Partners 94 Summer 2019

New bin contract starts 30 September 2019

YOUR COLLECTION DAY MAY CHANGE

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Council Tax frozen again East Hampshire District Council has frozen its share of Council Tax again this year.

Other councils may be charging more and more but EHDC’s freeze is the sixth consecutive year that we have either frozen or cut our share of Council Tax. We’ve done it by cutting our costs, becoming more efficient and by making secure investments. Each council service was challenged to identify savings of 10 per cent, freeing more than £350,000.

If you live in a Band D property in East Hampshire (an average-sized home) you will pay £131.11 for the services you receive from East Hampshire District Council.

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New waste contract means your collection day is likely to change

From Monday 30 September, bin collections and other environmental services will be provided through our relationship with Havant Borough Council.

The contract includes: • Waste • Recycling • Street cleaning • Public conveniences • Grounds maintenance

Why change?

The contracts with Biffa, idverde and Wettons that we currently share with Winchester City Council come to an end on 30 September 2019.

What’s going to change?

Assisted collections (for people with mobility issues) will continue to be provided on your new collection day.

People who receive regular clinical waste collections will be contacted directly to tell them when collections will take place.

How will I contact the service?

Calls about the new arrangements (reporting missed bins, ordering new bins etc.) will be handled in-house by our customer service team and an automated phone line.

We’re also working on new features in MyEHDC, your online account for council services, so you can contact us 24/7.

Until the start of the new arrangements, please call 0300 300 0013.

From September, put in your address at www.easthants.gov.uk/newbinday

How can I help?

We accept that for the first collection after the changes you may have more waste or recycling for us to collect.

Please share this information with your family, friends and neighbours who live in the district. If you know anyone who does not have access to the internet, especially elderly and vulnerable people, please let them know.

The items that we can and can’t collect will not change.

If you use our garden waste service, you will be sent a separate calendar for your collections.

Garden waste collections may be on a different day of the week from your other bin collections. www.easthants.gov.uk/gardenwaste

Want to find out whEN your new bin collection day will be?

The new contract means new collection days.

But don’t worry we will pick up anything you can’t fit in your bin on that first collection day.

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GREEN HEALTHY Whitehill & Bordon is being transformed into a green, healthy and connected town. We’re working with our partners to ensure the town has energy efficient homes, protected open spaces, healthy and active residents, smart digital technology and easy-to-use connections across the town.

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Energy efficient homes - 3,350 new homes, built to high environmental standards.

Healthy New Town - award-winning NHS England funded programme helping local people lead healthy, active and independent lives.

Existing homes - more than ÂŁ1m invested in energy efficiency improvements.

New leisure centre - opening in 2020.

Green space - nearly 150ha of improved open space available for public use.

Health hub - innovatively combining GP and community health services in one town centre location.

Hogmoor Inclosure - 55ha of woodland and heathland for local people to use. Approximately the size of 70 football pitches.

Parkrun - 170 runners on average every Saturday at Hogmoor Inclosure, 89 runners at junior parkrun on Sundays.

Protected sites - six sites of European importance for wildlife and habitats around the town.

Wildlife - 12 species of UK amphibians and reptiles present in the area.

Quebec Park - award-winning low-carbon development.

Cafe 1759 - venue for lots of healthy community initiatives including a food academy.

Healthier children - more than 400 primary and pre-school children given balance bike or scooter training.

Safe Places - a network of places set up across the town to help vulnerable people.

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Relief road - new 2.6mile route around the centre of the town, relieving traffic congestion.

Walking and cycling - seven miles of improved footpaths and cycleways around the town linking the town’s green spaces and the Shipwrights Way. Connecting people - £1.5m from developer contributions to provide better community facilities in the town.

Community Trust - brand new charity established to bring community groups together and enrich residents’ lives.

Digitally connected - improved and enhanced broadband and telecoms all around the town.

Digital for all - working with digital skills charity Citizens Online to ensure the benefits of the internet and digital technologies are available to everyone.

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The transformation of the town is being led by a partnership chaired by East Hampshire District Council and including: the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Hampshire County Council, Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership, Homes England, Whitehill & Bordon Regeneration Company, Barratt Homes and Radian.

Grants from your councillor All councillors at East Hampshire District Council are given £4,500 to spend on projects or initiatives within their local area.

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If your community group has a project which needs some financial support, then approach your councillor and see if they can help.

This is called the Councillor Community Grants Scheme and it gives local councillors discretion to award grants (of up to £1,000) to support local projects within their wards.

