Keeping your Council Tax low Annual report................................................4

Advertisements ...........................................5

Allergen labelling for food Award for dog warden service ......6

Community rail partnership Wheels to work Community transport ...........................7

Farewell to the Garrison Festival 2015 ...................... 8-9

Christmas in East Hampshire .10-11

Whitehill & Bordon update .....12-13

Tree service .................................................. 14

Councillor approved grants Youth Council grants ........................... 15

Alton VC winner remembered Autosolo event Alton Community Festival ............. 16

Butserfest ...................................................... 17

Chase Community Hospital ....18-19

Neighbourhood Police offices What to recycle .........................................20

Town and Parish Council news ... 21

A-Z of council services........................22

Councillor contacts ...............................23

Christmas refuse and recycling collections................. 24

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Your next edition of Partners Magazine will be published in June 2015.

Contact with the councilIf you would like to contact the district

council about any of the services

featured in this edition please see details

given in each article.

Write to

East Hampshire District Council, Penns

Place, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4EX

Email [email protected]

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

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Tyfield House, Blendworth Lane

PO8 0AA

9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

023 9259 7766

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Love where you live?

Register to vote

If you want to have your say on how our area is run then make sure you are on the electoral register.

If you are not on the electoral register then you will not be able to vote in future elections. You may also be refused credit as some finance companies use the register to check your address.

This year the government changed the way the electoral register works with the introduction of

the Individual Electoral Registration system.

Now every person in the household will be responsible for signing up to the electoral register whereas previously it could be managed by one householder.

Be a PollstarBe a part of next year’s big elections by signing up to be one of EHDC’s Pollstars.

Next May the country will go to the polls once again to choose its Government at a General Election.

On the same day voters will be asked to vote for their representatives on East Hampshire District Council and on their local town or parish council.

EHDC will be running these elections and will need an army of workers to act as poll clerks, supervisors and vote counters.

These positions are paid roles and combine the excitement of an election with an opportunity to take part in one of this country’s foundation principles – democracy.

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East Hampshire District Council is calling for new councillors with the desire to change their world and the business sense to make it happen.

With an election looming next May, EHDC is looking to attract councillors with the ambition to take on the council’s vision and the skills to make it reality.

With unprecedented pressures on public sector funding, councils must be ever more business-like and professional if they are to thrive.

To be a Pollstar and play a part in May’s ballot contact EHDC’s elections team on 01730 234370.

If you have the drive and the skills to

change your world then there could be a

place for you on East Hampshire District

Council. Contact 01730 234370 for more.Register to vote at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

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It’s a great time to be in East HampshireThe Annual Report Summary 2013-2014 charts how the authority delivered successful services to its residents and businesses, while giving even greater value for money.

To find out about the great things happening in East Hampshire right now and to see what the future holds, download a copy of the annual summary from www.easthants.gov.uk/annualreport

Ambitious plans to make East Hampshire free from government funding are already underway.

Innovative ideas and strategies for the future have been put in place as the council strives towards its vision of building a high-performing organisation at the heart of a prosperous, vibrant and active district.

We want to make East Hampshire one of the best places in Britain to live, work or visit.

Partnership working with other authorities and the streamlining of services has enabled East Hampshire to keep its share of Council Tax low, with the intention of keeping it frozen for the foreseeable future.

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Where a University Degree in Business is not beyond your reach

Our part-time Business and Management Degree is designed for busy working people and is available one evening a week from Chichester College, Isle of Wight College and South Downs College in Waterlooville.

It is open to those who may not have formal qualifications but whose work experience will have prepared them to succeed.

To find out more about the flexible part-time courses we offer, come along to our next open evening, details of which can be found at www.port.ac.uk/ pbsevents.

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The Dog Warden Service at EHDC has been awarded a ‘silver footprint’ from the RSPCA.

The award is in recognition of the approach the council takes towards stray dogs and, according to the RSPCA, shows ‘a standard of excellence’ in the approach taken.

EHDC dog warden Neil Burton with his dog Zara

Changes in allergen labelling for foods

It’s not only nuts!From mid-December 2014 new legislation will require caterers and retailers selling unwrapped foods to advise customers if their food contains allergens. There are 14 allergens that need to be identified, as illustrated. The new rules will make it easier for people with food allergies to identify the foods they need to avoid.

Businesses can choose how they provide the allergen information. It can be printed on the menu or on labels in an open food display. Alternatively, a sign can be displayed

in a prominent position such as at the service counter advising customers as to where they can find the information.

