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PORTCHESTERInT – Summerouch 2020 Volunteers answer the call just as they did 80 years ago UNLESS you are in your Borough and it is right that your 80s you will have expe- Council should express thanks rienced nothing like it in to them all.” your lifetime. It was a privilege to add his sig- In summer 1940, the RAF nature to Mayor Pamela Bryant’s fought almost down to the last on hundreds of letters thanking Spitfire and Hurricane to drive all the Fareham volunteers who the Luftwaffe from our skies. stepped up through the CO- Eighty years on another Battle VID-19 pandemic to help their of Britain began, only this time community. the outcome against an unseen They include Acts Of Kindness enemy is not yet in our sights. Community (Solent), Waypoint But the national spirit that led Church, Citizens Advice Fare- us to victory through the dark ham, AFC Portchester, One days of World War 2 surfaced Acts of Kindness volunteers are using one of the business hangars Community and Portchester again when an army of volun- at Solent Airport@Daedalus provided free by the Council. Community Association. teers and professionals answered their country’s call. If you know of any unsung heroes we may have missed, we’d Fareham Council Leader Seán Woodward summed up local re- like their names and a brief description of their efforts. action: “We have lived through very difficult and unprecedented You can get a nomination form at www.fareham.gov.uk/than- times. Council services have been stretched along with family kavolunteer budgets. BORIS REWARDS KERRY’S ACTS OF KINDNESS “Services that we all took for granted had to cease while the pri- ority was to deliver the lifeline services such as refuse collection, Kerry Snuggs, leader of environmental health, social services and education. Acts of Kindness, was “There have been some fantastic examples of support through- presented with a Points out our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. of Light Award from “People have tirelessly helped to put together essential parcels Prime Minister Boris and activity packs, delivered items to shielding residents, collected Johnson by Fareham food donations, picked up prescriptions or just been amazingly MP and Attorney Gen- good neighbours. eral Suella Braverman. “Many hundreds of people in need have been helped across the How we helped over 100 small businesses to stay afloat CRIES for help for businesses, indus- £10,000. Applications were invited last based in Fareham Innovation Centre try and a host of other organisations month and this round of the scheme is received a share of the funding. flooded in from all corners of the UK. closed. A total of £1m has been paid out. Managing Director Lee Godbold said: But not all benefitted from Government Types of business which have been “We were at a loss how to manage this schemes, including many in Fareham. helped include small manufacturing firms, unprecedented situation. So the Borough Council hopes Dis- businesses located in shared offices, den- “I’d especially like to thank the Borough cretionary Business Grants will make all tists, a podiatrist and a nail bar. Council for approving our application for the difference to those struggling with “This funding will be a lifeline for busi- the Discretionary Business Grant funding property-related costs. nesses which had slipped through the which kept us up to date with our pay- Council Leader Seán Woodward said net for Government support during the ments to Fareham Innovation Centre.” so far over 100 small businesses across pandemic,” he said. The Council also gave market traders at the Borough had received grants up to Electronics business Lee Godbold Ltd Fareham and Portchester £2,500 each.

Almost England’s lowest district council tax – thanks to CONSERVATIVES 2 InTouch CONSERVATIVES renew promise – NO parking charges for Portchester I nT ouch 3 Spray these weeds in the spring Council grants towards bowling club’s new facilities NEWS ROUND RESIDENTS from all over the Borough have fund an additional weed PORTCHESTER Bowling Club is In July we were pleased to take complained to about weeds spreading along their spray to keep our area a thriving sports club, with 155 a look at the new improvements roads. looking nice. members. which extended the facilities in the Weed spraying is a County Council duty and If your road is suffering In addition to providing opportuni- club room and revamped the toilet they’ve scheduled Fareham in for September. particularly badly from ties to improve bowling skills and area. Councillors have contacted the County to ask why weed growth, particularly enable competition in leagues, the The club received grants for the the spraying was happening so late in the season brambles and hanging club holds regular social events for work from Fareham Borough and when it was done at the start of summer last year, weeds which could cause its members and their guests, many Hampshire County Councils. Portchester housing plan just as weeds were starting to grow. harm, please don’t hes- of whom are widowers. PHOTO: Club chairman Ken The first social housing project in the They have requested that Fareham should be done iste to contact Sue Bell The organisation is also developing Gibbs(r) shows Portchester West Borough Council’s new programme has in May or June next year and await a response. or Nick Walker and they a junior section through links with Councillors Sue Bell and Nick been completed and there is more in It is likely next year that the Borough Council will will get it attended to. local primary schools. Walker the club’s improvements. the pipeline Families were preparing to move into Bid is launched for cash 5 new properties at Park Gate, but