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Councillor grants........................................4
New council website
Accommodation for people at risk of homelessness Petersfield Market.....................................5
The Chicken Challenge....................... 16
Energy Strategy...........................................6 Business Strategy ÂŁ1m for new business premises....7 Apprenticeship scheme........................8 Developer agreement for local jobs Retail experts visit Whitehill & Bordon....................................9
Green Deal Building Regulations for driveways Council Tax advice in Alton............ 17 Farewell to the Garrison Festival................................18-19 Police alert system.................................20 Town and Parish Council news
Litter enforcement................................. 10
Bowls club jamboree............................ 21
Record-breaking election Register to vote..........................................11
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Limousine licensing..............................22 A-Z of council services........................23 Butserfest 2015.......................................... 24
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Write to East Hampshire District Council, Penns Place, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4EX Email info@easthants.gov.uk Main switchboard 01730 266551
Opening hours Council Offices Penns Place, Petersfield GU31 4EX 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday Alton Information Office 7 Cross and Pillory Lane GU34 1HL 9am to 4.30pm (Lunch 1-1.30pm) Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm Saturday Bordon Information Office Forest Community Centre GU35 0BS 9am to 4.45pm (Lunch 1-1.30pm) Monday to Friday Bramshott & Liphook Parish Office The Haskell Centre, Midhurst Road GU30 7TN 10am to 1pm Monday to Friday Phone 01428 722 988 for afternoon hours Horndean Parish Office Tyfield House, Blendworth Lane PO8 0AA 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm Friday 023 9259 7766
Councillor grants go to the heart of the community Every East Hampshire District Councillor has been given £4,500 to distribute to local organisations and schemes that help the residents in their ward.
Here are some examples of how councillor grants have helped East Hampshire community groups:
During the last year more than £116,000 was given directly to local groups and clubs representing a huge spectrum of hobbies and interests.
Horndean Parish Council was given £588 to erect a bench alongside a new path on Hazleton Common.
This year councillors are on the lookout for more worthy community projects to support – it could be yours!
No-one is better placed to make sure this money gets to the right places to do the most good in our district than our councillors.
Alton Trampoline Club received £500 towards a video analysis system to film club members and improve their performance.
How much has your area received from councillor grants? Clanfield, Horndean and Rowlands Castle
£20,340.60
Petersfield Table Tennis Club received over £2,500 in combined grants from three different councillors to get the club up and running.
Petersfield, Liss and the surrounding villages
Liphook in Bloom was given £994 by councillors to help sow wildflower areas around the village green.
Whitehill & Bordon, Liphook, Headley, Grayshott, Lindford & Greatham
If your club or group provides an opportunity for the community to enjoy then it could benefit from a councillor grant.
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£28,979.50
£32,355 Alton and the surrounding villages
£34,361.41
Calling all landlords East Hampshire District Council is looking for private landlords willing to offer accommodation to people at risk of homelessness. Our Housing Services Team helps many families find rented homes but more properties are needed. To meet this need the council is looking to grow its contacts of landlords willing to consider families that have either a working income or a benefit assisted income.
The team is happy to work directly with landlords or through tenant agencies to meet the landlord’s requirements and can support tenants with offers of bonds, deposits and tenancy support. The team is always available to be contacted by landlords for advice and assistance with any problems that may arise. There is no fee for these services. Accommodation of all sizes is needed, but it should be of a good basic standard with certification for gas safety and energy performance.
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Bryant Bros have the goods to run Petersfield Market A family business that has worked in the town since 1930 has taken over the management of Petersfield Market. Well-known local fruit and vegetable company Bryant Bros took the reins of the town’s Wednesday and Saturday markets from East Hampshire District Council. It was decided that the bi-weekly events needed a new approach and direction and, after an extensive tender process, the Bryant Bros’ bid stood out. They took over on April 1 2015 and already have big plans for the future.
The new management agreement has seen pitch fees frozen for regular traders for at least a year, and social media used to promote and develop the market. Also, up to 25 per cent of any profit generated through the management of the market will be donated to local charities and community groups. Bryant Bros said: “We believe that the market is at the heart of Petersfield and its community. We are delighted to have been given the opportunity to work with EHDC and the other market traders to develop a bustling, vibrant and successful community market for the residents of Petersfield.”
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A sustainable future From electricity-producing solar panels on roofs to electric car charging points, EHDC has developed an ambitious strategy that sets out how we can deliver a low-carbon, energy-efficient, economically vibrant community. The strategy, which can be seen at www.easthants.gov.uk/energystrategy, helps local businesses address energy use and carbon emissions with innovative ideas. Approved last year, the strategy aims to improve energy standards in privately-owned buildings and stimulate business opportunities in the local green economy. The council’s own buildings will be scrutinized and we will support investment in community energy initiatives.
