Partners 82 - Summer 2013

Partners Issue 82 • Summer 2013

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Partners Magazine is published by East Hampshire District Council.

An online version is available at www.easthampshire.org Your next edition of Partners Magazine will be published in November 2013.

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Council Tax......................... 4

Fun for kids.......................14

Get a grant......................... 5

Eco-town Update.........16-17

Community Projects.......... 6

Local Explorer...................18

Election results.................. 8

Food hygiene....................19

Community transport....... 9

ThinkSafe!........................ 20

Garden waste....................10

Havant Thicket..................21

The Shipwrights Way.......11

A-Z of Council Services... 22

Health reforms............. 12-13

Councillor Contacts......... 23

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Cover pic: Fun on The Shipwrights Way

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Opening hours Council Offices Penns Place, Petersfield GU31 4EX 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday Alton Information Office 7 Cross and Pillory Lane GU34 1HL 9am to 4.30pm (Lunch 1-1.30pm) Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm Saturday Bordon Information Office Forest Community Centre GU35 0BS 9am to 4.45pm (Lunch 1-1.30pm) Monday to Friday Bramshott & Liphook Parish Office The Haskell Centre, Midhurst Road GU30 7TN 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm Monday to Friday Horndean Parish Office Tyfield House, Blendworth Lane PO8 0AA 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Keeping your Council Tax low From April East Hampshire District Council increased its share of the Council Tax by 2 per cent.

The increase means that the average household - a Band D property - pays an extra £2.69 a year towards the services provided by the council, or 5p a week.

Councillors made the decision in response to the continuing financial pressure caused by low government grants and increasing demand on services.

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EHDC Council Tax low nationally After a period of only two tax rises in six years, between 2007 and 2013, EHDC is still among the lowest in the country for Council Tax charges.

The Government has allowed lowcharging councils – those in the lowest quartile - to raise Council Tax by up to £5 per Band D property.

That would equate to a rise of around 3.7 per cent. Councillors refused this opportunity as they did not want to place any unnecessary financial burden on the district’s residents.

Grants from central government have always been an important source of income for district councils. Five years ago, our government grants amounted to about half of our

net budget requirement but since then it has been cut by about half.

During that time we have reduced our costs – from about £12 to £10 million but this year we still had a funding gap of around £1.1m to bridge.

Efficiency is key to make savings This funding gap was covered by making savings through delivering services more efficiently.

EHDC’s partnerships have played a big part in this. A partnership with Havant Borough Council – sharing a Chief Executive, management and some services – has saved around £1.6 million a year across the two councils.

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Meanwhile, a waste and recycling partnership with Winchester City Council has brought a further saving of £800,000 a year. Staffing levels have been reduced and salaries have been frozen for four years.

The council will also make good use of the New Homes Bonus, an amount provided by government according to how many new houses have been built in the local area.

Grants for groups Approved by YOU Community groups competed for £17,500 of funding in a new scheme which sees residents vote for the projects they would like to see supported.

The Approved By You scheme offered local organisations grants of between £250 and £1,000 with each group submitting a bid detailing how they would use the money.

In total 29 groups picked up a useful grant through the scheme, helping support communities across the district.

The groups ranged from the Petersfield Stroke Support Group, who received £1,000, to the Catherington Mothers Union, who received £250.

The applications were split up into four geographical areas with groups from the areas around Alton, Whitehill & Bordon, Petersfield and Horndean competing for the money allocated to their region.

During four well-attended voting events held during March, community groups pitched for the grant and then the audience voted on which should receive the money.

The scheme proved hugely popular with 25 groups applying for the grants in the Petersfield area alone.

The money for this scheme was secured by EHDC’s Community Team from Hampshire County Council’s ‘Have Your Say’ fund.

To find out more about communit y grants call 01730 234341 or email support.team@easthants.gov.uk

Business Start-Ups New businesses in East Hampshire can apply for grants of £500 to contribute to the cost of starting up. The application process is very straightforward, there is a short form to fill in and then visits from EHDC officers to check that the simple criteria are met and the business is viable.

repairs, fault diagnostics and arranges MOT testing. A small family-owned garage, the company has succeeded by giving a friendly and personal service with a professional commitment to care of their customers’ cars.

More than 95 businesses across the district have already benefited from start-up grants, ranging from retailers and graphic designers to car maintenance and building companies.

The process also ensures that new enterprises have the right support and advice, giving each business the best possible start.

Graham Osgood, who runs the business with his wife Maria, said: “When we took advantage of the start-up grant scheme three years ago it really helped us get on our feet.

