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TITCHFIELDIn & TITCHFIELDTouch COMMON – Autumn 2019 It’s ‘curtain up’ in 2022 for a transformed Ferneham Hall THE LAST night of this sea- •New larger foyer continuing up to son’s pantomime at Fern- a first floor bar and terrace, with eham Hall will be a show- areas for small pop-up exhibitions. stopper. All-day café on the ground floor, It will be two years before the with outdoor seating available. curtain rises again, then it will reveal •Secondary performance space the present jaded building stunning- with120-capacity auditorium, de- ly transformed into a new commu- mountable seating, projector and nity, arts and entertainment venue. screen. Flexibility allows uses such This will be the flagship of the as cinema screenings, conferences, Conservative Council’s vision to dance, community or club meetings. revitalise town centre •First floor studio to accommodate Artist’s sketches of the remodelled Ferneham over the next few years. Vision: a range of activities eg yoga, dance, Hall and (below) the spacious foyer. Councillor Connie Hockley said: exhibitions and conferences. “Ferneham Hall has become tired and dated over the 40 years •Large, flexible meeting room for hire on the ground floor. of its life, and transforming it is one of the Council’s key priorities. Organisations will be encouraged to hire the studio and other “This exciting concept will see it become a bustling hub of activ- spaces if required. ity, daytime and evening, seven days a week, offering something for The design team is looking to ensure the building has a low car- everyone.” bon footprint and is investigating solar panels, And the new £12.3m centre will be profes- photovoltaic panels and an air source heat sionally managed for the Council by leading pump. leisure and events operator BH Live, which Councillor Sarah Pankhurst added: “Town manages 17 venues in the South and London, centre shopping areas will have to transform including Portsmouth Pyramids and Bour- over the next few years. nemouth International Centre. “The need for a traditional shopping centre Ferneham Hall will close on January 6 after is declining. We can see that in our own shop- the cast in this year’s panto ‘Beauty and the ping centre. Beast’ take their final bow so the project can “Shopping centres will need to develop and take centre stage. It will include: attract residents for other purposes and a •Main auditorium with 808 seats, retractable on the ground brand new community, arts and entertainment venue will bring floor and fixed on the first floor balcony, bigger stage dimen- residents into Fareham and be a vibrant venue in the town cen- sions to attract wider range of professional productions. tre.” Celebrating Titchfield’s golden moment It was held to thank those whose efforts awarded a gold in the ‘Large Village of the to make the villagers’ entries in the South Year’ category, plus an award for the high- and SE in Bloom competition ‘just est marks in the entries.” perfect’. Titchfield in Bloom had the honour to The evening was a huge success with represent the South and SE Region at the many awards going to folk who had ‘done National in Bloom Awards held in London their bit’ without seeking recognition. on October 26 and won a silver medal. VOLUNTEERS are pictured celebrat- Thanking them for their efforts, Council- She added: “Considering the TIB volun- ing at an awards evening in Titchfield lor Connie Hockley said: “In the South teers have only been going 3 years, this is Community Centre. and SE England competition, they were a remarkable achievement.”

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2 InTouch 42,000 people use Holly Hill Leisure Centre every week. CONSERVATIVES promised it. We delivered. InTouch 3 Meadows will ‘bee hive’ of summer activity Planning consent for Welborne Street Aid card will NEWS COLONIES of bees COUNCIL planners have Artist sketch: Buckland Development help tackle Borough’s should be buzzing granted outline consent for rough sleeper issues ROUND around Titchfield’s Welborne Garden Village. meadows next sum- Plans include up to 6,000 new A DONATION card has been mer. homes, new district and lo- launched Scouts need volunteers Fareham & District cal centres, schools, shops and making it The Scout Association in Fareham is looking Bee Keeping Associa- community facilities. easier to for people to commit to becoming a leader at tion (pictured) set up It will include major improve- give money weekly meetings of Beavers (aged 6-8), Cubs (8- several hives after ments to Junction 10 on the M27 turning it into an all-moves junction and to a char- 10), Scouts (10-14) and Explorers (14-18). opening their new site over 1,000,000 sq ft of employment space creating around 6,000 new jobs ity which di- They are also seeking administrators, such as at Abbey Meadows in There will be ommunity and health facilities; local pub and hotel, new sec- rectly helps treasurer or manager, to support the efficient the country park. named in memory of dedicated past mem- ondary school, 3 new primary schools, nursery and pre-schools,sports facili- rough sleepers in Fareham rather than running of groups in Fareham or people with The ribbon was cut by Titchfield Council- bers Ray and Jean Powell, who helped shape ties, play areas, allotments and 270 acres of natural green space. giving cash directly to individuals. specific skills who can assist with activities for lor Tiffany Harper who said the site was the thriving association as it is today. There is a possibility for a new rail station to serve the