Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

(HMO – Houses of Multiple Occupany).

We provide a service to local authorities being used to find unlicensed HMOs and bring empty homes back into use.

Earlier this month, data from our service secured a £58,000 fine and a criminal conviction for a landlord in Essex renting an illegal HMO. Back in the summer, we identified 6 unlicensed HMOs and 5 empty homes for a semi-rural local authority in Suffolk. Our revolutionary service was also showcased on BBC One’s ‘For Rent: Rooms Under the Radar’ programme.

Further information is available here: https://occupid.com/

We can help you:

• Show your community you’re taking action against unlicensed HMOs,
• Support good landlords by creating a level playing field,
• Bring empty homes back into use.

If you’d like to chat about how we can help you make a difference, let’s talk.
Book a brief call with us here: https://calendly.com/marksoutoftenancy
Ghosted@HMO’s

Thank you to those who sent me their best wishes.
I am back home and recovering, fortunately nothing over major, but bashed and bruised.

Tomorrow (Tuesday) I will be having investigations and possible surgery at Papworth Hospital Cambridge.

I will not be updating this Web-Blog certainly for tomorrow and depending on my recovery, will review when I know I’m feeling better.
RoyG-Ghosted.

Hello Roy

2025 Crime and Community Survey

Today sees the launch of our annual survey looking at your experience of crime and your connection to your local community. The data from the survey goes into a report which we publish on the website, and use to help prioritise our work.

The survey takes about ten minutes to complete, and if you can spare the time, we really hope that you will make your views known to us – it really is appreciated! The survey will close on 1 December 2026.

Take the survey now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9NYQ8DH
Ghoster@CopSurvey.

There are serious concerns that the present committee may not carry on for another year?
1 very dedicated and 6 supporters can not year on year deliver this wonderful event for Whittlesey.

It is realy time for some of those who enjoy events like these to come and help please.

We in Whittlesey have the wonderful ‘Christmas Extravaganza’ run and supported by only 7 people on their committee ( I am a committee member).

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GhostRider@XmasEvents.

WTC Planning-Committee-Agenda-Monday-24th-November-2025
Ghosted@Planning@WTC.

Between April and September 2025, Action Fraud has received 2,790 crime reports relating to Winter Fuel Payment scams, with victims reporting losses totalling over £27,000.

Winter Fuel Payments are made automatically, you do not need to do anything. If you receive any text messages about Winter Fuel Payments, it’s a scam.

Not sure if a message is real? Contact the organisation directly using the contact details on their official website, not the number or web address in the message. Your bank (or any other official source) won’t ask you to supply personal information by email or text message.

If you have spotted a suspicious SMS or RCS message, you can report it for FREE by forwarding it to 7726.

If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, contact your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud online at actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040, or call Police Scotland on 101.
GhostedScammers.

Community Projects Agenda Monday 24th November 2025
Ghosted@WTC.

Well, the More Muzic Radio Community Awards are off with a bang!!!

Lots of you have been asking “Just what are the things people can vote on. So here are the catergories below.

You can vote here online at :-
https://eu.jotform.com/build/253178748801364

Volunteer of the Year
Do you know someone who always shows up for others? Nominate them for Volunteer of the Year and help us celebrate their incredible dedication!

Local Hero Award
Every community has heroes—those who quietly change lives. Nominate your Local Hero today!

Best Community Group/Project
From small grassroots groups to big local initiatives—help us recognise the projects making real impact in our area.

Sports Team of the Year
Got a team that embodies dedication, teamwork, and spirit? Nominate them for Sports Team of the Year!

Good Neighbour Award
Nominate that neighbour who’s always lending a hand, spreading kindness, and making your street a better place.

Local Market / Shop Spotlight
Let’s celebrate local traders and shops going above and beyond! Nominate your favourite today.

The Cornerstone Award
Know someone who supports everyone and holds the community together? They might be our next Cornerstone Award winner.

Kindness in the Community Award
Big or small, acts of kindness matter. Nominate someone making a positive difference through kindness.

Community Event of the Year
Which event brought joy, connection, or excitement to your community this year? Nominate it now!

Business Partnership Award
For businesses who collaborate, give back, and support local causes—nominate a business making a real difference.

Community Champion of the Year
Know someone who tirelessly advocates for the community? Nominate your Community Champion!

Environmental Champion of the Year
Let’s honour those pushing for a greener, cleaner, more sustainable community. Nominate your Environmental Champion.

GhostRider@MPageMMR.

I’ll say it again, Whittlesey (mainly volunteers) – puts on more Events (mainly free)
to our residents than any other town in Fenland or in fact Cambridgeshire.
They ALL rely on ‘volunteers’ – just a few hours a year can make a big difference.

Whittlesey Festival AGM - Agenda - 25 November 2025
Ghosting@FestivalVolunteers.

That was The Week That Was
Ghosted@History.

Two notes please.

1/ I made it clear at the Planning meeting, that I have only met the applicant Mr Rice on 2 occasions, both very briefly and I informed him of my position on ‘Planning’ and did not enter into any discussion with him about his scheme.
2/ Again I made it clear that  this could be a fantastic opportunity for Whittlesey and the area for generations to come.

One step Closer To A Science Park
GhosterRG-Written-by a Real Person-Not GTP or AI.