Things are heating up We have been awarded £70,000 to look for ways to improve heating systems around the district where renewable energy can be used to generate heat. Several clever systems can be installed that would generate heat for a number of homes and properties and we need to figure out which technology would work best in which area. Such systems will help reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, and tackle climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For example a large wood-chip boiler could be installed in a location near buldings that use lots of heat, for example a swimming pool, a care home or a school. The heat it generates would be distributed over an area of a few acres via super-insulated pipes called a heat-main. Users control how much heat they use in their property and benefit from lower prices.
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Making strategy reality Jane Devlin (pictured above) was appointed into the new role of Energy Strategy Manager in March 2015. She will support energy efficiency measures in homes and businesses and promote renewable energy opportunities. She will also look at sustainable new buildings, retrofitting existing properties and initiatives supporting sustainable economic development.
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Being business friendly In the spring we launched our new business strategy to help us achieve our ambition of becoming the most business-friendly council in the UK. at See our Business Strategy ness usi k/b ww w.easthants.gov.u
Our strategy states that we will make the district an attractive location for investment and employment through improving infrastructure, developing skills and supporting local businesses. We will work with our partners, in both the private and public sector, to make East Hampshire a vibrant business and visitor destination with an unparalleled quality of life. Through the strategy we have committed to making more land available for commercial use and investing in the rollout of high speed broadband. Skills will be developed through a construction training centre planned for Whitehill and Bordon and through schemes funded partly by contributions from property developers. The council also plans to develop a dedicated planning service for businesses, offer local businesses support and funding opportunities and ensure town centres and business parks are clean, safe and accessible.
£1m investment into local business The economic prosperity of the district is one of our top priorities as a council – as a result we have set aside £1m to be spent on jobs and business in the district. The money will be used to deliver new business premises in East Hampshire. Once developed, the properties will be let to local firms with the rental income re-invested in the local economy, through apprenticeship programmes and other schemes.
The £1m investment is part of a wider scheme, called the Invest for Growth Initiative, which will be used to deliver an initial pilot project. It is expected to kick-start a plan to provide much-needed business premises and drive forward economic growth and job creation in the area. This money will be combined with contributions from the other partners including the Local Enterprise Partnership and the private sector.
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Our apprenticeship scheme More young people will have the chance to get a job, get a wage and get training thanks to our flourishing apprenticeship scheme. This year we have dedicated another £150,000 to a plan which gives young job hunters the best possible start in their career.
Apprenticeships give our young people the skills they will need for the future and our employers the chance to train new talent in the roles they need. Last year 24 young people were set on a path to employment this way and we hope to help another 20 over the next 12 months. We do this by contributing towards travel expenses and supplementing apprentices’ training and wages. This ensures they will earn the national minimum wage or above – that’s not something every apprentice around the country can say. They also get interview training and help with their CVs.
Want to be an apprentice? s at your business? Looking to offer apprenticeship .gov.uk Contact: business@easthants
The scheme in action
Jack Armitstead (22), Medstead, an apprentice at Bookers and Bolton Solicitor, Alton
Kati Whitehead (22), Alton, an apprentice at Morgan Innovation and Technology Ltd, Petersfield
Jack was recommended for the apprenticeship scheme by the Job Centre as he was looking for jobs but was low on confidence.
Kati withdrew from her university degree for health reasons and the Job Centre recommended she speak to EHDC about an apprenticeship.
“I had studied law at A-Level but now I am actually doing the job I am picking up so much practical experience they never taught me at college!
Now she is working four days a week and studying for an Electronic and Electrical Engineering degree one day a week.
“Without this scheme I wouldn’t have had the chance to gain the skills I have and get a foot in the door of the legal profession. “It’s given me a lot more confidence to go out and say ‘this is what I can do’.”
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“I did want to be a maths teacher but now my maths goes into making a machine. What I am learning is actually being used to make something real, that’s really cool! “I wouldn’t have known about this job without the apprenticeship scheme. This is somewhere I want to stay and work, the scheme has inspired a lot of loyalty in me for the company.”
Developer agreement secures jobs for local people Jobs and training opportunities will be available to local people at a Clanfield housing development thanks to an innovative agreement we have struck with the developer.
House builder Barratt and David Wilson Homes has agreed to guarantee employment, apprenticeships and training to local people when work starts on a 207-house development on Chalton Lane. There will also be educational opportunities such as workshops, work experience and traineeships. For more information contac
The approach forms part of the EHDC Get East Hants Working initiative and aims to maximise benefits of new development for local people. The agreement will see five jobs set aside for East Hampshire people as well as 15 apprenticeships. These can be construction roles or office admin.