community. It will be particularly welcomed in the young people, such as sailing and climbing. wards where the problem has led to To find out more please contact Mike McHugh demands from residents to tackle it. on 07714 872599 or Brigid Ryan on 07733 Councillor Connie Hockley (pictured) 060882. Church ventures forthThe break with tradition into was formally sealedthe when 21stSarah Pankhurst addCentury- said Fareham Street Aid had created the the former Free Church was reopened ed: “I am very proud to card with a QR Choose your local heroes in September as Waypoint Church. have Waypoint Church code which can Residents are asked to nominate local heroes for The £5m showpiece took a lot of time planning with in my ward. be scanned with Citizen or Young Citizen of Honour awards. valuable contributions from parishioners and £40,000 “The parishioners money going The Council runs the annual awards to honour each from Fareham Borough and Hampshire County must be very pleased straight to the those who have made a difference to the lives of Councils. now that their contri- Two Saints charity. local people. There are two categories – under Councillor Sarah Pankhurst said: “I love the 21st butions have become a She said: “It can 18s and 18+. Century design and am sure the facilities provided will reality.” also be shown To nominate your hero either fill out our nomi- be a valuable addition to the community.” PHOTO: Council- if you are ap- nation form online or call communications on The very modern and welcoming external design lor Connie Hockley, proached for 01329 236100. opens into a fresh-looking, bright and welcoming en- Council Leader Seán money as a way trance way. Woodward and ward of saying that you 80 years of good advice There’s a new cafe and the large bright worship area Councillor Sarah are donating to a Citizens Advice in Fareham has celebrated its 80th HARD to believe this is a church, but behind its ultra continues the open and welcoming design, plus a fan- Pankhurst with Senior Fareham Street Aid partner. year of service in the town, a real achievement modern design it is still very much God’s house where tastic sports hall that adds to the new community centre Minister Mark Madavan, who formally opened the exten- “They are available from reception at as the centre requires a large number of regular a Christian community worships. facilities. sion in Hunts Pond Road, Titchfield Common. the Civic Offices, One Community in volunteers. Fareham Shopping Centre and the Citi- It largely uses its own resources and project zens Advice Bureau. funding, although the Borough Council continues Carbon neutrality by 2030 aim Fitting send-off for Eddie “Those using the card should carry it to assist with financial support. FAREHAM is forging ahead with plans to mitigate the effects of climate VILLAGE personality Eddie Matthews was a popular as- close to hand so it can be easily pro- change, with a view to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. sistant cook at the Earl of Trust day rooms. duced when needed.” Our apologies It follows the October Council meeting when councillors discussed the Appropriately, she chose October 25 to retire after 25 One Community will take clothing and In the summer edition of InTouch, under ‘Vil- scope of a newly formed working group led by Executive Member for years’ service to the community. food donations. lagers’ floral displays’ the photo showed a Streetscene Councillor Simon Martin. The day rooms were bursting at the seams as well-wishers stunning water feature on the green at the bot- The group’s first priorities will be to develop the Council’s carbon reduc- popped into the 83-year-old’s retirement party. tom of West Street. Mayor’s charity events tion plan and identify its carbon footprint to provide a baseline against which She was showered with presents and a feast fit for a king Fareham Mayor Pamela Bryant will hold This was attributed to Titchfield Primary progress can be measured. was laid on. a Christmas tea party on December 5. School when, in fact, it was designed by a Titch- It will look at all areas of the Council’s services to identify carbon reduc- Councillor Connie Hockley said: “Eddie will be sorely missed On January 9, she will host a talk on field in Bloom committee member and con- tion opportunities and at initiatives being progressed across the Borough, for by all her friends who have used the day rooms over the ‘Telephone and Internet Scams’. structed and watered by committee members. example by businesses and community groups. years, always to be greeted by a happy smile and welcome. Both events will be in the Mayor’s We are sorry for any confusion and apologise Councillor Martin will regularly update the Executive with progress and put “Happy retirement, Eddie, and thank you for all you have parlour at 2.30pm. Tickets are £4 in aid for the error. forward initiatives for consideration. done over the years.” of her charities. BOROUGH COUNCILLORS BOROUGH COUNCILLOR COUNTY COUNCILLORS Titchfield Titchfield Common Fareham Titchfield Connie Hockley Tiffany Harper Sarah Pankhurst Geoff Hockley Keith Evans 27 Heath Lawns 20 Hampton Grove Flat 6C, 118 Wickham Road 27 Heath Lawns 94 Abshot Road Catisfield Catisfield Fareham PO16 7FP Catisfield PO15 5QB Titchfield Common PO14 4NH Fareham PO15 5QB Fareham PO16 5NL Mobile: 07701 393396 Tel: 01329 287365 Tel: 01489 582450 Tel: 01329 287365 Tel: 01329 844074 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Whether you voted for us or not, your Conservative councillors promise the highest standards of service to the whole community. Contact us any time and we’ll respond personally within 48 hours. If you’d like WE SERVE YOU ALL to join Titchfield Branch of Fareham Conservative Association for political and social events or help to deliver InTouch in your street, call Sarah Pankhurst on 0770 1393 396. 