CONSERVATIVES keeping our community InTouch NORTH – Autumn 2017 Funtley village development proposals are condemned NORTH WARD councillors have just hours before the meeting. “Access for traffic will be through condemned the proposed release “Surely all policies which were con- the already busy village with the ex- of land at Funtley for building un- trary to any development have not tremely narrow bridge over the rail- der the new Fareham Plan. changed. We should be protecting way unable to cope. Councillors Pam Bryant and Louise these areas of countryside for the “The bridge, which I believe belongs Clubley told the October Executive benefit of future generations as well to Network Rail, is a single carriage- meeting said they were upset that the as the local residents now.” way with traffic lights. In my opinion area was being earmarked as it was Councillor Bryant said: “I have far from ideal to take further traffic so close to the Welborne boundary. on several previous occasions ex- and would pose a real safety issue.” Councillor Clubley said: “I am ex- pressed great concern regarding any She asked the Executive and offi- tremely disappointed we should even future development in this area. In cers to consider areas more acces- be considering this part of the Bor- 1993, a similar application was re- sible before making a decision as ough. fused by FBC and dismissed at ap- many other parcels of land received “This is the last piece of countryside peal by the inspector saying ‘I take in the ‘Call for Sites’ were far more enjoyed by the local community, with the view the vicinity is essentially ru- suitable.” Funtley Meadows now welcoming ral in character’. She added: “If the development wildlife and a natural environment. “Funtley village has had a tremen- goes ahead, we will demand the ap- “The smaller site requesting outline dous amount of building over the past plicants hand over a huge amount of permission for 27 dwellings was due 25 years. Access to any proposed extra open space to be protected for to be refused for several reasons just development in this part of the village use by the community above and be- 5 months ago, but was withdrawn would be from a narrow country lane. yond what would be required.” Fareham same-day appointments service off to a smooth start A NEW SERVICE for Fareham Dr Tom Bertram, clinical lead for the people to make urgent same-day project which has been funded by the GP appointments welcomed its Better Local Care initiative, said: “It’s first patients in September as it all gone very smoothly. I’d also like got off to a smooth start. to thank everyone at the Community However, only 40% of surgeries Hospital for getting the room, IT, and have so far agreed to participate and everything else in place. They have patients who use the others are en- done a fantastic job.” couraged to get their GPs to ‘sign up’. Amanda Gray, practice manager Fareham Primary Care Service at Highlands Surgery who is on the (FPCS), based at a hub at Fareham project team, said: We have been Community Hospital, Park Gate, delighted by the response to this new dealt with 60 patient calls in its first three hours. service so far.” Four of the ten GP practices in Fareham are working Patients wanting urgent same-day appointments phone together to develop a new way of offering urgent appoint- their GP practice as normal and, if they agree to their de- ments to patients who want to see a health professional tails being shared with the service, they will then be called on the day they make contact. back in order of clinical priority with a nurse/GP having a Participating practices are Highlands Practice, Jubilee detailed conversation with them - which may result in the Surgery and Whiteley Surgery. Stubbington Medical patient being given advice over the phone or offered an Practice will join the scheme, from January 2, 2018. Other appointment, either at the hospital or the surgery. practices may follow if the initiative proves successful. PHOTO: Dr Tom Bertram, from Jubilee Surgery, and Routine appointments at GP practices are not affected, Amanda Gray (left), the practice manager at Highlands and continue as before. Surgery, discuss the new service with Dr Derrin Wilkins. Almost ’s lowest district council tax – thanks to CONSERVATIVES 2 InTouch Only a CONSERVATIVE COUNCIL can deliver the goods year after year I nT ouch 3 Welborne to get health hub Funtley’s past comes to light Inconsiderate parking WELBORNE will have a health and LOCAL history came to light at Funtley Social like this could land wellbeing hub within the develop- Club when the Village Society staged a pho- you with a penalty ment. tograph exhibition. The proposal was agreed between The FVS displayed a great assortment of pho- Fareham and Gosport Clinical Commis- tographs depicting a variety of activities in the sioning Group (CCG) and the Leader village going back over the past century. NEWS ROUND and Chief Executive Officer of Fareham Many of the photographs had been loaned by Borough Council. villagers, but members had spent many hours in Raising the roof The chairman of the CCG assured preparation. Ist Fareham Scouts have raised enough the meeting they were committed to ensuring local people had a range of Councillors