Osgoods Vehicle Service and Repairs, in Alton, have benefited from the grant. Osgoods offers servicing,

“Now we are going from strength to strength. Starting a business from scratch is one of the toughest things you can do and the £500 we received was a big help just when we needed it.”

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Graham and Maria Osgood received a £500 business star t-up grant

Details of how to apply for a grant can be found at www.easthants.gov.uk/ business

Get a helping hand All the grants on these pages were approved

by East Hampshire District Council’s Community Forums.

There are four Forums covering the main regions within the district. Each is attended by district, parish and county councillors.

Each Forum has a limited budget it uses to help out local groups that need a cash boost to support a project or launch a scheme.

If your community group could use some financial support then get in touch and apply for a grant through your local Community Forums.

As well as distributing grants Community Forums also tackle hot topics and provide a platform for communities to debate local issues.

Contact the Community Forums through Bob Coleman, 01730 234107 bob.coleman@easthants.gov.uk

Grant helps lunch club serve up a treat Diners at the WRVS lunch club can still tuck in to a hot meal every week after their cooker was serviced using a grant from EHDC. Mary Williams, who runs the group held every Thursday at Rowlands Castle Parish Hall, said the £260 grant came at a vital time.

“We got the cooker serviced during December, if we hadn’t done that then our members would have had no Christmas dinner – and that would have been a great shame,” she said.

She said the 25 members who regularly attend the lunch enjoy the companionship and community the club offers as much as the hearty meal.

Jitsu club gets a kick out of cash EHDC helped a 21-year-old sensei get on his feet when he set up his own martial arts club.

Tom Van Dongen launched the Alton Jitsu club with the help of a £500 grant to buy basic equipment, such as mats.

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Mr Van Dongen, runs the club on a not-for-profit basis out of Alton College for people who want to get fit and keep safe.

He said: “It’s fair to say the money we received from EHDC was essential. We would not have been able to set the class up without it.”

Children’s concerts were pitch perfect Hundreds of children from local primary schools were given a taste of orchestral music, thanks to a £300 grant from East Hampshire District Council.

The concert, arranged by Children’s Concerts at Petersfield’s Festival Hall, saw five to 11-year-olds treated to works from Handel, Strauss and Bizet as well as kids’ favourites such as Old MacDonald.

The organisers say they are passionate about bringing the magic of music to school children.

Elizabeth Gotto said: “It is hoped, with funding, that these concerts will spread across the country and give all young children the opportunity to hear their first orchestral concert at a young age.”

New mics are music to our ears The days of straining to hear musical lyrics or sparkling dialogue are over for Alton’s theatre-lovers after a grant provided a local group with new hi-tech radio mics.

Alton Operatic and Dramatic Society will be using six new radio mics, funded in part by a £450 grant from East Hampshire District Council, to enhance its future performances Robert Hudd, AODS Stage Manager, said: “For several years audience members have experienced problems with hearing dialogue and songs as the cast have struggled to make themselves heard. Thanks to the grant from EHDC we have been able to purchase six new radio mics which has led to a step-change in the quality - and most importantly clarity - of the sound in our productions.

Spreading the load at Liphook Bowling Club Bad backs and aching limbs are a thing of the past for the volunteer greenkeepers at Liphook bowling club thanks to a fantastic new piece of equipment.

A £500 grant from EHDC helped the club buy a drop spreader that will eliminate some of the back-breaking labour its members have endured.

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Neil McIsaac, assistant greenkeeper at the club, on London Road, said: “It used to take a team of about 14 of us three days to lay top dressing on the bowling green and it left us all with back aches.

“With this drop spreader we can get it done in about two hours, and the dressing is spread much more evenly than before.”

Conservatives retain control of Hampshire County Council The district went to the polls on 2 May to choose their representatives on Hampshire County Council.

Hampshire County Council handles a budget of more than £1.8 billion and looks after services as diverse as education, road networks, social care, libraries and museums.

East Hampshire’s County Councillors ALTON RURAL Mark KEMP-GEE, Conservative Party ALTON TOWN Andrew JOY Conservative Party

The Conservative Party retained control of the council, winning 45 seats of the 78 available.

The Liberal Democrats won 17, ahead of UKIP which won 10.

Labour picked up four seats, an Independent candidate and a community campaign candidate also secured a place on the council.

BORDON, WHITEHILL AND LINDFORD Adam CAREW Liberal Democrat CATHERINGTON Marge HARVEY Conservative Party HEADLEY Ferris COWPER Conservative Party PETERSFIELD BUTSER John WEST Conservative Party

New Councillor for Liss

PETERSFIELD HANGERS Vaughan CLARKE Conservative Party

There was one seat on East Hampshire District Council up for grabs on election day. The resignation of Gina Logan from the Liss ward left the door open for a new face on the council.

