August 12th…..check many websites for more details……
You can view the Planning Application (350 documents) @ Fenland District Councils
Web Portal/Planning Click Here…..
Day one report on Cambs Live News Click Here…..
Part of their remit is to make an actual visit, several others attended today including Mayor/Cllrs Alex Miscandlon & Barry Wainwright.
Action on nuisance vehicles, drug crime and anti-social behaviour.
Dear Roy,
Your March Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to focus on the priorities identified by local communities:
Here’s an update on some of the work that has recently taken place to address these concerns.
Tackling nuisance vehicles and road offences:
Officers have continued to carry out enforcement activity across March, Whittlesey and Chatteris to tackle vehicle-related anti-social behaviour and improve road safety.
This has included issuing fixed penalty notices for inconsiderate parking, carrying out high-visibility patrols and working alongside Community SpeedWatch volunteers.
A multi-agency road safety operation in Chatteris involving several partner organisations resulted in a number of stolen vehicles being recovered and vehicles being seized for offences including driving without insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
Officers have also seized illegally used e-scooters and taken action against motorists driving without insurance, without a valid licence and while disqualified.
Tackling drug-related crime:
The neighbourhood team has continued to carry out proactive patrols and stop searches to disrupt drug-related crime across the district.
During the quarter, officers arrested a man suspected of involvement in the supply of Class A drugs and possession of an imitation firearm following a vehicle stop in March.
Two Closure Orders have also been secured for properties linked to drug-related activity, helping to protect vulnerable people and address concerns raised by local residents.
Reducing anti-social behaviour in March town centre:
Officers continue to work with partner agencies to address anti-social behaviour linked to homelessness, rough sleeping, substance misuse and other low-level offending.
A number of Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices have been issued to individuals responsible for persistent alcohol-related anti-social behaviour, while support has also been offered to help address the causes of offending.
Work is also continuing with partners on a proposed Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for March town centre, which would provide additional powers to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour.
During the period, officers also took enforcement action against a prolific offender whose behaviour had a significant impact on the town centre community.
Your neighbourhood policing team remains committed to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour, protecting vulnerable people and responding to the issues that matter most to local residents.
Thank you for your continued support.
Message from CCC Cllr Michael Fisher – According to his records, the bridge was last inspected on 7 July 2026, with no major concerns identified by the engineer at the time.
However, following the recent concerns that have been raised, Gareth has instructed M Group engineers to carry out a further follow up inspection as soon as possible.
A quick reminder that the Saxon Pit Community Health Impact Assessment survey closes on Sunday 23 August.
If you have not yet completed it, please do make time to do so. Whether your experience of living locally has been positive, negative or mixed, this is an important opportunity for it to be recorded directly as part of the Public Health assessment.
Some of you will also have seen the recent BBC report concerning comments made about SaxonGate during earlier multi-agency discussions.
Saxon Pit residents’ group in Whittlesey shocked by ‘vocal’ claim – BBC News
We do not want that issue to distract from the important work now being undertaken by Public Health. However, it is concerning that so many issues raised by residents, including non-conforming waste, storage after site flooding, non-inert waste and the processing of IBA-contaminated material near the site lagoon, have subsequently resulted in action by the authorities, including an ongoing criminal investigation, yet CCC can describe our residents’ group as “sometimes misinformed or speculative” without providing any evidence to support that assertion.
SaxonGate takes considerable care over what it says, evidences all the factual statements it makes and stands by its record. Against that background, it is particularly important that residents’ own experiences are recorded directly through this survey.
Please also encourage neighbours, friends and others living within the study area to take part. The more people who respond, the more representative the assessment can be.
The survey can be completed online at:
https://tinyurl.com/SaxonPit
If someone does not use Facebook or the internet, they can complete the survey by telephone on 07542 016586.
It takes approximately 12–15 minutes to complete and closes on Sunday 23 August.
Thank you to everyone who has already taken part.
In reference to the refusal of 200 houses in Coates, the applicant has appealed to the planning inspectorate and evidence is being presented today and tomorrow.
Ward Councillors Bob Wicks and Haq Nawaz gave evidence of issues supporting the refusal. This can all be watched on FDC’s YouTube Channel.
Watch Live or Catch Up Here…..
It’s taking us longer than we’d hoped to get our work done in your area
We’ve had to extend the time to get things back to normal because it’s proving more complicated to fix than we first expected.
Our team on the ground is working as fast as they can to get things sorted.
Taking all that into account, we’re now aiming to have everything fixed by 12:00 pm on 12 August 2026.
You can read more here about the things we’ll do – and when we’ll do them – when your water supply’s not quite right.
This includes providing alternative water supplies, paying compensation and how we’ll keep you updated.
We have been having reports for many months of concerns about the safety of The Bower Footbridge – Briggate East towards Jenner health Centre.
These reports have been passed onto Cambs CC Highways, who carried out some basic minor repairs.
The last time I crossed over was around 10 days ago on my mobility scooter
(weight 70+ Kgs) felt OK at that time.
Today more concerns from resident and these again have been escalated by several councillors to Cambs CC Highways – we can do very little more – it is down to them – we can keep reporting until they decide to inspect the Bridge.
It was supposed to have been replaced some 20 months ago, but various issues and problems encountered has caused the replacement delay….
Thank you for taking the time to contact us about Bridges / Bridge defect at BRIGGATE EAST.
Your report details: Cllr BW
| Reference: | 89780 |
| Date reported: | 02/04/2026 |
| Fault type: | Bridges / Bridge defect |
| Address: | BRIGGATE EAST, WHITTLESEY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE |
| Location: | Wooden footbridge connecting Briggate East and The Walk footpath |
| Description of fault: | Planking on bridge is getting worse & lifting up. User of mobility scooter reports problems passing over bridge. I am aware the bridge is due for replacement, but defect needs a temporary repair. |
We are pleased to confirm that work has been ordered to address this issue which will be carried out within 12 weeks.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We appreciate your support in helping keep Cambridgeshire’s network safe, accessible, and operating to a high standard
I am reporting as it has been sent to me….I’d like to comment but would get myself into trouble !!!!! you know what I am thinking !!!!!!
On Friday afternoon, our neighbourhood officers carried out a warrant at a shop in Whitmore Street, Whittlesey, following concerns about drug dealing and associated criminality.
As a result of the warrant, a large quantity of vapes and illegal cigarettes was seized.
A man was also issued with a Community Resolution after being found in possession of cannabis. This is an out of court method where the offender admits responsibility without going through formal court proceedings.
Disrupting drug-related activity and associated criminality remains a priority for the neighbourhood team, and officers will continue to act on information provided by the community and respond to concerns raised by residents.
If you have information or concerns about drug dealing in your area, please report it to us online or by calling 101.
Planning permission was granted on the 6th of September 2023 (application
reference F/YR23/0067/O) for the demolition of existing buildings on the site and
erection of up to 420 sqm of Class E(b)/sui generis (restaurant/drive-thru facility).
The Decision Notice is provided as Appendix 1.1, and the permitted layout plan is
provided as Appendix 1.2
First one I have missed supporting WTC in stewarding the event for sometime – hope all goes well. There have been some challenges at the last moment …..
Elsewhere…. A place I visited with my parents over 65 years ago……my father and I climbed up the mountain with our dogs, and mother stayed at the base watching us…..
Fairly easy in those days! – Alas age and ‘no legs’ to do it now…..in my dreams….
Shielallion @ Rannoch Perthshire August 2026
RG + Standard Vanguard Estate & Father 1961 RG on Shielallion 2nd time 1970
Thanks to BW……