More information is available from the Food Safety Team at East Hampshire District Council on 01730 266551 and the Food Standards Agency website at www.food.gov.uk. Concerns about labelling or composition of food should be reported to the Trading Standards Citizens Advice consumer helpline 03454 040506.

Top dog wardens scoop award

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Get in touch with the Dog Warden

team on 01730 234318

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Community Rail Partnership

If you have issues accessing public bus services then community transport could be for you.

Community Transport East Hampshire runs a fleet of accessible minibuses on routes across the district. The service is ideal for those who find it difficult using conventional buses.

The following services are available:

Call & Go – a bookable bus service which operates Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to set destinations on each day.

Group Hire - provides accessible transport for individuals and groups; for shopping and social trips, sporting events, lunch clubs and day centres.

Are you missing job interviews, work or training because you don’t have your own transport? Wheels to Work could be for you.

If you are aged 16 or over you can loan a taxed and insured moped with

full breakdown and service cover. You will be provided with a helmet, gloves and a high visibility vest. The scheme costs from £17 per week and mopeds can be loaned for three to 12 months depending on your individual circumstances.

For an application form, to check eligibility or make a referral please contact [email protected] or call 01425 481546

Community Transport

Wheels to work

For more information call 01420 475759Booking hours Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

www.easthampshirerail.co.ukwww.facebook.com/easthampshirerail

[email protected]

The partnership is currently looking for volunteers.

If you are interested please get in touch...

The East Hampshire Community Rail Partnership is a not-for-profit organisation providing a link between the railway industry and local communities. The partnership aims to develop stations at Liphook, Liss, Petersfield and Rowlands Castle as ‘gateways’ to the South Downs National Park, encouraging greater usage of train services. Work also includes passenger surveys, reporting damage, looking after flowers and planters, keeping stations free from litter and much more.

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A unique and exciting event for Whitehill & Bordon

After being based in Whitehill & Bordon for more than 100 years, the Army will be leaving the town in 2015 to relocate to Lyneham in Wiltshire.

To mark this milestone in the history of Whitehill & Bordon, Whitehill Town Council, in partnership with the Bordon Garrison, is planning a ‘Farewell to the Garrison Festival’. The festival will take place on 27 June 2015, National Armed Forces Day.

An exciting day of activities is planned, open to everyone and it is hoped that local residents come out in force to celebrate.

At 11am at the Town War Memorial, 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 Council Mayor will then bestow the ‘Freedom of the Town’ on the Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical

Engineers (REME).

The ‘Freedom’ will be accepted by Lieutenant General Figgures CB CBE, the Master General REME. This gives the residents the opportunity to come along and ‘wave their flags’ to show their support to the veterans, cadets and serving military personnel for the outstanding work they do.

Troops will then ‘fix bayonets’ and march back to camp followed by a procession of historic and current military vehicles.

Please note that the A325 will be closed from 10.45 - 11.45am (diversion via Budds Lane). Budds Lane will

be closed from 10.30 - 10.45am and from 11.45am - 6pm (diversion via A325).

Farewell to the Garrison Festival Sat 27 June 2015

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From noon until 5pm, there will be a joint military/

civilian ‘Farewell Festival’ on Budds Lane Sports Fields and it is planned to include

• RedArrows(tbc)

• REMECrescentKTMmotorcycleteam

• Militaryandcivilianbands

• Militarydisplaysandevents

• TeamExtremeBMXdisplayandcoaching

• Chinookdisplay(tbc)

• REMEparachutedisplayteam

• Historic&currentmilitaryvehiclesandequipment

• Extremeadventurespidermountainandhighropes

• Militarygunrun

• Assaultcourse

• Vehiclerecoverydisplay

• Children’sactivitiesandentertainment/activitiesforallages

• Fundogshow

• Inflatables

• Theatricalperformances

• Funfair

• Localhistoricaldisplay

• Dogagilityandobediencedisplay

• Schoolsshowcasedisplay

• Communityorganisationsshowcasedisplay

• Barsandcatering

The event will conclude with the BeatingRetreat.

The event is jointly funded from REME Corps fund, the town council, East Hampshire District Council, the Armed Forces Community Covenant award scheme and in-kind assistance from the Bordon Garrison, with other funding being sought from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation.

