CONSERVATIVES keeping our community InTouch – 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, Adam Peaty poses with (l to r) Ian Cook, European and Commonwealth regional manager of operators Every- Games level. The only one to hold one Active, Mayor Connie Hockley and 4 gold medals simultaneously in Council Leader Seán Woodward. the same event ’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 Tory bus tour visits every ward Seeing how ward is policed Jon quickly BEFORE NEWS ROUND proves he’s no FAREHAM’S Conservative councillors toured the COUNCILLORS Seán Borough in a bus to help everyone understand the Woodward and Jon Butts stick-in-the-mud important issues in all wards. visited Police THE FIRST concern Council Leader Seán Woodward said: “We were par- Station to find out how residents raised with ticularly interested to view our newest leisure facilities their areas are policed from CouncillorJon Butts such as Community Centre and Holly Hill Sergeant Nick Morgan. after his election in Leisure Centre.” Park Gate team comprises a May was the poor They also saw the Innovation centre at Daedalus and sergeant, 6 PCSOs and 4 po- Coaches causing delay condition of some Solent Airport, Coldeast, Highlands shopping parade and lice officers. Several residents have complained well-used accesses Funtley, Portchester shopping precinct and the new Lidl store. Sites likely for development Councillor Woodward said: “The sional in their work and look to about lengthy parking by coaches to Whiteley wood- were also viewed, including Warsash Maritime College and controversial sites such as male and female staff are pas- protect the vulnerable in our com- on Yew Tree Drive near Sweethills lands. Newlands at Stubbington and Cranleigh Road in Portchester. sionate about their role, profes- munity.” Crescent in the early mornings, These had dete- delaying rush hour traffic. riorated last winter This is contrary to the contract such that paths had You’d be lucky to keep instructions issued by More North of Whiteley delays push new school become slippery and your wellies in this. County Council, therefore the opera- difficult to use even tor has been spoken to and asked to with walking boots. AFTER adhere to the requirements to wait opening back to September 2019 Over the summer elsewhere until the appointed time the worst affected that the pickup is required. be available to the County Council to begin work on Forecast pupil numbers for the area show that access points were building the new school until September 2017 which there will be enough places available for any new refurbished by the Jon’s 8th century ride allows the developers to build the road to the school pupils arising from the development prior to the Borough Council Jon Butts celebrates in The Mall after and provide the services required to the boundary opening of the relocated school. ready for the com- completing ‘Ride London’ – his 8th of the site. County Councillor Seán Woodward said: “It is ing winter and will 100-mile charity bike ride this year. This means that the school will not be moved and really galling that there is yet another delay to the remain passable He said: “Many thanks to all who open for the September 2018 intake as more than North of Whiteley development when there is such year-round. supported and donated to the British 12 months is needed to build it. important infrastructure relying on it, including new Council officers will Heart Foundation.” The County Council is now proposing to have the roads and schools. also be undertaking school built for the start of the September 2019 “This is despite planning consent having been autumn clearance of academic year. granted and the school designs having been well the drainage ditches NORTH OF WHITELEY development has been The reason for delaying the opening for 12 months supported by the public. running alongside delayed by approximately another six months is that it makes things much easier to manage in “It is a good thing that the temporary school is the greenways to and is now expected to start in May 2017. terms of the admission number for the school which in fantastic buildings and well able to cope with keep them free- No mud on the carpet The site for Cornerstone Primary School will not will not have to move during an academic year. increased demand on its existing site.” flowing. after a stroll here. Expect a fine if you park like this New project relives past at Brickworks IT’S A COMMON sight across the Borough YOU can step back over The project was opened by Fareham – vehicles illegally parked on verges and 100 years at Bursle- Council Leader Seán Woodward who Rookery Avenue application pavements. don Brickworks, Lower said: A planning application (P/16/1088/ An annoyed resident snapped the one pictured, Swanwick to see how “The brickworks is a great local ame- OA) has been submitted by Fore- which was on a bend and obstructing the foot- workers lived then. nity which is now firmly on the national man Homes to the Borough Council path, forcing pedestrians into the road. Thanks to the Headley map as a must-see museum for the for 22 houses to the south and east Councillor Jon Butts said: “Drivers parking Trust, the Friends of Burs- built environment. of Rookery Avenue, Swanwick. illegally causing nuisance for pedestrians and ledon Brickworks have “I encourage everyone to go and have It adjoins a Site of Importance for residents near Whiteley Primary School and created 4 rooms based on the cottages built for the workers a look at this gem right on our doorstep.” Nature Conservation (SINC) and is local shopping centre are the subject of increased reporting for enforcement.” in 1900. PHOTOS: (left) Seán Woodward opens the project watched not allocated for development. Police can issue a summons for obstructing the pavement and Fareham They contrast the way the men and their families lived