Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

Last week as the Town Clerk is on her holidays, some of us Councillors have been
covering the Office whilst she is away. There are 3 of us that do this in order that the Public have access by phone or in person, 5 days a week 09:30 to 13:00 + we open and close the Council Chanber for the many Community Groups..

Last week I did 3 days – and the hot topic with its more than fair share of Abuse was about the Electric Charging Points not working.
As I have explained here last week the history and the posibble way ahead and repeated to all those who contacted me and other Councillors.
It is now becoming somewhat tedious to say the least – most ‘appear’ to think this ‘FREE’ access is their right.

Dear Sir or Madam
I am disappointed that the EV Chargers outside your offices in Whittlesey are not operating.
As I understand it is a legal obligation for the council to provide these chargers so it would appear the council is breaking the law in not keeping them working. Please rectify immediately. Regards

Councillor Darren Rodwell, transport spokesperson for the Local Government Association, responded to the study, saying: ‘Councils are not responsible for the provision of electric vehicle charge points. ‘Each place is different and each council will make spending decisions according to their local priorities.

Some Whittlesey Town Councillors are now of the opinion, that either there will be a charge to use the EV points (As in most places) or if the cost to replace them is expensive – then they may not be replaced….

The weather held – just and although not as many people as some years, it was Fathers Day and many had other arrangements.

Whittlesey Town Council put on these events and coordinator Cllr Ray Whitwell has it well organised along with a few helpers (I am one).
Party atmosphere and a good time had by all – Look forward to the July Event.
Next Sunday remember – It is The Big Bash II

BYO Seating, food and drink if you wish.
Best seating area tends to fill from 13:00
Event starts at 14:00 —–  Groove Cartel & Carl Chapman

MOTS 2019

Every year, Whittlesey Town Council can put forward Local Highway Improvement suggestions (x2) + The County Councillors can put one forward.
Whether it be, a new or extended path, road safety enhancements or double yellow lines.
In most cases Councillors bid because of how they have been lobbied over the past year.
Some years there are 4 or 5 put forward of which only two are then shortlisted.
There are consultation periods and residents living close by a proposed LHI will get a letter asking for them to comment.
Below are the (2) revised LHI’s – One for Eastrea and one for Church Street.

This spring – Fenlands Horticultural Officer decided along with many other authorities in Engand to promote NO MOW Zones and plant wild flowers, when a large patch (The Bog) was left unmowed in our Manor Field —
‘Cor Blimey’ did the usual Bemoaners let rip.
I would hope that most having watched this beautiful meadow come to maturity that it looks fantastic – and a wonderful asset to the local bio-diversity.

Yes – some Kids (whoops careful) were asked not to run over it on more than one occasion.

Here is the proof – my thanks to Robin S….

Criminal investigation’ into illegally dumped waste
Cambs Times © Click Here

Some long standing residents lobbying Stephen Barclays last week, were please to receive this reply from George Eustice MP (DEFRA)