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CONSERVATIVES – Over two decades of outstanding civic service SARISBURYIn & WHITELEYTouch – Winter 2020 Joy as countryside homes are quashed by new Draft Plan SARISBURY has escaped ridge. further major develop- There were 76 objections ment in the new Fareham to building on the site on Draft Local Plan. Botley Road. And two attempts by de- The planning committee velopers to inflict a total of said the proposals were 188 new homes on the area contrary to 11 different have been kicked out by the policies in the Local Plan. planning committee – to Further reasons included the delight of campaigning its position in an unsustain- objectors. able countryside location, Councillor Seán Wood- adverse effect on the land- ward said the 150 homes scape and protected sites proposed in the earlier and lack of mitigation for Draft Plan for the Rook- disturbance of reptiles liv- ery Farm landfill site – with ing there. possible accesses onto Nick Bird and Mary Leahy (centre) express their delight to Seán The proposed new Bor- Botley Road and Swanwick Woodward and InTouch team leader Joanne Bull over the Rookery ough Plan for Fareham re- Lane – had been removed. Farm decision. ceived full Council agree- He said: “We are pleased ment and was published for to be able to report that in the latest draft Local Plan, the public consultation. Council has removed the site along with sites for around It covers from 2021 to 2037 and identifies development lo- 2,000 houses across the Borough.” cations that will deliver a total of 8,389 houses and about Nick Bird of Swanwick and Mary Leahy of Burridge said: 153,000 sq.m of employment space, and includes 4,858 hous- “We are delighted that our Sarisbury Councillors have made es at Welborne. the decision to remove this site from the draft Local Plan. The plan and consultation comments will be submitted to “We were very concerned about the extra traffic it would the independent Planning Inspectorate, which will carry out have created onto the already crowded Botley Road at Swan- a thorough review. wick.” If it is found to be sound, it will be formally adopted by the Residents were also overjoyed that Fareham planners re- Council; if not, the planners will have to take on board what jected an application for 38 houses in the countryside at Bur- should be done to make it pass muster. Pandemic emergency budget rules out council tax rise AN EMERGENCY mid-year budget collection. Plans were in place to overcome the to manage a predicted £1.1m shortfall Council Leader Seán Woodward said: shortfall, but indications are that the caused by the Covid-19 pandemic was “We have been prudent with our re- pandemic will widen the gap considerably, agreed by the Borough Council serves for a number of years, so have a putting Council services at significant risk. Fortunately, years of careful attention to strong financial standing, but this will still A 16% council tax rise of £23 would finances by theConservative -run Coun- have a very significant impact on what we cover the £1.1m funding gap, but has cil means the shortfall can be met from can and cannot do for the rest of the year been dismissed as an option. reserves without hiking up council tax. and for many years to come.” “Most residents are surprised the But the hole in the budget will have to Before the pandemic, the Council’s Council delivers all services for just £3 be plugged by charges for services such medium-term financial strategy predicted per week for the average home, almost as coastal car parks and green waste a funding gap of £1.5m over four years. the lowest in the country,” he added. Stay safe and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2 InTouch SARISBURY, WHITELEY, SWANWICK, LOWER SWANWICK & BURRIDGE ARE SAFEST IN CONSERVATIVE HANDS InTouch 3 Kids choose their NEWS ROUND Joanne joins school governors Another Green Flag award play equipment JOANNE BULL has tions to grow and TWO FAREHAM parks have been named goes into joined the governors develop the school. as the best in the country after receiving maintaining CHILDREN were asked which pieces of new of Sarisbury C of E “I’m keen to get prestigious Green Flag Awards. the sites to play equipment they would like to have in Bur- Junior School. started and look Holly Hill Woodland Park received the such a high ridge playground. She said: “This excit- forward to getting recognition for the 13th successive year and standard, The play area is to be upgraded and parents were ing opportunity will involved in the school.” the Sensory Garden in Fareham town was also especially asked asked to go online by November 23 and get allow me to support Joanne, InTouch team recognised for the 11th year running. over challenging year. Congratulations and well the younger generation to vote for their favourite our younger genera- leader, has lived in the The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by done to all involved.” pieces