The seat was won by Richard Harris, Conservative, a retired electronics designer who worked on the A380 Airbus, among other projects during a distinguished career.

Cllr Harris said: “I have lived in Liss for 15 years and I am looking forward to giving something back to the community that I love. I will be working hard to make Liss an even better place to live and work and to look after the most vulnerable members of our community.”

Alton Town Council by-election, Wooteys Ward was won by Conservative Alan Murphy

Above - Cllr Richard Harris Right - Cllr Ferris Cowper

New Leader for EHDC Cllr Ferris Cowper has been elected the new Leader of East Hampshire District Council.

Cllr Cowper pledged to improve services and keep Council Tax low.

“I was very honoured to be elected Leader of East Hampshire District Council on Thursday 9th May, “I plan to lead a Council that is open, transparent and interactive

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with the residents it serves. Despite challenging economic circumstances I hope to continue the proud record of this council by improving services steadily and continuously at the lowest level of Council Tax possible.

“I am acutely conscious of the needs of the vulnerable sectors of our community and they will always be at the top of my priority list.”

Going places for 35 years!

Community Transport for East Hampshire The difficulty of getting to places – especially in rural areas – is one of the major issues jamming councillors’ mailboxes across Hampshire. The problem is particularly acute for people with mobility difficulties who can’t use the public transport that is available – or for those who live too far from bus routes to take advantage of such services.

This year, Community Transport for East Hampshire (CTEH) celebrates its 35th anniversary of providing transport on demand for people who couldn’t get around without it.

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CTEH, based at the Forest Centre in Bordon, operates four wheelchair-friendly minibuses and an MPV all year round so that people can shop, visit friends, and go on social and leisure activities – all for the price of a normal bus fare.

Many local people have come to rely on the service. Ronald Butler, who uses the Call and Go bus, said: “The Call & Go service is a lifeline for my wife and me, it ensures that we can carry on living independently and the drivers are so friendly and helpful! Long may it continue!”

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Contact Lynne Peters on 01420 475759 or email lpeters@waca.org.uk Room 4, Forest Community Cen tre, Pinehill Road, Bordon, GU35 0B S PARTNERS

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Fly tipping a blight on our countryside Last year there were over 300 incidents of fly tipping in East Hampshire.

The rubbish dumped in our lanes and meadows include black bags, commercial and builders’ waste, tyres and, increasingly, hazardous asbestos.

Clearing asbestos requires a specialist and so is costly and time-consuming to remove.

A stop and search campaign, looking for vehicles carrying waste and checking for valid permits, was recently carried out in association with the police and other authorities.

Residents can do their bit to fight this crime by making sure their waste is disposed of correctly.

Make sure you use a reputable company and check they have a waste permit. The minimum charge to dispose of waste is £115. Bear that in mind when you get a quote for removal of waste. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

If your waste is not disposed of properly you could be held responsible.

If you have any information about a fly tip please get in touch with the team on 0300 300 0013

Garden bins a wheelie good idea East Hampshire’s keen gardeners now have an even better way to dispose of their prunings and cuttings with the introduction of a wheeled bin for garden waste.

The new brown wheeled bins have almost three times the capacity of the sacks and are easier for residents to use and for binmen to collect.

Residents can switch from the 90 litre sacks to the 240 litre bins as soon as their current licence expires. Those new to the scheme can pick up the bins straight away.

The annual cost for a wheeled bin licence will be £55, while one reuseable sack licence will now be £30,

plus the one-off purchase cost of the sack (£5) or wheeled bin (£27.11).

The cost of licences has increased this year for the first time since 2008, to reflect the rise in collection costs.

There are currently 6,500 residents using the garden waste collection service and they are advised to wait until their current licence expires before opting for the bin, as no refunds are available.

Residents who wish to sign up to the new garden waste service should call 0300 300 0013, or go to www.working-together.org.uk for further information.

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Price list Wheeled Bin Licence

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Walkers and riders travel new countryside path A new long-distance path will give walkers and riders a chance to enjoy some of the district’s beautiful countryside this summer.

The Shipwrights Way is a 50-mile route running through the heart of East Hampshire, from Alice Holt Forest, across the South Downs National Park to Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard.

The latest stretch of the way to be completed - the Liphook, Liss and Petersfield sections - were opened in March by Damian Hinds MP, who got on his bike to enjoy the route with other ramblers and riders.

All but three miles near Bordon are now open to walkers and cyclists and, where possible, horse-riders and wheelchair users.

The name ‘Shipwrights’ reflects the oak grown at Alice Holt Forest for Tudor shipbuilding, and links this site to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, home to the Mary Rose and HMS Victory.

