Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

(RG Note : As a ‘paperboy’ in 1965 the Bassenhally Farm (Farmer Stephenson Snr) was my last delivery on my way to school) (The Paper-Round is another story).

Bassenhally Farm land in Whittlesey sold to  developer.

The last piece of land belonging to a Whittlesey farm has been sold to a developer, looking to build a care home.

The parcel of land on Eastrea Lane was originally part of the Bassenhally Farm, which was owned by Cambridgeshire County Council.

However, most of the land, which originally spanned 48 acres, has been sold by the council in four phases over the past 11 years – in 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023, for a total of £10million.

A report to the county’s assets and procurement committee meeting on Tuesday explained additionally that a lease was granted to Coates Crusaders for new football pitches, and in 2015, a 125-year lease was issued to a developer to construct 60 extra care apartments.

Read the complete article by Click Here – Cambs Times…..

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Pathway News - 21st September 2025
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Whittlesey Rifle Club Press Release 250918
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Do you have a concern you would like to talk to your neighbourhood officers about? Or perhaps you would like to hear about the work we have been doing?

If you answered yes to the above, then come along to our community meeting!

The details are:

💻7pm until 8pm on Thursday, 25 September. To attend, email ‘FENS March’ to communitymeeting@Cambs.police.uk

If you are unable to make it, you can keep an eye out on here or our website for upcoming events.

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Notice_of_Election_-_Whittlesey_North_West_Ward_of_Fenland_District_Council
Notice_of_Election_-_North_West_Ward_of_Whittlesey_Town_Council
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Many who have a ‘voice’ in our community, often would make good candidates for local council. However as I have found on many occasions, Standing is one thing – getting elected is another thing altogether.

Standing on a political platform is much easier, as many voters – vote for the party and not the person.

I am a firm believer at local level, vote for the person – who you think will work the hardest for their community – believe me – there are many who once elected – do very little for their community !!!!!

Matt probably a good decision on this occasion – there maybe another opportunity for a committment….
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This was celebrated Monday 15th….
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No Whittlesey applications on this occasion.

FDC Agenda frontsheet 17092025 1300 Planning Committee
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Some 15 stakeholders attended the meeting last night, the main topic that Chairman Robin Sutton delievered was the impending plans for the upgrading of the Manor Centre.
He like myself had a meeting with Director of Leisure @ FDC Phil Hughes.
There was a number of questions and some concerns about how well this is being publicised and whether the ‘draft plans’ are set in stone already.

(l – Julie Windle (S), c – Robin Sutton Chairman, r – Eamonn Dorling Treasurer)

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I am informed that the vast majority of public are not aware of what is proposed at the Whittlesey Manor Centre – well they are not reading this web-blog then.
I’ve continuously updated as information becomes available.

Yesterday Phil Hughes FDC Director of Leisure, met with local stakeholders.

Today we have the opportunity to ask many questions to both Phil Hughes and
Portfolio holder Cllr Steve Count.

Only myself, Cllr Naqaz and Cllr Miscandlon attended as Whittlesey Councillors, out of 13 currently elected, whist I fully accept some have work committments, only Cllr Laws sent her apologies, a very poor response, for what is potentially the biggest investment in our town for several gererations.

The public lack of knowledge this project is moving forward is again somewhat suprising considering the amount of time people are on social media.

Click Here – Plans For The Manor Leisure Centre.

So myself and Cllr Nawaz, had the whole 2½ hours with Phil Hughes, on the developments, updates and plans.
This is a very big project and yes there will be a public display Friday 26th from 09:30 on the Market Place and from 13:00 at the Manor Centre.

Over 400 repsonses have been received online consultation… Have YOUR say

Whilst no decision has been made on the final building and costs, that will happen next year and of course is very dependent on keeping within the proposed budget.