Don’t get excited – Most of this water is destined for Essex and other places outside of Fenland – Leisure and some jobs in 10 years time !!!!!
Do you have a concern you would like to talk to your neighbourhood officers about? Or perhaps you would like to hear about the work we have been doing?
If you answered yes to the above, then come along to one of our upcoming community meetings!
đź“Ť Peel House in Queen Street, Whittlesey
⏰ From 11am until 12pm
🗓️ Tuesday, 29 September
All councillors received an e-mail from a very concerned resident, pointing out her issues around ‘Whittlesey’….
I am writing to express my deep frustration, disappointment, and concern regarding the continued approval and construction of new housing developments in Whittlesey.
Many residents are struggling to understand why yet another housing estate is being allowed to proceed when the town’s existing infrastructure is already under immense pressure. It feels as though the needs of current residents are being overlooked while the population continues to grow.
One of our biggest concerns is healthcare. It is already extremely difficult to obtain a GP appointment. Many residents struggle even to get through on the phone, and access to local healthcare services is becoming increasingly inadequate. Before approving more housing, should there not have been proper consideration of how medical services would cope with the additional demand?
The roads in and around Whittlesey are also at breaking point. Traffic congestion is becoming unbearable, commuting is increasingly difficult, and residents are simply fed up with the volume of vehicles using our roads every day. The town’s infrastructure was clearly not designed to accommodate the level of growth we are now experiencing.
Our schools are another example of a system under strain. Many are already operating at or near capacity, and parents face constant difficulties with parking and drop-off arrangements. It is hard to understand how further development can be justified without clear investment in education facilities and supporting infrastructure.
What is most disappointing is the perception that no one is truly representing the interests of the people of Whittlesey. Residents repeatedly raise concerns about healthcare, roads, schools, and local services, yet it appears that housing expansion continues regardless.
Many residents would also like to understand what is being done to support the wider development of the town. Why are we not attracting a broader range of quality businesses and services that would benefit the community, create jobs, and improve the town centre? Instead, there seems to be a growing concentration of vape shops and barber shops, while other valuable businesses and amenities are noticeably absent.
The people of Whittlesey deserve answers. We deserve to know:
Growth should only be supported when the infrastructure, services, and facilities required to support that growth are already in place or guaranteed to be delivered. At present, many residents feel that development is happening first, while the needs of existing communities are being ignored.
I urge the Council to listen to the concerns of local residents and to explain how it intends to protect the quality of life of those who already live in Whittlesey.
I look forward to your response.
Yours faithfully……
A reply will be given in due course from our Mayor and Chair of the Planning Committee,
Cllr Miscandlon.
Unfortunately the resident has NOT been reading this web-blog for the past 15+ years…?
Some if not most of our councillors are on the same views about issues and concerns…many outside our remit or financing.
I invite the said resident to ‘get involved’
FYI…..the below happens regularly doesn’t help promote our town….that said it is cleared up very quickly.
Meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening has been postponed to a date yet to be decided.
In-person workshop – 30 September 2026
This is to let you know about an in-person workshop we are running for Cambridgeshire flood groups, residents and members of parish councils. This will take place in the afternoon of Wednesday 30 September 2026 from 1pm to 4pm at the Cambridgeshire County Council offices in Alconbury Weald (please see attached). The workshop is open to any members of flood groups or parish councils, we just ask that individuals sign up so we know how many to expect.
The topic of the workshop is ‘Developing your community flood plan’ and it will look at how to develop a flood plan from scratch, including key things to cover and running practical exercises to test out the plan.
For those who may already have a community flood plan, there will be opportunities to review and tweak it.
Details of how to sign up can be found on the attached flyer but a link is also shared here: Developing your Community Flood Plan – Workshop – Fill in form
Please feel free to share details of the event with your wider networks.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Kind regards,
Hilary Tandy |Â Flood Risk Manager
Invitation to Support Sir Harry Smith’s New Enrichment Programme
Good afternoon,
I am writing to invite you, or a representative from your club or business, to join us at Sir Harry Smith Community College on Wednesday 30th September between 6.00pm and 7.00pm to discuss some exciting changes we are making to our school enrichment programme.
Our aim is simple: to provide our students with opportunities that inspire them, develop new skills, broaden their experiences and ultimately enrich their lives.
From this year, we will be running an enrichment programme every Friday from 2.00pm to 3.00pm. We are also exploring opportunities for some activities to take place off-site at venues across Whittlesey and the surrounding area.
We would love to explore how local clubs, organisations and businesses could become involved. There could be opportunities for external clubs to run sessions for our students, with the hope that this will inspire young people to continue participating in activities outside of school and potentially become members of your clubs or programmes.
We are also keen to explore partnership and sponsorship opportunities with local businesses, which could help us provide equipment, experiences and activities that we may otherwise struggle to fund.
We are genuinely passionate about improving the experiences and opportunities available to the young people in our care, and we believe that working with our local community is key to achieving this.
It would be wonderful if you could join us next Wednesday to hear more about our plans, share your ideas and explore how we might be able to work together.
If you are able to attend, please let me know.
Kind regards,
Paul Treliving
Sir Harry Smith Community College.