Alongside the path will be sculptures in Portland Stone, designed by artist Richard Perry and inspired by ideas from local workshops. These will help tell the story of the landscape and communities the path runs through, from deer, blacksmiths and Roman potteries to the Cockleshell Heroes at Portsmouth.

Smartphone QR codes next to each sculpture will link to more information, including images of old maps and people living and working there in the past, as well as oral history recordings, birdsong or even playlets to recreate past events. These are due to be installed towards the end of the year.

The project is being run as a partnership between East Hampshire District Council, Hampshire County Council, South Downs National Park Authority and the Forestry Commission, who have pooled their resources and expertise.

At the launch day Damian Hinds MP, said: “With the area’s network of bridleways and footpaths, beautiful countryside and welcoming pubs, we have the opportunity to really develop our inbound tourism, and the Shipwrights Way will play a key role in this.

“In addition, it will give local residents the chance to get out and explore the local area, and will be of great use to commuters as they travel to work.”

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National Park Authority

For more on the Shipwrights Way go to shipwrights.org.uk

Radical reforms for NHS The NHS is currently undergoing the biggest re-organisation of its 65-year history.

Councils’ new health responsibilities

Since April 1, local councils have taken on new responsibilities in terms of protecting and improving the health service.

Hampshire County Council has a new duty to improve health and co-ordinate efforts to protect the public’s health and wellbeing. East Hampshire District Council will be working closely with the county council to achieve this.

These wide-ranging reforms have been issued by the Government to help tackle persistent health issues such as obesity, smoking, drinking, sexually transmitted infections and mental illness.

Since April 1 responsibility for the following services transferred from the NHS to Hampshire County Council: Weighing and measuring children

Seasonal mortality (winter deaths etc)

Physical activity

Prevention and early intervention

Dental public health

Accidental injury

Obesity

Children’s public health (age 5-19)

Floridation (adding flouride to water or not)

Drug, alcohol and tobacco misuse

NHS health check programme Medical inspection of school children Health at work

Public health advice to the NHS Pharmaceutical needs assessments Appointing medical examiners to oversee death certification Children’s Public Health (from April 2015)

Sexual health Reducing and preventing health defects

The county council will use its in-depth local knowledge and work in social care, schooling and economic development to help to improve health in the area and will make sure limited resources are used where they will make the most difference.

It will focus on four areas: children’s wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, independence for older people and strong communities that can support themselves.

For more information on Hampshire County Council’s health and wellbeing work go to www3.hants.gov.uk/healthandwellbeing

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GPs at the heart of new NHS Find out more about the North Hampshire CCG Web: www.northhampshireccg.com Tel: 01256 637100 Email: hamp-pct.NorthHantsCCG@nhs.net

GPs in East Hampshire are at the centre of the NHS re-organisation. Since April 1, GP-led organisations called Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) replaced Primary Care Trusts as the main buyer and planner of local health services. Primary Care Trusts have now been abolished as part of the reforms.

East Hampshire has been divided between two CCGs. The South Eastern Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group incorporates most of the district up to Bordon and Headley while the North Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group includes Alton and the surrounding villages.

BEFORE APRIL 2013

Find out more about the South Eastern Hampshire CCG Web: www.southeasternhampshireccg.nhs.uk Tel: 023 9228 2063 Email: sehccg.enquiries@nhs.net

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What this means for you There will be more local control over how health funding is spent, with GPs at the centre (as part of local Clinical Commissioning Groups).

The reforms will see a gradual shift of emphasis from cure to prevention, with early intervention and identifying people at risk a high priority.

People will be encouraged to take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing and it will be easier to find help and support when needed.

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What you can do Our feeling of wellbeing and our chances of living a life free of disease are influenced by a number of things. We have little control over some of them but we do have some control over our own lifestyles and can make healthy choices about what we eat and drink, and how much exercise we take.

For ideas of how you can get involved in activities in your local area, go to www.getactivenow.org.uk For more information, contact 01730 234383

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Summer fun for all East Hampshire children can fill the long summer weeks with a fantastic range of fun activities and sensational sports.

The Rural Get Areas Play Activ8d Project

Thanks to EHDC’s two children’s play schemes – the Rural Areas Play Project (RAPP) and Get Activ8d – the summer holidays will never be boring again.

RAPP sessions are for children predominantly aged either under four or between 5-12, although older children are welcome. Activities are aimed for five year olds and older. For £3 a session (it’s free for the under fours) the children can get stuck in to things like crafts, den building, games, dance workshops and more.

Both schemes tour the district making toys, games, supervised crafts and sports taster sessions available to everyone.

