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Update – River Pollution Reported
The incident was reported to me earlier yesterday by residents in Kings Delph. (Discharge appears Monday)
Not sure if you are aware that yesterday sewage was spotted in the river along with dead fish, snails and at least one rat.
The environmental agency came and took water samples. I hope this isn’t going to happen every time we get a heavy rainfall!
They had already reported to the environment agency, who attended fairly quickly.
The Volunteer River Bailiff (Roy Bridson) also contacted me with the following…
The EA contacted me yesterday saying a mass mortality of fish has been detected from
Stanground to Kings Dyke and they are reoxygenating the river at Briggate.
Anglian Water came to the Overview & Scrutiny panel meeting last year, where they were questioned by myself on the very poor statistics of discharging into rivers, to which they made an apology.
Cllr Roy Gerstner
An obvious sewage spill I would say due to heavy rain, not the first time either Roy
Anglian Water came to the Overview & Scrutiny panel meeting last year, where they were questioned by myself
on the very poor statistics of discharging into rivers, to which they made
I assume that everyone is aware of the sewage discharge by Anglian Water which has polluted the watercourses below Stanground fields, with the result that many, if not all the fish are dead and there are also reported sightings of an absence of insect life.
I have been contacted by numerous concerned residents, wanting to know what the council’s response is and what can/will be done about this incident.
I am assuming that the town council has little redress in such a situation, but am appealing to those on the council who hold positions in district or county councils (or both) to act to reassure both myself and those residents that everything possible will be done to prevent a recurrence and to pursue those responsible for redress.
Cllr Peter Bibb
Yesterday sewage was spotted in the river (Kings Dyke) along with dead fish, snails and at least one rat. The environmental agency came and took water samples. I hope this isn’t going to happen every time we get a heavy rainfall!
(JW)
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Another Fly-Tip Matress – Two
Two matresses dumped along A605 near Eastrea/Tile Factory, reported this morning and
removed by FDC by the afternoon – thanks.
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Electrical Safety Funding & Help
There is growing concern over the rise in fatalities, injuries and devastating fires from electric bikes (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters). Tragically, in the first three months of 2023 alone, fires from lithium-ion batteries used to power these devices had already taken four lives in the UK, left others hospitalised or seriously injured and caused extensive damage to property.
What is the danger?
Lithium-ion batteries can pose a significant risk due to thermal runaway, which occurs when internal temperatures exceed safe limits. This can happen due to flawed design, low-quality components, or improper charging or discharging. If a fire occurs, it may reignite, making these fires particularly dangerous.
The primary risk associated with lithium-ion batteries is thermal runaway. Battery safety and stability depend on maintaining internal temperatures within specific limits. Poor quality and substandard components, flawed design, physical abuse and improper charging or discharging can all cause a battery to become thermally unstable and can lead to catastrophic failure. Even if a fire is extinguished, it is common for the fire to start again, highlighting the dynamic nature of lithium-ion battery fires.
Battery breakdown is campaign that looks into the cause of these dangerous fires and provides recommendations for how safety can be improved. Download the report for free today.
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Fen Cops Update On E-Scooters
Our stance is to Educate, Engage and if proportionate to do so we will enforce by means of seizure and report for the offences of driving without licence/insurance.
The details of this are within S.165a Road Traffic Act.
Many Thanks,
T/PS Chris Arnold
Temporary Police Sergeant 1616 | March NPT
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In Memoriam A Good Friend – Ralph Butcher
Ralph Butcher who passed away September 22nd 2022
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Success – More Helping Whittlesey
Less than 2 years running, ‘The Helping Whittlesey’ – mainly run by Volunteers.
Are being visited by close on 200+ people now – who avail themselves of food that would normally go to waste.
I’ve been asked by Manager Anna Foster to inform that expanded days/hours are now operating.
The Community Fridge is based at The Falcon Car Park, is now opening.
Tuesdays 1 – 2
Thursdays 1 – 2
Saturdays 1 – 1:30
Sundays 5 – 6
Coming soon –
Reuse & Repair Hub.
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WTC Council Report September #1
Report on meeting will take sometime to work on, I am at the Golden Age event in Eastrea and then onto another meeting – I hope to be able to post on Saturday.
(click on bottom left corner to advance/retard the pages)
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