Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

To say I have been inundated with complaints about FDC/CA (Fenland District Council/Combined Authority) latest press release is an understatement.
Those who came to me – are asking the wrong person – sorry I am doing my best but it was the Leader of FDC Cllr Chris Boden who made the communication – I am not a FDC Councillor but as you are very aware lobby at all levels and continue to do so.
Not in last place as Whittlesey appears to always be (except when there’s some bad news) – but not even a sniff of a mention, especially again after the ‘recent’ Master Plan communications.
On yet another communication – yesterday…

I just thought I would let you know that one horse Whittlesey continues to be exactly that, today  I had to go to the dentists in Yaxley for 9am left at 8-15 stopped outside the Letter B for 15 minutes turned round and went to the A605 and sat opposite the West End store for 20 minutes, gave up about  8-50 and came home, re-booked for a later appointment.
It must be very frustrating if you have to do that every day. I gather the drugs trade is thriving in Whittlesey, ++++ was telling me a few days ago that there was a lot of Russians attacking a house at am in the Limes to take over the cannabis that was growing in the house, police turned up after half an hour and it was all over and moved to West End.
All the best from one Horse Whittlesey (OHW)

RG Very sorry but I would think we’re a NO Horse Town the way things are going – just as frustrating for me….

The ruling of Whitacre vs Sainsbury’s is now in the public domain.
As many know I have reported nearly every meeting which was open to the public and Council Meetings since this – I always use the term ‘Travesty’ came about.

There is a partial article in Cambs Times © This is not the full paperwork.
Many will comment on who/why/how maybe responsible for this ‘Travesty’

My advise is to be careful as there could be an appeal and anything which is in the public doman (including me) could be seen to jeopardize any potential proceedings.

Within the article that Editor Mr. Elworthy quotes – The Judge does mention Ex FDC Leader Alan Melton and is not very compliamentary. Read the article. Click Here

There is only one winner at present and that is Sainbury’s – Whittlesey – Its surrounding Villages have lost out – The potential of a Country Park. A Business Park and the posibility of a new health centre has all but gone….

I will make further comment later –

Disclaimer: I have held shares in Sainbury’s, Tesco, Morrison and Marks & Spencers for over 25 years – I do not vote in any of their AGM’s

Most of you will know that I am the fraud and cyber security advisor for Cambridgeshire Police, however, I also have another role in support of a national programme led by the National Crime Agency called ‘Cyber Choices’.
(https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/what-we-do/crime-threats/cyber-crime/cyber-crime-preventing-young-people-from-getting-involved)

Cyber Choices is designed to raise the awareness amongst young people of the Computer Misuse Act 1990 and to encourage and develop young people into the cyber security industry.

If you know or have children between the ages of 11 and 17 years, then I wanted to make you aware of an exciting national police cyber competition being supported by Cambridgeshire Police called ‘The Matrix Challenge’.

The Matrix Challenge online qualification game went live on the 20th of January 2020, and will run for 4 weeks. It takes around 30 minutes to complete and covers 5 key topics, Computer Misuse Act 1990, staying safe online, steganography, fault finding in lines of code and cracking a cipher. The challenge will also include a timed multiple choice quiz.

The top online entries in the eastern region will then be invited to attend a regional semi-final day which will be held in Bedford. The top 3 competitors in each age category (11-14 and 15-17) will then be selected for a UK grand final in July 2020 where top technology prizes and the chance to be crowned The Matrix Challenge Champion.

I am pleased to announce that Vodafone will be the national key sponsor for the final.

So far, 222 young people across Cambridgeshire have entered, so I would just like to raise your awareness of the competition and encourage your family and friends to register and take the initial 30 minute challenge. Entrants do not need to be computer experts, but like a challenge, some excitement and fun.

For full details and to take the challenge, please visit:

www.matrix-challenge.uk

There is also a video on the website which highlights last year’s challenge.

If anyone reading this would like more information, please contact me at:

CyberChoicesCambs@cambs.pnn.police.uk

Thank you
Nigel
Mr Nigel Sutton 8517

I was sent the following from ‘The Mail on Sunday’© maybe ‘we’ should ask for direct intervention – it may get done quicker…..The Chinese can build a 1,000 patient hospital in 10 days…..

Now that Brexit has been delivered, Boris Johnson has decided to start building bridges. Literally. ‘New infrastructure is going to be at the heart of No 10’s agenda,’ says a Government insider, ‘and a big part of that is going to be building new bridges.

‘Everywhere there is a major river without a bridge, we’re going to construct one. It’s a way of improving transport connectivity, but crucially, it’s also a way of securing the future of the British steel industry. That’s why HS2 is going to get the go-ahead, and we’re going to start reversing the Beeching rail cuts.’

I’m told Boris Bridges are part of a ten-year strategy for enshrining the PM’s political legacy. ‘Our rule is going to be “do something they can see”. The view is Labour’s nowhere, so we’ve got the time. Sajid Javid is terrified of being given the chop, so he’s going to sign off on spending. And it means we can really start building the foundations in those Labour seats we won in December.’ 

https://www.stevebarclay.net/campaigns/kings-dyke

‘Some’ say out of date and out of touch with his Whittlesey constituents…..make your own mind up….but then with his majority why would he…..!!!! be looking for a new job….

See below © Steve Barclay MP
For many years, the railway level crossing at Kings Dyke has caused tailbacks and frustration for many motorists facing delays. Working with local councillors we built the case for funding which was finally confirmed in full this year by the Combined Authority. Work is now well-progressed on the project which is due to be open for motorists by the end of 2020.