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Rio Olympics Hero Admits: 'I Was Scared of Water As a Child' CONSERVATIVES keeping our community InTouch WARSASH – Autumn 2016 Swimming gold medallist Adam Peaty opens showpiece leisure centre Rio Olympics hero admits: ‘I was scared of water as a child’ OLYMPIC swimming hero Adam Peaty opened the £9m state-of-the-art Holly Hill Leisure Centre and admitted: “Although it might be hard to believe, I was actually scared of water when I was younger.” Adam, who triumphed at the Rio Olympics by win- ning Team GB’s first gold medal in the 100m breast- stroke breaking his world record set the day before, was acutely afraid of being bathed as a young boy. The 21-year-old super star was full of praise for the showpiece centre in Sarisbury which boasts a 25-me- It’s not often you get a swimming lesson from an Olympic champion. tre pool with 6 lanes and a learner pool, gym, spinning room and dance centre. those who made it possible. In a landmark day for the Western Wards, he told guests: “I “It is the culmination of a project which began after our sug- know how important it is that we educate more people about gestion, strongly supported by residents, that we needed the health and safety benefits of swimming, especially those another swimming pool in the ADAM PEATY FACT FILE who live in coastal areas such as Fareham. Borough.” “I think the pool here at Holly Hill Leisure Centre will go a Over 2,000 people have Speciality: 100m breaststroke long way in helping to do that. signed up for membership and “It’s also at local pools like these where future athletes are the centre is open to all. 2016 Olympic champion discovered and, for me, it’s very exciting to think that could Fareham’s Conservative-run 2015 World champion happen here at Holly Hill.” Council has also provided new 2014 & 2016 European champion A plaque was unveiled at the centre by Adam and the Mayor sports pitches near the leisure 2014 Commonwealth champion of Fareham, Councillor Connie Hockley. centre, worked with volunteers Fareham Council Leader Seán Woodward said: “This is the to improve the woodland and World record holder 50m and delivery of my lake and has also agreed a 100m breaststroke and 4 x 100 longest standing £130,000 multi-use games mixed medley relay pledge, made area which will be provided in over 25 years the new year. First swimmer to win both sprint ago, and I am breaststroke events at World so grateful to all Will it produce another Championships Adam Peaty? Most successful British swimmer in a single World Championship One of only 3 British swimmers to have won gold at Olympic, World, Warsash ward Councillor Trevor Cart- European and Commonwealth wright, Council Leader Seán Woodward Games level. The only one to hold and executive member for leisure and 4 gold medals simultaneously in community Sue Bell after the opening. the same event England’s 5th lowest district council tax – that’s CONSERVATIVE budgeting 2 InTouch Only a CONSERVATIVE COUNCIL can deliver the goods year after year I nT ouch 3 NEWS ROUND Kids enjoy exciting new activities Police ‘passionate about the job’ Maritime Academy’s THIS YEAR’S events at five locations across the Bor- WARSASH Councillors Trevor Cartwright and relocation opens up summer play ough, supported by many partners and Mike Ford are pictured meeting Sergeant Nick scheme attracted sponsors. Morgan at Park Gate Police Station to discuss prime riverside 1,500 youngsters The scheme is designed to reduce policing in the Western Wards. from across the anti-social behaviour and allow young- The policing team comprises 1 sergeant, 4 police site to developers Borough for a sters to participate in activities they officers and 6 PCSOs, who are involved in the WORLD-RENOWNED Warsash feast of free fun may not otherwise have the opportunity reducing crime, catching criminals and reducing Maritime Academy will move to and games. to try. threat, risk and harm in our community. Southampton next September, Councillor Trevor The final event was a free funfair The team tries to engage with the community as leaving the upper part of the site Cartwright, chair- (courtesy of Charles Cole) at Park Lane much as possible with beat surgeries in Warsash, open to developers. Suella quizzed man of Fareham Recreation Ground, which was enjoyed Stubbington, and Locks Heath. They regularly visit youth groups to build relations. Owners Southampton Solent Uni- Fareham MP Suella Fernandes Community Safety by many. All those who registered also Councillor Cartwright was impressed with their passion and dedication to the job versity decided the bulk of the cam- visited Warsash Residents’ Associa- Partnership, said had the benefit of free bus travel with under difficult circumstances. New technology has improved so that officers can pus will be relocated at Southamp- tion meeting in September, giving the Council put on a range of