Buttress works, he said that the operator hoped that the work would be conpleted within the next 12 month window.
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