Two vehicles ‘abandoned’ in Whittlesey appear to be so difficult for the authorities to remove, having been reported to the DVLA and FDC on more than one occasion – they remain in situ.
No Road Tax & No MOT
Normally these issues are dealt with in a timely way – not on this occasion.
We recently toured 7 Islands of the Inner Hebrides….amazing flora and only met 2 indigenous islanders…everyone else came from the mainland – one being as one of my previous posts the Chief of the Clan Maclean…but no mention of the dreaded B….xit at all.
Photo’s IONA
Picked up below from the Island of Jura (Distillery).
I was extremely pleased that over 75% of those attending (and there were a few) found out about this meeting/consultation via this/my web-blog…..
I am also pleased to say, Cllr’s Dorling, Wicks, Bristow and Davies were there between 3pm and 5pm, the Library staff attempted to close the library at 5pm, even though the event was advertised to run until 8pm…..after some confusion the Library staff decided on advice to remain open and would be sending someone from Wisbech to stay until 8pm – again miscommunication.
There were consultants from the Combined Authority running the event…..although Whittlesey/Fenland only features in a somewhat minor part of the overall scheme.
I spoke at length with the lead consultant #Andrew# about the many challenges Whittlesey is and has been experiencing for decades.
Bridge/Railway/Railway Station/A605/Infrastructure/Bus/Smart Transport/Tourism –
is what I both questioned and made the consultants aware of…..What did YOUR councillor ask!!!!!…. if they of course attended.
Good to see ex candidate John Reading at the meet-up – shows a great interest.
See Cambs Times© Article Forterra buy 200 Acres of land.
https://www.cambstimes.co.uk/news/business-news/whittlesey-expansion-for-forterra-1-6156625
Events announced across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for public to have say on area’s transport future.
Sorry for my late posting but I only found out about this myself yesterday.
A series of consultation events have been announced across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for members of the public to have their say on the future of the area’s transport network to 2050.
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s Local Transport Plan (LTP) will set out an ambitious, challenging and exciting strategy for a world-class, integrated transport network, which addresses current and anticipated future pressures on infrastructure, while also supporting housing and economic growth. It aims to bring forward a step-change in how people travel across the area.
Your opportunity to have Your say
For those not able to attend the events in person, they will be able to contribute comments via a questionnaire on the Combined Authority website, which will be live when the consultation officially launched from June 17th http://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/about-us/programmes/transport/ltp
 Police are urging members of the public to take precautions after 14 burglaries have taken place in Wisbech over the last two months.Intruders have forced rear doors and windows or smashed windows and ransacked the properties, stealing jewellery, laptops, iPhones, bank cards and cash.Detective Sergeant Shishminder Thind said: “Burglary is a priority for the force and we are using all tactics available to us to catch those responsible for these offences. “In some instances offenders have forced entry but we have also seen a number of offences where entry has been made through unlocked patio doors and windows. I urge all residents to take precautions where they can and check their home security, especially when out of the house.” Residents are urged to:
If anyone has any information on any of the burglaries you should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. Kind Regards, |
Disclaimer: These observations are not the ‘official’ minutes of the meeting, these are supplied by Whittlesey Town Council, normally (1) month following the meeting and can be viewed on their website.
Other Items discussed :-
1/ The ‘new’ Town Council Offices…. a discussion and vote took place on the name of the ‘new’ building – which is to be called ‘Peel House’ – I did not vote as I and most people know, locally it will be called either – The Old Police Station or Whittlesey Town Council Offices…..The building is on time for completion 20th August, hand-over scheduled for 29th August.
A public viewing day (10am – 12am) 28th September and the official opening on 29th September.
2/ There was a lengthy discussion about ‘Plastic and single use bottles being used at Council and it’s premises – After last months Cambs Times letter by Dave Lewis questioning our Council about Water & Bottles, I was disappointed that ‘only’ 5 or the 13 Councillors present (including myself) brought with them their own re-usable bottles, one Councillor informs me he doesn’t drink water – that still leaves 7 who appear not to be bothered.
