CONSERVATIVES keeping our community InTouch SARISBURY & WHITELEY – Autumn 2017 ‘We’ve taken more than our fair share of new homes’ FAREHAM Borough Council is required to have a In fact, the plan only requires 2,500 in total to be allo- local plan in place stating what land should be used cated on greenfield sites and, following an examination for housing, what land for employment and what of all sites, none has been proposed for development in should be protected from any development, writes Sarisbury Ward. Sarisbury Councillor Seán Woodward. This will not of course prevent developers submit- Periodically the local plan needs to be reviewed. It is ting planning applications and there are several on the over 20 years since (with the exception for the allocation books for determination at the moment in Swanwick and of the Welborne site North of Fareham) we have had to Burridge. allocate any new greenfield sites for housing. They are contrary to both the existing local plan and Back in those days Whiteley was a huge allocation in the new draft local plan. our local plan in the Sarisbury Ward with some 1,500 In fact, a proposal to massively expand Burridge was homes and we also had Coldeast allocated by the then made by a deputee at the meeting which resolved to Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott at a planning ap- publish the draft local plan for public consultation. peal, and that too has seen several hundreds of new Commenting, Councillor Woodward said: “Sarisbury, homes built. Swanwick, Burridge and Whiteley have taken more than This means that Sarisbury Ward has taken a huge their fair share of Fareham Borough’s new homes over proportion of the greenfield development over the last the last quarter of a century and I know that residents quarter of a century. will be relieved that the Council is not proposing to al- When the Council had its statutory “call for sites” to locate any more sites for development here. roll the local plan forward by another 10 years to 2036 “We accommodated thousands of new homes last time developers and landowners put forward over 200 sites around and also have 3,500 extra houses with permis- for over 10,000 houses including over 1,100 in the Sa- sion on the Winchester side of Whiteley to contend with risbury Ward. over the next 20 years.” Fareham same-day GP appointments scheme off to a steady start A NEW SERVICE for Fareham people Routine appointments at GP practices to make urgent same-day GP ap- are not affected, and continue as before. pointments welcomed its first pa- Dr Tom Bertram, the Titchfield GP who tients in September as it got off to a is clinical lead for the project which has smooth start. been funded by the Better Local Care However, only 40% of surgeries have initiative, said: “It’s all gone very smooth- so far agreed to participate and patients ly. I’d also like to thank everyone at the who use the others are encouraged to Community Hospital for getting the room, get their GPs to ‘sign up’. IT, and everything else in place.” Fareham Primary Care Service Patients wanting urgent same-day (FPCS), based at a hub at Fareham appointments phone their GP practice Community Hospital, Park Gate, dealt with 60 patient as normal and, if they agree to their details being shared calls in its first three hours after going live at 8am. with the service, they will then be called back in order of Four of the ten GP practices in Fareham are working clinical priority with a nurse/GP having a detailed conver- together to develop a new way of offering urgent appoint- sation with them - which may result in the patient being ments to patients who want to see a health professional given advice over the phone or offered an appointment, on the day they make contact. either at the hospital or the surgery. The participating practices are Highlands Practice, Jubi- lee Surgery and Whiteley Surgery. Stubbington Medical PHOTO: Dr Tom Bertram, from Jubilee Surgery, and Practice will also join the scheme, from January 2, 2018. Amanda Gray (left), the practice manager at Highlands Other practices may follow if it proves successful. Surgery, discuss the new service with Dr Derrin Wilkins. Almost England’s lowest district council tax – thanks to CONSERVATIVES 2 InTouch We serve everybody in SARISBURY, WHITELEY, SWANWICK & BURRIDGE whether you voted for us or not InTouch 3 NEWS ROUND Living in sheltered comfort Third time lucky for new youth club? Walkers welcome upgrades SYLVAN Court, a £5m sheltered CHILDREN’S charity Y-Services is using a fident that, with the to popular Hamble footpath housing scheme for