Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

I’ve had several contacts recently about ‘illegal and inconsiderate’ parking – mostly a daily occurance, those who have been ticketed recently think they have been treated unfairly, and in this incident below, the Police have been involve with several vehicles parked in this position. It is not illegal to park on a payment (Cambridgeshire) unless it is a hazard.
The lorry has to squeeze past the vehicle and then negotiate the keep right signage.

This signage has been damaged on numberous occasions.

‘They’ know ‘who’ they are!

Trolling the present and would be candidates in a not very nice way.
Why did these FB Warriors not stand for election as I have invited on many occasions, ‘If’ they think they can do better or make changes to our lives.
‘They’ just won’t give up. There is nothing wrong with criticism or constructive questioning, but abuse should not be tolerated.
This is the reason why I don’t allow comments on this web-blog. I am open and transparent and always contactable and will always reply but not to abusive trolls.

Today is the final (40th) Truckfest at the Peterborough Showground.

When on leave from my Merchant Navy travels, instead of being like many of my mates, playing snooker or relaxing, I went off and got another job (I liked earning money),
today I like spending it.

I found a job with Mr Peter Squires the Director of Central Security, who had just secured a contract with Peterborough Showground, Peter said I had some sort of ‘potential’ and therefor gave me the best site – The VIP Gate and Tent. Not only in the warm and dry, but the added bonus of VIP food and drink?.

In all I did about 10 Truckfests and many other events when at home.
Sadly Peter passed away and the company disolved.
One particular moment stands out – I had to meet Barry Sheene (Motorcyclist) at the VIP Gate, however when he arrived there was no transport to take him to the VIP arena.
Stan – Stan ??????-man, who drove the wagon emptying the then cess pits offered Barry a lift –
Barry smiled at Stan and took up the offer and was gladly seen waving from Stans rather smelly truck.
That was 1985 probably at the events peak.

There were be plenty of famous faces in the expected 100,000 plus crowds at Truckfest. Geoff Capes, Emlyn Hughes, John H. Stracey, Barry Sheene, Noel Edmonds, Bob Harris, Linda Lusardi, David Wilkie and Jim Bowen are just some of the personalities who were there and me in the VIP Tent 38 years ago…..

A much better story and elections?

TLC given to the return of Cricket at The Manor Field – coming soon

The electorate will decide this Thursday, who will represent you at Fenland District Council (all wards contested) and at Whittlesey Town Council (4 Wards uncontested and 2 Wards St Andrews Ward and Coates & Eastrea to be contested).

My stance has always to vote for the ‘person’ not the party, I am not here to rubbish other candidates, who in general have put their necks on the chopping block and are prepared to have a go….That said, there are candidates who have been ‘parachuted’ in from outside the area – who wouldn’t know the names of roads or areas in and around our town and villages.

As you would expect I have a ‘team’ whom I thank for putting out over 2,000 leaflets and with – only one complaint! – in a vast area which I did post here last week.
Our town is growing and will continue to grow in the next 4 to 8 years, as many know we are not alone in trying to get our fair share of monies out of the decreasing pot.
Much of this funding emanates from central government, our MP and Combined Mayor have to lobby for much of this funding, but it ‘we’ at ground level who can lobby upwardly.

As most of you are aware, I have been elected with a lady from Peterborough (Diana Dickinson – conservative) for the Town Ward of Whittlesey South, I hope to continue in supporting our whole community as best as I can and hope the other candidates if elected follow the very good work done by this present Council.

Not everything can be fixed, no magic wand and never make promises you can not fulfil.

Out and about, people asking for help with usual – ‘Potholes’, Parking Issues, and appointments at The New Queen Street Surgery to name a few – I dealt with them all….

I hope this Thursday you will use your vote please vote – Roy Gerstner Independent.
(Party politics have no place in local issues)

Where Do You Vote in Person Whittlesey South
(you will need to bring valid ID – criteria should have been sent to you)

Area WS1     St Andrews Parish Hall, Parkinsons Lane, Whittlesey, PE7 1BZ

Area WS2     Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1UA

Area WS3     Pondersbridge Village Hall, Oilmills Road, Pondersbridge, PE26 2TR

Fiber to the home (FTTH), is being carried out between 20th June and 17th July in the following locations.
Broad Street.
Whitmoor Street.
Market Street.
West End.

Fenland District Council has been informed by the company responsible for the maintenance of the Water Tower at Tower Close recreation Ground that further telecoms upgrades have been scheduled over the next few weeks.
To carry out the work safely they will need to close the park to pedestrians and will do this by placing heras fencing across both entrances to prevent access.

2^nd – 4^th May: Installing scaffolding inside the tower

9^th – 11^th May: Upgrading telecoms equipment

15^th – 17^th May: Removing scaffolding

The company completing the work will ensure signage is displayed at each entrance to inform residents and pedestrians.
Apologies for the late notice, we have only recently been advised the open space will need to be closed during this period.
Please can you forward this to Town Councillors on my behalf.