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Partners magazine is published by East Hampshire District Council.

An online version is available at www.easthants.gov.uk/partners Your next edition will be published in May 2018

Inside

Free parking this Christmas ........................................4

Fun, fit and friendly........................................................... 15

Top dogs.........................................................................................5

Sports awards.........................................................................16

Safe tattoos ................................................................................6

Grants for community projects.............................. 17

Preventing homelessness..............................................7

East Hampshire by numbers...............................18-19

Sports centres and competition..........................8-9

Community Learning Forum....................................20

Breastfeeding campaign .............................................10

Don’t save your pre-paid post.................................20

Electric cars............................................................................... 11

Councillor contact details............................................21

What next for Whitehill & Bordon.................12-13

A-Z of council services....................................................22

Wheels to Work.....................................................................14

Christmas bin collections.............................................23

Large print copies of this magazine are available on request.

If you need information or advice about services in another language or format please contact us on 01730 234030 Companies advertised in this magazine are not endorsed by EHDC

Contact the council Address East Hampshire District Council, Penns Place, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4EX 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

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Email info@easthants.gov.uk Main switchboard 01730 266551 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

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Free parking this Christmas East Hampshire District Council is giving away three hours of free parking to people visiting Alton and Pete rsfield on one of the busiest weekends of the year!

Anyone parking in Petersfield and Alton can do so for free for the first three hours on both Saturday 2 Dece mber and Sunday 3 December.

The first Saturday of December is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year and both town s will be hosting their own Christmas festivals on the Sunday.

The give-away is expected to encourage shop pers and visitors to the towns to browse local stores and enjoy the festivals, giving local businesses a vital boost.

Saturday 2 December is also Small Business Satu rday - a nation-wide campaign which highlights smal l business success and encourages consumers to support the small businesses in their communities.

How to park for free Press the large green tick on the ticket machine It will issue a free ticket valid for three hours If you wish to stay longer then you can insert the appropriate additional fee This offer is not covered by the Ringo pay by phone service

The council has altered its parking meters to allow the three-hour tickets to be issued for free on these days.

EHDC aims to be one of the UK’s most business-f riendly councils and this parking give-away is another example of how we try to help local businesses thrive.

Find out more at www.easthants.gov.uk/freeparking

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Golden retrievers EHDC’s Animal Welfare Team has established itself as one of the best in the country after winning a haul of gold medals from the RSPCA. The team won three golds out of a possible four, only one other council in the country did so well.

EHDC officers Neil Thompson-Burton and Jen Rowberry scooped gold for their care of stray dogs, contingency planning and for their regulation of animal businesses around the district.

Caring for stray dogs

The council’s stray dog ser vice was commended for its efficiency and care.

It picked up 91 lost or unwanted dogs last year.

The team’s work had been assessed by the RSPCA Community Animal Welfare Footprint Awards, a nationwide organisation. The London Borough of Lambeth was the only other local authority in the country to win three golds and match EHDC’s success.

Contingency planning

Awarded for having strong plans to look after animals displaced in the event of a public emergency.

Strict regulations are enforced to make sure animal businesses, including kennels, riding stables, catteries, pet shops, dog Monitoring breeders and animal businesses even a local bird park maintain the highest standards of welfare.

Follow our team at www.facebook.com/HelpHomeEastHampshireHounds

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are quickly re-homed but those Dogs with information microchips , are harder to reunite with without, or with out-of-date details found the dog will be their keepers. If a keeper cannot be rities. rehomed via a network of local cha

Around 95 per cent of dogs have been micro-chipped but most of the stray dogs picked up by the Animal Welfare Team have out-of-date details

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A tattoo is for life Tattooing and body piercing have become increasingly popular over the last decade but they can carry health risks if not properly controlled.

An important function of the council is to make sure practitioners and premises are safe, hygienic and properlymanaged.

There are known health risks which can be attributed to these procedures. Improper and unhygienic practices may result in skin infections or blood-borne viruses. Some of which can have serious and longterm health consequences.

The council registers premises and operators, not just for tattooing and piercing but also for treatments such as electrolysis and acupuncture.

Registered practitioners will always have their certification on display.