The event is being organised by Whitehill Town Council and the Bordon Garrison with the involvement of the Whitehill & Bordon Town Partnership, The Woolmer Forest Heritage Society; EHDC councillors and officers and the Phoenix Centre.

Other grant aid applications are to be made to make the day even more special.

More information can be found on the dedicated website:

www.farewelltobordongarrison.org.uk or by phoning

Whitehill Town Council on 01420 473123 or email

[email protected]

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in East HampshireChristmas

Christmas shoppingThe Christmas markets in Alton, Petersfield and Whitehill & Bordon are perfect for finding gifts.

Drop into Grayshott Pottery for seasonal gifts for the home and family. Telephone 01428 604404 or visit www.grayshottpottery.com

Meet Santa

At Birdworld’s Winter Wonderland. Phone 01420 22140 or visit www.birdworld.co.uk for details.

On the Mid-Hants Railway Watercress Line. Phone 01962 733810, www.watercressline.co.uk

At Alice Holt Forest in their Winter Woodland www.winterwoodland.co.uk

At Hollycombe Steam Fair, www.hollycombe.co.uk

Winter walksThe East Hampshire Literary Walks are a great

way to get some exercise on a crisp winter’s day. Leaflets at the Tourist Information

Centre, or for download from www.easthants.gov.uk/walking

For more ideas, contact the Tourist Information Centre in Petersfield, telephone 01730 268829 or see the

website www.easthants.gov.uk/tourism

There is a sleigh-load of fun events and activities to enjoy in East Hampshire during the winter and in the run up to Christmas.

The following events are just a taste of what’s coming up. If you know an event that is not featured on this page you can add it for free to our community news and events website www.easthampshire.org

Christmas activitiesThe Gilbert White’s House Mulled Wine Weekend on 6 and 7 December. Telephone 01420 511275, www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk

At Hinton Ampner, near Alresford, carol singers and bell ringers will perform from 6 to 14 December – phone 01962 771305 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hinton-ampner

At Butser Ancient Farm enjoy Tales of Winter Magic, ideal for children, or celebrate the Saturnalia Festival like the Ancient Romans – both events 19 December www.butserancientfarm.co.uk

Jane Austen’s House Museum, Chawton, will celebrate Jane’s birthday on 16 December with coffee and mince pies, and look out for their festive craft sessions www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk


For more ideas, contact the Tourist Information Centre in Petersfield, telephone 01730 268829 or go to www.easthampshire.org

Christmas lights

Alton’s Christmas Lights Switch-On in The Market Square 28 November from 5.30pm with lights on at 6.30pm.

Father Christmas has the honour of turning on the town’s Christmas lights, supported by entertainments and a fun fair.

Star Wars characters will be coming to switch on the lights in Petersfield, on November 14 in Petersfield Square, alongside

the fairy Felicity Wishes. The community-based event will provide the most spectacular switch-on Petersfield has ever seen. Organised

in partnership with EHDC the event will raise money for the Liss-based national charity Dreams Come True.

Christmas fairsPetersfield Christmas Market takes place on Sunday 7 December. The fair will combine with Hampshire Farmers’ Markets to bring a large, varied market with a vast range of fantastic festive items to make your Christmas magical. For more go to: www.petersfieldfest.com/wp/christmas-festival

Alton’s Yuletide Festival, 7 December 10am-4pm in Alton High Street. Traders and local good causes will line the High Street with stalls while live music, entertainments and a fun fair will complete the party atmosphere.

The Whitehill & Bordon Town Partnership organises a variety of events in the town. The next event is a Christmas Fair on Saturday 6 December from 10am-3pm at the Forest Community Centre and on the outdoor event space; it includes entertainment, bands, market stalls, craft fair, donkeys on show, a bouncy castle, children’s rides and Santa in his Grotto.

Horndean’s Christmas Fair will be held on Tuesday 9 December and include the festive Carol Concert. The market, packed with gifts and goodies takes place between 5-9pm at the Precinct while the Carol Concert will be held between 7-7.30pm in The Square.

Liss Christmas Fair late night shopping will take place in the village centre and in the Triangle Centre on Wednesday 10 December.

Petersfielda market town in more

than just nameEvery Wednesday and Saturday between 8am and 4pm, this traditional market takes place in the main square, providing the perfect venue to purchase a diverse range of high quality goods and products – everything from flowers, clothing and DVDs, to a comfortable bed for your cat or dog. This time of year is an ideal opportunity to purchase those Christmas gifts, or a selection of Christmas and New Year food – delicious breads and cakes, fresh fruit and veg, fish, meat and dairy.