The award-winning play project includes a van load of toys and goodies which it takes to some of East Hampshire’s most rural locations, meaning that everyone gets a chance to have some fun this summer.

Children under eight must be attended by their parent or guardian during the session.

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Get Activ8d is in its sixth year and is growing in success. It was launched to provide sporting activities for young people from 8-16 years old in East Hampshire.

This scheme gives youngsters the chance to have a go at something they have never tried before such as climbing, basketball, trampolining, fishing or even the brilliant and bouncy Pro-Jumping, all under the watchful eye of an expert.

Alternatively you can brush up your skills at old favourites like football, golf and tennis.

Activities are priced at £3 and £5 per child per session.

For more information on RAPP and Getactiv8d call 01730 234384 Book sessions online at www.getactivenow.org.uk

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£3m early investment to provide new jobs and homes A Ministry of Defence site in Whitehill & Bordon Eco-town has been released early and bought by the Homes and Communities Agency to provide much-needed homes and jobs as part of a £3m investment in the town.

space for up to 100 new jobs created.

This investment enables work to start to transform the former barracks into a high quality sustainable neighbourhood as part of the ambitious plans to regenerate the town.

The new homes will meet official zero carbon standards and will be attractively designed to set the benchmark for new homes in the rest of the town.

Work will start on site next year and will see 100 much-needed new homes built and employment

The overall plan for the regeneration of the town will see 4,000 environmentally sustainable homes and 5,500 jobs created.

Investment in this site will also help the area address the expected loss of jobs as a result of the MoD closing the Bordon Garrison and relocating

its operations to RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire by the end of 2015, as set out in the Defence Training Review.

Cllr Ken Carter, Portfolio Holder for Community Investment & Regeneration, said: “This investment adds momentum to the regeneration of the town.

“The focus will be on quality of life.

The homes that will be built will be cheap to run, attractive, and in a great environment.

“We are pulling out all the stops to make this something really special.”

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Eco-town wins £100k to cut costs and combat carbon emissions Whitehill & Bordon has received more than £100,000 from central government to pave the way for more energy-saving improvements in the Eco-town.

The money comes from the Department of Energy and Climate Change and aims to raise awareness about saving energy to tie in with the launch of its Green Deal.

Part of this funding has been used to establish a dedicated exhibition at the Eco-station offering information about how to save energy.

The Green Deal is central government’s new plan to help households in Britain improve their homes and save on energy bills.

The funding has also been used to develop an online tool so that more householders can find out how to reduce energy bills from the comfort of their own home.

As well as the energy-saving advice, the money given to the Ecotown has been used for 40 Green Deal household energy efficiency assessments to see where energy savings can be made in homes.

Out of more than 70 bids, just 40 projects were successful and Whitehill & Bordon Eco-town was one of these.

New project director is regeneration expert Meet Steve Pearce the regeneration expert who has been tasked with delivering new jobs, facilities and opportunities in Whitehill & Bordon.

His most recent role was to lead work on the Hackbridge Sustainable Suburb where he co-ordinated the delivery of approximately 60 projects.

Steve has been appointed as the new Project Director and takes over from Daphne Gardner who has retired.

Steve has been responsible for identifying finance and investment opportunities in the private and public sector. He has also liaised with major development partners to bring investment to the schemes he has worked on.

Steve is leading the team to secure investment in the town and is working in partnership with principal landowners to deliver the masterplan (the framework for how the town will be regenerated).

Steve brings a wealth of knowledge to the Eco-town team following a long career in major regeneration projects.

He has worked for the voluntary, not for profit, public and private sectors.

Steve said: “This is a fantastic opportunity and I am really enjoying getting stuck-in.

“I think my experience, particularly of attracting investment, will help to progress this exciting project.”

To keep up-to-date with the progress of the Eco-town please visit

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Green Deal help A new plan to e v people impro nd their homes a eir n th save money o energy bills

The Eco-station and Exhibition House is open as follows: Monday: 9am-5pm Tuesday: By appointment Wednesday: 10am-5pm Thursday: 10am-5pm Friday: By appointment Saturday: One per month as advertised

Making safe food simple You can feel confident in the food you eat when you go out for a meal thanks to a nationwide scheme which rates local eateries for hygiene.

The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme was implemented by EHDC in the district over two years ago and covers restaurants, take-aways, pubs and cafés.

FOOD SAFETY WEEK 10-16 June Find out how safe your kitchen is at...

www.food.gov.uk

hygiene found on the date of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Nearly every local authority across England has committed to using this system, so soon diners will be able to look up the rating of their favourite restaurant wherever it is in the country.

In addition Apps are now available for both Android and iPhones so that you can look up ratings while on the move.