3/ Parking & EV facilities at the ‘New’ Offices – well there is to be NO disabled parking facility, even though the Police Station had one, the property working group deemed it not required (legally this is correct) – however I have asked them to reconsider their decision on a number of points.
Correction from Cllr David Mason – reference Parking/EV Point.
It is extremely unlikely that our new tenants will be in possession of motor vehicles.
Similarly, the proposed electrical vehicle charging point issue is being blown out of proportion in that it is of a minor priority. The intention is not to provide any Councillor with a personal service but to extend this service to anybody again who attends the offices on legitimate business and may wish to charge their vehicle up whilst they are conducting that business.
I would therefore wish to correct Cllr Gerstner’s comments on his blog today that electric vehicle charging points are not being considered. This is totally incorrect as will be witnessed on the WTC website, in the Whittlesey Festival Programme, the official minutes of last night’s meeting and more importantly in the agreed specification for the premises.
The parking bollards that were mentioned last evening will be situated in such positions as to prevent unauthorised parking and can be removed to allow authorised access which may or may not allow that person to charge up their vehicle.
4/ Next year’s LHI (Local Highways Improvements) were again discussed and it was proposed and accepted by a vote that a ‘Zebra Crossing’ on Station Road near the Manor Leisure entrance be applied for and that ‘Double Yellow Lines’ in the vicinity of Church Street & Park Lane be applied for.
5/ The was an update from Cllr Bristow regarding Whittlesea Railway Station – nothing mentioned about the recently added ‘Parking Machine’
6/ Cllr Boden brought update on Road repairs…
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Disclaimer: These observations are not the ‘official’ minutes of the meeting, these are supplied by Whittlesey Town Council, normally (1) month following the meeting and can be viewed on their website.
This month’s WTC meeting started at 7:30pm and finished at 10:35 ^^ 3+ hours of at times arduous debate.
After Cllr Laws presentation, there was another presentation by Mr Bernard Gray-Esson, on the events planned for the 75th anniversary of VJ day in 2020.
There will be various events taking place and Mr Gray-Esson was seeking support for the events.
The first will be a service of remembrance on the 08th Maya 2020 at St Mary’s Church in Whittlesey.
Next was The Public Forum, there were 3 speakers.
Both SR & LD spoke about the Kings Dyke Crossing.
1/ The present Kings Dyke Project started in 2013 and communication to the public by Cambs County Council has been near none existent.
2/ The original costing of £13:1 Million appears to have been vastly under estimated – The cost of the land purchase is only a relatively small amount in the overall cost escalation.
3/ No one appears to be responsible or accountable for the delays 
and costs.
4/ Whittlesey Town Council should ask or demand the chief executive or the leader of Cambs CC to come and account for the project to a open public event or the Town Council in the very near future.
5/ Can Mayor Palmer again give an undertaking that the scheme will definitely go ahead in light of the latest cost increases.
Standing orders were suspended and Cllr Chris Boden attempted to answer some of these concerns, what he did say was that Metro Mayor Palmer and the Combined Authority are in charge of the project and have been for some time. The contract is ‘still’ being sorted and negotiated and he hoped that this would be concluded in days, not months!
He stated that Mayor Palmer was committed to delivering the Bridge, and there were 3 options on the table.
1/ Go ahead with the plan and costs acceptable.
2/ Go elsewhere with the plan and look for a different builder/developer.
3/ A No go option.
County Councillor David Connor gave an update of the local LHI applications (Local Highways Improvement) namely work at Pondersbridge for Road Safety Improvements.
The projects needs in the region of £32,000 of which £15,000 has been raised, The PCC – has committed another £10-£10K – which still makes a shortfall. A robust debate took place as WTC have already made their allocated share towards the project and the consensus being that Ramsey Town Council should make a reasonable contribution which up until now has not happened.
Mr Robert Windle gave an update on The Whittlesey Sports Association along with the recent ‘It’s a Knockout’ event at the Field of Dreams recently.
Please see below the new contact and groups belonging to Whittlesey Sports Association.