Contact the Environmental Health Team at ehealth@easthants.gov.uk or on 01730 234303

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Keeping a d a e h r e v o f o o r East Hampshire District Council helped 580 households avoid homelessness last year.

Even in affluent areas, homelessness is still a threat.

If a family or an individual suffers a change in circumstances, such as an illness to the main bread-winner or if someone loses their job, it can quickly become difficult for them to stay in their home.

In East Hampshire private rents are high and demand for social housing outstrips supply.

Very often this can mean finding a way to keep people in their current home.

If family relationships have broken down, leading to someone moving out, or if a landlord and tenant cannot agree, the team will mediate between the parties to help find a resolution.

Kerry Hoskins, Housing Manager, said: “The very best solution to homelessness is to prevent it happening in the first place.

Some people can be left feeling there is nowhere to go.

“We have a ‘tool kit’ of things we use to help people either stay in their current home, or find somewhere new.

And there is a list of organisations and charities which we can turn to for help.

That’s where EHDC’s Housing Team comes in. It works with people threatened with homelessness to try to find a way to keep a roof over their heads.

“There’s lots we can do and if we were not here to offer this safety net then a lot of these people would be on the street, or living in their cars.”

Find out more about our housing service at www.easthants.gov.uk/housing

“There is a lot we can do to help people threatened with homelessness.”

Kerry Hoskins, Housing Manager

New rules governing homelessness are being introduced by the Government next year, including a further £170,500 of extra funding for this area. Some of this money is being used to employ two new Housing Support Officers to help keep people in their homes.

EHDC’s two new Housing Support Officers Lisa McFarlane and Joyce Heath

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ALTON Plans for a multi-million pound state-of-the-art sports centre have now been submitted by EHDC’s leisure contractor Everyone Active. If approved Alton could have its new sports centre by autumn 2019.

The fresh, new centre will be built on land adjacent to the existing site, which will remain open throughout the development so residents always have a facility to use.

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The mix of facilities at the new centre has been designed to reflect current sports and fitness trends and inspire people of all ages and abilities to get active.

The pictures on these pages show how Alton Sports Centre might look.

Get active in East Hampshire Get into shape in the fantastic new fitness studio

Relax in a café with a view of the pool and kids’ play area

PETERSFIELD

Planning permission has been granted for £3 million of renovations and refurbishments at Petersfield’s Taro Leisure Centre.

The new design will enable more people to use the centre for sport and exercise.

The upgrades include a refurbished and extended group cycling studio, a substantially bigger 120-station gym and significant modernisation of the pool-side changing rooms.

WHITEHILL & BORDON A planning application for the new sports centre to replace the existing centre at Mill Chase Academy is expected in December this year.

Subject to approval, building would commence in April 2018, with the view to open the centre in autumn 2019.

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It will have a six-lane, 25-metre swimming pool and a 100-station fitness suite which will be more than triple the size of the gym at Mill Chase Leisure Centre.

Group cycling studio

Destination spa

Modern changing rooms

Play to win in the six court sports hall

Beat your best time in the six-lane pool with electronic touch pads

WIN AN ANNUAL FITNESS MEMBERSHIP OR A YEAR OF SWIMMING LESSONS at your local Everyone Active centre East Hampshire District Council has teamed up with Everyone Active to offer our readers the chance to win either an annual health and fitness membership or a year’s worth of swimming lessons at your local leisure centre.

The winner can choose whichever prize best suits their circumstances.

The health and fitness membership includes unlimited use of the pools, gym and most exercise classes whilst the swimming lesson prize is for a 30-minute lesson each week for 50 weeks.

To stay healthy the government recommends that the average adult should be doing a minimum of 30 minutes moderate aerobic activity (such as cycling or fast walking), 5 times per week and children 60 minutes, 7 times a week.

To enter, please visit www.everyoneactive.com/partnersmagazine answer the following question and provide the personal details as requested: Question: What is the recommended minimum amount of ‘aerobic activity’ per week for an average adult?

Alternatively, you can enter by post - just complete this entry form and send it to Everyone Active Partners Magazine Competition, Broccoli Marketing, Old Gunn Court, Dorking, RH4 1DE. Postal entries must be received by 23:59pm on 31.12.2017.

