Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

Flood Warning no longer in force: North Bank Road alongside the River Nene, east of Peterborough and west of Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice.

The situation is improving and no further flooding is expected in this area.

Flood Warnings and Alerts may still be in force for surrounding areas.

River Nene has been falling steadily today Saturday 28th December and we do not expect any further flooding on the North Bank Road during periods of tide lock. There may be standing water in low lying areas and fields for several days.

The Whittlesey Wash flood storage reservoir is being operated to protect nearby communities from flooding. The rising levels in the Wash resulted in the flooding of the B1040 road, which is likely to continue until at least Saturday 28th December. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the weekend. Whilst the Flood Warning is in force, the Local Authority may close the B1040 for safety reasons. Diversionary routes will be put in place and further updates will be available through local media.
This information was last updated at 9:58am Friday 27 December 2019

River levels remain high on the River Nene. High levels are likely to continue throughout Friday, December 27th. During periods of high tide the river will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding at North Bank Road. Whilst the Flood Warning is in force, the Local Authority will close North Bank Road. Diversionary routes will be put in place and further updates will be available through local media.
This information was last updated at 10:00am Friday 27 December 2019

Picture taken at about 15:30 this afternoon.

Both North Bank & B1040 Flood Warnings are still in effect – update expected later this morning.
This was yesterdays picture..

Someone asked if Whittlesey Library is open as their books are due to be returned –
I believe the library (Whittlesey) is closed until 02nd January.
Books will automatically be extended.

If you are having your Christmas @ The Dog In A Doublet – you either have to go for a good walk – or drive around to Thorney and back along the B1040 to The D&D Bridge….Sorry…
North Bank is also ‘offically still closed’

This year Connie & I decided to cut-back on the number of Christmas Cards we send.
I normally start buying, when marketed in July – it is not necessary the cost of Charity Cards – it is the postage that has become the issue.
So yes ‘we’ have sort of cut back and I am pleased to say ‘we’ donated in lieu to 3 Local Charities here in Whittlesey and ‘we’ have bought 100 tree’s for The Woodland Trust to be planted in England by Community Groups.

Time to enjoy the spirit of Christmas, Connie & I wish you all a ‘Peaceful and Merry Christmas – A Prosperous and Healthy New Year.

Yes I did ‘witness’ the news article on BBC Look East last night….Well who would have believed this!!!! – All ‘OLD’ ‘RECYCLED NEWS’ – maybe ‘if’ the BBC bothered to send a reporter to any of the ‘dozens’ of meeting I have attended they would have been better informed…..
There was nothing ‘new’ that has not already been reported on this web-blog.
Of course I could ask who do you believe – the story on the BBC or your truely?

Yesterdays warning is still in effect and awaiting any update.

The Town Council Office will be closed from Mid-Day Friday 20th December 2019 until re-opening on Tuesday 02nd January 2020
If you wish to call a Councillor during this time, details can be found on the Whittlesey Town Council Website:-  https://www.whittleseytowncouncil.gov.uk/
or on the noticeboard outside of the Town Council Office on Queen Street Whittlesey.