Due to unforseen circumstances, Whittlesey Town Council Office is closed today and tomorrow (Tuesday 21st) – If there are any changes I will post here…
I have been to ‘dozens’ of meetings where residents have been up in arms about ‘parking issues’ – they never go away. For every resident that wants Yellow Lines – there is the same number who do not want them – we as activists/councillors are caught in the middle.
Fast forward, recently (before I was re-elected) Local Highway Improvements submitted to Cambs Highways included several area’s of placing of Double-Yellow Lines.
Most of these were around junctions where ‘inconsiderate parkers’ were causing problems.
It is illegal (Highway Code) to park within 10 metres of a junction (that is measured from the centre of the junction) –
The police could try and enforce – but if they issue ‘tickets’ in one area they have to be seen to be consistent and issue tickets at all junctions – not going to happen.
By placing Double Yellow Lines at junctions re-inforces the Highway Code, and makes it very clear of No Parking – easier to enforce.
No Road Tax Ramsey Road
So now we come to Ramsey Road, where under the LHI Double Yellows were (advised on the telegraph pole adjacent) painted on the junction of Braemar Gardens and Ramsey Road, as can be seen, (Noddy picture) someone parked whilst the ‘painting was going on and a bit was missed out….Sometime later that void was filled in.
Residents complained (as they have done so in other parts of Whittlesey) that the length of the Yellow Lines did not comply with the orginal specifications.
Working with the other Councillors, Cllr Mrs Windle, Mason and CCC Connor, the said non compliant Yellows were cut back to where they were supposed to have been, at CCC Highways expense.
This made 2 extra parking spaces available – delighted residents.
Sometimes Highways do make mistakes, but it is getting put right that takes time.
Yellow Lines – some want them and some don’t…..
Did Noddy get a Parking Ticket – Oh No he did not – why – because he had a friend called PC Plod – We will not get into why Noddy has been ‘banned’ by many orgaisations –
Most kids loved Noddy and his friends during the 1950’s
A short update about Noddy’s Parking Space on Ramsey Road….Later Today.
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Discretionary Grants – Second Round
We are now accepting applications for the second round of grants from the Discretionary Grant Fund. These grants are available to small and micro businesses in our region which were not eligible for the Small Business Grant Fund, the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund or the first round of the Discretionary Grants Fund.
The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 27th July, after which we will assess all applications and provide grants based on the amount of funding available and the needs of the applicant. No grant payments will be made until after the application period has finished. If you know any local businesses which may benefit from this grant, please encourage them to visit the Advice for Businesses page on our website for more information.
FACT
Please find attached the June newsletters released by FACT (one has been sent to members and the second one has been added to residents shopping boxes and distributed elsewhere)
Keeping Workers and customer safe during Covid-19 (Restaurants, pubs and bars)
The attached guidance has been released in relation to the above. This guidance applies to both employers and employees.
(RG Note this is a 49 page document and is a large file to post here if anyone wishes to read it please contact me – details on the top toolbar)
Citizens Advice Rural Cambs
Please find attached a leaflet released by CAB with advice of how to access CARC during COVID-19.
NHS Volunteers Responders
Following the government’s recent announcement in relation to those individuals shielding, the NHS Volunteer Responder service will continue to accept new referrals. Volunteers provide support with shopping, picking up prescriptions, patient transport (this can only be requested via a healthcare professional) or phoning for ‘check-in and chat’ calls. Posters and leaflets are available to download and share digitally, or to print and promote through your extended networks.
(RG Note Whittlesey & District Neighbourhood Watch is still supporting this initiative)
I’m aware that as a number of businesses return to work, the availability of your current volunteers may reduce. Please let us know if you need any additional support and we will liaise with partners to see if we can assist in any way.
If you require any further information or have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me!
Kind regards
Izzi
Izzi Hurst
Fenland District Council Covid-19 Support Team