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ENTRY FORM What is the recommended minimum amount of ‘aerobic activity’ per week for an average adult?

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Terms and conditions: UK 16+ only. Swimming lesson prize consists of one x ½ hour swimming lesson per week for 50 weeks. Minimum age for lessons is 4 months.

Annual membership prize consists of a standard fitness and health membership for 1 person for 12 months. Closing date 31.12.2017. For full terms and conditions visit www.everyoneactive.com/partnersmagazine

Everyone Active manages these facilities in partnership with East Hampshire District Council.

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Breastfeeding welcome here East Hampshire District Council is working to set up Petersfield as the district’s first breastfeeding friendly town and is calling on businesses, restaurants and cafes to sign up to the scheme.

EHDC is working on the idea with local health organisations including the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and the Breastfeeding Local Implementation Group.

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The plan is to encourage as many places as possible to welcome breastfeeding mums and make them feel comfortable and relaxed when feeding their baby.

Businesses in other towns that have adopted the scheme have seen an increase in customer satisfaction, loyalty and a boost in business as word spreads.

They can do this by providing a quieter area, with a comfy chair and access to fresh water.

For more information about the scheme or to join, go to: www.easthants.gov.uk/breastfeeding

By joining the scheme local businesses will be providing safe and welcoming places and playing an active part in encouraging more mums to breastfeed their babies.

For breastfeeding advice and support go to www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk

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Taking the lead on electric cars Ahead of Government plans to ban the sale of diesel and petrol cars by 2040 East Hampshire District Council is leading by example and promoting electric cars.

Running costs for the vehicles has dropped from 40p per mile to just 4p per mile.

The council has two electric vehicles available for staff to use.

It is predicted there will be a widespread switch-over to electric cars in the mid-2020s, when electric cars will out-compete petrol and diesel ones on factors like cost.

Swapping the previous petrol pool cars with a Nissan Leaf car and a Nissan e-NV200 van not only demonstrates leadership in this emerging technology but also makes financial sense.

Since they were bought during 2016 they have clocked up more than 15,000 miles between them, saving the council more than £5,500 in running costs.

Alton’s Town Crier, Stan Whitcher and Jane Devlin, Energy Strategy Manager, with one of EHDC’s electric vehicles

The government offers grants to support the transition to electric vehicles including grants towards buying a new vehicle and installing a charge-point at home.

Find out how you can get involved, visit www.gov.uk/plug-in-car-van-grants Make a difference that keeps you cosy, helps the environment and saves money.

A council-led scheme Residents of Whitehill & Bordon (including Lindford) can get an interest-free loan to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

Additional support is available if you are on benefits.

Find out more at www.easthants.gov.uk/cosy-east-hampshire

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What can I get? £7,000 interest-free loan* towards: Boiler replacement First time central heating system Insulation including solid wall, cavity, loft etc Double / triple glazing Photovoltaic panels *Terms and conditions apply

Who is this for?

The interest-free loan is open to the residents of Whitehill & Bordon and Lindford Private landlords who have properties in Whitehill & Bordon can access the interest-free loan The offer is available on a first-come first-served basis

Did you know. . .

Replacing an old boiler can save you up to £320 a year in heating bills Replacing windows and doors can save you up to £110 in utilities bills Solid wall insulation can save you up to £260 a year in heating bills Cavity wall insulation can save you up to £160 a year in heating bills

Savings figures taken from Energy Saving Trust

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what next for whitehill & bordon There are so many new and exciting facilities and initiatives happening in the town – we’ve listed some of the highlights FUTURE SKILLS

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An exciting new educational facility opened its doors to 26 students in September. The Future Skills Centre, funded by Hampshire County Council and the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership, offers a range of construction based skills for students over 16. www.bcot.ac.uk/bordon-fsc/ future-skills-centre

NEW SPACES TO PLAY

The Whitehill & Bordon Regeneration Company (WBRC) has opened two new facilities: GB Olympian, World and European BMX champion Liam Philips opened the popular new Skate Park in July.

