All-Change at Fareham Station with Plans to Double Rail Services PLATFORMS at Fareham Rail Timetables More Flexible
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CONSERVATIVES – Over two decades of outstanding civic service FAREHAMIn SOUTHT – ouchWinter 2020 All-change at Fareham Station with plans to double rail services PLATFORMS at Fareham rail timetables more flexible. station could be adapted to take Currently, Platform 1 is the up-platform longer trains. for services to Southampton, London It is suggested in a 114-page document Waterloo and Cardiff; Platform 3 is the produced by Network Rail and Solent down-platform for services to Ports- Transport as part of a plan to double the mouth, Brighton and London Victoria. number of train journeys in the area. Platform 2, which ends with a set of buf- Network Rail aims to boost passenger fers (pictured), is rarely used unless late- numbers by running 4 trains an hour running services are terminated there, between Portsmouth and Southampton but it was formerly the main up-platform and 2 an hour between Portsmouth and Photo: Tim King and Network Rail’s plans would re-open Eastleigh. it as a through line. It would involve making changes to Welborne has land reserved for a rail Fareham Station by restoring what is known in railway language as station to ensure no planning decisions could prevent it. A 2017 a bi-directional through platform for the current bay Platform 2. Network Rail report confirmed a station was feasible when fund- This would enable fast trains to overtake stopping trains, making ing became available. Police commissioner candidate visits as Council cracks down on yob rule DONNA JONES, are now 8 of them. corting Donna, highlighted who hopes to be The first appoint- the problems. Hampshire’s next Po- ments (pictured) The former Conserva- lice and Crime Com- from Venture Secu- tive leader of Portsmouth missioner, toured rity were made for a City Council said: “Local Fareham South. trial period last year people told me they Her visit to the ward, after residents and want more police on the blighted for years by traders complained streets and an increase in drugs pushers and anti-social behaviour, drug taking, drunkeness, begging and rough the visibility of the police to make commu- coincided with the Council’s appointment sleeping was rife in the town centre. nities safer. of two more enforcement officers. The Council will also install 13 high quality “These will be my priorities as your It’s their duty to patrol the Borough hot CCTV cameras to make sure the area is Commissioner. By working with community spots to deal with everything from anti-so- covered 24/7. groups and your local councillors together cial yobs to issuing parking tickets and there Councillor Geoff Fazackarley, pictured es- we can reduce crime in Fareham.” Pandemic emergency budget rules out council tax rise AN EMERGENCY mid-year But the hole in the budget significant impact on what we years. budget to manage a predict- will have to be plugged by can and cannot do for the rest Plans were in place to over- ed £1.1m shortfall caused by charges for services such as of the year and for many years come the shortfall, but indica- the Covid-19 pandemic was coastal car parks and green to come. tions are that the pandemic agreed by the Council waste collection. “Most residents are sur- will widen the gap consider- Fortunately, years of careful Council Leader Seán Wood- prised the Council delivers all ably, putting Council services attention to finances by the ward said: “We have been services for just £3 per week.” at significant risk. Conservative-run Council prudent with our reserves Before the pandemic, the A 16% council tax rise of £23 means the shortfall can be met for a number of years, so have Council’s medium-term would cover the £1.1m fund- from reserves without hiking a strong financial standing, financial strategy predicted a ing gap, but has been dismissed up council tax. but this will still have a very funding gap of £1.5m over four as an option. Stay safe and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2 InTouch Only a CONSERVATIVE COUNCIL can deliver the goods year after year I nT ouch 3 ‘Crafty’ move into the shopping centre He aims for a young approach Dedicated carers A COMMUNITY craft Councillor Bryant said: MALCOLM DANIELLS has been honoured with unit has opened in Fare- “While the charity exists selected as Conservative candidate for prestigious awards ham Shopping Centre due to grants from a Fareham South in next year’s Borough and is proving popular. variety of organisations, Council elections. Crafty Makery Hub is and is staffed by volun- He is a human resources professional the idea of Shane Davies teers, a small donation working for a local charity and moved to NEWS ROUND and Lesley Ralls, who towards the running costs Fareham 3 years ago. were welcomed