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Whitehill & Bordon businesses benefit from retail experts A group of independent Whitehill & Bordon businesses were given expert retail advice as part of a special scheme in the town. EHDC’s regeneration team for Whitehill & Bordon called in award-winning retail experts Vision On to meet with local shop owners and suggest ways they could pep up their sales. The 14 participants enjoyed a series of in-store coaching sessions and a top-to-bottom review of their business. Susan Williams, of Vision On, said: “We met with each business several times over a period of weeks and, with their help, suggested a series of improvements. These could be physical changes to the premises, changes in the lines they offer or the services they provide – all aspects of the business were reviewed.” Every independent business in the town had the opportunity to take up the scheme in November 2014.
For more information contact Susan Robins on 01730 23435
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Sue Williams, of Vision On, with Anita Warren, of Colours Hair and Beauty
Litter louts face a fine as part of zero tolerance campaign Careless litter louts will soon be paying the price for making a mess in East Hampshire with a new ‘zero tolerance’ campaign from East Hampshire District Council.
Residents who drop litter, chewing gum or cigarette butts, or don’t clean up after their dog, run the risk of a £75 fine.
“We hope people will now think twice before they drop litter and that will help us all keep the district clean and clear.”
Cllr Richard Millard, EHDC Deputy Leader, said: “Litter in East Hampshire is a big issue for all of us and has been at the forefront of our minds in recent weeks.
The campaign will be run across the district but officers will be focusing on the worst affected areas.
“Our environmental team works hard to collect the litter which blights our streets, parks and countryside - but as with many things prevention is better than the cure. “This new campaign means that if people are caught dropping litter, such as cigarette butts and chewing gum, or allowing their dog to foul, then they will be fined.
The scheme will be enforced by officers from Kingdom Security Ltd who will be uniformed with EHDC livery and carry official ID. The six month pilot has been launched to reduce litter in the district and there is no expectation it will generate a profit. Any money made will be ploughed back into public services.
Report a litter ‘hot spot’ to the council. Call the litter line on 01730 23 4131 and officers will visit that area.
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A record-breaking election East Hampshire’s voters turned out in their thousands to make the 2015 election a real record-breaker. More than 140,000 votes were cast on 7 May – more than ever before. Residents chose those who would represent them in Parliament, on East Hampshire District Council and their local town or parish council. We also had more candidates running for office with 225 hopefuls standing
for election, giving voters a real chance to have a big say on how public services in their area are run. The use of Postal Votes, an increasingly popular method of casting your ballot, was also up, with 11,296 Postal Votes requested - another high. On 7 May East Hampshire saw a turn-out of 73% from on electorate of 87,000.
trict Contact details for all of your dis al MPs and county councillors and loc are on the next page.
Make sure you register Did you miss out on your chance to vote in the elections? Make sure you are on the electoral register so you can have your say in future. A new registration system has been introduced and if you do not confirm your place on the register you run the risk of having your name removed. The new system, called Individual Electoral Registration, requires everyone to register themselves, whereas before one person could register everyone in a household.
The new system is intended to make the register more accurate and ensure everyone who is entitled to vote, can vote. Anyone not on the electoral register will not only miss the opportunity to vote in elections they may also be refused credit from lending companies that use the register to check customers’ names and addresses.