BUILDING CAREERS

Thirty people have been employed in construction projects and 43 people have received construction training. BASE Bordon Innovation Centre in Louisburg Barracks, which will offer high-quality office space, is soon to open.

Visit www.basebordon.co.uk

ON THE ROAD

The new relief road is due to be completed ahead of schedule and will be open by spring 2018. For more information go to www.whitehillandbordonreliefroad.co.uk

ON THE MAP

A new map of the town has been produced to help residents get around. Download the map at myjourneyhampshire.com/ local-maps

A fantastic new natural play area on Hogmoor Inclosure opened in June.

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Hampshire County Council’s planning application for the new 900-pupil secondary school was approved in June. The school is expected to be open for the September 2019 school year.

CENTRE STAGE

Plans for the new town centre were revealed at an exhibition in October.

The plans feature a new multi-screen cinema, a makers’ market, restaurants and shops. To find out more go to www.whitehillbordonregeneration.co.uk

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Whitehill & Bordon is one of 10 NHS England Healthy New Town demonstrator sites.

This is about making it easier for people to live healthy, active and independent lives and have the care they need in the right place and at the right time.

in to the new homes on Quebec Park and Louisburg.

KEEP COSY

Whitehill & Bordon residents can get loans to help pay for energy-saving home-improvements – see page 10 for details

The successful ‘Spring into Health’ festival, held in the town earlier this year, was funded by the Healthy New Towns programme.

OUR GREEN VISION

WORKING TOGETHER

Work is continuing to make Whitehill & Bordon a green and sustainable town.

The transformation of the town is being led by a partnership which includes East Hampshire District Council, Hampshire County Council, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, the Homes and Communities Agency, Enterprise M3 LEP, the Whitehill & Bordon Regeneration Company, Barratt Homes and Radian.

This involves building energy-efficient homes, improving 150 hectares of greenspace and promoting walking and cycling routes.

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The nationally recognised regeneration of Whitehill & Bordon will deliver 3,350 new homes, 5,500 new jobs, a new town centre, new schools and a new leisure centre. Residents have moved into new homes and are already enjoying the new facilities.

Kick-start r your caree Job-seekers in East Hampshire can kick-start their career thanks to a scheme which helps them get moving.

People living in the district’s more rural areas can find their opportunities for work or training limited if they don’t have their own transport.

The Wheels to Work scheme loans people a moped for a nominal charge depending on their age and the type of bike they hire. The scheme enables hirers to attend job interviews, vocational training or work.

The mopeds can be loaned for six to 12 months by anyone aged 16 and above.

Safety equipment and training is also provided and the scheme is operated

by Community First New Forest and funded by Hampshire County Council and EHDC.

For more information about the scheme, visit: hants.gov.uk/wheels-to-work or email mopedloan@cfnf.org.uk

Free Home Assessments Call: 01420 549 481

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Fun, fit and friendly Keeping active can help you stay healthy but it can also provide a chance to meet new people, make friends and stay social.

Studies show that loneliness can have as serious an impact on your health as smoking or obesity, so being socially active is as important as being physically active.

And you don’t have to be a serious athlete to enjoy the companionship that comes with keeping active. There are lots of ways you can stay fit and healthy in East Hampshire and make new friends at the same time.

East Hampshire District Council has supported an assortment of initiatives across the district to help people get active, meet people and, most importantly, have fun.

Walking for Health Free walks led by trained volunteers suitable for people of all abilities. www.easthants.gov.uk/ walking-health

GP Exercise Referral Scheme A great way for people with long term health conditions to increase physical activity levels and improve health. www.everyoneactive.com/ activity/exercise-referral

Chairobics and Steady & Strong Fun and gentle seated classes to help improve mobility and balance, meet new people and have some fun. www.easthants.gov.uk/getactive

Walking Football – Alton and Horndean Get back into football after time away from the game through injury or age.

For Alton contact vic.harry@ hotmail.co.uk 07793 450208, for Horndean contact Tony Martin: travauxyfc1960@ yahoo.co.uk

Mum and Me Netball A fun session for mums and their girls at Bohunt School, Liphook. www.facebook.com/ MumandMeNetball Email: emmathorne1@live.co.uk

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Back to Netball – Petersfield Get back into netball, feel great and have fun.