our older resi- grant from County Councillor Seán Wood- backing of Y-Services dents, was opened in August. ward to start a new youth club in Whiteley this time, it will suc- Providing a mix of 36 one and two- after the demise of the previous two. ceed in the long term. I bedroom apartments for those aged The youth club is about having fun, educat- hope parent volunteers over 60 with some care and support ing, empowering, volunteering and participat- and others will come needs, Sylvan Court is filling up fast. ing and will create opportunities to encourage forward to support our It is situated on the site of the old Cold- young people to achieve their potential. local youngsters.” CCTV needed east Hospital. The opening was per- It will support them in the transition to adult- PHOTO: Seán Wood- There have sadly been several formed by the Mayor, Councillor Geoff hood, providing learning opportunities which ward receives an ap- reports of anti-social behaviour and Fazackarley and Council Leader Seán Woodward, pictured with challenge them critically and creatively. propriate award from chairman Andy Kennedy out-of-control dogs in the area of the a resident who said she was delighted with her new apartment. Seán Woodward commented: “I am con- for getting the big yellow bus for Y-Services. new play park HAMBLE Causeway, one of South Hamp- Councillor Seán Woodward re- shire’s most popular footpaths, is being quested that CCTV to provide cover- repaired and upgraded. age from Holly Hill Leisure Centre Traffic scheme hits buffers as contractor pulls out Emergency repairs were carried out just and informal fencing of the toddlers’ before Christmas 2016, shoring up a major breach. play equipment should be provided. TRAFFIC calming schemes for Swanwick Lane, the A27 junction lights has been very well received, schemes are not yet completed.” These have now been followed up with re- Swanwick and Yew Tree Drive, Whiteley have although people immediately started using the new He met the safety audit team on site and made decking and the installation of ramps on the Pedestrian crossing bid been beset by problems, culminating in the lane as a car park, so double yellow lines will have recommendations for improvements which will be ‘Chinese Bridge’. We have received complaints about contractor pulling out. to be painted. considered when the final audit is done. These Further work is planned for late winter/early the safety of pedestrians crossing at Work to round off the corner of the Clydesdale Councillor Seán Woodward said: “Problems with include: spring 2018, improving the surface condition various points on Brook Lane. Road/Yew Tree Drive was delayed for months implementing what should have been a relatively and further shoring up of the banks. It is particularly perilous when awaiting the disconnection of the signs by Scottish simple traffic calming scheme have been numerous At the road narrowings re-position the edge of • This is funded by Fareham Borough Coun- Brookfield pupils are travelling to and & Southern. and the entire job remains incomplete with safety carriageway marking to make the road appear to cil planning agreements, with additional especially from school. Hampshire County Council maintenance section surfacing and painting remaining plus the unre- be narrower capital from Hampshire County Council. County Councillor Seán Woodward refused to support the positioning of speed cush- solved issue of the speed cushions. At the road narrowings remove the centre line to • Chairman of the River Hamble Harbour asked the County Council to carry ions which were part of the approved scheme on “I do have a commitment from the director that, provide less comfort to drivers passing through Management Committee, Councillor Seán out pedestrian and traffic surveys to Swanwick Lane, positioned between the build-outs. following a fall of snow and a test of the resilience At the chicane reposition the priority signs onto • Woodward, said: “I am so pleased that, see whether any crossings are justi- In two cases, these are left looking absurd with of the Yew Tree Drive speed cushions, then the the actual chicane buildout to provide greater following an inspection of the path which I fied. only a miniscule narrowing effect. There have also Swanwick Lane ones can be installed. visibility carried out with Hampshire’s Rights of Way The surveys have been completed been complaints from Swanwick Lane residents “It is unfortunate that these issues have arisen At the road widening on the approach to the • team last year, these improvements have and we await the results. about