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Your councillors If you have a problem with any council service or an idea for improving your area, your local councillor may be able to help. Alton Amery Robert Saunders Conservative 01420 82669 robert.saunders@easthants.gov.uk
Alton Ashdell Andrew Joy Conservative 01420 85251 andrew.joy@easthants.gov.uk
Alton Eastbrooke Dean Phillips Conservative 07981 395857 dean.phillips@easthants.gov.uk
Alton Westbrooke Edward Brandt Conservative edward.brandt@easthants.gov.uk
Alton Whitedown Graham Hill Conservative 01420 86221 graham.hill@easthants.gov.uk
Alton Wooteys David Orme Conservative 07958 531147 david.orme@easthants.gov.uk
Binsted and Bentley Ken Carter Conservative 01420 22576 ken.carter@easthants.gov.uk
Bramshott and Liphook Angela Glass Conservative 01428 722375 angela.glass@easthants.gov.uk
Bill Mouland Conservative 01428 727260 bill.mouland@easthants.gov.uk Rebecca Standish Conservative 07785 114954 rebecca.standish@easthants.gov.uk
Clanfield and Finchdean Tony Denton Conservative 023 9204 0044 tony.denton@easthants.gov.uk Ken Moon Conservative 023 9259 9602 ken.moon@easthants.gov.uk
Downland Tony Costigan Conservative 01420 560280 tony.costigan@easthants.gov.uk
East Meon Robert Mocatta Conservative 07768 613996 robert.mocatta@easthants.gov.uk
Four Marks and Medstead Deborah Brooks Jackson Conservative deborah.brooks.jackson @easthants.gov.uk Ingrid Thomas Conservative 01420 561552 ingrid.thomas@easthants.gov.uk
Froxfield and Steep Nick Drew Conservative 07884 113 636 nick.drew@easthants.gov.uk
Grayshott Ferris Cowper Conservative 01428 609858 ferris.cowper@easthants.gov.uk
Headley Richard Millard Conservative 01420 489888 richard.millard@easthants.gov.uk Anthony Williams Conservative 01428 712809 anthony.williams@easthants.gov.uk
Holybourne and Froyle Glynis Watts Conservative 01420 257240 glynis.watts@easthants.gov.uk
Horndean, Catherington and Lovedean Sara Schillemore Conservative 023 9278 7464 sara.schillemore@easthants.gov.uk
Horndean Downs Guy Shepherd Conservative 07973 739988 guy.shepherd@easthants.gov.uk
Horndean, Hazleton and Blendworth Elaine Tickell Conservative 023 9259 7909 elaine.tickell@easthants.gov.uk
Horndean Kings David Evans Conservative 023 9259 1411 david.evans@easthants.gov.uk
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Lynn Evans Conservative 023 9259 1411 lynn.evans@easthants.gov.uk
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Charles Louisson Conservative 01962 600157 charles.louisson@easthants.gov.uk
Rowlands Castle Yvonne Parker Smith Conservative 01420 489974 yvonne.parker-smith @easthants.gov.uk
Liss Mike Kendall Conservative 01730 895659 mike.kendall@easthants.gov.uk Laetitia Pienaar Conservative 01730 892680 laetitia.pienaar@easthants.gov.uk
Petersfield Bell Hill Thomas Spencer Conservative 07912 053738 thomas.spencer@easthants.gov.uk
Petersfield Causeway Ben Bentley Conservative 07883 040977 ben.bentley@easthants.gov.uk
Petersfield Heath Julie Butler Conservative 01730 300751 julie.butler@easthants.gov.uk
Petersfield Rother Bob Ayer Conservative 01730 266571 bob.ayer@easthants.gov.uk
Petersfield St Mary’s Nicky Noble Conservative 01730 300856 nicky.noble@easthants.gov.uk
Petersfield St Peters James Abdey Conservative 07446 847007 james.abdey@easthants.gov.uk
Malcolm Johnson Conservative 023 9241 2096 malcolm.johnson@easthants.gov.uk
Selborne David Ashcroft Conservative 01420 511011 david.ashcroft@easthants.gov.uk
The Hangers and Forest Judy Onslow Conservative 01420 538159 judy.onslow@easthants.gov.uk
Whitehill Chase Sally Pond Liberal Democrats 01420 475245 sally.pond@easthants.gov.uk
Whitehill Deadwater Tony Muldoon Conservative 01420 472064 tony.muldoon@easthants.gov.uk
Whitehill Hogmoor Mervyn Smith Conservative 01420 511206 mervyn.smith@easthants.gov.uk
Whitehill Pinewood Alan Waterhouse Liberal Democrats 01420 769283 alan.waterhouse@easthants.gov.uk
Whitehill Walldown Adam Carew Conservative 07717 364151 adam.carew@easthants.gov.uk
MPs Damian Hinds MP (East Hampshire) c/o Ms Beverley Carpenter 14a Butts Road Alton Hampshire GU34 1ND 01420 84122 damian.hinds.mp@parliament.uk George Hollingbery MP (Meon Valley) c/o Kerry Siggins, Meon Valley Conservative Association The Coach House Worthy Park Abbots Worthy Winchester Hampshire SO21 1AN 01962 762025 meonvalley@hantsrc.com
County councillors Mark Kemp-Gee (Alton Rural) 01420 563550 mark.kemp-gee@hants.gov.uk Andrew Joy (Alton Town) 01420 85251 andrew.joy@hants.gov.uk Adam Carew (Bordon, Whitehill and Lindford) 01420 769098 adam.carew@hants.gov.uk Marge Harvey (Catherington) 023 9241 3858 marge.harvey@hants.gov.uk Ferris Cowper (Headley) 01428 609858 ferris.cowper@hants.gov.uk Ken Moon (Petersfield Butser) 023 9259 9602 ken.moon@hants.gov.uk Vaughan Clarke (Petersfield Hangars) 01730 268206 vaughan.clarke@hants.gov.uk
Headline news: Cllr Ferris Cowper is interviewed by the BBC
Transformation from garrison town to green town gets the go-ahead Whitehill & Bordon’s transformation from garrison town to green town has been given the go-ahead and work is set to start next year. EHDC’s planning committee has unanimously approved the largest application it has ever considered which will see 2,400 new homes, jobs, essential infrastructure and a new town centre in Whitehill & Bordon.