Hot food and drink is also available for the hungry shopper – perfect for those cold winter days.

Do come along and explore the goods on offer. If you are a trader interested in booking a pitch, please contact the East Hampshire District Council market administration service – telephone number 01730 234279 or email [email protected]

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Whitehill& BordonRegenerationMajor planning applications approvedPlans have been approved for homes and jobs at Quebec and Louisburg Barracks – the first sites to be transformed as part of Whitehill & Bordon’s regeneration.

The green light was given for 100 new state-of-the-art, zero-carbon homes and 100 new jobs at Quebec Barracks (now renamed Quebec Park).

Quebec Park was bought by the Homes and Communities Agency from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (the

property arm of the Ministry of Defence) and it selected local development company Radian to transform the former barracks.

As well as the much-needed new homes, the 3.5 hectare site will also feature a business hub and café.

The homes will range from one-bedroom flats to four-bedroom houses - 65 of the homes will be available for private sale and 35 will be affordable housing.

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To find out more about the project, please visit www.whitehillbordon.com

Plans to transform Louisburg Barracks into a thriving community with 500 homes and 500 jobs have also been approved.

The Homes and Communities Agency bought this site from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation and the development has received funding from the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership.

The plans for this site also include the first phase of a new relief road which will enable access to the site and ease congestion around the town.

Work on the road is expected to start in spring 2015 and the new homes will be built later that year.

A construction skills training centre is also expected to be built as part of this scheme.

Green light for 500 new homes and 500 new jobs at Louisburg Barracks

Get involvedThere was extensive consultation with residents on both of these applications and groups were established so residents could feedback on different aspects of the regeneration. If you would like to be kept up-to-date with future consultation events then please let us know by emailing [email protected]


A service in 7 steps:

Trees in East HampshireEHDC’s arboricultural officers look after the trees owned by EHDC. Here’s a seven step guide to the service they provide.

1. Caring for EHDC’s trees Martin Healey and his team are responsible for the health and maintenance of more than 6,000 council-owned trees across the district. We care about our trees at EHDC and have a team of specialists looking after them to ensure this beautiful district continues to be an attractive environment for us all.

2. Who owns which tree?It can be a complicated affair trying to work out who owns which tree. It could be a tree managed by Hampshire County Council, EHDC, the local parish council, a housing association or a resident.

3. How to check if it is an EHDC-owned treeIn July of 2014 the council took a major step forward by plotting our trees on the EHDC website. Members of the public can click on a blue council-owned tree and see when it was last inspected and the condition and type of tree. This information can be found at maps.easthants.gov.uk

4. How are the council trees being managed?A new programme of tree maintenance work will start in the winter of 2014-15. The work will range from pruning and crown-lifting to felling and is part of the council’s commitment to a healthy and safe environment. Well-maintained trees contribute more to the environment.

5. What are the threats to trees?There are a number of challenges facing trees in the area, including storms and stress, water shortage, development and diseases such as ash dieback.

6. Who to contact about EHDC’s treesIf you have concerns about council-owned trees, (but not tree preservation order or conservation area trees) please log on to the council website where further information is available or contact the council by e-mail: [email protected]

7. How are trees protected?Some trees are protected, either by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or because they are in a conservation area. If you need advice about TPOs or conservation areas contact [email protected] or phone 01730 234214.

The Plestor Oak at Liss is protected by a Tree Preservation Order. It is thought

to be around 300 years old.

For more information about trees in East Hampshire go to

www.easthants.gov.uk/trees

The East Hampshire Youth Council Money Pot grant is for small community projects and organisations across the district, that benefit young people.

Projects can apply for up to £250 and the grants are administered by the East Hampshire Youth Council [EHYC].

The EHYC is for all young people aged 11-21 and strives to give all young people a voice in their community and to make a real difference.

Money Pot

Money Pot 2014 grants

have gone to:

TPS Rock Challenge

Four Marks After School Club

Kings Arms, After School Club

Ashdell Beavers , Alton

1st Rowlands Castle Scout Group

Sheet Primary School Young Governors

St Lukes Church Grayshott Holiday Club

Four Marks Primary School Orchestra

Bordon Garrison Youth Club

Petersfield Youth Theatre

Woodlands Youth Club, Headley Down

Chawton Indoors Bowls Club Junior Section

Mill Chase Academy School Council

Southern Domestic Abuse Service (SDAS)

Refuge and EH Outreach project

Petersfield Cricket Club

Visit www.easthants.gov.uk/councillorgrants to find out more, or contact Bob Coleman, Community Team Leader, on 01730 234107


East Hampshire District Councillors have £3,000 each to spend within their own wards and improve the lives of residents in their community.

