Newsletter Serve Whitehill and Bordon March 2019
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Elected by the Community to Edition 7 Newsletter Serve Whitehill and Bordon March 2019 Cllr L Webber, Mayor FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH Welcome to our latest Newsletter. The Town Council plays an important part in delivering local services to I have had a busy time since becoming Mayor last May. For example residents with the additional attending many events, meeting with the Chairman of East Hampshire responsibility of actively engaging in the District Council (EHDC), attending the Golden Bolt event at the new town’s regeneration. As a result, the secondary school, the opening of the BOSC, the Silver Spade event for the Council is faced with the challenge of new leisure centre and most recently the opening of the new A325 relief providing a sustainable budget, to manage current assets, and to allow road, as well as being invited to many events put on by the local groups growth to meet the needs of the rising and charities. population. Whitehill Town Council were also involved in the Car Show held at the The Council operates a strong ‘financial BOSC, as well as the classic cars and bikes, it gave a chance for my chosen stewardship & value for money ethos’ charity, The Rosemary Foundation, to raise some funds. and acknowledges the impact of any precept increase on residents. We are The proudest event I’ve attended was the Remembrance Service which pleased to announce that we have was organised by the Town Council with the help of The Royal British achieved a 0% increase on your 2019 Legion and other partners - thank you to everyone who helped to make precept. The total precept is £405,000 = £88.12 per average Band D household. the day such a success. This is such an exciting time for the town and its residents with so much 2019 ELECTIONS more to look forward to. All Councils are led by democratically elected councillors who set the vision and direction and represent their local community. Elections for all East Hampshire District Council Wards and all Town and Parishes within the East Hampshire area are scheduled to take place on Thursday 2 May 2019. Following the recent Ward Boundary Review that was carried out by the Local Government Boundary Commission, the Whitehill & Bordon elections will be for the 3 new wards: Top row left to right—Cllr T Muldoon, Cllr A Tree, Cllr R Russell, Cllr C Mitchell, Whitehill Chase Cllr D Sanders, Cllr L Scott, Andrea Mann, Former Town Clerk, David Melsome, Deputy (2 EHDC seats/7 WTC seats) Town Clerk Whitehill Hogmoor & Greatham Bottom row left to right—Cllr I Georgii, Cllr M Davison, Cllr C Leach, Cllr L Webber, (2 EHDC seats/5 WTC seats) Cllr S Pond, Cllr A Carew Whitehill Pinewood Cllr M Davison, Leader (1 EHDC seat/3 WTC seats) With local elections due in May, I am sure Whitehill Town Council will look Further details can be found at somewhat different. With new councillors elected, and seasoned councillors www.easthants.gov.uk/elections-may- re-elected, the Councils priorities will undoubtably change. Residents, you can 2019 help steer Councils priorities by getting out and voting in the upcoming elections, so please make sure you are registered to vote if eligible. Town Councillors are volunteers who are not paid for their Council work. If you 2019 also looks to be a time of physical change for Whitehill and Bordon, with are interested in standing as a the new A325 relief road opened in January this year, a brand new multi-million councillor, you can find out further pound school to open for the start of the new school year in September, and with details at www.beacouncillor.co.uk a new Leisure Centre to open a little time later. These projects will be of enormous benefit to us all, and a fantastic investment for the future of the town. BORDON INCLOSURE MANAGEMENT OF GREEN SPACES, It has now been 3 years since the OUTDOOR AREAS AND FACILITIES Town Council took over the DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS BOARDWALK management of Bordon Inclosure. FUNDING SUCCESS! The site was transformed into a The project to Suitable Alternative Natural Developers' contributions totalling install a raised Greenspace (SANG) to support the £1 million have been set aside to fund new homes at Quebec and boardwalk at the community projects in Whitehill & Bordon. Louisburg, designed to attract nature reserve visitors and dog walkers from the Community groups were given the chance at the rear of new homes to minimise the to apply for these funds last September Savile Crescent which can be used towards Community impact on the neighbouring allotment site is Special Protection Areas. Facilities, Sport and Leisure and Open complete. The Space/Play Areas. Whitehill Town Council The day-to-day management has submitted 3 applications and we are work undertaken been passed to the Deadwater now enables Valley Trust (DVT) through a pleased to announce that all 3 were residents to service