Consent was also given to convert Hogmoor Inclosure (which is 54 hectares) from an Army training area into an attractive green space which will be open to the public and will include car parking, footpaths and cycle routes.
The plans show how the site will be redeveloped when Bordon Garrison closes later this year.
The plans were submitted by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation – which is the property arm of the Ministry of Defence. Whitehill Town Council is supportive of the plans and praised them at the meeting.
The application outlines how the 200 hectare area – which includes Prince Philip Barracks, the Technical Training Area, Martinique House, Bordon and Oakhanger Sports Club and Hogmoor Inclosure – will be regenerated with new shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, a food store, a swimming pool in a new leisure centre, new schools and sports pitches. Proposals also include a new cycling route, footpaths, public open space, car parks, children’s play areas, multiuse games areas, a BMX or skate park, allotments and landscaping – as well as the southern section of the new relief road enabling a more attractive alternative to the A325 for through traffic.
There has been extensive consultation on the plans over several years and there will be further consultation with residents before a more detailed planning application is developed for some aspects of the proposals like further information about the new town centre, the layout of the homes and the materials used to build them. The overall regeneration of the town will include 3,350 new homes, 5,500 new jobs, a new town centre, new facilities, new schools (including a new secondary school) and a new road.
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Planning approval has already been given for 100 new homes and 100 new jobs at Quebec Park and 500 new homes and 500 new jobs at Louisburg Barracks. Existing facilities (e.g. swimming pool, schools, sports pitches and community facilities) will be retained wherever possible until their replacement facilities are available for use. There will also be a continuing Army presence in and around the town which will include Longmoor Camp, the satellite station at Oakhanger and service families’ accommodation in Trenchard Park, St Lucia Park and the Essex Close area. Tom Horwood, Executive Director at East Hampshire District Council, said: “This decision is great news for the town and its residents and enables a new and exciting future for Whitehill & Bordon. “A new vibrant and thriving town centre with facilities, jobs and opportunities will give Whitehill & Bordon the new lease of life which it needs. “As well as the new homes and town centre there is extensive funding of more than £100million to deliver the fantastic new facilities.
Highlights of the plan include: A new secondary school and a new and expanded primary school Early years and post-16 education provision “The regeneration of Whitehill & Bordon from garrison town to green town will be truly exemplary with the highest sustainability standards possible. “Getting to this stage has involved an enormous amount of hard work from all the partners working together for the benefit of the town and the wider area.” Whitehill & Bordon Project Lead (for the Taylor Wimpey and Dorchester joint venture) James Child said: “We are delighted to have received planning approval for the Bordon Garrison project, which will enable us to deliver 2,400 homes in Hampshire. “This development is set to transform the town for the better by providing much-needed affordable and private market housing, around 3,000 new jobs to the local area and delivering new schools, new public amenities, infrastructure improvements and recreation facilities for the benefit of the whole community.” The council’s approval is subject to the completion of a legal agreement setting out the contributions developers will make towards facilities, valued at more than £54million. The departure of the Bordon Garrison will be marked by the ‘Farewell to the Garrison Festival’ on 27 June (see page 18).
High quality retail and leisure facilities in a new town centre which will match (or better) surrounding towns New six-lane swimming pool and leisure centre which will open before the existing one closes New health and care facilities A new relief road Bus connections to rail stations and other towns New ‘green loop’ which will be an attractive offroad walking and cycling route Homes built to extremely high sustainability standards More green space than built space once the regeneration is complete Funding to support an arts and cultural centre A comprehensive heritage strategy A commitment to establish a community development trust to further involve the community
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New website heralds a service revolution Council services that you want, when you want them, is one of EHDC’s main goals for the future. The first step towards this has been taken with the introduction of a complete redesign of our website (www.easthants.gov.uk) which launches soon. Designed with our customers at its heart, the mobile-ready site focuses on making the main functions used by residents and businesses easy to get to, and easy to use. The site also includes new map functions and access to information
based on your home address along with online chat help and Browse Aloud software that can read pages for people with sight and reading problems. The next improvement will be the introduction of a new Customer Relationship Management system that will make it possible for us to streamline our back office processes, reducing administration costs and duplication of work (like copying paper forms onto digital systems). When completed, you will be able to access council services online 24 hours a day, seven days a week through your own ‘My East Hampshire District Council’ account.