The councillors can use the money to support projects or plans they judge will provide a valuable service to the area.

Any community group or project can apply for a Councillor Grant, which is limited to £1,000, and is only available to not-for-profit organisations running projects that benefit the community at large.

Councillors award local grants

Some of the recent grants given to East Hampshire communities include:

East Meon Parish Council - £500 towards a community defibrillator for East Meon VillageFroyle Village Hall - £750 towards a speaker system for the hallLiphook Modellers Club - £1,000 towards refurbishment of the clubhouse

Whitehill & Bordon Town Partnership - £200 towards the Whitehill and Bordon Activity DayHorndean Community Association - £300 towards setting up a befriending service in Horndean

For more information contact [email protected] or call 01730 234118

Community Alton

Festival


Alton sways to samba rhythmHundreds of Altonians soaked up the atmosphere at a Brazilian-themed Community Festival in July.

Local school children performed samba rhythms and footballers went toe-to-toe at the Alton College event which tied in with the World Cup in Brazil.

The day, organised by EHDC and partners, was packed with fun activities to try as local groups offered tasters or provided demonstrations.

The importance of remembering ErnestAlton’s First World War Victoria Cross winner was honoured with a commemorative paving stone laid in the town.

Bombardier Ernest ‘George’ Horlock was awarded Britain’s most prestigious military medal for his determination and bravery during one of the Great War’s earliest battles.

A regular soldier in the Royal Field Artillery, he was wounded twice at

Vendresse in the Battle of the Marne in September 1914 and returned each time to keep his gun in action under heavy shellfire.

One hundred years later, on Monday 15 September, a commemorative stone was laid – free of charge by C.P. Kinch Ltd of Bordon - in his home town in his honour by EHDC and Alton Town Council.

Driving ambitions

Twenty four young people from across East Hampshire tested their driving skills at the first EHDC Autosolo event.

Held in July the event gave 14-21 year olds a free opportunity to test their driving skills in a safe environment. The aim is to encourage responsible driving and introduce young people into motorsport.

Those who were too young to drive or had not passed their driving test learned basic techniques safely and with supervision prior to taking part.

The Autosolo challenge asked the young drivers to negotiate a memorised, low-speed course as quickly as possible without hitting any markers.

Pic courtesy of the Alton Herald

The Blackout & Kids In Glass Houses rock Butser

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More than 1,500 people came to rock at the base of Butser Hill for the UK’s biggest alcohol-free rock festival, Butserfest 2014, on Saturday 13 September.

Organised by East Hampshire District Council in partnership with Southampton Solent University and in the beautiful setting of Queen Elizabeth Country Park, this one-day event gave festival goers a lot of band for their buck with more than 30 bands over three stages and free activities included in the ticket price.

Fans can relive the day with highlights on the festival’s YouTube channel: YouTube.com/Butserfest


New life for Chase Community Hospital

A GP-led NHS

organisation is considering new

options to help progress plans to breathe new life into Chase

Community Hospital at Whitehill &

Bordon.

For the last few years, the NHS has been working with the local community to extend existing services and clinics at the hospital and introduce new services which local people want and need.

NHS South Eastern Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which plans and buys most health services for the area, originally had a two-phased plan for the hospital.

Phase 1: developing a new model of care to prevent hospital admissions and establishing a new integrated team of healthcare professionals to support people recovering from an illness or injury

Phase 2: Investing £3.7m in creating a modern outpatient area and clinical space for mental health services, improved office accommodation and purpose-built facilities for two GP surgeries which would relocate from existing buildings in the town.

Phase one was completed in September 2013. But phase two has encountered delays in securing the capital funding, mainly because of changes resulting from the national NHS re-organisation in April 2013.

A key factor has been that plans for developing sites that will cost more than £3m now need to go through a detailed approvals process led by NHS England.

Another is that future tenants of the hospital must agree to the new rents that will be introduced as a result of an improved building.

Progress on both elements has been slow and led to delays to moving the project forward.