level agreement. Three successful. complete a walk years on, now that many of the A drinking water fountain will be installed new homes are occupied, we asked towards Camp in the new skatepark plus an improved the Trust what the site looks like Road without pathway from the new boardwalk behind now and how residents are using fear of becoming submerged in a the site? Savile Crescent allotments to the A325, and providing an alternative green route from particularly boggy area! The the east of the town to the new Mill Chase construction was completed in the late Academy. summer of 2018 with the Developers’ Contributions and has proved to be very Funding was also allocated to improve Mill Chase Recreation Ground playing pitches. popular with walkers and joggers using This project will be developed in the area on foot. This links in to a larger conjunction with East Hampshire District S106 project, where the entire route will Council. be improved. Adam Taylor, Countryside Ranger DIPPING PLATFORM PLANTERS from the DVT says: “A lot has changed in the Bordon Inclosure Following on from the major project to The Council were pleased to launch a over the last three years! The reduce the invasive crassula plants in project in conjunction with the Future woodland has really bounced back Hollybrook Pond, the Council has Skills Centre, whose students from the initial improvement constructed 6 new planters for the Town works, and the site is looking further enhanced the area by installing a greener than ever. Our rangers and dipping platform. The structure is Council. These are situated at the volunteers continue to work hard constructed from seasoned oak secured Station Road crossroads and Petersfield to manage and improve the site, on three sides, with removable panels to Road near Whitehill Village Hall. and their efforts are evident throughout the Inclosure. It has allow water from within the pond to be Built using seasoned oak, they are a vast become an extremely popular spot ‘dipped’ and analysed for the wildlife it improvement to the previous planters for local dog walkers and sustains. that had reached the end of their useful ramblers, with a variety of life. An event morning was held in beautiful walking routes to choose The Council hope that local schools will, October 2018 when Council Officers and from. The site is also enjoyed as an at a future date, outdoor learning resource by many Members planted up bulbs and bedding Scouting and school groups, who be able to use the ready for some Spring cheerfulness. come to learn about nature and platform for part wildlife from our rangers. The of their nature Inclosure is fast gaining a studies. Dipping reputation as an excellent event space, with a wide range of events equipment will hosted throughout the year by be made various community organisations. available by the We can’t wait to see what the next Town Council for three years will bring!” use at the pond. IN THE HEART OF THE TOWN GRANTS TO COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS WHITEHILL & BORDON The Council regularly works in partnership with other community groups and commits COMMUNITY TRUST to supporting them financially through two grant schemes totalling £54,000 per year. The Whitehill & Bordon Community Trust Each application is carefully evaluated to ensure that community funds are sensibly (WBCT) are pleased to announce that they allocated to organisations who can ensure the funding provides direct community will be taking on the management and benefit. delivery of the Hogmoor Community Some of the organisations benefitting in 2018 were: Buildings at the Hogmoor Inclosure. The WBCT will operate these buildings on The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre - £19,000, Citizens Advice - £5,000, Homestart Weywater - £3,000, Furniture Helpline - £3,000 and Woolmer Heritage Society - behalf of the community, providing a £2,000. Community Café, an Education/Outdoor Learning Space, public toilets (including the Full details of the Council’s major and minor grant schemes can be found at town’s first changing places facility), and a www.whitehilltowncouncil.gov.uk community garden for local residents and their families to grow food. Rob Allerston, Director at The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre said: “Hampshire’s friendliest little venue, The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre has often been described as The Trust are eager to hear from members the jewel in Whitehill & Bordon’s crown. We take great pride in the work we do, with a of the public on what they would like to see theatre programme that now includes famous comedians, award-winning plays, live from the site, so will be holding Community original music, dance, family entertainment and film. Our comprehensive schedule of Consultations for local people to put creative classes and workshops supports our Arts4All banner, constitutionally led and forward their ideas, make suggestions and at the heart of everything we do.