Facilities will include: the ability to report problems to the council and check their progress, book attendance at events, pay bills or buy discretionary services.
Your input is vital to help make improvements to the website. Go to www.easthants.gov.uk and let us know what you think.
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Chicken can cause food poisoning. About 280,000 cases of food poisoning a year can be traced to campylobacter – a germ found mostly on raw chicken. You can’t see it, smell it or even taste it on food, but if it affects you, you won’t forget it. The Food Standards Agency wants to cut the number of cases of campylobacter poisoning in half by the end of 2015. If everyone does their bit we can achieve it.
healthy – it will make a huge difference in helping to achieve this goal.
THE CHICKEN CHALLENGE 1. Bag and store raw chicken separately from other food, covered and chilled on the bottom shelf of the fridge 2. Don’t wash raw chicken as it splashes germs 3. Wash everything that’s touched raw chicken in soap and hot water – your hands and utensils 4. Check chicken is cooked properly – no pink meat, steaming hot and the juices run clear
Pledge to take the chicken challenge and do at least one thing to help keep our tummies safe and Make the pledge at
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Last chance to sign up for cashback East Hampshire residents don’t have long left to sign up to receive cashback for improving the energy efficiency of their home. The EHDC scheme is running until 31 August and offers residents a whopping 50% cashback for installing solid wall insulation and 25% cashback on a range of energy-saving measures including new boilers, double glazing and cavity wall insulation. As well as making homes cheaper to heat, solid wall insulation can also help reduce mould and condensation by preventing moisture build up and can increase the value of a property.
An Alton resident, Chris Chappell, has had solid wall insulation installed and received 50% cashback through the scheme. She said: “Our home is much more comfortable and costs less to keep warm now and we couldn’t have carried out the work without the help of the EHDC money. “Our energy bill is noticeably smaller and our friends have been saying they can’t even notice a change in the appearance of our home.
“I urge anyone thinking about making energy-saving improvements to get in touch and see if EHDC can help before the scheme ends.”
k eive your free information pac To register your interest and rec . 329 234 30 .gov.uk or call 017 email bill.robinson@easthants le at More information is also availab com ire. psh www.greendealham
Driveway rules If you are having work done on a new driveway make sure you use approved contractors or you could end up breaking planning regulations. New driveways at the front of properties require planning permission if they are greater than five square metres and have no means of stopping run-off water into local drains. Be sure to use a contractor who is registered with a reputable organisation who can provide a written statement afterwards that the driveway meets the required standard. If you do not you may find it difficult to sell your home and your property could be subject to planning enforcement.
Have a look at the following website for more information: www.planningportal.gov.uk
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Council Tax Advice in Alton If you need advice on Council Tax then drop in to the Alton office, at 7 Cro ss and Pillory Lane. Between 9.30am and 2pm on Wed nesdays and Thursdays an East Hampshire District Council officer will be available to offer clear advice and answer basic queries.
Alternatively residents can contact EHDC’s Council Tax team on 01730 234400.
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Bordon Garrison signs off in style The Army is leaving Whitehill & Bordon after more than 100 years. The town will turn out for the celebrations and say thank you and farewell to Bordon Garrison. The Farewell to the Garrison Festival will feature spectacular displays, community activities, live music and a barrage of family fun. It is free for everyone to enjoy and will be a fitting tribute to the long association between the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) and the people of Whitehill & Bordon.
The event will begin at the Town War Memorial on the A325 (Camp Road) where, at 11am, there will be the formal raising of the flag for National Armed Forces Day with soldiers from 10 Training Battalion REME on parade. The Town Mayor will then bestow the Freedom of the Town on the Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. The Freedom of the Town is a traditional honour granted to military units which have earned the town’s trust and respect, and is an affirmation of the bond between the regiment and the town. It will be accepted by Lieutenant General Figgures CB CBE, the Master General REME. Troops will then march back to camp followed by a procession of military vehicles. The celebrations then move to Budds Lane Sports Field, between 12-5.30pm for the Farewell to the Garrison Festival including daredevil displays, military and historical shows, live music and community fun.
The Master of Ceremonies will be retired broadcaster John Smith (pictured right) a member of the award-winning team responsible for the BBC Radio coverage of the funeral of Diana. Now, Chairman of the Hampshire Royal British Legion, John is looking forward to the event. “Hampshire Royal British Legion shares Whitehill & Bordon’s sadness at the departure of the Garrison,” he said. “As county Chairman it is an honour to participate in this farewell event and to articulate the wider community’s appreciation of what Whitehill & Bordon’s servicemen and women have done for a century and more.” The Farewell to the Garrison Festival is supported by Bordon Garrison, East Hampshire District Council, Hampshire County Council, MOD Community Covenant Fund, REME Corps Fund, and Whitehill Town Council.