Pam Bryant and Louise Clubley, pictured viewing the exbitits, are money, and with a Council community high quality, local health services to meet their needs. hoping this may become an annual event with local history being catalogued for grant, will be able to replace the roof of New technology, an ageing population and a shortage of GPs means future generations. their premises in Crescent Road. that the CCG have to change to ways that care is provided in the future to FVS is now busy planning to revive the village fete at the recreation ground on THE PARKING Enforcement Ser- Funds were raised by a variety of events ensure that delivery is possible. June 22, 2018. vice covers the management of on including Christmas gift wrapping sessions and off-street car parking across in the shopping centre, evening events the Borough. and bag filling at Tesco. The service aims to discourage Our next edition will give details of the Gardeners beat bad weather indiscriminate parking that causes works and new replacement roofing. obstruction to other motorists, pedes- to reap a golden harvest trians, cyclists and people with dis- Councillors’ surgeries abilities. If you wish to speak with Fareham North Once again – for the 14th year running - the of with some stunning displays, particularly for her Enforcement officers try to resolve borough and county councillors, they are Borough won gold in the SE Region small cities back garden. complaints received by ward council- available on the 2nd Saturday of each category, as did all our parks. Ann Stent, also from Burnham Wood, was an- lors and residents, as thoughtless month in the café area of the Leisure Cen- Fareham North residents’ entries won several other worthy winner. parking affects many residential tre 10.00am to 11.30am. major categories with some fine garden displays. Among the other Fareham North residents Teresa areas. Councillor Pam Bryant said: “We are once again Greenwood received several awards for her beau- Please try to be considerate when Funtley recreation ground delighted to congratulate the residents of Burn- tifully landscaped gardens as did Eve Munro. parking, and always observe the High- Following the consultation on residents’ ham Wood on receiving ‘outstanding’ in Britain in Robert and Sue Herbert, who have opened their way Code. wishes for new equipment at Funtley Rec- Bloom’ with their community entry. delightful garden for the past two years, won the ______reation Ground, officers in the Leisure De- “They also won gold in Fareham in Bloom. Jan ‘large back garden’ award for the third consecu- partment are working on plans to include Purnell, who organises the entry each year, has tive year. Their efforts were also rewarded with the £19.6m M27 improvements new children’s equipment and some adult INCLEMENT summer weather failed to deter proved all the hard work brings the neighbourhood Borough’s Life Time Achievement Award. COUNTY Councillor Peter Latham outdoor gym exercise items. Fareham competitors in the annual ‘In Bloom’ together.” PHOTO: Fareham Mayor Geoff Fazackarley with receives numerous calls regarding It is hoped the refurbishment will take competition from reaping a harvest of awards. Jan was delighted to take personal gold awards the Burnham Wood winners. traffic jams getting into and out of place early next year. Whiteley. So he is delighted to report that Spate of car break-ins Fencing for added security ‘Waste less’ cash grant HCC has just approved a £19.6 mil- There have been several reports of car lion road improvement scheme for break-ins across the Miller Drive estate. FOR THE past few months Councillor Louise Clubley has FAREHAM has received £30,000 funding from been working with Council officers to secure the bound- Sainsbury’s as part of the supermarket’s ‘Waste the M27 Junction 9 and at Parkway There are similar reports in other parts of South. the town. ary fences at Leigh Road. Less, Save More’ campaign. She is delighted that concrete posts have now been installed The project works with local communities, led by a At peak times queues can tail back As darker evenings approach, police several miles along the motorway. advise residents to make sure all vehicles at strategic points around Park Lane recreation ground to act group or the council. as barriers, stopping easy access from unwanted visitors. Councillor Pam Bryant says Fareham was chosen to At junction 9, there will be an ad- are safely locked and valuables removed. ditional lane put in on the approach Should anyone break into a vehicle, She was concerned that access could be used from Leigh be one of 160 communities across Britain and suc- Road. However, as part of the safety works, council officers cessfully bid for a share of the £1m. and on the carriageway widening. please tell the police, who will give an inci- These improvements will provide dent number for any insurance purposes. fitted the posts with additional wire fencing on the boundary Competitions for local schools to design a bag for making the whole area look so much more secure. restaurants to encourage diners to take home any a substantial traffic capacity at both PHOTOS: Before and after the new fencing was erected. food they cannot finish. junctions to reduce the queues.

