Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

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Flood warning no longer in force: North Bank Road alongside the River Nene, east of Peterborough and west of Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice 
 
The situation is improving and no further flooding is expected in this area.  
Flood warnings and alerts may still be in force for surrounding areas. 
 
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. 
Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected. 
We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.  
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don’t put yourself in unnecessary danger.
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Historic cinema on Market Street, Whittlesey, to become shops and homes.
A piece of Whittlesey’s heritage is set for a modern transformation.
The former Cinema Palace, later known as the Super Cinema, at 24-30 Market Street, has received approval from Fenland District Council for redevelopment into four one-bedroom flats and four two-bedroom terraced houses alongside two retail units.
The project will maintain a commercial presence on the town’s principal street while giving new life to a building with deep historical and social significance.

Read excellent article on CambsNews© -John Elworthy Click Here…..

RG Note, Yes I remeber well the ‘cinema’ took my first ‘girlfriend; Dawn M most Saturday nights… 1s/6d each (paper-round money) what lovely memories.

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FDC’s Cabinet, met yesterday (23rd) and was given updates by Cllr Steve Count, portfolio holder – the cabinet voted unanimously to progress to the next stage which will include detailed planning.

You can view the Cabinet Meeting on FDC’s YouTube Channel
(1 hour 11 mins – you can fast forward) Click Here…..

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Note, minutes have not yet been ratified, and will be done at this coming meeting.
everyone is welcome to attend these public meetings.

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Watch live on FDC’s YouTube Channel
There are 310 pages to read in the accompanying paperwork
I’ll attach the link – later.

Item 11 Manor Leisure Centre redevelopment project – update at the completion of RIBA Stage 3 (Pages 191 – 306) – a lot of reading….

A very good article (again) by John Elworthy on CambsNews   Click Here…..
Much more ‘readable’ than the longer version below @ FDC

Below link to FDC..   Click Here To FDC Cabinet Paperwork

For example on page 202 are the estimated costing of the Manor Re-development.

Fenland’s biggest-ever capital project is gathering pace, with the £18.67 million redevelopment of Manor Leisure Centre in Whittlesey now reaching a crucial point.

To be funded largely through council borrowing, with Fenland District Council also seeking a £2 million grant from Sport England and additional support from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, the ambitious scheme would replace an ageing leisure site with what planners describe as a modern, inclusive, financially sustainable community hub.

Council reports acknowledge the scale of the investment, noting: “A redeveloped Manor Leisure Centre will come at a significant cost to the council in terms of construction costs and borrowing costs, currently estimated at £18.67 million.”

Based on current rates, the report adds: “For every £1m borrowed, it is estimated that it will cost the Council £82.91k for each year that it is borrowed.”

CambsNews   Click Here…..

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