Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

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I/we have tried on so many occasions to get a ‘SpeedWatch Group Going’ but never got the number required. Some of us have done the online training.

From listening to concerns from the community in Fenland, speeding has been set as a priority for the local neighbourhood policing teams to tackle.
Over the last three months, our Wisbech team have carried out more than 40 hours of speed checks across the villages – 15 people were handed tickets, while 105 were given words of advice.
While we will be getting out to carry out speed checks whenever possible, you can help us.
Did you know you could volunteer as part of Community Speedwatch?

It is a national initiative where members of communities, with the support and supervision from their local police, record details of speeding vehicles using approved detection devices.
Registered keepers of vehicles breaking the speed limit are then contacted by letter, explaining the potential risks and consequences of their dangerous behaviour.
Repeat offender will receive a visit from our officers and could face criminal prosecution.

At the moment, we are scarce on volunteers to run schemes across the majority of Fenland, so are really on the hunt for more people to join us!
If this is something you are interested in – either joining an existing group near you, setting up a new group, or just finding out more about the scheme – please email speedwatch@cambs.police.uk or visit the Speedwatch information page on our website.

Why doesn’t Whittlesey have ‘Town Hall’ meetings – mainly an ‘American Term
What is the purpose of townhall meetings?

The purpose of town hall meetings is for local and regional officials to hear the community’s views on public issues.

There have been no specific rules or guidelines for holding a town hall meeting. The format of the meetings can vary.

Way back in 2008/09, I was asked by the Police to organise meetings for them here in Whittlesey, every 3 months, so that the public could see and ask face-to face with our Police Force. Some 6 months later, I and my team had expanded it to include many other organisations. Unfortunately, I was not a Councillor at the time, and others took it over – it lasted leass that 2 meetings and was no more.

I have suggested to some that they may wish to start one again.?

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We’re seeing an increase in thefts from vehicles and on some occasions tools worth thousands of pounds being stolen 👀

There are some simple steps you can take to help prevent yourself becoming a victim of tool theft 🛠

Here are some tips to help you:

• Avoid leaving your tools unattended in your vehicles overnight.
• Keep your vehicle locked at all times, and park in a secure, well-lit area whenever possible.
• Consider investing in additional security measures, such as steering wheel locks, alarm systems, or vehicle trackers to deter thieves.
• Mark your tools with a unique identifier, such as your name or postcode. You can also register your tools at: www.immobilise.com to help us identify owners of recovered stolen tools. 
• Remember, if you see any suspicious activity, especially near you vehicle, report it to us as soon as possible.

We take tool theft very seriously, and we’re committed to doing everything we can to prevent it. However, we need your help too. 

By following these simple steps, you can make it much harder for thieves to target your tools when they’re inside your vehicle.

For more crime prevention advice visit 👉 https://bit.ly/3HTso2v