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Contact us any time and we’ll respond personally within 48 hours. on 01329 281427. 4 InTouch Extra 3,100 homes plan goes for consultation amid protest storm AMID A STORM of controversy and protests, the each site’s suitability, sustainability and developability vital new draft Fareham Plan was approved by the with reference to other bodies such as education and Executive for public consultation health. It followed heated debates, deputations from residents Many sites were rejected with others identified with and objections from councillors whose wards will be af- varying degrees of suitability, leading to development of fected. a planning strategy with a 3-pronged approach: It covers the period 2011 to 2036 to include the Wel- 1 Large (or clustered) sites that would enable delivery borne element and extends the rest of the Borough of community benefits. from 2026 to 2036 – an extra 10 years – to have a sin- This resulted in proposed sites in Warsash (700 gle terminus date. homes), Titchfield (400 homes), town centre (600 And it is essential to prevent scores of developers homes), North Portchester (350 homes), South Port- climbing on the bandwag- chester (350 homes) and on in a free-for-all as hap- Stubbington (475 homes) pened in Lib Dem con- The table below shows the total number of houses on 2 The balance (about 500 trolled Eastleigh. sites across the Borough on which developers want to houses) from smaller sites Councillor Keith Evans, build. Most will have to be defended at public inquiries. 3 Try to spread the burden executive member for and impact across the planning and develop- Fareham N 304 Portchester E 103 Borough ment, said housing re- Fareham NW 133 Portchester W 921 The plan is a statutory quirements were co-or- Fareham E 785 Sarisbury 1,124 requirement to meet an- dinated by local councils Fareham S 0 Stubbington 2,302 nual housebuilding aims participating in the South Fareham W 254 Titchfield 1,161 of the political parties. area using a In fact, Conservatives premeditated formula. Hill Head 198 Titchfield Common 438 have the smallest target The method covers as- Locks Heath 0 Warsash 2,698 of 200,000 homes, while pects such as popula- Park Gate 64 TOTAL 10,485 the Lib Dems want to tion growth, age, house- build 300,000. hold sizes and economic Conservatives stress the importance of affordable homes. The consultation period growth. We have over 1,000 Fareham families on the housing ends on December 8 with Fareham’s requirement waiting list needing Fareham homes. all responses being con- for the plan period is 8,300 These could be for rent (council housing @ 60% market sidered in the preparation houses and 85,000 sq me- rent, housing association @ 80% market rent), shared of the formal plan to be tres of employment space. equity (part rent part buy), starter homes at a 20% discount published by next sum- He said: “We are 6 years on market value or even self-build. mer. into this timeline so some *See Fareham Today Special at https://tinyurl.com/y8f3f54t This will be subject to of the houses and some further consultation be- employment space has already been delivered or fore everything is submitted to the Planning Inspector- agreed. ate to arrange a public examination, probably at the “The net balance for which sites need to be identified end of 2018. and agreed are around 3,100 houses and 13,000 sq m He added: ”Any Borough Plan is contentious and fre- of employment space. quently unwelcome to many, It brings changes to loca- “Developers and landowners have submitted over 200 tions and areas, some good and welcome, but others, sites to be considered, but If all these were used, we such as increased road traffic, not so welcome. would have an extra 10,000 to 11,000 houses and an “I strongly urge all residents to find time to read the extra 65,000 sq metres of employment space. We have plan and respond to the consultations.” prioritised using brownfield sites in the town centre. The plan with all supporting documents is available on Council officers faced the massive task to assess line and paper copies in libraries and the Civic offices. Fareham’s schools will benefit from fairer funding formula FAIRER national funding has shire’s schools get one of the low- well as a minimum cash increase in been welcomed by Fareham est levels in the country. respect of every school of 0.5% per schools. All secondary schools will receive pupil, rising to 1%, up to 3% gains From April 2018, the new national at least £4,800 per pupil and all per pupil in 2018-19 and a further funding formula will replace the primary schools will receive at least 3% in 2019-20 for under-funded out-of-date system that saw Hamp- £3,500 per pupil in 2019-20, as schools.

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