Councillors and public at this evenings WTC meeting.
Very (I mean very) early stages of idea’s around the proposed ‘Relief/ByPass’ – If ever!
[Postponed until June]
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Just 8 of us, including fallen branches and other debis from the perimeter of the wood, cold and occasional drizzle didn’t stop the small group for and hour and a half.
Kevin who delivered 4 huge sacks of mulch free of charge from Forterra, and removed 5 sacks then delivered them to Forterra.
We are pleased to have employees give their time to voluntary causes locally.
Last year Forterra paid the wages of employees who used their own shredder to recycle wood waste. Kevin’s son also helped and has mentioned his voluntary work when gaining his University place.
Safety on our High Streets
Huge thanks to Sgt Matt Coe for presenting a fascinating online webinar on creating safer high streets. The webinar was part of our Neighbourhood Safety Training offer for business owners and managers who want to keep their staff safe. You can watch the full webinar online here.
If you own or run a business or you know someone who does, you can sign up to the free training here.
Secure your garden for Summer
As the days get longer and we spend more time outdoors, it’s easy to forget that our gardens can also become a target for opportunistic thieves. From furniture and tools to bikes and side access points, a few simple steps can make a big difference in keeping your outdoor space secure, especially when paired with smart security that keeps an eye on things for you. Read SimpliSafe’s check list for what you can do to keep your belongings secure. Read the full list and find the security system that’s right for you at SimpliSafe UK with 50% off at checkout
For the first three months of this year your Neighbourhood Policing Team in the March area have been busily working on their priorities.
These have included tackling vehicle-related anti-social behaviour and traffic offences in March, Whittlesey and Chatteris town centres. A significant amount of work has been done in this area, including making arrests, issuing fixed penalty notices and seizing vehicles for various road-related offences.
Another focus was targeting drug dealing hotspots to disrupt criminal networks and safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Work included executing warrants, proactive patrols, conducting stop searches and working with partner agencies.
The final priority for the team was providing a visible policing presence in town centres and other public spaces to offer community reassurance and address any safety concerns. Thank you to everyone who came to say hello to the officers while they were out and about.
Although considerable progress has been made in these areas, the team has decided to keep their priorities the same for April – June to continue this good work.
In June we will be holding a quarterly priority meeting where you can raise any ongoing concerns and help influence the issues the team focuses on. The date will be sent out via this email system – it’d be great to see you there.
For more information on policing where you live, or to raise a concern, visit our website.
Thank you for your support.
Nothing overly concerning other than Cllr Nawaz as is the norm turns up 20 minutes late for the Finance & Policy meeting when the last item on the agenda was being discused.
5 members (3 Councillors) of the public listened into the F&P.
Mr Gordon Moore, raised issues and concerns about the number and specific ‘Vape Shops’ within the town, and stated that there was and are suspicious items being sold including to children. Standing orders were suspended, in order the Chair Cllr Boden and Cllr Mrs Laws could answer……being the planning enforcement are aware as are the local police.
This is a nationwide issue and not just in Whittlesey.
Note : – The Town Clerk is planned to return to the office today Tuesday 14th April.
This untaxed vehicle is not of Police concern, it must be and has been reported to the DVLA, if the vehicle is suspected to be abandoned then FDC StreetScene are the authority and again they have been informed.
I plan to be present in the public gallery, as I am not on either committee, but like to
hear first hand what is discussed at meetings as I have done so for nearly 20 years…
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