There will be free car-parking available at Budds Lane, a cycle park and a free AMK Gro up Courtesy Bus. AMK Group will be running a free bus on a 20 minute loop, to the event from 10am - 2pm, and leaving the event from 3pm - 7pm. Camping is available at BOSS (Bordon and Oakhanger Sports and Social Club), GU35 9HG, contact Jason on 01420 472898 or email jrtoove y@hotmail.com For more visit www.farewellto bordongarrison.org.uk or call Whitehill Town Council on 01420 473123.
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KEY TIMES Saturday 27 June 10.30am, for 11am d Freedom of the Town an y Flag Raising Ceremon orial at the Town War Mem 12 – 5.30pm n Festival Farewell to the Garriso eld at Budds Lane Sports Fi
Entertainment includes: REME Parachute Display Team REME Motorcycle Team Band of the Royal Logistic Corps Military Tug of War Military Displays Team Extreme BMX Historical Showcases Live Music & Entertainment Rides & Activities for all ages Fun Dog Show Community Village Funfair Bars & Catering The day will end with the Beating Retreat at around 5pm, performed by the band of the Royal Logistics Corps
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Be on the
Alert Sign up to a new alerts system run by Hampshire Police and keep up-to-date with everything that’s happening in your neighbourhood.
The web-based system, called www.hampshirealert.co.uk, is free to use and will send messages to subscribers over email, text or phone, whatever is most convenient.
Residents can sign up to the scheme via the website, via their neighbourhood teams or via a portable kiosk that can be taken to events.
Hampshire Alert will be used to send out appeals, warnings about incidents, engagement events, Trading Standards warnings, crime prevention advice, good news – pretty much anything that would be included in a beat newsletter or Neighbourhood Watch communication.
People don’t need to have access to the internet as details can be added manually.
By using alerts to send out information as and when incidents happen, the police can keep people up-to-date easily and efficiently.
Hampshire Alert is nothing like Facebook, Twitter or any other social media site. All the information is kept secure and private; there is no need to set up a social page or add pictures. Once registered, members only need to log into the system to update their details or preferences. Alerts will be sent to their chosen email or phone number. Hampshire Alert is now the main way the police will keep in touch with the community. The new system can be used to send information to people in certain areas or to groups and it allows the Police Neighbourhood Teams access to all community information, meaning they are better informed and better prepared.
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Town and Parish Council news
News in brief from some of East Hampshire’s Town and Parish Councils. Submissions for the winter edition of Partners are welcome. Email: will.parsons@easthants.gov.uk
Four Marks Bryan a Freeman of Four Marks Cllr Bryan Timms (right) was awarded the title of Honorary Freeman after 24 years of dedication to the parish of Four Marks. Bryan was both a district councillor and a parish councillor, and chaired the parish council for ten years.
Liss Neighbourhood Plan underway
Oakhanger Playground planned Oakhanger’s younger residents are going to get an exciting new play area on the edge of Shortheath Common, next to the village green. The project has been made possible largely due to an award of £32,000 from The Veolia Environmental Trust and funding and support from Selborne Parish Council and other local charities. Work is due to start in early May.
On receiving the award from Cllr Paul Turner (left), Bryan reflected on his most memorable achievements as chairman, including the building of the Benian’s Pavilion and the refurbishment of Oak Green.
Have your say on the Liss Plan. This will decide how to meet local housing needs and set out things that the village values and would like to keep.
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Liss residents have until the autumn to submit their views on this important document for the village’s future.
Whitehill Town Council continues to improve its services to the community through improving its assets.
The next open Forum will be in Liss Village Hall on Saturday 11 July 2015
A new kickwall has been installed at Mill Chase Recreation Ground, contracts have been placed for new playground equipment at Sutton Field and Firgrove playgrounds and the next project in the pipeline is to upgrade the BMX track at Jubilee Park.
For more visit www.lissnp.org.uk or email info@lissnp.org.uk.
New members bowled over by Jamboree New faces chanced their arm at Chawton Park Indoor Bowls Club’s ‘jamboree’ designed to increase interest in the sport. Established club members met with and played alongside novices at the special event, also attended by England international Jamie Chestney (pictured right). Chawton Park is the first Bowls Club in the country to qualify for the Bowls Development Alliance’s top grant, a Platinum Award and is the only indoor bowls club in Hampshire to have a Clubmark. For more call the Chawton Park IBC Centre Managers Margaret and Dick Holden on 01420 541546
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New kickwall and better BMX track for Whitehill
Get your motor running Young motorists got into gear in April as they took part in a driving event hosted at East Hampshire District Council’s offices in Petersfield. The Autotest event, run by Southsea Motor Club, saw 23 young people, some of whom had never before been behind the wheel of a car, test their driving skills. Building on last year’s pilot, the event offered locals as young as 13, the chance to gain valuable driving experience in cars generously lent by TS Recovery, from Petersfield. The test track challenged their ability to manoeuvre a car accurately around a short course competing against their peers with a series of timed runs.
