More Vandalism @ The Manor – Fen Cops

Last night Monday 19/2/2024 a Quad bike was ridden around the football/cricket area on the Manor Field. The incident started around 19:30 and according to a witness the vehicle had double headlights.
Apart from the damage caused to the grass the 5 bar wooden gate was destroyed in order to gain access to the field.
Judging by the size and depth of the tracks this was a substantial quad bike and would have been quite obvious travelling to and from The Manor.

If you saw anything that could relate to this vandalism please either report to the police at Report | Cambridgeshire Constabulary (cambs.police.uk) or reply to this message and your information will be passed to the relevant police.

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WTC Planning Meeting Last Night

Disclaimer ; I publish the below for information only.
I make no comment as I am a memeber of Fenland District Council Planning Committee.


You can view the application by visiting FDC’s Planning Portal Click Here

A number of public present gave reasons to object to the development.
Cllr Barry Wainwright delared ‘pre-determination’ and gave a presentation to the planning committee reasons to refuse.
The full extracts of this and other meetings are normally available one month after the meeting and have been approved by the full council. Normally published on WTC’s Website.

Whittlesey Town Council (acting as consultee only) recommended refusal of this application.


© FDC/Alison Homes

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No More Words Of Advice – Thank You

Myself and several other Councillors are fed up with the Neighbourhood Police ‘giving words of advice’ in respect of ‘illegal parking’ especially around schools.
In this latest newsletter below, Inspector Morris has now given his assurance that it is time for ‘tickets’ not words of advice – Good and Thanks…

If you would like to receive reports like the one below, sign up to e-cops.
Click Here

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WTC Planning Committee Agenda Monday 19th February

WTC Planning Agenda Monday 19th February 2024 (002)
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Think !!! It Won’t Happen To Me !!! Think Again

Planning your next big gig or summer festival adventure 💃🥳 ?
🎫 Remember, only buy tickets from the venue’s box office, official promoter or agent, or a well-known and reputable ticket site.
🤔 Think you know how to spot a scam? Fraud is getting more sophisticated.
Find out how you can help protect yourself 👉
https://orlo.uk/UNy1R#stopthinkfraud #SaferCambs

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Dog Attacks Are Very Rare.

In the past 6 months we have have very few ‘reported’ incidents of dogs attacking people here in Whittlesey & Villages.

Below is an article in today’s BBC News of what to do if you are attacked by a dog.

Dog attacks in England and Wales have increased in recent years and while they remain rare, fears have grown due to serious and fatal attacks, such as that on 68-year-old Esther Martin earlier this month.

So is there anything you could do to protect yourself if faced with an aggressive dog?

The first thing to note is that despite a significant rise in the number of dog attacks recorded by police in England and Wales in the past five years, it is still an extremely rare event.

Not all attacks are reported to the police, but the latest data shows that in 2022 there were nearly 22,000 cases of out-of-control dogs causing injury.
The
estimated UK dog population is 11 million.

Deaths are even rarer. The government says 23 deaths have been caused by dog attacks since the start of 2021.

But if you were unfortunate enough to find yourself in such a situation, would there be any dos and don’ts?

“The worst thing you can do if you’ve got a dog that’s rushing towards you is to run away,” says animal behaviourist Rosie Bescoby.

“I know that’s difficult when it’s probably part of our flight instinct, but there’s a risk of falling over.”

The RSPCA also advises against running as it may encourage the dog to chase you, as well as screaming, which “can trigger a more predatory response”, Rosie says.

Crossing your arms against your chest will make it harder for a dog to bite onto them or your sleeves, she says, and giving them as much space as possible can avoid confrontation.

“It’s one of those situations where you want to try and get a barrier between the dog and the person as well,” she said. “So if you can, get something to ram between them and then get the person behind a closed door.”

If you are in the street or a park, a bench, a lamp post or a litter bin may serve as an adequate barrier, says the RSPCA. If cycling, you could use your bicycle.

Read the full article by Clicking Here

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KDNR – A Date For Your 2024 Diary

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Fraud is On The Increase – Not You – Think Again Please.

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Cambridgeshire’s Fire Chief Set to Retire

Cambridgeshire’s chief fire officer has announced his intention to retire.

Chris Strickland, who has held the position for the past eight years, will step down from the role in September.

Having joined Cambridgeshire in 2007, after serving 24 years with Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Chris arrived as assistant chief fire officer.
He was promoted to deputy chief before becoming chief fire officer in 2016 and will retire having served over 40 years in the fire service.

Read complete article from Cambs Fire Service Click Here

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Well Done and Thanks To Our Whittlesey Street Pride Team


(Thanks to PD)

Another excellent morning at the Manor, attended by 18 members. A good morning to be out doing a litter pick and there was plenty to be found, in fact 34 bags in total including several bags of cans which should keep Eamonn busy for many an hour.
Well done to all those that attended and see you again at the litter pick listed below.

The next litter pick will be on Saturday March 2nd 10am Crossway Hand / Stonald Road – meet at this junction

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New Community Briefing Update From EA On Saxon Pit

Community Briefing 16-02-24
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Fire Service Changes – Not Peterborough or Whittlesey

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service - Service Improvements
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