Contact Debbie.Laycock@ englandnetball.co.uk

Walking Netball – Horndean Weekly walking netball class in Horndean for fun, fitness and friends.

Kathy@officehand.co.uk or Mob: 07932 642710

Runnyhoneys Couch to 5k – Whitehill & Bordon and Petersfield Running courses that support people as they get back into running or start from scratch. www.runnyhoneys.com/ petersfield-club

For further information go to www.easthants.gov.uk/ getactive or contact Kirsty Cope, Sports Development Officer 01730 234015 kirsty.cope@easthants.gov.uk

r u o r o f s d Awar s r a t s g n i t r o sp Do you know a local sports star that deserves an award?

Sportsmen and women, coaches, officials and the volunteers who work behind the scenes can be nominated for an East Hampshire Sports Award.

The deadline for nominations is Friday 5 January 2018.

The district has a huge array of sporting talent at every level, from elite to grass roots.

The prestigious awards recognise the achievements, hard work and dedication shown by the people who support and enrich our sporting communities.

Nominees will be assessed by a judging panel in a range of categories and finalists will be invited to an awards evening, hosted by ITV’s Fred Dinenage, on Thursday 15 February 2018 at Old Thorns Manor Hotel in Liphook.

The winners of the district awards will be put forward to compete for the 2018 Energise Me Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sports Awards.

The categories: • Junior Sportsman & Junior Sportswoman • Senior Sportsman & Senior Sportswoman • Masters Sportsman & Sportswoman • Junior Disability Sportsman & Sportswoman • Senior Disability Sportsman & Sportswoman • Coach of the Year (Male or Female) • Volunteer of the Year (Junior & Senior) • School Team of the Year • Team of the Year (Junior & Senior) • Service to Sport (Male or Female) • Club of the Year • Outstanding Personal Achievement

nce To nominate, download the guida and nomination forms from ards2018 www.easthants.gov.uk/sportsaw

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Every year East Hampshire District Council gives thousands of pounds to support local projects.

It is the hard work and initiative of local people that creates our rich and vibrant communities and EHDC’s grants can help them turn their plans into reality.

Check out a few of the projects we have helped fund and then see if your group is eligible for money that can make the difference.

Cabinet approved grants Grants of between £1,000£25,000 are available to not-for-profit organisations to suppor t community projects

Councillor community grants

EHDC councillors are given a nd budget of £4,500 each to spe hin wit ves iati on projects or init their local area.

Pitch perfect in Ropley Ropley’s sports fans are enjoying a brand new multi-use games area after receiving financial support from East Hampshire District Council.

The new facility was officially opened in September offering netball and five-a-side football pitches.

East Hampshire District Council’s Cabinet awarded the project £23,600.

Giving the dog a boon EHDC Leader Cllr Richard Millard gave local charity Pets As Therapy a £1,000 grant to help it continue its valuable work.

EHDC councillors are each given a budget of £4,500 to spend on projects and initiatives within their local area.

Pets As Therapy brings dogs to residential homes, hospitals, schools or anywhere people might be in need of some comfort and companionship.

Cabinet grants Cabinet approved grants between £1,000-£25,000 are available for not-for-profit organisations with community projects.

Grants worth £82,928 were awarded

by EHDC’s Cabinet to local community projects in June.

• Alton Scouts received £10,000 to extend its cabin in Anstey Lane.

• Alton Community Association received £16,500 to refurbish its ageing centre.

• The Church of Holy Rood, Holybourne, received £10,000 to increase community use of the church.

• Froyle Parish Council received £15,000 for a new playground.

• Liss Parish Council received £25,000 towards a new community building.

• Rowlands Castle Scout Group received £6,428 to improve centre facilities.

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It’s never too late to learn

Please do not save pre-paid envelopes to send letters to the council.

East Hampshire District Council often sends out selfaddressed and pre-paid envelopes when contacting residents by post.

Would you like to learn a new language, improve your IT skills or take up a new hobby?

The East Hants Community Learning Forum can show you the way to great new courses across the district.