But the CCG’s Governing Body has now agreed to endorse further work to scope the following two options:

1 to complete the project in two stages by progressing with the mental health clinical space, office accommodation and refurbished outpatient area and relocating the GP practices at a later date

2 to change the project scope to deliver mental health clinical space, office accommodation, refurbished outpatient area and space for just one GP practice, rather than two.

Project Director Sara Tiller said: “We remain as committed to transforming Chase Community Hospital as we have ever been.

“But we think by taking this new approach, and concentrating on developments to the outpatients department, mental health and office accommodation first, we can at last start to move the project forward so that people can see things are happening. This approach has the support of both the project board and Steering Group - which includes representatives from the local community.”

The CCG has moved to assure the local community that the hospital will not be closed during the refurbishment. It is also working with partners to try to attract a developer to build a nursing home in the town.

The CCG has attended major events in Whitehill and Bordon to talk about the project and is available to speak to any groups. If interested, please phone Mark Wingham on 023 9268 4819 or email [email protected]

Project team members have also been working closely with East Hampshire District Council about future health requirements when hundreds of new homes are built on the sites of army bases which are earmarked for redevelopment.

Chase currently provides a wide range of services including:Aortic aneurism screening

Counselling

Child and adolescent mental health service

Catheter and wound clinic

Drug and alcohol service for adults

Ear, nose and throat

Eye clinic

Falls classes

Family planning

Sexual health

Women’s health, gynaecology and obstetrics

Musculoskeletal service (a new enhanced service)

Ophthalmology service (new enhanced service)

Memory clinic

Midwifery services

Occupational health services

Oxygen assessment

Children’s ADHD and behavioural

Children’s audiology

Child health and coeliac

Occupational therapy

Physiotherapy

Podiatry

Rheumatology

Speech and language services

X-ray and diagnostic services.

If your GP thinks you need treatment for one of these services and you would like to be seen at Chase, please tell them when they make the referral.

For more information contact the South Eastern Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Grouptel: 023 9228 2063 email: [email protected] web: www.southeasternhampshireccg.nhs.uk


Action stations for police

Neighbourhood police offices within shared buildings are to be opened in Alton,

Petersfield and Whitehill.

Once officers and staff have moved into these new neighbourhood offices, corresponding police stations will be closed. The Whitehill and Petersfield neighbourhood offices are due to open in Spring 2015, whilst the Alton neighbourhood office is due to be open by Spring 2017.

Additionally the patrol base at Alton police station will remain in place until a permanent patrol base opens in a location and timeline to be confirmed.

The move follows a review of the county’s police buildings conducted by Hampshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Hayes, which showed that a significant financial investment would be needed to maintain many of the old, high-maintenance buildings, at a time when policing budgets were being stripped by the Government.

The switch to shared offices in East Hampshire, plus similar moves across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, will mean a

reduction in running costs by up to £3m per year and the removal of £5.8m in maintenance costs.

Hampshire Constabulary will look to build on partnerships with local authorities like

EHDC as it focuses on ‘neighbourhood policing’.

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AltonAlton is Blooming

Alton came home smelling of roses after the 2014 South and South East in Bloom awards held in Brighton.

Alton received Gold for Jubilee Playing Fields and Silver Gilt for both Flood Meadows and the Public Gardens. The town was also awarded Silver Gilt overall and for the first time received an exciting Special Commendation award for Community Involvement.

February Beer Festival

Looking further forward there is the Alton Beer Festival held at Alton College on Friday 20 February, 7.30-11pm and Saturday 21 February, 11am-3pm and 7.30-11pm. The community-run festival, which raises funds for several local charities, has a large selection of beers, ciders and wines to sample along with live music and entertainment.

BinstedBinsted Parish Council has refurbished its children’s playground at a cost of £22,000. It was opened by two of Binsted Primary School’s pupils.

Donations came from The Veolia Environmental Trust, £15,000, The Binsted Recreational Trust, £5,000, The Hampshire Playing Fields Association, £2,000 and Binsted Fête Committee who provided a mini-van springer costing £660.

GrayshottDo you want to take part in local decision making? Do you want to help preserve your community for future generations? Are there local issues that you could help address? At the Elections next May Grayshott Parish Council will have vacancies on their team of councillors. To be eligible you must be 18 and live or own a property or have your main employment within the civil parish of Grayshott or live within 3 miles of its boundary.

For more information please ring 01428 606510 or email [email protected]

SheetThe new kitchen at Sheet Village Hall has been completed and bookings are welcomed. This autumn sees the inauguration of Sheet Film Club monthly screenings on Thursdays. Forthcoming films include: How to Train Your Dragon, Thursday 11 December and The Book Thief, Thursday 22 January.

