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The Fenland Community Safety Partnership Want To Hear From You!
The Fenland Community Safety Partnership want to hear from you! They are made up of representatives from different agencies (e.g. police, local authorities, and fire and rescue) who work together to protect local communities from crime and disorder.
From anti-social behaviour, to speeding, to parking issues, the survey covers a whole range of topics for you to have your say on.
The results of the survey will help inform their work and highlight key areas of concern to them.
You can find the survey here.
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Confusion On What Happens Next…..Wisbech Mega Incinerator
Planning Inspectorate, which comes under the control of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities where yesterday’s announcement was made, revealed that “we have removed previously published consent”.
The statement added that clarification is being sought and promised a “further update will be provided in due course”.
At Fenland District Council a motion being put forward to seek further advice on whether a legal challenge is one avenue.
Further news on this : CambsNews© Click Here
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Update – Could This Be The End – The Three Horseshoes PH
Disclaimer – I am a committee member of Fenland District Council Planning Committee.
I publish this information for the electorate and general public to be aware of such application. I am NOT pre-determined and will view the full application when it comes to committee.
Update 22/02/24 Anyone wishing to support or object can do so on the FDC’s Planning portal using the reference number below or this link will take you there :
Click Here to FDC
Best comment on planning reasons (Google?) and not because food reviews stated it served good roast potatoes and mint sauce – not a planning reason or concern.
F/YR24/0145/O | Erect up to 5 x dwellings (outline application with matters committed in respect of access) involving the demolition of existing Public House | The Three Horseshoes 344 March Road Turves Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 2DN
This is an outline application.
The documents are viewable on FDC’s Planning Portal by putting in the search
F/YR24/0145/O or by Click Here
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Household Support Fund Closing.
As far as I am aware, I am/was the only Councillor and Member of the Public in our area, to have been involved in this scheme, which started during the COVID pandemic.
I am very proud under my Chairmanship of Whittlesey Neighbourhood Watch to have obtained several support items including new fridge/freezers and a new washing machine for those in crisis during the pandemic.
Once restrictions were lifted, I was no longer directly involved – however I helped and signposted several (mainly single parents) to the other larger organisations who were supporting their community.
Household Support Fund Closure
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Revised – Update – FDC Full Council Agenda
An updated Agenda to include :-
Motion submitted by Councillor Tierney (Pages 183 – 184)
Motion submitted by Councillor Tierney concerning the Proposed Medworth Incinerator.
You can view/download the complete report pack (6Mb) by Clicking Here To FDC
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The Mega Incinderator Coming To Wisbech Update #2
Now I’ve had the opportunity to gauge the feedback from several Councillors (all levels) and some members of the public, we all agree this has been a travesty to say the least for the residents of Wisbech.
“When it comes to nationally significant infrastructure projects like this one, the decision – and responsibility for the decision – lies with central government.”
Some believe a judicial review, maybe called – however this is very expensive and is not about the decision, but how the decision reasoning was carried out – somewhat complex to us lay-people.
Nearly everyone I have contacted what-ever their political flavour is in agreement – wrong decision in the wrong place.
Below is the latest communication from The Saxongate Residents Group.
Whittlesey is already a main artery in processing Bottom End Ash, and with the prospect of the Wisbech Incinerator – there could be a lot more coming our way.
Saxongate Newsletter highlights these potential concerns.
Why not join with this group – no good afterwards – the bigger their voice the more chance of ‘us’ holding to account those who make the decisions.
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Whittlesey Car Wash Fined £20K
A Cambridgeshire car wash has been fined £20,000 after being found to have illegal workers. SG Hand Car Wash Ltd in Whittlesey, was fined after an immigration enforcement visit on June 13, 2023.
The visit followed a report of illegal working. A civil penalty of £20,000 was issued after the employer was found to be employing two people with no right to work in the UK.
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A Cambridgeshire Constabulary spokesperson said officers visited the site in June 2023 and discovered two illegal workers. One of the illegal workers was arrested and handed over to immigration services so their details could be confirmed, while the other was asked to leave the site.
The police spokesperson said: “Although most hand car washes are run as reputable businesses, sadly some exploit workers to maximise profits. At a time when money is increasingly tight, it is understandably tempting to seek out goods and services that are as cheap as possible, but please do not allow this to blind you to the exploitation and suffering of other people who may be paying a very heavy price for the money you are saving.”
They added: “Often, enslaved people don’t realise they are victims, or they are so scared of those controlling them that they don’t see a way out. That’s where the public come in – please know the signs of modern slavery and report any concerns.
“Please let us know if a situation doesn’t seem quite right. We’d much rather attend the premises and discover everything is legitimate than have a victim of slavery trapped in a horrendous situation.”
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Mega-Incinerator Gets Go Ahead – Wisbech
Maybe Whittlesey and surrounding area ‘think’ the now to happen ‘Incinerator’ in Wisbech will not affect us. Early days yet – however there are several ramifications that could have an effect on our community.
I will follow up later today.
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