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Old Basing & Lychpit Parish Council Newsletter | 3 Chairman’s report The Parish Council stands much as when I last the parish is undeniable. We can do better still To commemorate the 100 years since WW1 we wrote except that we have said farewell to one however if we continue to inform drivers that have commissioned a long-needed clean and Councillor due to a move from the area. By the the route from the A33 (Sherfield Park) to the restoration of the War Memorial where I will be time of publication we expect to have co-opted A30 in either direction or the M3 is now quicker proud to lay a wreath on behalf of the Parish on a new member to bring us back to full strength. than driving through the village. Unfortunate- Remembrance Sunday. The work includes add- ly, lower traffic volumes do lead to some think- ing a name following extensive research by Old Whilst we are a Parish Council for the whole of Basing Royal British Legion. Old Basing and Lychpit it is clear a lot of our ad- ing higher speeds are now possible and the Parish Council is committed to pressing for a 20 ministrative effort is concentrated on the rec- Elsewhere in these pages are reports on our mph limit in the centre of the parish where lack reation facilities around the Pavilion building, budget for the year, the various clubs and of pavements and narrow twisting roads make the Riley Lane area such as the Allotments and organisations we support and details of our this appropriate. We are grateful to the Speed- Cemetery and the Belle Vue Play Area. How- regular meetings and contacts plus many watch volunteers who do more than their share ever, we also lease the Lychpit Community Hall other items of interest, including an article on to try and dissuade impatient motorists. There from Hampshire County Council for the benefit the history of a hidden jewel in the Parish in are other areas for improvement, such as a fur- of the whole parish. We strive to represent the the shape of the Lime Pits on Redbridge Lane. ther pinch point in Hatch Lane and the long interests of all residents and have been asked There is also a walk incorporating this site and awaited pavement along Basing Road from the recently for minor traffic improvement ideas the Crabtree Plantation which cost me a bit of river bridge to Swing Swang Lane, and we will including the enhancement of the crossing effort to check out so I hope many of you will continue to support and press for these. at the Lychpit Tesco Express site on Great Bin- be inspired to try the 2 mile or so route! fields Road to be considered as a priority. Our Councillors also consider all planning applica- As always I would remind you that the Parish representation on outside bodies includes the tions within the Parish but the Planning sub- Council consists of volunteers who, although Chineham ERF Lliaison Panel and, more recent- committee’s comments on any application committed to managing the Parish in the best ly, a similar forum on the Thames Water site in count as just one voice so you should always way possible, may not notice everything that Whitmarsh Lane. We also attend forums at Bor- respond directly to the Borough Planning Of- ough and County level where we can. needs attention. We have an office, a website, fice on applications you feel are not in overall a monthly Basinga page and this half-yearly keeping with the parish. On that front we are Since the last Newsletter we have seen the Newsletter, all of which encourage you to tell nearing submission stages for the Neighbour- undoubted improvements resulting from the us what we are getting right as well as remind- hood Plan - it needs your attention now and completion of the Black Dam Junction. There ing us of what needs attention. have been some incidents on the junction it- in the New Year will need your approval to be- self, probably unavoidable in the rush of mod- come adopted as another tool in shaping the Mark Oszczyk ern life, but the impact on traffic volumes in future of the Parish. Chairman Please support local businesses Letters Publisher A big thank you goes out to all the local busi- Letters for publication should be sent to the Published by Community Ad Web Ltd nesses that have advertised and supported Parish Clerk, Mrs Sandra Tuck via email at 01843 834160 | [email protected] the Old Basing & Lychpit Parish Council Com- [email protected], or by post to Parish www.communityad.co.uk munity Newsletter thereby enabling the Parish Office, The Pavilion, The Recreation Ground, Council to produce this twice-yearly publica- The Street, Old Basing, RG24 7DA. tion at no cost to you, the taxpayer. Or go to www.oldbasing.gov.uk and submit However, the Parish Council makes no warran- a message. The views expressed in any published content are solely those of the contributors. 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This has been possible with funding from The Recreation Ground, The Street, Meetings are held in the committee room the Parish Council, County Councillor Elaine Still Old Basing, RG24 7DA above the Parish Office. Members of the pub- and also the Leader of Hampshire CC. 01256 462847 www.oldbasing.gov.uk lic are welcome to attend any meeting and Our Assistant Groundsman, Harry Rice, has those with mobility difficulties can be accom- been with the Parish Council now for 5 years The Parish Office is open between 10am and modated with advance notice. and during that time has obtained various 12noon Mon-Thurs (staff also work outside Planning & Development Committee Meet- qualifications to improve his knowledge and of these hours and will return urgent calls, so ings have been moved to a Tuesday evening skills. In recognition of his achievements and please do leave a message or alternatively on the second and fourth Tuesday monthly. commitment, Harry has been promoted to email the Clerk or Deputy Clerk). All meetings start at 7.30 pm unless otherwise Groundsman and will continue to support stated. See below for meetings for the remain- Stephen in keeping the recreation and other Parish Office and Recreation Facilities der of 2016: facilities in tip-top condition. Full Parish Council Meetings This year also saw the departure of Michael Sandra Tuck first Wednesday monthly.