Neighbourhood Policing Where You Live

For the first three months of this year your Neighbourhood Policing Team in the March area have been busily working on their priorities. 

These have included tackling vehicle-related anti-social behaviour and traffic offences in March, Whittlesey and Chatteris town centres. A significant amount of work has been done in this area, including making arrests, issuing fixed penalty notices and seizing vehicles for various road-related offences. 

Another focus was targeting drug dealing hotspots to disrupt criminal networks and safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Work included executing warrants, proactive patrols, conducting stop searches and working with partner agencies.

The final priority for the team was providing a visible policing presence in town centres and other public spaces to offer community reassurance and address any safety concerns. Thank you to everyone who came to say hello to the officers while they were out and about.

Although considerable progress has been made in these areas, the team has decided to keep their priorities the same for April – June to continue this good work.

In June we will be holding a quarterly priority meeting where you can raise any ongoing concerns and help influence the issues the team focuses on. The date will be sent out via this email system – it’d be great to see you there.

For more information on policing where you live, or to raise a concern, visit our website.

Thank you for your support.

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U3A This Week

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Last Nights WTC F&P + Planning Meeting

Nothing overly concerning other than Cllr Nawaz as is the norm turns up 20 minutes late for the Finance & Policy meeting when the last item on the agenda was being discused.

5 members (3 Councillors) of the public listened into the F&P.


Mr Gordon Moore, raised issues and concerns about the number and specific ‘Vape Shops’ within the town, and stated that there was and are suspicious items being sold including to children. Standing orders were suspended, in order the Chair Cllr Boden and Cllr Mrs Laws could answer……being the planning enforcement are aware as are the local police.

This is a nationwide issue and not just in Whittlesey.

Note : – The Town Clerk is planned to return to the office today Tuesday 14th April.


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The Authorities Are Aware

This untaxed vehicle is not of Police concern, it must be and has been reported to the DVLA, if the vehicle is suspected to be abandoned then FDC StreetScene are the authority and again they have been informed.


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WTC F&P + Planning Committee Agenda’s – Tonight

I plan to be present in the public gallery, as I am not on either committee, but like to
hear first hand what is discussed at meetings as I have done so for nearly 20 years…



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The Mayors Charity Ball Update

With regret, Whittlesey Town Council is writing to advise  that Whittlesey’s Mayor Charity Ball arranged on Saturday 18th April at The Manor Leisure Centre, has been cancelled.

BUT only postponed

 

Please Save the Date   – Whittlesey’s Mayor Ball will now take place on Saturday 19th September at The Indoor Bowls Complex , Station Road, Whittlesey.

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Investment Scam Warning

A man from Cambridgeshire has lost more than £60,000, including his entire pension pot, after being targeted by an investment scam. 

The fraudsters contacted the victim over the phone purporting to be from an investment management company and spoke to him about investments in crypto.

They encouraged the vulnerable man to download a banking app as part of the investments, and from there were able to take complete control of his finances.

They moved thousands of pounds out of his accounts and even managed to get access to his pension.  

Officers are in touch with the victim and safeguarding measures are now in place. 

Investment scams are on the rise. Don’t let your investment dreams turn into a nightmare…

💸 Do your research – criminals create fake platforms to imitate genuine investment sites. Search the company on the FCA Firm Checker and beware of poor design, spelling and grammar. 

💸 Beware unsolicited approaches over the phone or on social media or dating platforms about day trading or crypto investment schemes.

💸 Beware of ‘early exit’ attempts to move communication from the original platform onto an encrypted platform, such as WhatsApp or Telegram.

💸 Beware of continuous pressure to make additional investments, and of messages being sent outside business hours.

💸 Be suspicious if you are advised to ignore warning messages from banks & crypto exchanges or being instructed not to tell anyone about a ‘special deal.’

