Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

A note written by a WTC Councillor to Cllr Boden…..

Below is a letter/communication written by FDC Leader and Whittlesey Town Councillor Boden, this was not as far as I am aware circulated to several Councillors including myself,
it was only made available through a third party yesterday.
It questions and answers ‘some’ of the residents latest concerns…..
‘Transparency please’?

On Monday morning I will be doing an interview with Fenland Youth Radio just after
9am about The Sir Harry Smith School…

https://www.fenlandyouthradio.com/

or download ‘App’ (Search Fenland Youth Radio)

When this date (07th October) flagged up on my computer it was far too late to organise anything formal. I have been in contact with SHS – but again they have limited resources to organise anything…..

Lots of history and nostalgia to what must be thousands who have attended over the last 70 years..

My own group who arrived in 1963 have had 3 wonderful reunions which I helped to organise. School days were not happy for everyone I appreciate, but for most it was.
Just very unfortunate there was not enough time to organise anything.
There are a number of residents who still live locally – attended on that opening day.
07th October 1954.

(Click in the bottom left corner to advance and retard the pages, you may have to ‘drag’ the page slightly to see the ‘whole’ page’)

I forgot to post up this event, however I’ve been informed it was a busy surgery with Clls Mockett and Laws attending, a couple of residents have let me know, that had they had been aware of Cllr Laws attending they would have gone along themselves.
I’m sure you are aware that Cllr Laws like myself can be contacted and approached about most issues and concerns and we will try and help.

Present road issues are challenging us all – not all the facts are in the public domain,
social media keyboard warriors are NOT helping, although I/we appreciate everyones frustrations.
There are several Councillors on the case…

The National Park Run Organisation will be celebrating 20 years since its formation.

The Whittlesey Group will celebrate their 250th event on Saturday 19th October.

Further details….https://www.parkrun.org.uk/manorfieldwhittlesey/

This Monday – will be the 70th anniversary of the official opening of SHS,
I have been in contact with a local lady who was there on that day.

I’m out most of the day @ Police HQ in Huntindon for the AGM of Cambs Neighbourhood Watch.

There is a ‘wealth of information’ on the Whittlesey NHW Website…..

https://www.whittleseynhw.org.uk/en/

My thanks again to FDC Parks & Open Spaces Team for sorting this issue out.
Resident with overgrown hedging near Edgars Row (Off Broad Street)

Before……

Today 04th October.

Do you know who’s knocking on your door?

We were called by concerned bank staff in Wisbech on Monday, who had a woman in his 70s come in asking to withdraw £7,500.

After bank staff spoke to her more, she confided that builders doing work opposite her home had knocked on her door and said she needed some work doing to her chimney.

They had quoted her £5,000 for the work, but while completing it had noticed other ‘problems’ including a crack on the roof – and increased the price of their work by £2,500.

The elderly woman said the builders would return to her home that afternoon to collect the cash, and confided in bank staff that she was frightened and the money was nearly all of her savings.

Officers took the woman home and tried to contact the builders to no avail, but advised the woman not to pay. An investigation has been launched with Action Fraud.

Thank you to the bank staff, who called us after noticing things weren’t right.

Remember – rogue traders often offer gardening work or maintenance services at attractive rates but the quality of work is substandard, unnecessary or overpriced.

They also use persuasive sales techniques to encourage you into making hasty decisions.

Doorstep selling is not illegal, but legitimate callers won’t mind if you ask them to come back later while you verify that they are genuine.

Ask them to leave their details and a quote and you can call them back once you’ve had time to decide whether you would like them to carry out the work. Also ask to see their ID.

More info and advice on fraud can be found on our dedicated web page.

You can view the documents relating to this application by Clicking Here