Under the scheme each outlet is visited by EHDC’s Environmental Health Officers and then scored according to its cleanliness.

For further information visit www.food.gov.uk/ratings and find out the hygiene rating of businesses in any authority participating in the scheme.

The score, given out of five, with five being the best, is displayed prominently in the customer’s view and reflects the standards of food

www.food.gov.uk/ratings

Landlords working with you to let your property • Tenant finding service - let your property quickly • No charge or induction fee • Tenancy Bond Scheme • Contact and support PARTNERS

For more information please contact Lyndy Hill or Teresa Marsh, Accommodation Liaison Officers, East Hampshire District Council

01730 234314/45 email lyndy.hill@easthants.gov.uk or teresa.marsh@easthants.gov.uk

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Old & New at ALton Show Tradition will mix with technology at the Alton Show this summer as the best of British countryside goes on display.

Along side the time-honoured displays of country crafts and rural skills will be the spectacular, state-of-the-art giants of 21st Century farming machinery.

Visitors can compare vintage vehicles with contemporary classics and take the chance to clamber into cabs and marvel at the technology used by modern combines and agricultural vehicles.

The show will also give centre stage to the Hursley Pony Club Games and the Royal Marines Voluntary Cadet Corps Field Gun Displays.

More to the taste of some visitors will be the Kitchen Demonstration Theatre, featuring local restaurants, including the Newlyns Cookery School and a slot for the Fit2Cook award winners, a young people’s cookery competition.

For more information visit

www.altonshow.co.uk

The event has enjoyed a special place in the calendar since its inception in 1840 and the new landowners of Froyle Park, Froyle Park Ltd, have given permission for the show to continue.

The show takes place on Sunday 7 July at Froyle Park. Car parking is free and there will be a free bus service to and from Alton with Shopmobility Basingstoke offering special show rates.

Save £££ on days out

The localexplorer card can save you money when you enjoy days out in the area.

The card gives 20 per cent discount off the admission price to some of the area’s top attractions. It costs just £5, is valid for six months and gives up to five people entrance to participating attractions at 20 per cent off – ideal for you and your friends and family.

The card can be used an unlimited number of times for six months.

Up to

20%

Attractions in the Local Explorer Scheme Virgin Balloon Flights Birdworld, near Farnham Butser Ancient Farm, Chalton Gilbert White’s House & the Oates Museum, Selborne Mid-Hants Railway Watercress Line, Alton Milestones, Hampshire’s Living History Museum, Basingstoke The Vyne, near Basingstoke

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ThinkSafe!

Every year hundreds of children learn valuable lessons that could one day save a life when they take part in ThinkSafe!

Thinksafe! provides a range of safety information for young people to help them spot risks and teach them how to handle potentially dangerous situations, from water-safety to knife-crime.

Hampshire Police, the RNLI, the Southern Domestic Abuse Service, EHDC’s Environmental Protection Officers and more.

Since its launch in 1993 Thinksafe! event has become one of the most successful child safety events in Hampshire, targeting its safety message at 700-800 Year 6 children (10 -11 year olds) from primary & junior schools throughout our district.

Each scenario places the children in a challenging situation, such as a fire in the home or a friend needing first aid, and trained instructors guide them through the best course of action.

Pupils take part in a series of short ‘scenarios’ presented by various organisations, including the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service,

The event, run by EHDC, is held every October or November at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, near Petersfield.

For more information contact:

Karen Dawes, EHDC Community Safety Manager, on 01730 234167

ThinkSafe! DVD

the perfect learning aid Schools and parents can also take home a reminder of the lessons of the day with the ThinkSafe!

DVD package which includes 10 interactive films and a teacher’s guidance booklet.

Each of the films relates to issues which children may come across in their normal lives.

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The package is known to have already assisted in the reduction of crime in Hampshire relating to knife and imitation firearms. Other Police forces throughout the county are also set to use this unique resource.

Contact Mark Jewell on 01730 234309 or email ehealth@easthants.gov.uk

£1000 fine for dog poo ...not to be sniffed at!

If you turn your nose up at clearing up after your dog then you could soon find yourself looking at a hefty fine.

Dog fouling is still a problem in some of the district’s recreation grounds and open spaces.

But many dog owners don’t know that leaving their dog’s mess uncleared is a criminal offence and can lead to a prosecution in a Magistrate’s Court and a maximum fine of £1,000.

Dog mess is unpleasant for other residents and can be dangerous.

EHDC’s dog wardens and Police Community Support Officers regularly patrol some of the worst-affected areas but cannot catch every offender.

Other walkers and dog-owners must also play their part and inform the council if they see other dog-walkers committing this offence.