incomplete elements of the scheme. and I apologise to residents on behalf of Hamp- A27 junction install double yellow lines to prevent come together so well and have received so The widening of Swanwick Lane on approach to shire County Council for this and the fact that the parking Project grants much local support.” Every year County Councillor Seán Woodward has a £8,000 grant fund They couldn’t wait to try it Brickworks garden awards Celebrating Daedalus 100 available to him to distribute to good ONE HUNDRED years of aviation were causes active in the Sarisbury, Park HAPPY kids selection of seats, picnic tables and foot- PAM FORMBY, from Bursledon Brick- celebrated Gate, Whiteley, Burridge and Swan- sprinted into paths. works, says she is delighted the muse- with a spe- wick area. the the newly A plaque marks where time capsules filled um received two awards in the Fareham cial event If you are involved with a group opened Holly by Sarisbury Infant and Junior Schools and in Bloom contest. organised which would benefit from funding to Hill Play Area Park Gate Primary School pupils were bur- She says: “The Wildlife Garden (pictured), by the Coun- make a project happen then please to try out the ied – to be opened in 2042! for which Councillor Seán Woodward cil at Solent contact him. exciting new The Council also re-furbished the play- supplied a grant for renovation, received Airport in He recently made a £1,000 grant to facility ground at Sarisbury Green over the summer, a silver bronze and the whole site also September. Fareham Citizens Advice Bureau for Councillor Jon Butts says it offers a range implementing various improvements sug- received a silver bronze in the Commercial Councillor an instant access advice scheme to of attractions for all ages, including an inclu- gested by local users. Landscape Section. Jon Butts said 2,500 visitors marked the train and equip counsellors with ap- sive swing, zip wire and huge climbing units. PHOTO: Council Leader Seán Woodward “It was really great to receive some recog- anniversary, with many resident aircraft in propriate IT to work remotely. There is outdoor gym equipment, a good with kids at one of the time capsule plaques. nition for the volunteers’ hard work.” the static display, while stands showed his- He has also contributed £300 to toric, current and planned aviation activities Burridge & Swanwick Women’s Insti- BOROUGH COUNCILLORS COUNTY COUNCILLOR COME AND JOIN US enabled by investment in Fareham’s own tute for new age kurling equipment Sarisbury & Whiteley Fareham Sarisbury If you support Conservative principles general aviation airport. to help them keep fit and enjoy life. and would like to vote to select your Visiting pilots from America, Australia and Jon Butts Seán Woodward Seán Woodward Council and Parliamentary candidates, Sweden returned to join the celebration and School move delayed 9 Camargue Close 8 Persian Drive, 8 Persian Drive to attend social and political events or exhibit particularly rare aircraft, including the Due to delays in starting develop- Whiteley PO15 7DT Whiteley PO15 7BJ Whiteley PO15 7BJ help us by delivering InTouch in your oldest – a Beech Staggerwing flown from ment of 3,500 houses North of Tel: 07464 847 852 Tel: 01489 881030 Tel: 01489 881030 street, why not join Sarisbury Branch Daedalus with the Fleet Air Arm in 1944. Whiteley, Cornerstone Primary email: Email: Email: of Fareham Conservative Association? A larger event is planned for 2019 marking School’s move will now be delayed [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]. Please phone Jon Butts on 07464 the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, during which to September 2020 to avoid the dis- hundreds of Spitfire, Seafire, Mustang and ruption of moving into new buildings Whether you voted for us or not, your Conservative councillors promise the highest standards of service Typhoon missions were flown from Daeda- part way through an academic year. WE SERVE YOU ALL to everyone in the community. Contact us any time and we’ll respond personally within 48 hours. lus during the Battle of Normandy. 4 InTouch Extra 3,100 homes plan goes for consultation amid protest storm AMID A STORM of controversy and protests, the vital site’s suitability, sustainability and developability with refer- new draft Fareham Plan was approved by the Execu- ence to other bodies such as education and health. tive for public consultation Many sites were rejected with others identified with vary- It followed heated debates, residents’ deputations and ing degrees of suitability, leading to development of a plan- objections from councillors whose wards will be affected. ning strategy with a 3-pronged approach: It covers the period 2011 to 2036 to include the Welborne 1 Large (or clustered) sites that would enable delivery of element and extends the rest of the Borough from 2026 to community benefits. 