You can find out what opportunities are available locally, where they are taking place and what assistance might be available.

The forum meets three times a year and includes training professionals from charities, colleges, libraries and anyone interested in education and developing skills. The next forum is taking place on 30 November at 2pm at the new Future Skills Centre, in Whitehill & Bordon.

For more call Community First on 0300 500 8085 Ext 2, or e-mail: bookings@cfirst.org.uk

However, the postage paid on envelopes only lasts for a particular period of time.

Once that deadline has passed, the envelope will not be handled by Royal Mail and the letter will not be delivered.

If you receive a pre-paid envelope from EHDC that you do not use please don’t save it and use it later as your letter may not reach us!

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

Alton Amery

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

Alton Ashdell

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Petersfield Causeway

Ferris Cowper • Con 01428 609858 • ferris.cowper@easthants.gov.uk

Ben Bentley • Con 07883 040977 • ben.bentley@easthants.gov.uk

Headley

Petersfield Heath

Richard Millard • Con 01420 489888 • richard.millard@easthants.gov.uk

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

Anthony Williams • Con 01428 712809 • anthony.williams@easthants.gov.uk

Alton Eastbrooke

Holybourne and Froyle

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

Alton Westbrooke

Edward Brandt • Con 01962 772393 • edward.brandt@easthants.gov.uk

Alton Whitedown

Graham Hill • Con 01420 86221 • graham.hill@easthants.gov.uk

Alton Wooteys

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

Binsted and Bentley

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 07973 739988 • guy.shepherd@easthants.gov.uk

Horndean, Hazleton and Blendworth

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

Elaine Tickell • Con 023 9259 7909 • elaine.tickell@easthants.gov.uk

Bramshott and Liphook

Horndean Kings

Julie Butler • Con 01730 300751 • julie.butler@easthants.gov.uk

Petersfield Rother

Bob Ayer • Con 01730 266571 • bob.ayer@easthants.gov.uk

Petersfield St Mary’s

Nicky Noble • Con 01730 300856 • nicky.noble@easthants.gov.uk

Petersfield St Peter’s

James Abdey • Con 07446 847007 • james.abdey@easthants.gov.uk

Ropley and Tisted

Charles Louisson • Con 07563 649416 • charles.louisson@easthants.gov.uk

Rowlands Castle

Malcolm Johnson • Con 023 9241 2096 • malcolm.johnson@easthants.gov.uk

Selborne

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

The Hangers and Forest

Angela Glass • Con 01428 722375 • angela.glass@easthants.gov.uk Bill Mouland • Con 01428 727260 • bill.mouland@easthants.gov.uk Rebecca Standish • Con 07785 114954 • rebecca.standish@easthants.gov.uk

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

Clanfield and Finchdean

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

Whitehill Deadwater

Ken Moon • Con 023 9259 9602 • ken.moon@easthants.gov.uk Nigel Wren • Con 07831 855439 • nigel.wren@easthants.gov.uk

Liss

Whitehill Hogmoor

Downland

Tony Costigan • Con 01420 560280 • tony.costigan@easthants.gov.uk

East Meon

Robert Mocatta • Con 07768 613996 • robert.mocatta@easthants.gov.uk

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

Lindford

Mike Kendall • Con 01730 895659 • mike.kendall@easthants.gov.uk Laetitia Pienaar • Con 07874 750045 • laetitia.pienaar@easthants.gov.uk

Petersfield Bell Hill Vacant

Ingrid Thomas • Con 01420 561552 • ingrid.thomas@easthants.gov.uk

Froxfield and Steep

Nick Drew • Con 07920 086475 • nick.drew@easthants.gov.uk

Whitehill Chase

Sally Pond • Con 01420 475245 • sally.pond@easthants.gov.uk Tony Muldoon • Con 01420 472064 • tony.muldoon@easthants.gov.uk Mervyn Smith • Con 01420 511206 • mervyn.smith@easthants.gov.uk

Whitehill Pinewood

Alan Waterhouse • Con 01420 477796 • alan.waterhouse@easthants.gov.uk

Whitehill Walldown

Adam Carew • Con 07717 364151 • adam.carew@easthants.gov.uk

Four Marks and Medstead

Deborah Brooks Jackson • Con 07484 167743 deborah.brooks.jackson@easthants.gov.uk

Keith Budden • Con 01730 892480 • keith.budden@easthants.gov.uk

Your Community Forum There are four Community Forums that discuss issues 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, Lindford and Greatham.

