Well it’s a special birthday – my wife of 41+ years celebrates becoming officially an oap
So why not have a splash – we are celebrating at the 5* ‘Luton Hoo’ and very impressive it is.
So a few days R&R – it has been another somewhat busy week – again….
I am not going to dwell too long, but the writing has been on the wall for some time.
I take no joy in that the ‘implosion’ of the local conservative group is of their own making – I have said on many occasions we have ‘some’ very good Conservative Councillors and have always given them ‘kudos’ when deserved (More than would give me).
There have been good Labour councillors in the long past.
After this weeks meeting of NECCA (NorthEast Cambs Conservative Association) – emails flying to and fro, new idea’s being formulated and on-going discontent on their selection process.
I agree with them….. Local members should choose their candidates not someone from Wisbech or where-ever.
I am not going into the sordid details of the upsets, resignations and loss of faith in their own local party.
It looks very likely there will be quite a number of new faces joining Whittlesey Town Council come next May’s elections – possibly a number of Conservatives, maybe this is what Whittlesey needs, some new blood, with hopefully some younger people standing for election.
I also agree 100% with Martin Curtis – Whittlesey needs a ‘Vision’ not just plodding along with lots of differing ‘Wish Lists’ being produced.
Are You that person with a Vision for the future – You are very welcome by everyone.
Then again news has it that Dave wishes to return to politics.
When he and Clegg ran the country I do not apologise in naming them Dumb and Dumber – for two extremely educated people, the gaffs these guys made was unbelievable….
Plus many say it was Dave’s fault in giving in to Nigel F – that we are where we are now…..still things could be worse…!!!!!
Would you trust this man again.
Ran away to make serious money.
Now thinks we have forgotten how dim and dumb he was.
Couldn’t – wouldn’t -take on Farage in direct debate…..
| We will be holding our biggest road safety event tomorrow (Friday 2 November).
The 24-hour multi-agency operation starts at 6am and will include enforcement activity targeting the use of mobile phones while driving, speeding, failure to wear a seatbelt and driving under the influence of drink or drugs. Last year 48 people were killed in Cambridgeshire, 436 were seriously injured and 2307 were injured in collisions. The operation will be a combination of enforcement and prevention activity, all focused on driver and road user behaviour to save lives and reduce the number of people seriously injured in collisions on the county’s roads. Prevention activity includes: · School visits in around 40 schools and pre-schools carried out by PCSOs in conjunction with road charity Brake and Zak the Zebra. Activity on the day includes: Kind Regards, |
Clinical Waste Disposal Bags can come in a variety of sizes and colours depending on what they contain.
There has been a incident recently in Turves/Three Horseshoes near the old bus stop where ‘Purple Bags’ have been left/fly-tipped.
As the bags state on the outside:
‘Cytotoxic Waste’ – incinerate only.
[Cytotoxic = Infectious or non-infectious waste contaminated with cytotoxic/cytostatic medicines]
Other types of Clinical Waste – depending on type of waste similar to below.
In any case Do Not open or pick up – Please report it to :
Fenland District Council on 01354 654321 stating Bio Hazard Bags.
They will send their team to dispose of safely.
Where are the – be-moaners – Where are the Social Media Keyboard Warriors who for years have spouted nothing but negativity about the KD Crossing – History No Where to be seen or heard of – except from behind ‘anonymity….as usual!!!
Yes to those positive thinkers…and ‘we’ as community have many to thank for getting to todays decision.
Metro Mayor Palmer publically stated his acknowledgement to Whittlesey Councillor Martin Curtis who has been on this case for many, many years, he also acknowledged more recent County Councillor David Connor for his drive, lobbying and input.
Plus all the other past and present Councillors who for the majority have lobbied when ever they could for this project to happen.
Below David Connor & Myself.
I have always promoted this plan and if you go back on this site 6+ years you can see what was said….I’ve said it has got as far as it ever has done…and now today at the Combined Authority meeting at Peterborough Town Council Chambers,
I was very privileged to witness another major hurdle – The financing of the project
being given the Go-Ahead.
That is not to say there maybe some ‘Risk’ element that may rear it’s ugly self – what ‘if’ during the build another #Must Farm# is discovered….
maybe not but there is still that risk.
Below Cllr Eamonn Dorling.
Myself and WTC Eamonn Dorling attended the meeting from the beginning, Cllr’s Chris Bowden and WTC Mayor Mrs Julie Windle arrived as the meeting was in progress and before the KD X was being discussed.
Cllr Bowden was supposed to make a representation however was too late in arriving and Mayor Palmer read out an e-mail.
It wasn’t all straight forward (As MP Steve Barclay indicated yesterday that it was done and dusted – maybe he was privy to the ‘secret’ pre-meeting yesterday!)
Cllr Herbert from the CA gave the executive presentation with updates on costing and risk factors. There were questions about ‘how’ the ‘price & value’ of the land being purchased has risen dramatically – which was answered as a change of usage – agricultural – to commercial industrial land.
There was the ‘tunnel’ to be provided for the brickworks to transport materials.
Then there was the question of the total value of the project.
