Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

Every time the ‘latest’ batch of ‘bored youths’ cause some damage, there is a cost to those who pay Council rates/tax.
If there’re not setting fire to something, then some silly grafitti appears.
Open drug taking is reported frequently both in the Manor Field area and at The Garden of Rest to name two places.
Last nights ‘boredom’ resulted in the coming ‘prepared’ for some paintwork as they very kindly left the pots of paint by the Litterbin – how considerate.

Just for the ‘angry gentleman’ who claimed I did nothing – I spent an hour clearing up
litter in the Garden of Rest yesterday, as I do most days – care to join me – doubt it.
Not been reading this blog for 10 years to see what I have been doing…….angry man.

I did visit just a couple of the Yard Sales in Eastrea as it looked like a thunderstorm was about to drop.
I understand the day was very successful for many of those who took part.

Well done.

Cllr Boden and myself had 2 residents attend this mornings Councillor Surgery.
One had a number of issues relating to Paths/Potyholes and Roads, Weeds & Grasscutting.
The former comes under Cambs CC and CClr Boden will follow up and the latter issues will be taken to Fenland District Council.
The second resident lives near Saxon Pit and came with issues of Noise/Polluntion/Dust and Hours of operation. Advice was given on how to report and to whom.
Encourage to join with The Saxongate Group.

• July is a busy month for national days and awareness weeks, and we kick things off with National Meadow Day on the 2nd July.
  Check out our latest video on the importance of wildflowers at Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve and celebrate wildflower meadows with us by sharing your photos on social media, just tag @wildlifebcn. Why not join – lots of family enjoyment.

  Drone pictures of Blackbush Meadow – this is the healthy part, normally the whole field is of this quailty. One of the last managed meadows within Whittlesey.

  Lack of rainfall has probably caused ½ of the Meadow to Dry-out…
  
  ©RS & RG

This Saturday at WTC Offices @ Peel House, Queen Street Whittlesey.
Cllrs Boden & Gerstner will attend between 09:30 & 10:30
Two pre-booked appointments have already been allocated.

Read the latest insights

A member of the public has had concerns in our area and reported it, he thought that the Police telephone operator was somewhat dismissive, however reading below that may not be the case.

Officers have visited 15 hand car washes across the county in the last three weeks as part of efforts to combat modern slavery.
They were joined by partners from the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and the Environment Agency as they checked on working conditions and the welfare of staff.

Although most hand car washes are legitimate businesses, some exploit workers to maximise profits.
Signs of modern slavery relevant to car washes include people:

• seeming overly tired, withdrawn or avoiding eye contact
• looking unkempt or showing signs of physical abuse
• appearing fearful or intimidated by management
• having a lack of protective equipment

If you use hand car washes, please know the signs of modern slavery to look out for and report any concerns – no matter how insignificant they may seem. We would much rather discovery everything is legitimate than have someone trapped in a desperate situation.

For more information on modern slavery or to make a report, visit our website. 

Thank you for your support.
Kind regards,
Tim Goddard
Communications officer