For more details, go to www.easthants.gov.uk/community-forums

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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 Roadkill removal..........0300 300 0013

Abandoned vehicles................ 234061 Accidents in the workplace... 234360 Active lifestyles............................234015 Arts development......................234391

Health and safety at work...... 234360

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Homecheck...................................234313

All numbers 01730 unless otherwise stated

Benefits...........................................234175 Building control.......................... 234208 Business advice............................234165

C Car parks....................... 0300 555 0705 Cemeteries and burials............ 234285 Community planning................234015 Community Forums................. 234073 Community safety......................234167 Contaminated land....................234332 Countryside and biodiversity.... 234386 Council tax....................................234400

D Disabled toilet access............... 234307 Dogs and animals...................... 234360 Domestic violence.....................234344 Drains (private) blocked.......... 234390

E Elections........................................ 234350

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Historic buildings........................234216 Home energy conservation... 234352 Home improvement loan........234313 Housing..........................................234415 Housing (affordable)................. 234346 Housing (empty homes)..........234313 Housing (grants)..........................234313 Housing (private sector)...........234313 Housing (Radian).......... 0300 123 1567

L Land and property (EHDC owned)............................234043 Land charges............................... 234262

Alton Sports Centre ........................................03330 050457 Mill Chase Leisure Centre ........................................03330 050458 Taro Leisure Centre ........................................03330 050473 Bohunt Centre, Community School...........................01428 724324 Horndean Technology College .......................................023 9259 4325 Sports development.................234015 Street name plates.................... 234390 Street names and numbers...... 234057

Licensing (alcohol and

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entertainment)........................... 234389

Taxi licences.................................234095 Toilets...............................0300 300 0013 Tourist Information (Petersfield) .......................................................... 268829 Transport........................................234013 Travel concessions (HCC) ............................................ 0300 555 1376 Trees (not woodlands)..............234214

Litter and dog waste bins ............................................0300 300 0013 Litter hotspots (environmental enforcement)................................234131

M Markets (Petersfield).....08438 869 550

P Partners magazine.................... 234030 Pest control.................................. 234360

Flooding........................................ 234295 Food and food premises complaints.................................... 234360 Fly-tipping......................0300 300 0013

Planning development............ 234246

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(noise, water, air, land).............. 234360

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

Scrap metal and motor salvage ..........................................................234095 Sports and leisure centres

Planning policy............................234102 Play equipment............0300 300 0013 Pollution Population statistics..................234102 Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for?

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

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V Vacancies...................................... 234047 Valuation and listing officer (HM Revenue and Customs) ............................................03000 501 501 Voluntary/community services (Community First HEH) ........................................... 0300 500 8085

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

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

Recycling, refuse, glass and garden waste

Christmas collection dates collection day d se vi Re y da n io ct Normal colle 25 Dec Mon 26 Dec Tue 27 Dec Wed 28 Dec Thu 29 Dec Fri 01 Jan Mon 02 Jan Tue 03 Jan Wed 04 Jan Thu 05 Jan Fri 08 Jan Mon 09 Jan Tue 10 Jan Wed 11 Jan Thu 12 Jan Fri

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27 Dec Wed 28 Dec Thu 29 Dec Fri 30 Dec Sat 02 Jan Tue 03 Jan Wed 04 Jan Thu 05 Jan Fri 06 Jan Sat 08 Jan Mon 09 Jan Tue 10 Jan Wed 11 Jan Thu 12 Jan Fri 13 Jan Sat

Please place the appropriate container at the property boundary by 7am on the day of your collection.

If your bin/box/sack is missed please contact Customer Services on 0300 300 0013 by noon the day after your collection. If you call after this time the crew will not return.

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If you need a calendar go to www.working-together.org.uk and type in your postcode, or contact our customer services team on 0300 300 0013

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