Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

There was a report of out of control dog(s) causing issues in the Manor Field, we believe this to have been an isolated case and investiagtions have taken place.
There is no FDC order that dogs need to be on leads within the Manor area, however dogs must not be within the childrens play areas.
Dog Control – Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) – can be viewed on FDC’s website
Click Here

If you are attacked or feel threatened by a dog – you call the Police.

This morning I was with FDC’s Street Scene Officer and Robin S the Good Dog Walkers Scheme at the manor Field, whilst the Saturday Park Run was being held, we witnessed about 6 Dog Walkers no issues or problems were witnessed.

There was a ‘Park Runner’ (female) who was ‘wearing – a ‘Fox Tail’ – well madam you want a dog to chase you – you were wearing the right thing…

Supposed to be until 03rd July – however men said possibly longer…

Some love the ‘new wave’ supermarkets Aldi & Lidl and shop there regularly.
Today after many years of waiting ‘a’ Supermarket has finally opened here in Whittlesey.

It will undoubtedly have some effect on our other ‘convienience stores.
Any difference to me – none and I don’t do shopping very often, and my wife is in charge because when I go I buy too many items not required or items which are not good for me?
She shops where-ever she has ‘vouchers’ for and that wouldn’t be Aldi or Lidl then.

I went to look around 4pm this afternoon and it was ‘busy’ the carpark around ¾ full, and a steady flow of people – I spoke with two – one from Thorney and the other from Heacham..? I had look around and bumped into Store Manager – Michelle from Wisbeach….who said ” They had been busier than expected, and had a few glinches at 7am but all went well for the 8am opening….who was first – I dare say Social Media knows…
Did I buy anything – No…..maybe next time?

Our Whittlesey Business Community are doing their very best to promote themselves and there are many very dedicated individuals trying to make headway.

Our High Streets are suffering, maybe not 20+ Hairdressers or Nail Bars or Take Aways…..but the rest are, it is vital we should support our local businesses.

Off course tomorrow what Whittlesey has been waiting for – for many years – A Supermarket of sorts. Will I be there in the que at 6am no not at my age…..but I may
trundle down later in the day.

Yesterday morning as I was about to enter the Library – across the road was a PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) taking notes of parked vehicles, I could see 2 people on mobile phones waving their arms about, within 30 seconds 4 shop keepers came running out of the business premises to move their vehicles (There is a 1 hour time limit on Market Street). This I have witness several times before and not just on Market Street.

In the afternoon, I was at a Fenland District Council meeting, where the sector Inspector (Morris) was in attendance, not very often I have seen this rank at a meeting.
When the issue of ‘illegal parking’ was raised – he stated that only today he had received a complaint from a shop keeper in Whittlesey about the enhanced ticketing of ‘illegally parked vehicles’ – stating it was driving business away.

Sorry Mr Shopkeeper, there are several issues here, do YOU condone ‘illegal parking, and secondly it appears that in many cases Shop Keepers are hogging parking spaces outside of their businesses not allowing potential customers the opportunity to park, and best of all – when the PCSO’s are doing what both the Public and Councillors have asked of them, YOU come running out your shops waving arms – as though YOU are not guilty – Sorry rest my case.
I know of one Van who parks on Market Street for 4 or more hours daily – and I am sure those who transit Market Street know who it is….

We have ‘FREE Parking’ in Whittlesey.

Yes I have contacted FDC Street Cleaning to have the debris removed and swept.

Travelling West – over The Ralph Butcher Causeway/Bridge, land being developed to the right. Go to FDC Website/Portal Click Here to see plans and documentation.