Parking – Parking & Parking…

As I have done ‘dozens’ of posts on this subject and I always state it is a very ’emotive subject’ – for every complaint there is someone who disagrees for what-ever reason.
I ‘hear’ that FPN’s (Fixed Penalty Notices) have been given out in the Queen Street area of the town.
Let me ‘explain’ yet again for those who may have ‘missed’ the dozens of previous article.

At present ‘The Police’ within Fenland are primarily responsible for vehicles untaxed or parked illegally on the highway.
The DVLA enforcement are also able to do so and to remove/clamp vehicles none-compliant.
Vehicles parked in FDC’s car parks – presently are the responsibility of FDC.
I hear and am told for ever the ongoing issues of ‘illegal & inconsiderate’ parking throughout the whole of Whittlesey.

I have lived besides/along Ramsey Road for 40+ years and am very well aware of the for-ever concerns/issues/speeding/parking/littering etc etc….

All Fenland towns are more or less the same.
FDC are currently looking into the de-crimilisation of Parking within Fenland.
Enforcement will then be FDC’s responsibility

Clamped by DVLA in Whittlesey

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Flood Warning North Bank

22:36 Begins….Flood warning North Bank in effect.

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Update – The Eastrea Village Memorial Bench

Further to my previous post….
I am grateful to David Denson Secretary – (For the article)
The Whittlesey Branch of the Royal Anglian Regiment Association Cambridgeshire.

RB – Thanks for the Photo’s……

The Whittlesey Branch of the Royal Anglian Regiment Association Cambridgeshire have undertaken to obtain 5 Memorial Benches. This project is being led the Branch Chairman, Bob Wicks, assisted by Branch members. It is proposed that 

 these are installed in Whittlesey (2 No), Eastrea, Coates and Pondersbridges.

The cost have been raised from various sources including Tesco, Regimental Associations, and a donation from an anonymous local Whittlesey Company.
The Branch has also provided (separate funding) memorial roses in similar locations,

As you will known, more than most, for both these projections to happen a number of people have provided time and materials free. 

I would also mention that the Branch welcomes and represents Veterans from difference Branches of the Armed Forces and all are welcome.

More details can be obtained from Bob Wicks.

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VE Day 2020

https://www.veday75.org/

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Royal British Legion Concert – Wonderful

The local branch of The RBL put on a wonderful concert last night – with The Peterborough Concert Band along with the Peterborough Pipers & Drummers, providing some foot tapping music, in aid of raising funds comemorating the 75th Anniversay of D-Day
A very well attended and supported evening at The Ivy Leaf Club.
Thank you again to the RBL Team for organising the event.

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Good Meeting With Whittlesey’s Own …. ‘Ian Fleming’

Good to meet up with Ian & Sam this morning, Ian very much a man with his ‘finger on the pulse’ with happenings and issues in our town.

(l – r) Cllr Eamonn Dorling, Roy G & Ian F

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What’s Trending NHS Patients Group

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Good Event @ Library

Myself along with Whittlesey Town Councillors, Eamonn Dorling and Ray Whitwell attended and supported the ‘Fenland Local Plan’ exhibition at The Library.
A few ‘interested’ people came and asked questions.
You can read more and fill in the questionnaire online by going to the link I placed on the post of yesterday below.

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Reminder – Cambs Highways Open Days

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Reminder – Consultation Whittlesey Library

Tomorrow – Friday 25th October
Venue – Whittlesey Library/Learning Centre
Time – 10:00am – 4pm
I plan to be there between 10am & 12:30pm

See further details on FDC Website @ : https://www.fenland.gov.uk/newlocalplan

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Crime Conviction Update & An Invitation!

Today Thursday I have been invited,
(Along with many others I presume) to meet The Home Secretary Priti Patel in Peterborough –

I am not going as it is another Politician full of promises and delivering very little.
I wish those who do attend and engage the best of luck.

Informed the visit has been cancelled.

Please find below a round-up of last week’s convictions and news relating to Fenland. If you wish to see all news please visit the news section on our website https://www.cambs.police.uk/news-and-appeals/news-and-appeals.

Man caught with more than 14,000 indecent images
A man who was caught in possession of more than 14,000 indecent images of children claimed he bought the devices containing them from a car boot sale.

Officers received information that an IP address linked to Stephen Brown’s home in Admirals Drive, Wisbech, had been accessing indecent images of children in September 2017.

https://www.cambs.police.uk/news-and-appeals/stephen-brown-indecent-images-sentencing

Thief jailed following shoplifting spree
A serial thief who stole almost £100 worth of cleaning products and confectionery has been jailed for 18 months.

Kevin Holmes entered Poundland, in Wisbech, on 6, 7 and 13 September and stole various cleaning items and confectionery.

https://www.cambs.police.uk/news-and-appeals/thief-jailed-following-shoplifting-spree

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Preparation For New Memorial Bench – Eastrea

I understand that (2) New Memorial Benches have already been installed in Whittlesey.
(1) Garden of Rest. (2) Whittlesey Cemetery.
Today a group made a new base for the Memorial Bench to be placed at the War Memorial in Eastrea. The funding for the Benches was carried out by The ‘Tesco Bags of Help’ campaign.
The groundwork cost of the Eastrea project was funded by a generous local resident.

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