Former Whitehill member, Cllr Tony Muldoon, gave £200 to the Woolmer Forest Heritage Society to run a half-term project giving local school children a glimpse of life in Roman times.

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Looking to get into something new?

There are scores of ways to get healthier and more active in Whitehill & Bordon.

Whether you’re looking for full-on fitness training, running, roller-hockey, clubs for kids or exercise for older people there is something to keep everyone active and entertained.

The Spring into Health Festival was part of the Healthy New Town Partnership which helps local people lead healthy, active and independent lives. We teamed up with the Whitehill & Bordon Regeneration Company to showcase what the town has to offer.

The 10-day festival at the end of April encouraged people to have a go at many activities in the town that promote healthy living. These included sports and exercise, healthy eating and mindfulness, wellbeing and relaxation.

In total, almost 1,000 residents took part in more than 130 activities across the town, including 60 that were completely free. Even though the festival has finished, many of the activities are still available.

To find out what’s on offer in Whitehill & Bordon have a look at these pages or go to whitehillbordon.com and find the Spring into Health programme for ideas and contact details.

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Your councillors

Binsted, Bentley & Selborne Ken Carter 07794 787938 • ken.carter@easthants.gov.uk

Local elections were held on 2 May 2019 to determine who would be representing the people of East Hampshire over the next four years.

Contact your councillor about local services and issues.

Bramshott & Liphook

Angela Glass Planning Portfolio Holder 07790 234448 • angela.glass@easthants.gov.uk

Liberal Democrats Conservative

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Independent Party

Bill Mouland 07720 414239 • bill.mouland@easthants.gov.uk

Labour

Alton Amery

Bramshott & Liphook

Steve Hunt 01420 560602 • steve.hunt@easthants.gov.uk

Rebecca Standish rebecca.standish@easthants.gov.uk

Alton Ashdell

Buriton & East Meon

Suzie Burns 01420 542453 • suzie.burns@easthants.gov.uk

Robert Mocatta - Community Development, Placemaking & Infrastructure Portfolio Holder 07768 613996 • robert.mocatta@easthants.gov.uk

Alton Eastbrooke

Clanfield

Paula Langley 07802 625439 • paula.langley@easthants.gov.uk

Arthur Agate 07900 313297 • arthur.agate@easthants.gov.uk

Alton Holybourne

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Graham Hill 07745 837772 • graham.hill@easthants.gov.uk

Ken Moon - Economic Development and Rural Affairs Portfolio Holder 07866 527954 • ken.moon@easthants.gov.uk

Alton Westbrooke

Four Marks & Medstead

Richard Platt 01420 542453 • richard.platt@easthants.gov.uk

Jonathan May 07542 633943 • jonathan.may@easthants.gov.uk

Alton Whitedown

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Ginny Boxall 07876 670476 • ginny.boxall@easthants.gov.uk

Diana Tennyson 01420 563636 • diana.tennyson@easthants.gov.uk

Alton Wooteys

Four Marks & Medstead

Stephen Dolan 07970 59 20 44 • stephen.dolan@easthants.gov.uk

Ingrid Thomas Neighbourhood Quality Portfolio Holder 01420 561552 • ingrid.thomas@easthants.gov.uk

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Froxfield, Sheet & Steep

Tony Costigan Property Portfolio Holder 07770 666896 • tony.costigan@easthants.gov.uk

Nick Drew Governance and Legal Portfolio Holder 07920 086475 • nick.drew@easthants.gov.uk

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David Ashcroft 07966 511868 • david.ashcroft@easthants.gov.uk

Ferris Cowper Whitehill & Bordon Portfolio Holder 01428 609858 • ferris.cowper@easthants.gov.uk PARTNERS

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Richard Millard - Leader of the Council and Corporate Strategy Portfolio Holder 07973 738372 • richard.millard@easthants.gov.uk

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

Anthony Williams 07764 926315 • anthony.williams@easthants.gov.uk

Julie Butler - Deputy Leader and Welfare and Community Integration Portfolio Holder 07786 243138 • julie.butler@easthants.gov.uk

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

Matthew Gass matthew.gass@easthants.gov.uk

Tony Denton 023 9204 0044 • tony.denton@easthants.gov.uk

David McKinney 07484 835880 • david.mckinney@easthants.gov.uk

David Evans 07871 418570 • david.evans@easthants.gov.uk

Charles Louisson Finance Portfolio Holder 07563 649416 • charles.louisson@easthants.gov.uk

