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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 , It is suggested in a 114-page document Waterloo and ; 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, 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 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 . 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. ’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 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. – 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. HELLO Fareham Live. Executive member for leisure Moving On project Geoff calls have really helped keep the residents’ spirits But the curtain won’t go up and community Councillor Sue Fazackarley helped raise high, but we are also so proud to have kept the Seaside parking charges at the new £12m entertain- Bell said the decision had to £12,000 for Fareham children. home Covid free. If you do like to be beside the seaside you’ll have ments venue until 2023. be made due to uncertainty The charity helps those from “I have been so happy working here and love to feed the meters to park there in future. Its new name was selected by in the arts and entertainments 13 to 25 years old with counsel- my role as a senior carer looking after all of the Until now, Fareham Council has been the only popular vote in which 49% of industry. ling and encouragement. residents.” South Coast authority not to charge for coast the 1,060 responses opted for put back 6 months due to the “It would be reckless for us Add the money he raised as parking. the change. impact of the pandemic. to plough on without consider- one of his charities during his Covid dims festive event But serious financial challenges caused by the Co- It was scheduled to open in The Council decided to delay ing the impact of Covid-19,” mayoral year and he has helped raise over £20,000 since his THIS year’s Christmas lights ceremony in the vid pandemic drastically reduced income and the 2022, but opening had to be opening to review the financial she said. involvement with the Fareham-based charity. town centre was dimmed by the new lock- charges should bring in about £400,000 annually down arrangements through November and It’s proposed that from next year, they will affect early December. car parks at Hill Head, Pas- BOROUGH COUNCILLOR COUNTY COUNCILLORS The COMEMayor and Mayores, AND Councillors JOIN PamelaUS sage Lane and Shore Road, Warsash and Swanwick Fareham South Fareham Town BryantIf you and support Louise Conservative Clubley, are sorry principles not to beand Shore. Consultations begin next month. Geoff Fazackarley Peter Latham Fred Birkett involvedwould withlike tothe voteusual totown select centre your gathering Council Drivers will have to pay £1 per hour up to a 6, Longfield Avenue Posbrook Gardens 22 Lynden Close forand the Parliamentarystart of Christmas candidates, in Fareham. to attend maximum of 6 hours between 10am and 6pm. A Fareham PO14 1DA Triangle Lane Fareham PO14 3AL socialHowever, and they political switched events on the or festive help lights us by season ticket for £80 is proposed for regular users. Tel: 0787 2623 221 PO14 4HD Tel: 0750 5000 987 virtually from their home to keep the town centredelivering looking InTouch cheerful in and your give street, residents then some why Follow us on Facebook at facebook@ email: [email protected] Tel: 01329 843267 email: [email protected] not join Fareham South Branch of Fareham FarehamSouth Conservatives email: [email protected] Christmas cheer. ConservativeSadly, the planned Association? festive market Please over the phone Whether you voted for us or not, your Conservative councillors promise the highest standards of service to everyone in the com- weekendKeith Barton December on 01329 4 to 6 286396.had to be cancelled, WE SERVE YOU ALL munity. Contact us any time and we’ll respond personally within 48 hours. too. 4 InTouch with Westminster Billions more promised for ‘second wave’ support Recent weeks have been challenging Suella for all of us here in Fareham. At the beginning of November the Prime Minister took the difficult decision to im- BRAVERMAN MP for Fareham pose tougher restrictions throughout England to I WAS honoured to support T-Level courses. protect NHS capacity this winter and save lives. welcome the Education It includes a simulated As a member of his Cabinet, I know that this Secretary to Fareham nursery environment decision was not an easy one and very much a last College to officially for the Education and resort given the scientific data and predictions of unveil both the new T- Childcare T-Level, and a a ‘second wave’ possibly proving worse than the Level teaching facilities state-of-the-art IT suite first one. at the Bishopsfield Road fitted with high-end The Government has been clear that we will do campus and the Col- gaming computers and whatever it takes to support you as the situation lege’s new Civil Engi- a 9-screen video wall evolves. neering Training Centre Suella is pictured with College to support the Digital That is why we extended the furlough scheme in Lee-on-the-Solent. Principal and CEO Andrew Production, Design and throughout November so that employees will T-Levels are a new Kaye and Education Secre- Development course. receive 80% of their current salary for hours not two-year qualification tary Gavin Williamson visiting The newly revamped worked. for 16 to 19-year-olds, . Civil Engineering Train- Business premises in Fareham forced to close designed in collabora- ing Centre will also sup- have been able to receive grants worth up to tion with employers and businesses port the careers of the world’s future £3000 per month and £1.1bn has been provided to prepare students for work, further construction and engineering experts. to local councils to enable them to support busi- training or study. While bolstered by national funding, nesses locally. A 45-day industry placement is at the the project reflects the accumulative ef- of each course to help young forts of a pioneering collaboration be- CONTACT SUELLA people develop relevant experience in tween employers – such as Blanchard 14 East Street, Fareham PO16 0BN pursuit of their desired careers. Wells – and Fareham College, and will Tel: 01329 233573 Matched by funding from the Depart- equip civil engineers with the skills nec- Email: [email protected] ment for Education, Fareham College essary to fulfil an increasing demand for Facebook: fb.com/SuellaBraverman invested £1m into the new facilities to regional infrastructure and housing. Centres win major revamps, then forced to close TWO Borough refurbishment of the leisure centres are foyer to get multi million •New studio space pound upgrades. and climbing area on But both were hit by lower ground floor the second lockdown •Conversion of the and forced to close for squash courts to a a month. soft play area Work was due to •Refurbishment of dry begin this month on mission for a 10-year contract the Fareham centre will be changing rooms and a 617 sq metre extension to to run both venues. extended, with new elevations café area Fareham Leisure Centre, fol- Executive members were to the roadside. Plus: •Extra parking for 32 vehicles lowed later by improvements impressed by the company’s •Creation of internal splash At Holly Hill, a large pool to Holly Hill Leisure Centre. plans to invest in new facilities pad to add to the swimming store will be converted into a It comes after Everyone Ac- to help deliver more revenue. pool sauna and steam room and the tive presented a winning sub- The ground floor gym at •New reception counter and foyer will be improved. Green waste collection charges to meet Covid cash shortfall YOU WILL have to pay for garden But two significant impacts have forced of £400,000 income for Fareham. waste to be collected from 2022. a rethink: The changes will be introduced in The Council will impose charges to try 1 Enormous pressures on our finances February 2022. Then, if you want your to plug the hole in its finances caused by with loss of Government grants and grass and hedge clippings collected, you Covid-19 and loss of Government grants. loss of income from coronavirus will have to buy either a 140 or 240 litre Until now, the Council has included changes. wheelie bin at a cost of £16 or £17 in green waste as part of its fortnightly bin 2 A recent Hampshire County Coun- the first year. emptying service. cil decision to cease sharing material On top of that, you’ll have to pay an It’s used by 40% of households at an recycling income with borough councils annual subscription charge of £50 or £60 annual cost of £336,000. from 2021, which could result in a loss for the Council to empty them.

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