Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

Apologies, the formatting has been somewhat a challenge to make the orginal message work on the web…..

Dear Roy,

We have been in contact with the company carrying out repairs to the walk in pool steps, and the works needed to return the steps to a safe and acceptable standard are more complicated than originally anticipated.

We are due to receive the steps back on site in the middle of January, taking into account courier schedules with regards to Christmas and New Year closures and reduced operating hours.

We do apologise that this has taken so long to get sorted and thank all of our customers for their patience in this matter.

As one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit leisure trusts, Freedom Leisure is committed to delivering a first class leisure service to the community – improving lives through leisure.

Front of House team
Manor Leisure Centre
freedomleisure

At last nights meeting of The Whittlesey Community Focus Group (Teams) –
Ollie Foster informed us that last Sunday 96 residents used the ‘Community Pantry’

The group has been working hard this year to secure and refurbish a central Whittlesey venue, submit grant applications, and put all the policies, training and requirements in place to open a community pantry and fridge which is accessible to all.

It is based on the grounds of the Falcon Pub in Whittlesey and is initially open

Thursday’s 11am-12 noon and Sundays 5.30-6.30pm.

Helping Whittlesey has received support from several groups including environment and sustainability organisations PPS Independent Consultants and Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT), Fenland District Council, The Peoples Postcode Lottery and Jenner Healthcare. This joined up approach offers a valuable co-ordinated resource to the community.

All the food is free, and a voluntary donation can be given to help with running costs.
This is not a ‘Food Bank’ or ‘Food Aid’ – it is surplus food that is not sold and would normally be thrown away.

96 last Sunday – the word is out  Facebook

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

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)