Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

Tonights (Wednesday) Community Projects Meeting Has Been Cancelled.

Further to my highlighting speeding issues and concerns especially entering Coates/A605.
Speeding is a for-ever ongoing issue with residents througout the whole of Whittlesey and Villages (Fenland and beyond).

Good to see the Police out and about with their camera, even though on this occasion no one was ticketed.

I will be updating the public in respect of ‘our’ average speed camera’s within Whittlesey.
I recently wrote to the Cambs & Peterborough Road Safety Partnership asking for information on funding of ‘Speed Camera’s’ – I have received a response – and this will be given to the rest of Whittlesey Councillors next week, afterwhich I will publish.

Did you see us whilst you were out driving yesterday?

Neighbourhood officers braved the cold and were out conducting speed checks in Wimblington, Benwick, and Coates.

Speeding in the rural areas is a priority for the local neighbourhood team, and we will be regularly out and about making sure that you are staying safe on the roads. You never know where we may be next!

Our priorities, such as speeding, are largely based on your concerns. Is there something you would like your local neighbourhood officers to focus on? You can let us know by filling out our community survey https://orlo.uk/Community_Survey_r1Je4

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) recently held a councillor engagement meeting in respect of in introduction to EV’s and their plans for EV charging.
The document is a large file which is difficult to post on this web-site….
However I highlight a few of the slides.

A fellow Councillor made the following comments –

The poll highlights the issue of range anxiety and a complicated way of paying for public access charging. The presentation included some ‘information’ that was flawed, but in general, was good.

What to do? Fenland has a poor reputation for environmental issues. We need an environmental plan – not everything now, but a plan with a realistic timescale because the work and cost are high.

Anyone who is registered at The New Queen Street Surgery are welcome to join the Patients Participation Group….just come along .

New Podcast episode: An insight into the world of a 999 call handler.

The force’s true crime podcast has just launched season three of Cambs Cops: Our Stories. The series delves into the complex world of policing, giving an insight into some of the most serious offences and the difference people can make in the fight against crime and protecting the most vulnerable.

In our latest episode we are joined by Tom Wilby, a call handler from the force’s Demand Hub, who discusses what it is like to be the first person to speak to someone in an emergency and in need of police support. 

Tom talks about the types of emergency calls the force receives and the role he plays in protecting people from harm and ensuring they have the help they need.

You can watch or listen to the full episode on the force’s YouTube channel. 

Please note Item #5 has been withdrawn.