to the is appreciated from those He said: “I am passionate about the envi- Top Scouting honour for Peter centre by the Mayor and spending time at the unit.” ronment and improving the quality of life Scouting’s highest honour – Silver Wolf - has been Mayoress, Councillors Pamela Bryant and A book of remembrance was opened for for all residents, and I hope to bring a fresh, awarded to Fareham resident Peter Moody. Louise Clubley (pictured). those wishing to write a poppy name tag for young approach to the Council as well as It marks his 40 years of It offers residents of all ages a chance to a fallen hero. Donations to the Royal British being a strong voice for local residents.” dedication to the Scouting enjoy learning new skills while enjoying com- Legion will help as the annual Poppy Appeal He enjoys swimming, scuba diving, travel- Movement and voluntary pany in a safe and pleasant environment. was scaled down this year. ling, football and current affairs. service across Hampshire. Peter, who said he was TWO CARERS at The Fernes Care Home in honoured to receive the Catisfield have won top awards for their dedi- award, held several roles in ‘Perfumeless’ propagations presented in pixels cation to patients. Fareham East District and AVID Fareham gardeners didn’t wilt Due to the pandemic, the Borough winner for her Kids’ Corner entry. Judges’ winner – Hayley Tod. Activities coordinator Rachel Anderson (pictured then as chairman of Hamp- under the Covid-19 pestilence. could not enter this competition in Community Floral Display Public win- right) and deputy manager Emma Glanville were shire County Scouts. Green fingers became keyboard nimble which it has won gold for 16 successive RESULTS ner – Brett Wylde; Judges’ winner – Judy overwhelmed at being nominated by residents, The award was presented fingers as they desk-topped their entries years. Best Garden Public win- and Arthur Tedore and residents of their families and colleagues for South Region by Major General Alastair in the prestigious South & South East For the first time in 25 ner – Elizabeth Quinn; Burnham Wood and Tanglewood. Barchester Care Awards. Bruce OBE, Governor England in Bloom competition. years, Fareham in Bloom Judges’ winner – Dave and Kids’ Corner Public winner – Skylar Emma was voted Carer of the Year and Rachel of Edinburgh Castle and Then they followed up with more digi- had to be judged on-line Pauline Coates. Playle; Judges’ winner – Rose Roberts. won the Activities Coordinator of the Year Award. Hampshire Scouting Ambassador, and Command- tal displays in the Fareham in Bloom con- with judges’ and public Grow Your Own Public Rachel, with 20 years’ experience, said: “When er Martin Mackey RN, Hampshire Scouts County test. votes. There were 100 en- winners – Joseph Hender- the Covid-19 pandemic hit our country I felt that Commissioner, in September. Judges never got a whiff of perfumes tries. son and Michael Bartlett; this social interaction was needed more than ever from the blossoms, but they marvelled at Thanks to St Margaret’s Judges’ winner – Melanie as our residents weren’t able to see their families Grants available for good causes the megabytes of exhibits submitted in a Nurseries and Fareham Gray. throughout this terrible time. County Councillors Peter Latham and Fred virtual gardeners’ world. Shopping Centre for do- Commercial Public win- The Mayor, “We took the pandemic extremely seriously and Birkett remind everyone in Fareham Town Divi- Two of the 4 independent entries in nating the prizes. ner – Ranvilles Infant Pamela Bryant, took all the necessary precautions and are proud sion that they receive annual budgets of £8,000 the South and South East competition Pictured (right) is 7-year- School; Judges’ winner – presents their to say we are still Covid free. each to be allocated to local projects. – Portchester Crematorium and Port- old Rose Roberts, from Crofton Anne Dale School. award to Burn- “I enjoy doing person-centred activities and also Legitimate groups, but not individuals, can apply chester Memorial Garden – won gold Osborn Road South, Fare- Something small Public ham Wood activities that involve the whole home as I feel it’s to them for a grant by completing an on-line ap- awards. ham, who was the judges’ winner – Caroline Lopez; residents. important to encourage social interaction.” plication form available on the HCC website. Emma, who has been at The Fernes 4 years, said: The scheme runs until the end of February “Residents have found it very difficult not seeing 2021 and they will consider any applications. £12m arts venue won’t go Live until 2023 Geoff helps raise £20,000 their families so we have all tried our best to make Contact Peter or Fred on the telephone num- FAREWELL Ferneham Hall ... implications. WITH Mary Fisher at the it a positive time, lots of phone calls and FaceTime bers below for more details.