exciting First Bus. spend more time on the beat, rather than in the office. ton City College with cadet halls of a rundown of her position in politics residence nearby. and life in Westminster. Although it will still be called Members then quizzed her on Warsash Maritime Academy and a everything from Brexit and Govern- Greenfield sites may be needed small waterside facility retained at ment legislation and local issues Newtown Road, it will be a major such as speeding and schools in the loss of revenue and trade that stu- constituency. to fit in 2,000 extra homes dents bring to the village. They also expressed concern over Councillor Trevor Cartwright said the explosion of planning applica- an Smale (chairman) and Michele Corri- He said: “These have included applica- Foreman Homes and Taylor Wimpey the university realised the huge fi- tions that had been submitted by gan of Warsash Residents’ Asssociation, tions from Taylor Wimpey and Foreman have asked for their outline plans to be nancial potential of such a prime various developers recently. are watching closely for any applications Homes for 80 and 150 dwellings respec- considered now by the Council, but the site beside the River Hamble. They were concerned that Warsash which may impact on the village. tively on land to the North of Greenaway land is designated as outside the urban Given its brownfield status, it is did not have the facilities such as Councillor Ford said many homes would Lane, butting onto the current Peters area with a presumption against develop- ripe for redevelopment and a plan- schools, doctors and roads in the SOME of the 2,000 extra homes for come from land in the town centre and Road development. ment. ning application is anticipated.. area, and most of the applications which Fareham has to find space to roll other brownfield sites. “Current proposals for homes south of It is likely these applications will be re- However, the two large 60s style were in the countryside. forward the local, plan up to 2036 may The Council is trying to identify such sites Greenaway Lane give potential for up to fused and the developers may appeal. buildings are listed and will have re- have to go on greenfield sites. and asked developers and those with ac- 700 homes in the area. “A planning inspector will look again at strictions placed on them. ‘Keep Us Safe’ plan These are in addition to those designated cess to land to put forward proposals in “These are premature applications and the applications in the light of the Coun- Councillor Cartwright said: “As Hampshire Police & Crime Commis- for Welborne. case it has to look beyond identified sites. their merits will be considered with the cil’s plan to 2036 and if he is satisfied it is part of this anticipated planning sioner’s draft plan to ‘Keep Us Safer’ Councillors Trevor Cartwright and Mike The response was massive, with 110 ap- other 100 applications once the Council sound, we hope the appeals will be dis- application, the Council will en- was approved by the Police Crime Ford, pictured discussing plans with Bri- plications for over 7,000 homes submitted. has confirmed the numbers required.” missed, “ added Councillor Ford. sure that adequate off-road park- Panel. ing is provided, unlike with the Panel member Councillor Trevor Warsash couples take top awards Sea defence contractors praised Academy whose student numbers Cartwright said the main thrust of the have outgrown the on-site parking plan, which runs until 2021, covers A WARSASH couple were raine Styles received several PHASE 1 of the restoration of Hill Head’s sea provision. the Commissioner’s vision, mission, among dozens of winners awards. defences is completed and contractors have “Residents will be only too aware priorities, size and scope of the job, in this year’s Fareham in Fareham won its 13th consec- been praised for meeting deadline and budget. of the pressures that this has accountability and objectives. Bloom competition presen- utive gold medal in the Small Warsash Conservative County Councillor Keith caused in recent years. It was produced after a survey on tation night at Ferneham City category of the South and Evans, executive member responsible for the “It is now our job to ensure that line and social media, through local Hall. SE In Bloom contest. coastline, said 10 groynes had been repaired or development here is handled Press and paper copies taken to Felicity and Michael Cory, The Borough’s parks and replaced and 4,000 tons of shingle imported to sympathetically and in keeping various events. pictured with Fareham Mayor gardens won 5 gold awards, in- raise levels. with the local area (it abuts a Councillor Cartwright said: “Having Connie Hockley and Consort Geoff Hockley, cluding one for Warsash Common.The most Phase 2 will see replacement of the sea wall in front of the beach huts by mid- nature reserve).
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