Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

Sign informing – Due to technical issue the water is colder than normal.

Over the past 2 months, I’ve been contacted regularly that the ‘Bridge is falling down’ – news to me….see below the communication from Jones Bros – contractor to the KD X

You’ve not heard from us for a while as we have been finishing up on site and carrying out final off-road remedial work – once a new road is built, there is often the need for what we call ‘remedial’ work.

At the end of any major scheme there is a period where the project gets ready to finish up and final checks are completed to ensure our high standards of quality are met. Last year, there was a focus on Star Pit and a piled wall was installed below ground level.
That work allowed the road’s embankment to be built on top.

As part of this final check, Cambridgeshire County Council and Jones Bros have agreed further work is required at the top of the embankment.

The remedial work will involve:
– Removing the safety barrier and fence between the rail bridge and the underpass structures
– Replacing the top 1.2m of verge
– The installation of drainage
– Reinstalling the safety barrier

While this work is carried out, there will be 24/7 temporary two-way traffic lights installed along Ralph Butcher Causeway starting on 19 April for nine weeks, although we hope to finish sooner if possible. The lights will be manually operated during the day, and we have checked with other roadworks in the area and timed this work to minimise disruption.
The bridge will remain open but will be reduced to one lane.

The traffic management will also allow us to complete the scheduled remedial works without any further delays. These include:
– Footpath resurfacing
– Gully installation and manhole connection
– Completing drainage cleansing and CCTV surveying works

We will carry out the work as quickly as possible, and we thank you for your patience.

What a shame – all the good work, the hours weekly done by the volunteers to find not once but twice attempted breakin’s at WEFA (Whittlesey Emergency Food Aid).
The cost of repairs have to be found from their limited funding.

(Official opening of WEFA) – Help for those in need – Whittlesey & District.

Very well attended meeting with 14 partners of FOTM Group.
From the Agenda items, covered were a meeting between Chairman Robin Sutton and FDC Leisure Director Phil Hughes – which Robin gave the group an update on various subjects, one being that the present building(s) were not fit for purpose and will need a great deal of money spending on.
The roof alone at the Manor Centre needs some £300K spending on it.

The costing of running the Manor facilities has increased by some 368%, some if not all has been underwritten by Fenland District Council.

The Cricket Club is being well established and has applied for an Alcohol Licence.
There is a ‘Free’ 3 day trial happening during April, no strings attached whether it be Swim or Gym….have a go.

Lots of idea’s some OK and some will take time, planning and a lot of money?

For some or many apathy or disinterest in all elections no matter…. only about 30% at best bother to exercise their right to vote.

My campaign begins for Fenland District Council – Whittlesey South Ward.
The Parish/Town Ward has already been decided (see last weeks posts)

I am not here to bash any other candidates or parties, that said if I see there are mistakes or ‘spin’ in their material I will bring it to this forum.

2181 houses in Whittlesey South – my team supporting me will do their best to deliver a leaflet to most.
Please remember I am the only present Councillor and Candidate who keeps the electorate informed on what is happening both at Whittlesey Town Council and within the Community. No adverts – No Pop-Ups, just facts on this Web-blog.
A few have Facebook or other Social Media – but no where near as extensive as this site.

Below is my campaign leaflet.
This is the print version which is A3

(click the bottom left corner arrow – to advance/retard pages)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/867021003490386

Next meeting @ 18:00 for 18:30 start at The Falcon Hotel Whittlesey –
Wednesday 26th April

Whittlesey and District Business Community aims to promote the town of Whittlesey as well as its communities and businesses.
The members are people with an interest in the town of Whittlesey, the businesses here and what’s going on. Everyone from small local businesses and sole traders, to local councillors, charities and event organisers make up our community.

Not all Members of this Facebook group are official Members of the Whittlesey Business Community, but we invite anyone interested in what we do to join the Facebook group, and keep informed of what’s going on. Feel free to contact us if you’d like to join the Whittlesey and District Business Community!

Happy Easter everyone! – Never mind It is WET…
Our Easter fun starts from 2pm, with an Easter Bunny visit and Egg hunt at 5pm, then we will party until late.

I joined other Councillors yesterday  promoting the Mayors Duck Race and selling the ‘Raffle Tickets’ – all in a good cause for local charities.
Why not come along on Easter Monday and join in with many Families and Children….
You can buy a ‘Ticket’ on the day -….- If there are any left…?