CCC Steve Count gave a very supportive argument for the scheme – quoting that the ‘Whole’ project was much more complex than had originally been thought and that there could be surprises which no one has factored.
(l) Cllr Steve Count (r) Cllr John Holdich
PCC Leader Cllr Holdich also made a supportive speech and the issues of the North Bank being closed.
Today could be a defining day for everyone in Whittlesey and its Villages – at long last after some may say 50 years of ‘wanting’ and ‘waiting’ for a Bridge –
Maybe ‘we’ are just that 1 step closer to it becoming a reality.
There will be an increase in traffic on the A605 in the coming years, that brings other issues and problems – which I’ll cover in the near future.
The ‘Blockage’ at the Cardea/Pondersbridge turning will be addressed with some £2.4 M being allocated for that project.
Video of the moment the committee recommended the KD X be passed and funded.
12:25 Further details coming this evening.
12:06 Vote passed the money is coming the Bridge will happen.
12:02 CCC Steve Count speaks in favour of scheme.
12:00 Cllr Holdich PCC Leader speaks in support of the scheme.
11:56 Complex of scheme was understated.
11:55 Land acquisition costs being questioned.
11:50 ! Questions about how/why costs have increased significantly.
11:45 Kings Dyke level crossing debate begins.
11:25 WTC Councillor Windle arrives @ meeting.
11:15 Major infrastructure of the duelling of the A47 – Guyhirn roundabout being an issue.
11:00 The meeting is in progress.
10:40 WTC/FDC/CCC Councillor Chris Boden arrives @ meeting.
10:30 Myself & WTC Councillor Eamonn Dorling @ meeting from Whittlesey.
I am hoping to attend tomorrows meeting of the Combined Authority, the meeting starts at 10:00am the Whittlesey Kings Dyke Crossing is almost at the end of the agenda.
I hope to have a live feed from the meeting updating this site as the meeting takes place.
Further to my previous posting about the much lauded and publicized installation of ‘Solar Cats Eyes’ – here is what we have for £15,000.
Serious questions need to be asked about ‘Value for Money’ – ‘We’ who asked for better lighting at the station were under the impression that ‘overhead lighting’ would be installed.
The picture I am sure illustrates what we have been given – The money came from – You guess – The Mayor for the Combined Authority – who generously supported this.
With the Funding of the Whittlesey/Kings Dyke Railway Bridge being discussed tomorrow – Another question might be asked that with the costs now £30 Million+ is this good value for money.
Consultants Skanska say it is……
Here is what you may see….
My correspondent writes:-
I visited the station this evening to see for myself the highly publicised safety lighting. I was singularly underwhelmed by a series of solar powered cats eyes that had been portrayed as a significant improvement. They are ineffective and not what was required, at roughly £20 a light, they cost 10 times that for installation and to say safety has been improved is nonsense, anyone parking or accessing the area would not be able to identify a potential threat. I anticipated a set of lamp posts using LED lamps powered by one or more PV panels powering a battery storage system. For a lower cost I have had 12 panels installed generating up to 4kW plus battery storage of 5kW, but a set of lights need not be that sophisticated so how come it was not considered as good as 35 pairs of low performance floor mounted cats eyes, is this as much as we can expect in Whittlesey?
The final meeting of Friends of Whittlesey Library took place October 9th 2018
AGM October 2018 Friends of Whittlesey Library
Yes – It is happening – with Local people being targeted.
SUNDAY SPEED CHECKS
Today we carried out further speed checks in Whittlesey and Turves. We have received a really positive response so far and will continue with regular checks.
WHITTLESEY PATROLS
PCSO 7172 has been out in Whittlesey throughout today.
Continued attention has been paid to the area of Station Rd and the Manor in relation to recent Anti-Social Behaviour reports. No issues and many youths were out enjoying themselves.…
Parking patrols were also conducted. A notable improvement in the area of Church Street, London Street & St Marys Street with no vehicles parked on double yellow lines in this area at the times of patrol
WARNING LETTERS ISSUED TO ANTI-SOCIAL RIDERS – WHITTLESEY.
Today your local policing team stopped four riders of moto-cross bikes along the Green Wheel off Stonald Road for riding in an anti-social manner on fields. The warnings were issued under sect 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002; which means that if these same people are witnessed by a police officer riding/driving in an anti-social manner again within 12 months their vehicles could be seized and crushed.
Want to meet/See your Neighbourhood Police Team…. See below.
Telephone Scam – and remember only last Friday Whittlesey Library (Official Desk Computers) were targeted.
 This is a general awareness warning to all members. Please could I also ask that you pass this information on to your friends and family who might not be on e-cops.
There has been an increase in calls to land line telephone numbers the initial call is an automated recording informing you that your computer IP address has been compromised and that you need to action it by answering the questions on the phone. It also says that your computer system will be disconnected within a couple of hours. This is a SCAM. If you don’t act on the automated system, you will then receive a call either later that day or the next with a person on the end of the phone informing you of the same, this is not genuine. Please remember your service provider would not contact you in this way! If this has happened to you please report to the scams at Cambridgeshire County council and to action Fraud…. Kind regards Jules Hanrahan |