Portchester is also high on the list. Key cash contributor delays coastal protection plan share to expand rapid In the next few years land at Station Road will be developed by the Council A DEVELOPER is holding up the proposed “Without 3rd party contributions the planned transit system and Assheton Court in Castle Street is £10.7m coastal protection plan for the Portches- scheme will not go ahead in its current form.” EXPANSION of the rapid transit system planned for redevelopment. ter-Paulsgrove shoreline. She said Fareham Borough Council and Portsmouth across the Portsmouth area depends on 3 cit- East Solent Coastal Partnership had secured the En- City Council remained committed to trying to reduce ies sharing the spoils. Virtual planning meetings vironment Agency’s approval in 2018 to deliver a 1 in flood and coastal erosion risk and would investigate Portsmouth region was invited to bid for a share The Council’s philosophy during these 200-year standard protection for the next 15 years. alternative delivery models for the future. of £117m with Norwich and Stoke-on-Trent un- challenging times is for councillors to But the developer at the Trafalgar Wharf site is cur- Fareham’s Executive Member for Planning and De- der the Government’s Transforming Cities Fund. continue to be involved in the decision- rently unwilling to stump up their key contribution. velopment, Councillor Keith Evans, was disappoint- Its bid focuses on developing the next phase of making process as much as possible So the £5.1m Government grant will not be paid ed that the scheme was unlikely to be delivered as SE Hampshire Rapid Transit (SEHRT) – a network rather than relying on officers to take unless the developer contributes £3.075 towards the planned. of bus priority routes designed to improve public decisions using emergency powers. wider defence scheme and £2.3m towards defences He said: “A great deal of work had gone into planning transport links with 3 new routes between Fare- Planning committees, therefore, have on the Trafalgar Wharf site. and designing a scheme that would protect our coast- ham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville and Ports- been carried out using these powers via The project team has, however, secured £400,000 line from flooding and erosion, so that our residents mouth. virtual meetings. from Southern Water. can continue to enjoy these areas in the future. There would also be a new transport hub at The first virtual meeting of Fareham’s Portchester Councillor Sue Bell said: “Unfortunate- “Tackling coastal flooding and erosion remains a key Ryde to improve links between the Isle of Wight planning committee was held on May ly, at present, despite intensive negotiations between mutually agreeable method for securing the contribu- priority for the Council and we will continue to work and the mainland. 13, using Microsoft teams and with Portsmouth City Council and the private developer, a tion has not been identified. with our partners to find best way forward.” Fareham Council Leader Seán Woodward said: residents able to join remotely. “A funding decision has not yet been made on the Committee chairman Councillor Nick Portsmouth city region bid. Instead, Portsmouth Walker said: “I was pleased we were has been invited to bid for a share of £117 million able to continue with the democratic Lockdown sparks rise in nuisance complaints Nick praises crisis response with Norwich and Stoke-on-Trent. process of determining planning ap- doubled this year, while complaints about bon- BARKING dogs and bonfires are among DURING these challenging times, the “We submitted our bid to the Department for plications, with residents able to make fires are nearly three times higher. the causes of alarming increases in nuisance Council is working with local organisa- Transport on Friday, July 3.” deputations and also view the delibera- Councillor Trevor Cartwright, Executive complaints to Fareham Council. tions to provide essential supplies to Portsmouth transport boss Councillor Lynne tions.” Domestic pollution complaints rose by over Member for Health and Public Protection, said vulnerable residents. Stagg, who chairs the SEHRT Board, commented: 50% from 290 from April to July 2109 to 437 most residents were good neighbours and issues Councillor Nick Walker (pictured) said: “We are disappointed that we will not be able to for the same period this year, with lockdown a could usually be reolved with a conversation “There has been an amazing response to Emergency budget meeting progress our plans at this stage. Fareham Council’s finances have taken contributory cause. between the two parties. donations, enabling these groups to deliver a massive hit through the Covid-19 Councillor Sue Bell said: “We urge residents to However, the figures clearly showed an in- food parcels to those in need, whether they pandemic and are still falling. be considerate with their neighbours.” crease in inconsiderate behaviour. are shielding or struggling financially. An emergency budget meeting will be Issues such as loud music, shouting, barking “My message to residents is please think about “We thank residents, businesses and supermarkets that have made a gener- called in September. dogs and bonfires are high up the list. others, and for those who cause persistent prob- ous donation, but the crisis isn’t over yet and we will need to supply people Over £300,000 was lost in car park- Complaints about loud voices have nearly lems, we can and will take action,” he stated. with essentials for many weeks to come to ensure nobody goes hungry.” ing revenue in 3 months. Estates officers have been trying to work out leases with commercial ten- BOROUGH COUNCILLORS COME AND JOIN US ants struggling to pay rents. Portchester West If you support Conservative principles and would like to This, plus loss of income from both Nick Walker Sue Bell vote to select your Council and Parliamentary candidates, Leisure Centres, has contributed to Turret House, Hospital Lane Turret House, Hospital Lane, to attend social and political events or help us by deliver- the losses. Portchester, Fareham PO16 9LT Portchester, Fareham PO16 9LT ing InTouch in your street, then why not join Portchester Services are beginning to resume, but Branch of Fareham Conservative Association? Please it’s estimated income could be over Tel: 023 9238 4943 Tel: 023 9238 4943 phone Nick Walker or Sue Bell on 02392 384943. £1m below forecast levels. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Why not “like” our facebook page - In Whether you voted for us or not, your Conservative councillors promise the highest standards of service to everyone Touch with Portchester West. WE SERVE YOU ALL in the community. Contact us any time and we’ll respond personally within 48 hours. 4 InTouch with Westminster £30bn plan to create jobs and support jobless I know that many people in Fare- Suella ham are anxious about the future as we emerge from Coronavirus. People are worried about losing their jobs. BRAVERMAN MP for Fareham As a Government, we will not just accept this. Our Plan for Jobs from the Government Our Plan for Jobs, worth £30bn, is about provides a wide-ranging weekly, receiving funds supporting people to find the jobs that are out package of measures within 5 working days. there, creating new jobs through investing in to support everyone We are also creating infrastructure and housing and finally protect- in protecting their new jobs by temporar- ing jobs by revitalising hard-hit sectors upon incomes at this very ily scrapping stamp duty which many jobs depend. challenging time. on all homes under Whether it is the Jobs Retention Bonus From July 15, the £500,000 until March Scheme, the temporary VAT cut for tourism Government cut VAT 31, 2021. Everyone in and hospitality sectors, the Eat Out to Help for hospitality, accom- Fareham buying a main Out scheme, temporarily scrapping stamp modation and tourism home will see their Celebrating the reopening of duty on all homes under £500k, the new businesses in Fareham tax cut, saving up to this Titchfield café with ward Green Homes Grant or creating hundreds from 20% to 5% until £15,000. Nearly 9 out of Councillor Tiffany Harper. of thousands of new fully subsided jobs for January 12, 2021. 10 people buying a main young people through the new £2bn Kickstart We have also launched the new home will pay no stamp duty. scheme, I am optimistic that there will be op- Eat Out to Help Out scheme – giv- We will also provide £2bn to allow portunities for all as we embark on the next ing people up to 50% off meals out, people to apply for a voucher to phase of recovering from the crisis. encouraging you back into restaurants, fund at least two thirds of the cost of cafés and pubs. upgrading the energy performance Anyone who eats at a participating of their homes, up to a maximum of CONTACT SUELLA business, Monday to Wednesday during £5,000. Low income households will 14 East Street, Fareham PO16 0BN August, can receive the discount on be eligible for up to 100% of Govern- Tel: 01329 233573 food and non-alcoholic drinks, up to a ment funding, up to £10,000. Email: [email protected] value of £10 per person. This will reduce energy bills by up to Facebook: fb.com/SuellaBraverman Businesses can claim the money back £300 per year and help to save carbon. Mayor raises the flag to honour Armed Forces She said: “I was honoured to be part of this year’s flag raising ceremony, which highlights the important contribution made by our dedicated Armed Forces. “This is especially true in current times when the Armed Forces have stepped up to play a key part in the national response to Covid 19. to the new base. “By flying the flag we are showing our The Maritime Warfare School has main- appreciation for everything they do.” tained close relations with Fareham and The ceremony was attended by the was granted the Freedom of the Borough ARMED Forces Week was marked in Commanding Officer of HMS Colling- in April 1975. Fareham when the Mayor, Councillor wood, Captain Catherine Jordan RN. Archive photo: Fareham’s first Mayor, Pamela Bryant, raised the flag outside This year is the 80th anniversary of the Peggy Gardner, inspects a guard of honour the Civic Offices. first hostilities-only trainees being drafted during the freedom ceremony. Portchester loses village stalwart and activist TRIBUTES have been paid made an Honorary Member. high standards of planning and to Portchester village activist “Previous to that, she had architecture.” Julia Orr, who has died. also been the Secretary of the The Society also aims to Councillor Nick Walker said: Portchester Society since its educate the public in key as- “I was truly saddened to hear beginning in 1978. pects of the area and to secure of the death of Julia who passed “Julia represented the So- the preservation of places of away at home on the 16th July. ciety and residents on many historical and environmental “Julia was the Secretary of the planning applications within interest. Portchester Civic Society since Portchester and upheld the Nick Walker added: “Our its inception in 2000, retiring in values of the Portchester Civic thoughts are with Julia’s family November 2009 when she was Society which are to promote and friends at this sad time.” Website: www.farehamconservatives.org.uk Email: [email protected] Published by Portchester West Conservatives,14 East Street, Fareham PO16 0BN. Printed by Cedar Group, Unit 3 Triton Centre, Premier Way, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey SO51 9DJ