of new equipment. Money for good causes tion and help shape their future. area for over 30 years and has two environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, re- FLASHBACK: Former Councillor David Swan- Youngsters There is £8,000 available for good “The school has an excellent board children, one grown up, the other wards well-managed parks and green spaces. brow, Seán Woodward and Councillor Connie were asked causes from County Councillor Seán of governors and I feel privileged to currently a Year 9 student at Brook- Councillor Seán Woodward said: “This award Hockley, then Executive Member for Leisure, to choose Woodward’s annual HCC budget. be joining them in making contribu- field. celebrates the dedication and hard work that celebrate the first Green Flag win in 2007. from a small He’s been able to support dozens of toddler community and sports groups and Com- climbing munity Speedwatch over the years. unit, toddler He managed to obtain what became Bishop’s blessing for long-awaited Whiteley school playhouse, the big yel- IT’S BEEN a very long struggle, “I hope that the chil- see-saw or low bus for but at last Whiteley’s £12m new dren of Whiteley en- springies. young peo- school is under construction. joy a really enriching Families ple’s charity Cornerstone Church of England education in the new were also able to comment about how else they Y-Services (aided) Primary School will open its buildings and that the would like to see the play area improved. which is classrooms for 630 pupils in Septem- parishioners of White- It is part of the Council’s five-year improvement often seen ber 2021. ley Church find inspi- plan for play areas across the Borough and work is around the On a blustery August afternoon, ration in their new expected to begin in autumn 2021. Borough giving support to youngsters. the Bishop of Portsmouth, the Rt surroundings.” InTouch Team Leader Joanne Bull (pictured) said: If you live in Sarisbury, Burridge, Rev Christopher Foster, conducted The County Council “Play is such an important part of every child’s life, Swanwick, Lower Swanwick, Park Gate, a short service of dedication at the designed and is build- which is why the Council encouraged everyone to Priory Park or Whiteley, you can apply. foundations of the new school and ing the new school. get involved and say what equipment they’d like in Contact details are below. chapel. PHOTOS: (left) The the play area to improve it for everyone to enjoy.” County Councillor Seán Wood- Rev Philippa Mills, Tom Longer interval ward, who had long campaigned for Mills (Chairman of Speedwatch is back extra school places in Whiteley, said: “I was pleased to be “This has been a long fight to get the school agreed for a Governors), Bishop Christopher Foster and Tim Clarke, joined by Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond and Councillor suitable site and funding. It has also been a 30-year wait for headmaster. (right) Councillor Woodward, Bishop Foster, Roz Chadd, HCC Executive Member for Education. Whiteley Church to finally get a permanent home. Flick Drummond MP and Councillor Roz Chadd. Sarisbury pauses to honour war dead Skylar’s ‘virtual’ entry is tops COUNCILLOR Seán Woodward decided to hold AVID Fareham gardeners Judges never got a an Arimistice Day commemoration at Sarisbury didn’t wilt under the Co- whiff of perfumes from Farewell Ferneham Hall...Hello Fareham War Memorial at 11am on 11th November. vid-19 pestilence. the blossoms, but they DRIVERS should think again before putting the Live. But he curtain won’t rise with the He said “I am so grateful to Rev Philippa Mills from Green fingers became key- marvelled at the mega- foot down in Sarisbury Ward. new name after its £12m pound revamp Whiteley Church for officiating at our first Armistice board nimble fingers as they bytes of exhibits sub- Community Speedwatch is back and offenders’ until 2023. Day service which, considering the lockdown, went so desk-topped their entries mitted in a virtual gar- registration numbers will be noted. Councillors voted for a 6-month inter- well with many passers-by pausing to reflect for a few in the prestigious South & deners’ world. InTouch team leader Joanne Bull, who attended a val to review the situation in view of the minutes. South East England in Bloom The Public Award for course to familiarise with the equipment, said: financial effects of the Covid pandemic. “Andy Mellor from the Royal Marines’ Association competition. the best Kids’ Corner “Securing £3,500 from Councillor Seán Wood- Concert Band gave a tremendous rendition of the They followed up with more entry went to 3-year-old Skylar ward’s Hampshire County Council grant scheme Don’t be taken in Last Post and Reveille, rounded off with the National digital displays in the Fareham in Playle from Sarisbury Green, who’s enabled the group to buy the equipment that can Fraudsters have been using Council Anthem.We hope to repeat this ceremony annually.” Bloom contest.