Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

Please find below summaries of the latest news from our courts in May – click on each headline to be taken to our website to read the full story.

Fenland:

Man jailed for drunken attacks on security guard

Burglar joined by dog on crime spree

Driver jailed after seriously injuring two in high-speed crash

Jail for deodorant thief

Thief went on countywide spree

You can find more news, upcoming events and updates from your local teams here.
Or you can follow us on Facebook at ‘Policing Fenland’ for more updates.

What many do not take into account is ‘everything’ takes time…very frustrating most of the time, but as always, I never walk away from an issue…..

The ‘Rubbish’ left outside of BBQ-Land has now gone for the time being, it is my understanding that the owner/operators have not/did not pay the contactors.
Easy – solution don’t use the place – I have to say I like promoting local business, but have never been in this place…..
The ongoing Cat & Mouse with the ‘Abandoned Caravan’ Aliwal Road, does have another ‘enforcement notice’ on it…..

14 Town Councillors elected in Whittlesey.

I just wanted to give you all a little update on our monthly radio programme, Town Talk Live, which continues to go from strength to strength and hass attracted a wonderful number of listeners.

Here are our scheduled shows for the remainder of the year:

• June 7th – Roy Gerstner
• July 12th – Chris Boden
• August 9th – Peter Bibb (proposed – awaiting confirmation)
• September 6th – Dee Laws (proposed – awaiting confirmation)
• October 11th – Diane Davison (proposed – awaiting confirmation)
• November 1st – Available
• December 6th – Available

I notice there are still a few of you who have not yet put your names forward, and we do still have two dates available for this year. Please do consider taking part — there’s really nothing to worry about!
As Barry Wainwright will happily confirm, we are a very friendly bunch and promise not to bite anyone’s head off! 🙂

It would be lovely to hear from you, and I look forward to receiving your replies.

With best wishes,
Matt Page

News coming in the next couple of weeks, the Whittlesey Town Council Platinum Wood,
located at the end of Yarwell Headland, pictures takes yesterday afternoon.
(Not AI or enhanced in any way).

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So, what I am told is a record – 3 weeks to get the ‘illegal/non  compliant/nil permit/unsafe scaffolding taken down by the ‘iffy’ builders, is almost a record – all ended with good communications from the enforcement officer @ Cambs CC.

Next issue – was the very elderly gentleman and his disabled daughter a victim of rogue trading, after some more long winded investigations this appears not so.
Now there is a new roofing company (I have their details – as I happened to meet them) who are applying for the correct permits and will replace the slate tiles on the front of the building.

Within the conservation area – picture taken Friday 29th May.

I hope that this brings a good resolution to all concerned.

Today, saw only the 2 regulars and myself with PSCO Dan.



Dear Roy,
Your local neighbourhood team have been busy working towards their current priorities:

• Tackling vehicle-related anti-social behaviour and traffic offences in March, Whittlesey, and Chatteris town centres
• Proactive targeting of known drug dealing and drug use hotspots, within March, Whittlesey and Chatteris town centres, with a focus on disrupting criminal networks and safeguarding young people at risk of exploitation
• Provide a visible policing presence in town centres and other public spaces to offer community reassurance and address safety concerns. This priority follows engagement with young people.

If you would like to discuss any of these issues with your local officers, or if there is something else you would like to raise, then come along to one of our community meetings this month.

Full details of these meetings can be found below:

• March Library, from 6pm until 7pm, on Thursday, 4 June
• March Library, from 12pm until 1pm, on Friday, 12 June
• Whittlesey Library, from 2pm until 3pm, on Friday, 12 June
• March Library, from 5pm until 6pm, on Thursday, 25 June
• Whittlesey Library, from 10am until 11am, on Tuesday, 30 June

As we come to the end of these current priorities and look to set new ones, your input is more important now than ever, and we would love to hear from you.
You can also find out more about your local neighbourhood team and the work they are carrying out by visiting our website.

Another ‘Free’ event returns Sunday 21st June – BIG BASH – organised by Whittlesey Sports Association – Robert Windle – To celebrate those who ‘Volunteer’ within our town – is a ‘Free’ Afternoon Tea session(s) –
In order to be eligible – you need to apply – details at the bottom of the poster.