Dog warden Dave Griffiths said: “The majority of dog owners are responsible and clean up after their dog but there’s a significant minority that don’t.

“We really need the public to help us keep our district clean.”

Wrapped dog waste can be put in any litter bin in the district. It can also be placed in your domestic waste bin, so there is no excuse.

If you see someone that regularly fails to clean up after their dog, please contact 01730 234060 with descriptions and times

Havant Thicket The missing link A new path, created between Staunton Park and Havant Thicket, will give cyclists and walkers a perfect place to enjoy the local countryside.

The 2.5 metre wide path is the first direct link between the two sites and saw fences moved, vegetation cut back and ditches cleared to make way.

Mike Ashton, CTC Cycle Campaigner, said: “The path opens up 10km of allweather, off-road cycling, woodland and grassland attractions. There is safe access to the route from Leigh Park, Cowplain and Rowlands Castle.”

The project, which cost £14,000, was partly funded by Hampshire County Council Tim Speller, from Hampshire County Council’s Countryside Service, said extra sign-posting, from Staunton Country Park and Havant Thicket, and a new circular cycle route, are planned.

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A to Z of council services

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Refuse and recycling collections ..............................0300 300 0013 Road sweeping.......0300 300 0013

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Abandoned vehicles

Flooding.............................234295 Food and food premises complaints.......................... 234312 Fly-tipping...............0300 300 0013

Scrap metal and motor salvage ..........................................234379 Sewers................................234279 Sports and leisure centres ..........................................234399

..............................0300 300 0013 Accidents in the workplace ..........................................234360 Active lifestyles...................234067

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Benefits.............................. 234175

Graffiti....................0300 300 0013 Grants for community projects ..........................................234391 Grass cutting and grounds maintenance...........0300 300 0013

Building control..................234208

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Arts development...............234391

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Business advice................... 234165

C Car parks............................ 234274 Cemeteries and burials ..........................................234285 Charitable collections..........234379 Community planning.......... 234015 Community Forums............234073 Community safety.............. 234167 Contaminated land.............234332 Countryside and biodiversity..234386

Health and safety at work ..........................................234360 Historic buildings................ 234216 Home energy conservation.234070 Home Improvement Agency ..........................................234320 Homecheck....................... 234404 Housing.............................. 234415 Housing (affordable)...........234346 Housing (empty homes)..... 234404 Housing (grants)................ 234404 Housing (private sector)..... 234404

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Drains blocked....................234279

Land and property (EHDC owned)...................234043 Land charges......................234262 Landscape.......................... 234215 Licensing (alcohol and entertainment)....................234389 Litter and dog waste bins ..............................0300 300 0013

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Markets..............................234279

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Partners magazine..............234030 Pest control.........................234360 Planning development........234246 Planning policy................... 234219 Play equipment.......0300 300 0013 Pollution (noise, water, air, land)........234360 Population statistics............ 234219

Council Tax........................ 234400

D Disabled toilet access..........234393 Dogs and animals...............234360 Domestic violence...............234345

Electoral registration...........234093 Can’t find what you’re looking for?

Go to www.easthants.gov.uk or call 01730 266551

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(Alton Sports Centre .......................... 01420 540040) (Mill Chase Leisure Centre ...........................01420 472549) (Taro Leisure Centre...... 263996) (Bohunt Centre, Community School................ 01428 724324) (Horndean Technology College ..........................023 9259 4325) Sports development............234396 Street name plates..............234279 Street names and numbers...234275

T Taxi licences........................234095 Toilets.....................0300 300 0013 Tourist Information.............268829 Tourism marketing.............. 234164 Transport............................ 234013 Travel concessions (HCC) ..............................0845 045 8355 Trees (not woodlands)........ 234214

V Vacancies............................234047 Valuation and listing officer (HM Revenue and Customs) ............................... 01256 726100 Voluntary/community services (Community First HEH)....... 710017

W Waste reduction initiatives................0300 300 0013

Y Young people (recreation and entertainment).................... 234107 Youth Council..................... 234186

Your District Councillors Below is a list of all East Hampshire District Councillors by the ward areas they represent.