2036 – an extra 10 years – to have a single terminus date. This resulted in proposed sites in Warsash (700 homes), And it is essential to prevent scores of developers climb- Titchfield (400 homes), town centre (600 homes), North ing on the bandwagon in a free-for-all as happened in Lib Portchester (350 homes), South Portchester (350 Dem controlled Eastleigh. homes) and Stubbington (475 homes) Councillor Keith Evans, executive member for planning 2 The balance (about 500 houses) from smaller sites and development, said The table below shows the total number of houses on 3 Try to spread the burden Fareham’s requirement for sites across the Borough on which developers want to and impact across the the plan period was 8,300 build. Most will have to be defended at public inquiries. Borough houses and 85,000 sq me- The plan is a statutory re- tres of employment space. Fareham N 304 Portchester E 103 quirement to meet annual He said: “We are 6 years Fareham NW 133 Portchester W 921 housebuilding aims of the into this timeline so some of Fareham E 785 Sarisbury 1,124 political parties. the houses and some em- Fareham S In fact, Conservatives ployment space has already 0 Stubbington 2,302 have the smallest target of been delivered or agreed. Fareham W 254 Titchfield 1,161 200,000 homes, while the “The net balance for which Hill Head 198 Titchfield Common 438 Lib Dems want to build sites need to be identified Locks Heath 0 Warsash 2,698 300,000. and agreed are around Park Gate 64 TOTAL 10,485 The consultation period 3,100 houses and 13,000 ends on December 8 with sq m of employment space. Conservatives stress the importance of affordable homes. all responses being consid- “Developers and landown- We have over 1,000 Fareham families on the housing ered in the preparation of ers have submitted over 200 waiting list needing Fareham homes. the formal plan to be pub- sites to be considered, but These could be for rent (council housing @ 60% market lished by next summer. If all these were used, we rent, housing association @ 80% market rent), shared This will be subject to fur- would have an extra 10,000 equity (part rent part buy), starter homes at a 20% discount ther consultation before to 11,000 houses and an on market value or even self-build. submission to the Planning extra 65,000 sq metres of *See Fareham Today Special at https://tinyurl.com/y8f3f54t Inspectorate to arrange a employment space. We have prioritised using brownfield public examination, probably at the end of 2018. sites in the town centre. The plan with all supporting documents is available on Council officers faced the massive task to assess each line and paper copies in libraries and the Civic offices. £350m boost for new roads plus traffic light installation, complemented by extend- ing Bluebell Way to join Botley Road at Curbridge and Whiteley Way to provide two northerly exits from Whiteley. It has a £15m grant from Solent Local Enterprise Partner- ship. £20m improvement to J8, Windhover roundabout and the A3024 into Southampton, are brought forward. From 2021: £60m creating an all-moves J10 at Wel- borne. HIGHWAY improvements costing £350m will trans- Councillor Seán Woodward said: “Many people ask form the roads system in and around Fareham over where are the road improvements to support the much- the next few years. This is the schedule: needed new homes across our area. Well here they are. Late 2018: £250m to convert the M27 from J4 to J11 “Taken on top of the £100m of road improvements in and to a smart motorway (as pictured) by adding extra lanes around Fareham, such as the dualing of the A27 between each side on the hard shoulder and regular refuges, with Segensworth and Titchfield, the Stubbington bypass, variable speed limits like the northern section of the M3. Newgate Lane, Peel Common, Fareham Station and St Summer 2019: £20m to improve J9 with extra lanes, en- Margaret’s roundabouts, we are really delivering in terms largement of Rookery Avenue/Whiteley Way roundabout of roads.” Website: www.farehamconservatives.org.uk Email: [email protected] InTouch is published by Sarisbury & Park Gate Conservatives,14 East Street, Fareham PO16 0BN and printed by Cedar Group, Unit 3 Triton Centre, Premier Way, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey SO51 9DJ