Anglian Water News

Our networks are getting the biggest upgrade of our time, with a plan worth over £11 billion.

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  • £86 million to increase capacity at our water recycling centres including Cambridge, Waterbeach, Isleham, Flag Fen, St Neots, Melbourn, Manea, Soham and Doddington.
  • £14 million to upgrade storm overflows at 26 sites and screens at 16 sites across the county, to protect and enhance animal and plant life, by helping us to prevent spills and return higher quality wastewater to the environment.
  • £102 million to upgrade 34 water recycling centres across the county to protect and enhance animal and plant life in local rivers, by helping us remove nutrients like phosphorous from the treated wastewater being returned to the environment.
  • £10 million at Cambridge water recycling centre. To protect and enhance animal and plant life in streams and rivers, upgrading equipment to reduce the risk of pollutions or spills. We’re also investing to reduce emissions produced at our water recycling centres, as part of our goal to be carbon net zero by 2030.
  • £10 million to improve bathing water quality in the River Cam.
  • £3 million to help reduce odour at March water recycling centre.
  • £32 million to lay and connect a new pipeline for Waterbeach Town.
  • £142 million to create new interconnecting pipes across the county, to move water around the region wherever and whenever we need it.  Helping to help keep taps running and minimise the impacts of future droughts.

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Fens Phase III Reservoir Feedback Latest

 

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Man Handed Ten-Year Order For Hare Coursing Activity

After being involved in anti-social behaviour linked to hare coursing across Fenland last year, 22-year-old Jimmy Lee has been handed a court order which covers seven different counties and states he must:


  • Not be in possession of, be in control of, or be in the company of any dog on private land without the owner’s written permission
  • When in possession of, in control of, or in the company of any dog, it must be on a lead
  • Not be in a vehicle with any dog, whilst outside of a five-mile radius of his home in Devon or his mobile home when working away, unless for a pre-arranged veterinary appointment
  • Not be in possession of a catapult or shot, such as ball bearing, and/or an air weapon or any part of an air weapon, in a public place

You can read more about it on our website.

PC Pete Mills, from the force’s rural crime action team, said: “We use these warnings as a way to impose conditions on individuals and give them the chance to stop the behaviour. If they fail to do so, further action can be taken through arrests and putting them before the courts.
“The force is committed to tackling hare coursing, and we will continue to work closely with our rural communities and respond to reports.”
Anyone who witnesses hare coursing should report it immediately by calling 999. Information about suspicious vehicles, trespassers, or any other concerns can be reported on 101 or online.

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News From Saxongate Residents Group

Full report and executive summary: [ A toxic legacy: Bottom ash in Europe’s circular economy – Zero Waste Europe  ]

Joint statement: [ Joint statement calling for a precautionary approach to incineration residues – Zero Waste Europe  ]

The usual small print and a help request: –

We will never give your data to third parties and will only email you relevant information about Saxongate. If you wish to be removed from the mailing list just reply to, stop or remove to this email.
We also need to grow our membership so please do pass on our details. People can contact us on this email or via Facebook if they wish to join :- https://www.facebook.com/SaxonGatePE7  or email  saxongate2022@gmail.com
If you have any photos or videos or logs of issues (from your homes, gardens, roads or public land) please let us know and share them with us.

If you suffer any noise, smells or dust please continue to report it to the Environment Agency 24/7 on 0800 80 70 60.

They also run an engagement HQ page for the area – Whittlesey Quarry (Saxon Pit) | Engage Environment Agency
You can also email envhealth@fenland.gov.uk  or call 01354 654321.
This can be the best route for long term issues.
See = https://www.fenland.gov.uk/nuisance for noise, smoke, smell, dust or light problems – Fenland District Council.

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NHW Meeting Wednesday 03rd June

All residents are welcome to come along, listen and perhaps join.

 

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Events Diary For Cambs…

 

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Church Street Closure

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At Last Nights WTC Meeting(s)

I attended the Projects meeting, and on the agenda item ‘Platinum Wood’ gave the committee and the members of the public present an update on the project.
The planned Platinum Wood “Open Day – 18th July”
1/ To promote the fantastic volunteering efforts especially Cllr Eamonn Dorling in
    maintaining this WTC project for ALL to enjoy.
2/ To raise awareness of the ongoing project.
3/ To update the 100+ sponsors, volunteers, community groups of how the project is
    developing.
4/ To invite ALL our councillors to this event in order that they can see for themselves the
     legacy that WTC is leaving our community.
5/ 135+ Trees have been planted.
     Community Orchard.
     Help yourself Herb Garden.
     Bee Hive(s) & Bird Boxes.
     Wild Flower Meadow.
     4 Donated wooden seating benches, Cycle Rack, Dog Bin.
     Biodiversity enhancements.
     50+ different wildflowers and plants identified.

The 4 Acre field owned by FDC and managed by ‘Friends of Platinum Wood’ under the 
custodianship of Whittlesey Town Council.

No Chemicals used.
No Weedkillers used.
No Insecticides used.

Enjoy ‘Fresh Air – Minimal Noise’

PE7 1FX – Yarwell Headlands, Whittlesey –
Google Maps – Platinum Wood Whittlesey.

The 1st Event below…. 2nd Event 18th July – more info coming.


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Community Car Scheme Update

 

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Court News

Please find below summaries of the latest news from our courts in May – click on each headline to be taken to our website to read the full story.

Fenland:

Man jailed for drunken attacks on security guard

Burglar joined by dog on crime spree

Driver jailed after seriously injuring two in high-speed crash

Jail for deodorant thief

Thief went on countywide spree

You can find more news, upcoming events and updates from your local teams here.
Or you can follow us on Facebook at ‘Policing Fenland’ for more updates.

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Small But Again Significant Success…For Now That Is !

What many do not take into account is ‘everything’ takes time…very frustrating most of the time, but as always, I never walk away from an issue…..

The ‘Rubbish’ left outside of BBQ-Land has now gone for the time being, it is my understanding that the owner/operators have not/did not pay the contactors.
Easy – solution don’t use the place – I have to say I like promoting local business, but have never been in this place…..
The ongoing Cat & Mouse with the ‘Abandoned Caravan’ Aliwal Road, does have another ‘enforcement notice’ on it…..

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Update – Invitation to Councillors

14 Town Councillors elected in Whittlesey.

I just wanted to give you all a little update on our monthly radio programme, Town Talk Live, which continues to go from strength to strength and hass attracted a wonderful number of listeners.

Here are our scheduled shows for the remainder of the year:

  • June 7th – Roy Gerstner
  • July 12th – Chris Boden
  • August 9th – Peter Bibb (proposed – awaiting confirmation)
  • September 6th – Dee Laws (proposed – awaiting confirmation)
  • October 11th – Diane Davison (proposed – awaiting confirmation)
  • November 1st – Available
  • December 6th – Available

I notice there are still a few of you who have not yet put your names forward, and we do still have two dates available for this year. Please do consider taking part — there’s really nothing to worry about!
As Barry Wainwright will happily confirm, we are a very friendly bunch and promise not to bite anyone’s head off! 🙂

It would be lovely to hear from you, and I look forward to receiving your replies.

With best wishes,
Matt Page

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