For more info. [email protected] or to book the Village Hall - sheetparishcouncil.org

LissLiss Neighbourhood Plan. Work is just beginning. We want to involve all residents to ensure the plan reflects the interests of the whole community.

To find out more please consult Liss Parish Council website or phone us on 01730 892823.

Town and Parish Council news

News in brief from some of East Hampshire’s Town and Parish Councils. Submissions for the March edition of Partners are welcome. Email: [email protected]

A

Abandoned vehicles

..............................0300 300 0013

Accidents in the workplace

..........................................234360

Active lifestyles ..................234067

Arts development ..............234391

B

Benefits ............................. 234175

Building control .................234208

Business advice .................. 234165

C

Car parks

.............023 9244 6408 or 234274

Cemeteries and burials

..........................................234285

Community planning .........234015

Community Forums ...........234073

Community safety ............. 234167

Contaminated land ............234332

Countryside and biodiversity .234386

Council Tax ....................... 234400

D

Disabled toilet access .........234307

Dogs and animals ..............234360

Domestic violence ..............234344

Drains (private) blocked ......234390

Radian Housing Association

..........................................403200

E

Elections ............................234350

FFlooding ............................234295 Food and food premises complaints .........................234360 Fly-tipping ..............0300 300 0013

GGraffiti ...................0300 300 0013 Grants for community projects ..........................................234391 Grass cutting and grounds maintenance ..........0300 300 0013

HHealth and safety at work ..........................................234360 Historic buildings ............... 234216 Home energy conservation 234070 Home Improvement Agency ..........................................234320 Homecheck ...................... 234404 Housing .............................234415 Housing (affordable) ..........234346 Housing (empty homes) .... 234404 Housing (grants) ............... 234404 Housing (private sector) .... 234404

LLand and property (EHDC owned) ..................234043 Land charges .....................234262 Licensing (alcohol and entertainment) ...................234389 Litter and dog waste bins ..............................0300 300 0013

MMarkets .............................234279

PPartners magazine .............234030 Pest control ........................234360 Planning development .......234246 Planning policy .................. 234219 Play equipment ......0300 300 0013 Pollution (noise, water, air, land) .......234360 Population statistics ........... 234219

R

Refuse and recycling collections ..............................0300 300 0013 Road sweeping ......0300 300 0013 Roadkill removal ....0300 300 0013

S

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

T

Taxi licences .......................234095 Toilets ....................0300 300 0013 Tourist Information ............268829 Tourism marketing .............234164 Transport ...........................234013 Travel concessions (HCC) ..............................0845 045 8355 Trees (not woodlands) ....... 234214

V

Vacancies ...........................234047 Valuation and listing officer (HM Revenue and Customs) ..............................03000 501 501 Voluntary/community services (Community First HEH) ...... 710017

W

Waste reduction initiatives................0300 300 0013

Y

Young people (recreation and entertainment) ................... 234107 Youth Council ....................234186

A to Z of council servicesAll numbers 01730 unless otherwise stated

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Go to www.easthants.gov.uk or call 01730 266551


Below is a list of all East Hampshire District Councillors by the ward areas they represent.

Alton AmeryRobert Saunders • Con01420 82669 • [email protected]

Alton AshdellAndrew Joy • Con01420 85251 • [email protected]

Alton EastbrookeDean Phillips • Con07981 395857 • [email protected]

Alton WestbrookeNicholas Branch • Con01420 562698 • [email protected]

Alton WhitedownMelissa Maynard • Con01420 85791 • [email protected]

Alton WooteysDavid Orme • Con07958 531147 • [email protected]

Binsted and BentleyKen Carter • Con01420 22576 • [email protected]

Bramshott and LiphookLynn Ashton • Con01428 604547 • [email protected] Glass • Con01428 722375 • [email protected] Mouland • Con01428 727260 • [email protected]

Clanfield and FinchdeanKen Moon • Con023 9259 9602 • [email protected] Newberry • Con01489 278779 • [email protected]

DownlandPatrick Burridge • Con01420 564080 • [email protected]

East MeonRichard Bartlett • Con01730 823326 • [email protected]

Four Marks and MedsteadMaurice Johnson MBE • Con01420 563329 • [email protected] Thomas • Con01420 561552 • [email protected]

Froxfield and SteepNick Drew • Con07884 113636 • [email protected]

Your Community ForumThere are four Community Forums that discuss issues and approve grants affecting different areas of the district. They are: Alton and surrounding villages; Clanfield, Horndean and Rowlands Castle; Petersfield, Liss and surrounding villages; and Whitehill/Bordon, Liphook, Headley, Grayshott, Lindford and Greatham.Go to www.easthants.gov.uk/communityforums or call 01730 234073 for more details.

