Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

Following concerns around drug dealing, neighbourhood officers carried out a drugs warrant in Monks Close, Whittlesey, on Friday.

Three men, all in their 30s, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and have all been bailed to return to Thorpe Wood Police Station in September while our investigation continues.

If you have any concerns around drug use or dealing in your area, you can report it to us on our website.

Both class A and class B drugs were seized along with electronic devices and £1,300 in cash.

Please find below summaries of the latest news from our courts over the last week – click on each headline to read the full story.

Cambridgeshire

Shoplifter threw pen at staff’s face

Man threw knife at ex-partner

Man who used suitcase to beat girlfriend is jailed

Man jailed after targeting men through dating app

Drug dealer caught red handed on CCTV
Peterborough

Jail for man who spat at shop staff

Peterborough shoplifter has suspended sentence activated

Man claimed he raped woman in his sleep

Peterborough thief steals cash from car

Coffee thief has suspended sentence activated

Man jailed for Bretton cannabis factory

Peterborough drug dealer to hand over £225k

Prolific shoplifter banned from Peterborough stores

Man attacked friend with knife

County lines dealer forced child to sell drugs

Paedophile sent inappropriate photos

Fenland

Jail for paedophile caught with 140 images of children

You can find more news from the force online here.

There was to be a public meeting at The Whittlesey Town Council Offices on Friday 28th June – This has been cancelled – no date given as to when it may be re-schedualled.

The last one on this scale was 2018 see my blog…..

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I have asked and reported the overgrown hedging /access onto the Manor Field from the side gate – Aliwal Road.

It will hopefully be addressed next time the contractors are back in Whittlesey.

The Large Pot Hole entering the Manor Field, belongs to Freedom Leisure and they are aware of the issue.

5 of us met at Peel House Council Offices to plan for the 2 Music On The Square events later this year.

For certain MOTS @ Whittlesey Buttercross/Market Place on Sunday 21st July.
Further details later.

There is another event planned for Sunday August 11th – however not decided where at this moment.

Another ‘FREE’ event for all sponsored by Whittlesey Town Council.

The High Sheriff’s Awards yesterday by David Way who  is serving as High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire for 2024-2025.

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Robert Windle the organiser of The Whittlesey Big Bash – deserves a BIG Thank You….

By himself organises 85% of the event and alongside Andy Stimpson who is in charge of the Classic Vehicles there is very little ‘we’ his helpers on the day have to do.
It was warming up at 7am when I arrived and just got hotter as the day progressed.
We estimate around 3,000 visitors to the Family day out, most of which is absolutely FREE. Some 300 vehicles on display.

The High Sheriffs Awards to many deserving local people for their contributions to our area.
Music all day, Fishing, Boxing and Rifle Shotting to name a few of the events.

Here is a selection of photo’s – click on pictures to enlarge.

We are aware of reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the Manor Field and Park, Whittlesey, so have spent some time there in the evening.

While we were there last night, two people didn’t feel like hanging around to say hi and ran away, but they left something behind… a pot containing cannabis! The pot has since been seized by us.

We will continue our patrols there when we can, if you ever see us out and about, please come and speak to us, it is a great way to highlight your concerns to us.

Alternatively, you can report your concerns to us via our
community survey.