This ‘scam’ has been around for a long while, but it is still doing the rounds, see post from correspondent ‘Les’ on the ‘Issues and Concerns Page’
07th April at 2:00pm See details attached
See attached agenda
Planning-Agenda-for-24th-February-2016
I am currently at the ‘Colonial Ipoh Swimming Club, I first came here 38 years ago…..It is one of my top ten places to ‘chill out’ during the daytime I’ve the whole place to myself – peace and quiet – tranquil with ‘butler service’ I’ve been dozens of times as we have family here. The complex (Sports, Casino, Swimming and Restaurants) was built in 1928 and has many of its original features. A good friend and senior committee member Mr Lee Cam Boom, informs me they are spending well over £1:5 Million on upgrades in the near future.
Unfortunately leaving tomorrow.
Progress is still on-going with the fixing and renovations, Whittlesey will ‘soon’ have a fantastic facility ‘fit-for-purpose’ The Friends of the Library (I being an original ‘friend’) are doing a Stirling job.
Extract from minutes of meeting held on 26th January
Public Consultation Document
The documents spells out the fact the future of the entire library service is dire due to cuts that have to be made. Pauline Finney explained the document caused great concern as there are going to be redundancies within the entire service. The jobs of long term and dedicated staff, who have been great assets to the service, are in danger. Public concern should be the cut in opening hours. At this present time Whittlesey Library will not be affected but further cuts in the library service are going to continue.
Like many other ‘voluntary groups’ – they are being asked to do more…..
Meeting held on the 17th February at Grosvenor House (WTC)
Amongst many items of interest, these two I found especially noteworthy.
(1) ‘The Chairman commented on the large amounts of Government funding being made available for Wisbech and that Whittlesey was lagging way behind. The object of the Forum needed to be not only the promotion of business but to be a key player in developing the community of Whittlesey as a whole.’
(2) Members were concerned at the progress of the proposed bridge over the Kings Dyke railway crossing to which Cllrs Mayor and Mason explained that after public consultation a method had been agreed, funding was in place but a lengthy planning process still needs to be undertaken before any work can commence. Information had been given by Cambridgeshire County Council that they anticipated a start date early in 2017 with completion approximately a year later.
It is Very Good News to my ears….that from the above ‘funding was in place’ –
So after a ‘good’ flogging on StreetLife© (Don’t ‘we’ just love them), ‘they’ again have only got part of the story.
Lets go back to the (2) previous Cycle events which passed by our town…I was there!!!!
The facts are that both events were on the whole very well and professionally put together, they have to be. All safety measures are in place and all agencies concerned were present.
At the first event, many people turned out to see the start of the race, then all but a ‘few’ left, as there was nothing else to do?
At the second event, WTC along with ‘some’ businesses decided to have it more ‘family friendly’, this included things for children too do and some stalls selling goods.
However – again, by and large after the ‘riders’ passed through the town, most people cleared off.
It was very disappointing that the few local businesses that made a brave attempt, found it was not that successful, however the feedback was they had ‘networked’ a great deal – this did not turn into £££££.
The (Third) event was cancelled due to various reasons, one being financial.
As far as ‘complainers’ (I read SL©) about rubbish – on both occasions Whittlesea Street Pride did a fantastic job of clearing up
most of the rubbish, FACT – SP had a team at Oil Mills Road, where the riders took drink and refreshment, the SP team were there most of the day and cleared up as needed and at the end of the event as well.
The SP Group were/are all volunteers and received no payment what-so-ever, as they/I do at many events if they are asked by the organisers.
Everyone on this occasion can register if they are in favour or not on the Whittlesey Town Council Website. http://www.whittleseytc.com/
Now…. will the council reveal the numbers in favour and those not in favour – I do not know, will any weight be given to the views of those who registered – I do not know.
There is also the ‘question’ of ‘cost’, considering how you ‘rate’ the ‘success’ of the previous two events, we/I ask is there any costs and if so how much – we the rate payer may well be asked to ‘contribute’ to the event…(this has happened before)
Finally for the time being, like ALL outside events (Strawbear© included) the amount of public participation depends on the good old British Weather……come rain or shine.
Read ALL of the story on the Cambs Times©, Street Lifers getting all worked up again. The campaign to stop this happening has for a time been successful. Will the electorate remember who was in favour of Parking Charges when the next election comes about, I very much doubt it. Please read the whole story before turning into a euphoric frenzy over this issue.
Fifteen of us plus two friends turned out on a cold but dry Saturday morning February 13th
We were requested by Friends of the Cemetery to remove fallen leaves dead twigs and rubbish from the perimeter of the Cemetery
The group collected thirty-one bags of re-cyclable material from the perimeter and eight bags of rubbish from the area surrounding the Cemetery.
Once again a superb turnout. A big thank you to all who attended what turned out to be an unusual experience kind regards Fred
Next Event; – 17th February Bi-Monthly Meeting.
At Whittlesey Town Council Offices on Grosvenor Road 18:00 (6:00pm)
Picture W&D BF©
Much more to see at:
http://www.whittleseynhw.org.uk/
From Whittlesey Police Team.
There was also a burglary reported on New Road (12th).
Since the last report there have been a few changes at Whittlesey. Some of the reactive Police officers from Whittlesey now book on at March or Wisbech. The local Policing team remains at 1 Sgt 1 Pc and 2 PCSOs along with our Special Constable. Sgt Di-Meo has and is covering for another Sergeant at the moment so his time is spread between here and the other Fenland towns.
We no longer cover Wimblington and Doddington.
We have had 43 crimes this month. Recorded crime is down though compared to the 57 for this period last. Half of these crimes are assaults and a large proportion at one address. As a local team we are investing a lot of time at this address to try to ensure every ones safety.
I’m sorry but as you can appreciate I can’t say where.
Straw Bear did result in an arrest, Sgt Di-Meo was assaulted. The person was arrested and charged.
There have been a number of reports about loose horses on North Bank. This area is not part of our beat but as we are nearest frequently get sent. We have been speaking with the RSPCA and other agencies to try to get a resolution but ultimately this is something that needs to be carried on by Peterborough officers and Peterborough council. The problem we have as a Police service is what to do if we catch the horse, and chasing it to try and catch it usually scares the horse so the safest thing we can do, and what we do do, is to be patient and wait until said horse returns to a field either itself or with the help of the public. I would stress that we do not know who these horses belong to.
Pc Kajzer has checked the rubbish bin on Yarwells Headland several times as requested, no sign of any drugs.
Two burglaries have been reported, one last night (Thursday 4th) , neither of which have been to residential properties. We have dedicated patrols in place to deter and catch offenders.