4 InTouch Let us deliver Brexit and get back to domestic priorities I am honoured to be standing for re- Suella election as your Conservative Member of Parliament on 12th December. BRAVERMAN This General Election is vital because AS YOUR Conservative Member of we need a new Parliament to support Parliament since 2015, I have worked Prime Minister Boris Johnson to get Brexit done. on a large variety of local issues and Like the majority of voters in Fareham, I voted and been a voice for Fareham in Parlia- campaigned to leave the EU in the 2016 Refer- ment. tended my public events for Senior endum because I see the many opportunities for My track record includes: Citizens, Health Services, Brexit and trade, migration, sovereignty and laws. 1 Leading Fareham Community better Broadband. Boris’ new deal offers these opportunities and Hospital Taskforce to support More needs to be done and that is that is why I support it. Your vote will make the more services there, including the why I am pleased that Fareham will difference on 12th December. Same Day Access to local GPs see more police on the beat locally By voting Conservative, we can secure a majority 2 Supporting young people and following worrying incidents of crime in Parliament so that we can deliver Brexit, restore skills through my 4 annual Appren- and anti-social behaviour in Fareham democracy, bring this constitutional crisis to an ticeships and Jobs Fairs with Fare- Town Centre and Locks Heath. end and move onto other domestic priorities like ham College and seeing a doubling I am delighted that all schools in more police in Fareham, more funding for our local of the number of apprentices in Fareham will see an increase in their schools and better NHS services. Fareham since 2015 funding with Junior School, None of the other parties offers this. Labour and 3 Fighting for better transport Hook-with-, Pri- the Liberal Democrats want to prolong the uncer- such as upgrades to Junction 10 mary, Brookfield Community School tainty and not honour democracy. Vote Conserva- and better train links. and Cams Hill schools receiving tive on 12th December to get Brexit done! 4 Assisting thousands of people significant amounts to address their in Fareham to find better housing, previous lower levels of funding. CONTACT SUELLA resolve problems with pensions or And I am glad that we are seeing 14 East Street, Fareham PO16 0BN Tel: 01329 822646 benefits, secure a school place and record investment in our NHS, men- Email: [email protected] better social care for an elderly tal health services and social care. Facebook: @SuellaBravermanOfficial relative. I hope that I can count on your Website: www.suellabraverman.co.uk Thousands of residents have at- support to continue the work. Nitrates pollution disrupts Fareham housing plans FAREHAM planners are well advanced sites, there were still 1,700 on-hold house revised strategy there will be a public con- identifying new sites to meet Govern- applications. sultation during the winter. ment demands for up to 2,500 extra He said: “These delays are not good The Council will then merge the results homes, but the Council could still news because until this backlog is cleared, with the ‘on-hold’ draft Stage 1 and pre- fail housing delivery tests due to the Fareham is at serious risk of failing pare the plan that it proposes to submit nitrates pollution factor. government housing delivery tests with to the Planning Inspectorate. After being forced to take its develop- resulting penalties requiring even more This new overall Borough Plan will be ment plan back to the drawing board, it short-term housing delivery – a real mess. published for general comment in early hopes to put the revised strategy and “Fareham, with other local authorities, summer 2020, before going to the Inspec- any necessary new policies before the is strongly engaging with government torate in mid to late summer. December Executive meeting. departments and statutory organisations The examination timetable is up to But Executive Member for Planning and to get some common sense applied and the Inspectorate but should be over the Development Councillor Keith Evans said to see longer term solutions as opposed autumn – winter period, allowing formal that although progress was being made to to short term fixes.” Council adoption of the plan in early achieve nitrate neutrality on development Meanwhile, if the Executive agrees the 2021. Prestigious Queen’s award for Fareham’s Y-Services Y-SERVICES, the charitable Nigel Atkinson. tunities. organisation looking after Andy and Maria Kennedy, “This prestigious award is youth services across the who founded the charity in well deserved.” Borough, were honoured to 2011, received the award. PHOTO (l to r): Y-Services receive a Queen’s Award for Councillor Connie Hockley CEO Andy Kennedy, quad- Voluntary Service. said: “Y-Services is well-known riplegic yachtsman and Deputy It’s the highest award a vol- across the area as being a Lord Lieutenant Geoff Holt, untary group can receive and great organisation offering a Mayor Pamela Bryant, Lord was presented by the Lord range of diverse groups and Lieutenant Nigel Atkinson and Lieutenant for Hampshire, Mr young people fantastic oppor- Councillor Connie Hockley. 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