Items being proposed on the agenda – include :-
(I) Cllr Boden.
(II) Cllr Laws,
See below…..
FDC 260223 Agenda Item 8 Boden
FDC 260223 Agenda Item 9 Laws.
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Whittlesey Emergency Food Aid, who have been supporting many residents locally, including outlying villages, are having a very challenging time, with several of the committee retiring.
Extract from FDC’s minutes (December 2025)
Councillor Miscandlon asked on behalf of Councillor Gerstner if the Leader accepted on behalf of FDC his responsibility to provide a foodbank in Whittlesey, given its notice to leave the Manor Leisure Centre, and what his plans are to provide a foodbank in Whittlesey.
Councillor Boden responded that district councils do not have a statutory responsibility to provide foodbanks, however when the foodbank found itself potentially homeless a few years ago, FDC allowed the use of the leisure centre for emergency food aid, storage and distribution.
He agreed it is an invaluable resource in Whittlesey, but when it was approved that the Manor would be refurbished, it was necessary to maintain it for the purpose of a leisure centre only.
However, knowing the importance of the foodbank he was happy to assure former councillor David Mason that FDC would maintain the presence of it and he has since approached County Council officers who are looking into how they can assist. Whatever the outcome, FDC will ensure that the foodbank continue.
WEFA re-opening @ Manor Centre 2022 (picture RWT Photography)
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20/02/26
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A very good article (again) by John Elworthy on CambsNews Click Here…..
Much more ‘readable’ than the longer version below @ FDC
Below link to FDC.. Click Here To FDC Cabinet Paperwork
For example on page 202 are the estimated costing of the Manor Re-development.
Fenland’s biggest-ever capital project is gathering pace, with the £18.67 million redevelopment of Manor Leisure Centre in Whittlesey now reaching a crucial point.
To be funded largely through council borrowing, with Fenland District Council also seeking a £2 million grant from Sport England and additional support from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, the ambitious scheme would replace an ageing leisure site with what planners describe as a modern, inclusive, financially sustainable community hub.
Council reports acknowledge the scale of the investment, noting: “A redeveloped Manor Leisure Centre will come at a significant cost to the council in terms of construction costs and borrowing costs, currently estimated at £18.67 million.”
Based on current rates, the report adds: “For every £1m borrowed, it is estimated that it will cost the Council £82.91k for each year that it is borrowed.”
CambsNews Click Here…..
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Whittlesey Community Movie Event.
Queen St Church – Saturday 21st February Doors open 18.30 for 19.00 start.
2005 British Comedy – Keeping Mum.
A pastor preoccupied with writing the perfect sermon fails to realize that his wife is having an affair, and his children are up to no good.
No admission charges are made for these regular winter events with refreshments served during an interval.
Donations are much appreciated to offset operating expenses.
Card transactions now available if preferred.
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Pathway News 02 22 2026
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A centre for many voluntary groups – The Falcon has been a welcome hub.
Sharon Bastow, who has worked as a barmaid at The Falcon Hotel on London Street in Whittlesey, has now become its new owner after taking on the lease.
The pub is believed to have been in the town for more than 400 years, developing “so much character and memories for people”, Sharon said.
She said there are loads of pubs closing each day, so it would have been a shame to have seen this one reach its end after previous struggles.
By taking over The Falcon – which has stayed open since the change of lease in October – Sharon is hoping to bring back a sense of community and provide a “nice place to come, to sit, have a cup of coffee and cake and to chill out with us”.
Click Here Fenland Citizen
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Whittlesey Town Council news letter - January 2026
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WTC Community Projects minutes Monday 2nd February 2026
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WTC Finance and Policy Minutes Monday 16th February 2026
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Report from Cllr Eamonn Dorling.
WTC Helping Whittlesey - Food Fridge 20260211 Selected Notes From Miinutes v2
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