GrayshottFerris Cowper • Con01428 609858 • [email protected]

HeadleyRichard Millard • Con01420 489888 • [email protected] Williams • Con01428 712809 • [email protected]

Holybourne and FroyleGlynis Watts • Con01420 257240 • [email protected]

Horndean, Catherington and LovedeanSara Schillemore • Con023 9278 7464 • [email protected]

Horndean DownsGuy Shepherd • Con07973 739988 • [email protected]

Horndean, Hazleton and BlendworthDorothy Denston • Con023 9259 4127 • [email protected]

Horndean KingsDavid Evans • Con023 9259 1411 • [email protected]

Horndean MurrayLynn Evans • Con023 9259 1411 • [email protected]

LindfordYvonne Parker Smith • Con01420 489974 [email protected]

LissJennifer Gray • Con01730 821904 • [email protected] Harris • Con01730 891287 • [email protected]

Petersfield Bell HillPeter Marshall • Con01730 263127 • [email protected]

Petersfield CausewayPhilip Aiston • Con01730 267277 • [email protected]

Petersfield HeathJulie Butler • Con01730 300751 • [email protected]

Petersfield RotherBob Ayer • Independent 01730 266571 • [email protected]

Petersfield St Mary’sGuy Stacpoole • Con01420 474440 • [email protected]

Petersfield St Peter’sHilary Ayer • Independent01730 266571 • [email protected]

Ropley and TistedChris Graham • Con01962 772685 [email protected]

Rowlands CastleMarge Harvey • Con023 9241 3858 • [email protected]

SelborneDavid Ashcroft • Con01420 511011 • [email protected]

The Hangers and ForestJudy Onslow • Con01420 538159 • [email protected]

Whitehill ChaseZoya Faddy • Lib Dem01962 841127 • [email protected]

Whitehill DeadwaterTony Muldoon • Con01420 472064 • [email protected]

Whitehill HogmoorPhilip Drury • Lib Dem01428 714350 • [email protected]

Whitehill PinewoodChris Wherrell • Lib Dem01420 478077 • [email protected]

Whitehill WalldownAdam Carew • Con01420 769098 • [email protected]

Your District Councillors



Recycling, Refuse, Glass and Garden Waste

Council offices

over Christmas

Please place the appropriate container at the property boundary by 7am on the day of your collection.

Please note: If your bin/box/sack is missed please contact Customer Services on 0300 300 0013 by noon the day following your collection. If you call after this time the crew will not return.

If during adverse

weather conditions

your bin, box or

sack is not collected,

please leave your

bin out, until it is

collected.

Christmas collection dates

If you need a calendar go to

www.working-together.org.uk

and type in your postcode, or

contact our customer services

team on 0300 300 0013

Christmas collection dates

Don’t forget to put out your real Christmas tree with your Garden Waste sack or bin during January.

Normal collection day Revised collection day

Mon 22 Dec No Change

Tue 23 Dec No Change

Wed 24 Dec No Change

Thu 25 Dec Sat 27 Dec

Fri 26 Dec Mon 29 Dec

Mon 29 Dec Tue 30 Dec

Tue 30 Dec Wed 31 Dec

Wed 31 Dec Fri 02 Jan

Thu 01 Jan Sat 03 Jan

Fri 02 Jan Mon 05 Jan

Mon 05 Jan Tue 06 Jan

Tue 06 Jan Wed 07 Jan

Wed 07 Jan Thu 08 Jan

Thu 08 Jan Fri 09 Jan

Fri 09 Jan Sat 10 Jan

Normal collections resume week commencing 12 January 2015

Penns Place, Petersfield and Alton

Closing 1pm Wed 24 Dec – Re-opening 9am Mon 29 Dec

Closing 1pm Wed 31 Dec – Re-opening 9am Fri 2 Jan

Bordon Closed Wed 24 Dec – Re-opening Mon 5 Jan

Horndean Open Wed 24 Dec – Re-opening Fri 2 Jan

Partners 85 - Winter 2014

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