Grayshott

Petersfield Heath

Alton Amery

Headley

Petersfield Rother

Robert Saunders • Con 01420 82669 • robert.saunders@easthants.gov.uk

Alton Ashdell

Andrew Joy • Con 01420 85251 • andrew.joy@easthants.gov.uk

Alton Eastbrooke

Dean Phillips • Con 07981 395857 • dean.phillips@easthants.gov.uk

Alton Westbrooke

Nicholas Branch • Con 01420 562698 • nicholas.branch@easthants.gov.uk

Alton Whitedown

Melissa Maynard • Con 01420 85791 • melissa.maynard@easthants.gov.uk

Alton Wooteys

David Orme • Con 07958 531147 • david.orme@easthants.gov.uk

Binsted and Bentley

Ken Carter • Con 01420 22576 • ken.carter@easthants.gov.uk

Bramshott and Liphook

Lynn Ashton • Con 01428 604547 • lynn.ashton@easthants.gov.uk Angela Glass • Con 01428 722375 • angela.glass@easthants.gov.uk Bill Mouland • Con 01428 727260 • bill.mouland@easthants.gov.uk

Clanfield and Finchdean

Ken Moon • Con 023 9259 9602 • ken.moon@easthants.gov.uk David Newberry • Con 023 9259 6013 • david.newberry@easthants.gov.uk

Downland

Patrick Burridge • Con 01420 564080 • patrick.burridge@easthants.gov.uk

East Meon

David Parkinson • Con 01730 823608 • david.parkinson@easthants.gov.uk

Four Marks and Medstead

Maurice Johnson MBE • Con 01420 563329 • maurice.johnson@easthants.gov.uk Pat Seward • Independent 01420 562783 • pat.seward@easthants.gov.uk

Froxfield and Steep

Nick Drew • Con 07884 113636 • nick.drew@easthants.gov.uk

Ferris Cowper • Con 01428 609858 • ferris.cowper@easthants.gov.uk Richard Millard • Con 01428 717906 • richard.millard@easthants.gov.uk Anthony Williams • Con 01428 712809 • anthony.williams@easthants.gov.uk

Holybourne and Froyle

Glynis Watts • Con 01420 257240 • glynis.watts@easthants.gov.uk

Horndean, Catherington and Lovedean

Sara Schillemore • Con 023 9278 7464 • sara.schillemore@easthants.gov.uk

Horndean Downs

Guy Shepherd • Con 023 9257 0856 • guy.shepherd@easthants.gov.uk

Horndean, Hazleton and Blendworth

Dorothy Denston • Con 023 9259 4127 • dorothy.denston@easthants.gov.uk

Horndean Kings

David Evans • Con 023 9259 1411 • david.evans@easthants.gov.uk

Horndean Murray

Lynn Evans • Con 023 9259 1411 • lynn.evans@easthants.gov.uk

Lindford

Yvonne Parker Smith • Con 01420 489974 yvonne.parker-smith@easthants.gov.uk

Liss

Julie Butler • Con 01730 300751 • julie.butler@easthants.gov.uk Bob Ayer • Independent 01730 266571 • bob.ayer@easthants.gov.uk

Petersfield St Mary’s

Guy Stacpoole • Con 01420 474440 • guy.stacpoole@easthants.gov.uk

Petersfield St Peters

Hilary Ayer • Independent 01730 266571 • hilary.ayer@easthants.gov.uk

Ropley and Tisted

Chris Graham • Con 01962 772685 christopher.graham@easthants.gov.uk

Rowlands Castle

Marge Harvey • Con 023 9241 3858 • marge.harvey@easthants.gov.uk

Selborne

David Ashcroft • Con 01420 511011 • david.ashcroft@easthants.gov.uk

The Hangers and Forest

Judy Onslow • Con 01420 538159 • judy.onslow@easthants.gov.uk

Whitehill Chase

Zoya Faddy • Lib Dem 01962 841127 • zoya.faddy@easthants.gov.uk

Whitehill Deadwater

Tony Muldoon • Lib Dem 01420 472064 • tony.muldoon@easthants.gov.uk

Jennifer Gray • Con 01730 821904 • jennifer.gray@easthants.gov.uk Richard Harris • Con 01730 891287 • richard.harris@easthants.gov.uk

Whitehill Hogmoor

Petersfield Bell Hill

Whitehill Pinewood

John West • Con 01730 260028 • john.west@easthants.gov.uk

Chris Wherrell • Lib Dem 01420 478077 • chris.wherrell@easthants.gov.uk

Petersfield Causeway

Whitehill Walldown

Philip Aiston • Con 01730 267277 • philip.aiston@easthants.gov.uk

Philip Drury • Lib Dem 01428 714350 • philip.drury@easthants.gov.uk

Adam Carew • Lib Dem 01420 769098 • adam.carew@easthants.gov.uk

Your Community Forum There are four Community Forums that discuss issues and approve grants affecting different areas of the district.

They are: Alton and surrounding villages; Clanfield, Horndean and Rowlands Castle; Petersfield, Liss and surrounding villages; and Whitehill/Bordon, Liphook, Headley, Grayshott and Lindford.

Go to www.easthants.gov.uk/communityforums or call 01730 234073 for more details.

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