in by brickworks boss Carolyne Haynes; (right) A room in a Previous attempts to develop there Council can issue a fixed penalty for obstructing a dropped kerb. 1900 and the 1970s which was when the cottages were sold. brickworker’s cottage around 1900. have failed. Application documents claim it would bring forward a short exten- BOROUGH COUNCILLORS COUNTY COUNCILLOR COME AND JOIN US sion of Rookery Avenue; however, Whiteley Fareham Sarisbury If you support Conservative principles and would like it would not be sufficient to allow completion of the missing link to Jon Butts Seán Woodward Seán Woodward to vote to select your Council and Parliamentary can- connect Rookery Avenue, Swanwick 9 Camargue Close 8 Persian Drive, 8 Persian Drive didates, attend social and political events or help us to Rookery Avenue, Whiteley. Whiteley PO15 7DT Whiteley PO15 7BJ Whiteley PO15 7BJ by delivering InTouch in your street, then why not join Comments will be accepted by the Tel: 07464 847 852 Tel: 01489 881030 Tel: 01489 881030 Sarisbury Branch of Fareham Conservative Association? Council up to the day it is decided, email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]. Please phone Jon Butts 07464 847852. probably by Christmas. uk Residents are invited to copy their Whether you voted for us or not, your Conservative councillors promise the highest standards of ser- comments to Councillors Jon Butts WHITELEY MATTERS vice to everyone in the community. Contact us any time and we’ll respond personally within 48 hours. WE SERVE YOU ALL and Seán Woodward. 4 InTouch with Westminster Let’s go into the world and make Brexit work for us I am delighted that Prime Minister Suella Theresa May has laid out plans for MP for Fareham making Brexit a FERNANDES reality. Our future relationship with the EU will reflect an agreement in An invitation to my which we will decide for our- selves how we control immigra- Senior Citizens’ Fair tion and can pass our own laws. TOO OFTEN we hear about problems that We want to give British compa- can accompany the ageing process, includ- nies maximum freedom to trade ing loneliness and isolation. In my opinion with and operate in the Single too little is being done to tackle these issues. Market – and let Europe and Kindly supported by the Rotary Club Meon businesses do the same here. Fareham, I am hosting a fair on Friday, No- Article 50, the point at which vember 25 (3pm - 5.30pm) to bring together I found these seniors enjoying the Fareham & we begin our formal negotiations the huge variety of interests and activity groups Gosport Dementia Action summer tea dance. to leave the EU, will be invoked we have in our community, enabling people to Local clubs will demonstrate activities for before the end of March 2017. browse these at leisure and chat with represen- people to get involved with such as knitting, The Government will also tatives of different organisations. arts and crafts and Fareham’s Men’s Shed. A introduce a Great Repeal Bill to Stands will include: health and fitness, hob- travel company well help you find your perfect remove the European Communi- bies, voluntary services, home support, finan- getaway. ties Act from the statute book on cial advice and bereavement services. Admittance is free and there is plenty of on- the day we leave, meaning that Demonstrations will be held on stage as well site parking. the authority of EU law in Britain as a coffee and cake session with me. St John’s Church Hall, Upper St Michael’s will end. Many activities will be on offer such as phys- Grove is on CONTACT SUELLA Let’s now have the confidence iotherapy and sports massage tasters, tailored main bus routes, in ourselves to go into the world, advice from a pharmacist, a Zumba Gold taster not far from securing trade deals, winning 14 East Street class aimed at ladies over 50, information on Fareham Sta- Fareham PO16 0BN contracts, generating wealth and health and clinical trials by Cancer Research tion. I hope to creating jobs. Tel: 01329 233 573 UK. see you there. Suella@suellafernandes. co.uk FAREHAM CONSTITUENCY NEWS www.suellafernandes.co.uk Fareham Park Run team celebrated two years of the Fareham ‘Couch to 5K team’ recently. It was Surgery dates great to see loads of runners take part in one of their I will hold surgeries at differ- Saturday morning 5K runs, starting at Cams Mill. ent venues across Fareham. A special well done to the team– I’d highly recom- Please call to arrange an ap- mend getting in touch if you would like to start pointment to meet me. running, no experience necessary! Keep up to date To stay up to date with all of I spent an afternoon at the new Men’s Shed in my recent visits and speech- Fareham, which enables men of all ages and back- es in Parliament please sign grounds to meet regularly to work on practical tasks as up to my newsletter at www. a team. This is a great opportunity for the gentlemen suella fernandes.co.uk/news- of Fareham to meet new people, learn new skills and letter collaborate on valuable community projects.To get involved, visit www.farehammensshed.org.uk Arrange a tour I am happy to arrange tours Life Education Wessex has a mobile classroom that of the Palace of Westminster visits local schools to raise awareness on drugs, alco- for groups of my constitu- hol and making sensible decisions. ents. I was pleased to attend a session at Orchard Lee To book please contact my Primary School this month and see the children hav- office with a minimum of ing a great time using the facilities in the excellent three months’ notice, as they classroom bus. are very popular. Website: www.farehamconservatives.org.uk Email: [email protected] InTouch is published by Alan Causer and Fareham Conservatives, both of 14 East Street, Fareham PO16 0BN and printed by Cedar Group, Unit 3 Triton Centre, Premier Way, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey SO51 9DJ