If you think you’ve been a victim, report it to Report Fraud and to us immediately:


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Mayors Charity Ball Postponed Until September



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Read About Cambs Fire & Rescue

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Next Weeks Event – Another Volunteer Group Making Good

Coates Church


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Tomorrow Saturday 11th April

Whittlesey Street Pride will be conducting a Litterpick starting @ 10:00 Market Place, about 1 hour to help keep our town clean and tidy as they have done for 15+ years.

The Friends of Platinum Wood (Yarwell Headlands) also having tyheir first event tidy and clearing up onthe nice developing small wood.
10:00am wear sturdy shoes/boots All welcome.


Self sown and Wild…..| Cowslips| This Week |


Communial Herb Garden.

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Fenland News April 2026 #2

Former Barclays Bank site moves to next stage of regeneration, as Council agrees sale.

Fenland District Council has agreed to progress the sale of the former Barclays Bank site in March, marking a key milestone in the town’s regeneration programme.

At a Cabinet meeting last month (March), members confirmed their preferred bidder for the Broad Street site and agreed to proceed to legal contract stage.

To ensure timely redevelopment and avoid land banking, the successful purchaser will be required to submit a full planning application within six months of completion and begin work within six months of gaining planning consent.

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Former Barclays Bank site moves to next stage of regeneration, as Council agrees sale

£50,000 refresh of Chatteris Leisure Centre.

The final stages of a £50,000 refresh of Chatteris Leisure Centre, were nearing completion last month (March). The works are part of Fenland District Council Cabinet’s capital investment programme ‘Fenland Inspire!’
The project, which began on site in November last year, has seen renovation of the changing rooms, including replacement of showers, flooring and painting. Solar panels at the centre have been given intensive clean to optimise efficiency.
Photo above: In the refreshed dance studio, from left, Freedom area technical manager Sam Fabela, Cllr Susan Wallwork, Fenland’s head of leisure services Phil Hughes.

See more: £50,000 refresh of Chatteris Leisure Centre

New Local Plan, Fenland 50, progresses under updated national system.

Fenland District Council is pressing ahead with the development of its new Local Plan, Fenland 50, in line with the Government’s new local plan making system.

As part of the updated national regulations, which came into force on March 25, the Council has formally reissued its Notice of Commencement. This ensures the emerging Local Plan is developed in line with the latest rules and benefits from the clearer, faster approach introduced by the new system.

Residents, landowners, and businesses can continue to play an active role at this stage. The ‘Call for Sites’ remains open for suggestions on land that could support homes, jobs, services, green spaces or other uses. The updated Local Plan Timetable is also available online, offering a simple overview of what will happen next and when.

Discover more: New Local Plan, Fenland 50, progresses

Cost of living event next week.

Don’t forget, you’re welcome at an information and advice session next week offering practical guidance on managing the rising cost of living.

Hosted by Fenland District Council and Cambridgeshire County Council, the event is open to anyone needing support, tips or information on available services.

There’s no need to book in advance, drop in at any time between 10am and noon, Thursday, April 16, at the Oasis Centre, St Michael’s Avenue, Wisbech, PE13 3NR.

For further support, see: Cost of living support in Fenland

Help for children suffering cyberbullying.

When a child is targeted online, they can feel isolated and misunderstood, but support is available to help children who are experiencing cyberbullying.

Guidance includes encouraging children to not retaliate to cyberbullying of any kind, saving evidence such as screenshots or messages and making use of security and privacy tools.
Further information can be found at: Parents and carers | CEOP Education

Childnet — Online safety for young people

Reporting child abuse

If you have experienced or witnessed child abuse, help is available.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary offers advice and information on spotting the signs of child abuse, how to report it and where to get support.

Discover more at: Advice about child abuse | Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Keep parks clear of motorised vehicles

It’s illegal to ride motorised vehicles including quad bikes and trail bikes in public parks.

If you spot someone doing this and causing a nuisance please see the Cambridgeshire Police website for advice and to report it: Vehicle nuisance involving cars, bikes and mopeds

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