Jack Oates, (14) of Whitehill, who won class J1, is presented with his prize by Keith Shepherd of Southsea Motor Club
rently being planned for the Another Autotest event is cur an for more information at summer – contact Bob Colem v.uk or phone 01730 234107. bob.coleman@easthants.go
Is your limo licensed? Planning a hen do or arriving at a Prom in style? Make sure your glamorous ride is properly licensed.
Anyone ordering a limousine, classic car or niche vehicle, such as a fire engine, should check the vehicle, driver and operator have been vetted by the council. Using an unlicensed vehicle may place passengers at risk from drivers who have not been adequately vetted or, in the event of an accident, the insurance may not cover injuries to those involved. If an unlicensed vehicle is stopped, it may be taken off the road, leaving you stranded. Mike Smith, Licensing Team Leader at East Hampshire District Council, said: “When booking transport, ask for the vehicle and driver licence numbers and the name of the authority issuing the operator’s licence. Before the journey, check that the driver can show you the vehicle licence and a driver badge. These are really small checks which the driver won’t mind, so please make the time to be sure you travel safely.”
01730 234 379 Contact the Licensing Team on gov.uk or email licensing@easthants.
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A to Z of council services
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Refuse and recycling collections ............................................0300 300 0013 Road sweeping.............0300 300 0013 Roadkill removal..........0300 300 0013
Abandoned vehicles ............................................0300 300 0013 Accidents in the workplace... 234360 Active lifestyles........................... 234067 Arts development......................234391
Health and safety at work
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.......................................................... 234360 Historic buildings........................234216 Home energy conservation... 234070 Home Improvement Agency .......................................................... 234320
Benefits...........................................234175 Building control.......................... 234208 Business advice............................234165
Homecheck..................................234404
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Housing (empty homes).........234404
Car parks (ParkSafe)....0300 555 0705 Cemeteries and burials............ 234285 Community planning................234015 Community Forums................. 234073 Community safety......................234167 Contaminated land....................234332 Countryside and biodiversity.... 234386 Council Tax...................................234400
Housing (grants).........................234404
D
entertainment)........................... 234389
Housing..........................................234415 Housing (affordable)................. 234346
Housing (private sector)..........234404
L Land and property (EHDC owned)............................234043 Land charges............................... 234262 Licensing (alcohol and
Scrap metal and motor salvage ..........................................................234095 Sports and leisure centres .......................................................... 234399 (Alton Sports Centre ...................................... 01420 540040) (Mill Chase Leisure Centre .......................................01420 472549) (Taro Leisure Centre...........263996) (Bohunt Centre, Community School......................... 01428 724324) (Horndean Technology College ......................................023 9259 4325) Sports development................ 234396 Street name plates.................... 234390 Street names and numbers.......234275
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Markets (Petersfield).....08438 869 550
Taxi licences.................................234095 Toilets...............................0300 300 0013 Tourist Information................... 268829 Tourism marketing.....................234164 Transport........................................234013 Travel concessions (HCC) ............................................ 0300 555 1376 Trees (not woodlands)..............234214
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Elections........................................ 234350
Partners magazine.................... 234030
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Pest control.................................. 234360
Flooding........................................ 234295 Food and food premises complaints.................................... 234360 Fly-tipping......................0300 300 0013
Planning policy............................234219 Play equipment............0300 300 0013
Vacancies...................................... 234047 Valuation and listing officer (HM Revenue and Customs) ............................................03000 501 501 Voluntary/community services (Community First HEH).............710017
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Disabled toilet access............... 234307 Dogs and animals...................... 234360 Domestic violence.....................234344 Drains (private) blocked.......... 234390 Radian Housing Association .......................................................... 403200
G Graffiti..............................0300 300 0013 Grants for community projects ...........................................................234391 Grass cutting and grounds maintenance..................0300 300 0013
Litter and dog waste bins ............................................0300 300 0013 Litter hotspots.............................234131
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Planning development............ 234246
(noise, water, air, land).............. 234360 Population statistics..................234219 Can’t find what you’re looking for? Go to www.easthants.gov.uk or call 01730 266551
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Waste reduction initiatives.........................0300 300 0013
Y Young people (recreation and entertainment)............................234107 Youth Council...............................234186