Chris Hatter 07884 061250 • chris.hatter@easthants.gov.uk

Malcolm Johnson 07768 904551 • malcolm.johnson@easthants.gov.uk

Elaine Woodard 07437 152518 • elaine.woodard@easthants.gov.uk

Sally Pond 07484 848903 • sally.pond@easthants.gov.uk

Neville Taylor 07920 482162 • neville.taylor@easthants.gov.uk

Paul Wigman 07777 634026 • paul.wigman@easthants.gov.uk

Keith Budden Chairman of the Council 07709 584182 • keith.budden@easthants.gov.uk

Adam Carew Vice Chairman of the Council 01420 472743 • adam.carew@easthants.gov.uk

Russell Oppenheimer 07712 695555 • russell.oppenheimer@easthants.gov.uk

Phillip Davies 07841 368383 • phillip.davies@easthants.gov.uk

Jamie Matthews 01730 233324 • jamie.matthews@easthants.gov.uk

Trevor Maroney 07771 594193 • trevor.maroney@easthants.gov.uk

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Work for us

Community carers required We are currently growing our care at home services in your area and are looking for carers to work with us to deliver a great service to our customers in Havant.

We offer: • Competitive salary • Paid training to gain a Care Certificate • Free uniform and phone • Mileage allowance and childcare vouchers • Various shifts available • Guaranteed hours • Career progression If you have a driving licence and car, and are interested in a rewarding career with Guinness Care, please get in touch.

0161 219 7491 or text 07702 682533 to receive a call back recruitment@guinness.org.uk www.guinnesspartnershipcareers.com Guinness Care is a charitable organisation that specialises in services for older people and people with learning disabilities and is part of The Guinness Partnership.

EHDC launches local lottery Look out for a new lottery that could be a winner for you and your community this autumn.

The council is launching the lottery to help raise money for local charities and community groups.

Every time you buy a ticket you can choose to direct the funds either to an affiliated charity or to a central fund which will be distributed among local causes.

Tickets will be available online.

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Around 300 people attended the event to receive medical and legal advice or pick up practical tips on how to care for people with dementia.

People who live with dementia or care for someone with dementia can often feel daunted by the diagnosis, but there is lots of help out there.

The event included presentations and talks, a hall full of stalls and even a memory café, a place where people with dementia could enjoy musical entertainment and activities designed to stimulate memories.

In May, East Hampshire District Council ran the first ever East Hampshire Dementia Festival, gathering more than 30 local organisations and experts under one roof.

Dementia friendly communities Everyone can learn how to support and interact with people with dementia so they can go on living active and valuable lives in their local community.

Too many people affected by dementia feel society fails to understand the condition they live with. That’s why people with dementia sometimes feel they need to withdraw from their community as the condition progresses.

In a dementia-friendly community people will understand the condition, so that people with dementia can continue to feel part of their community.

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Run by the Alzheimer’s Society, people can receive training to become Dementia Friends.

Jeff Williams, Petersfield Dementia Friends Champion, said we all need to learn more. “We are currently living in the dark ages of dementia, people don’t really know much about the condition or what they can do or where they can go for support but there is so much help out there and so much we can do ourselves to make life better for people living with dementia.”

Find out about becoming dementia friendly.

Contact Jeff Williams on 07849 195702 www.dementiafriendlyhampshire.org.uk

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Walk your way to a healthier, friendlier lifestyle with our regular, free organised walks.

Walking for Health is free to attend and suitable for people of all abilities, from beginners to more experienced walkers.

We offer walks suitable for wheelchair users and buggies. Dementia-friendly walks are also available.

That’s a RAPP! East Hampshire District Council’s popular Rural Areas Play Project (RAPP) is expanding with the launch of new after school sessions.

The Rural Areas Play Project promotes interactive and fun children’s activities around the district.

And now the service is launching RAPP+, providing two new after school sessions in the district.

RAPP+ can also offer bespoke quotes for events, parties, weddings and more.

It’s a great way to improve your health and wellbeing, meet new people and discover the beautiful East Hampshire countryside.

There are 30 regular walks, led by trained walk leaders who are there to offer information and support.

Walks usually take about an hour with people able to choose their own pace,

allowing walkers to build up their fitness gradually with the support and encouragement of others.

Thirty-minute walks have recently been introduced for those who cannot manage longer.

We are always on the look out for new walk leaders and offer a free one-day training course.

For more info please contact Natasha Finn, Community Project Officer on 01730 234231 or email natasha.finn@easthants.gov.uk

Food academy On Mondays RAPP+ will be running a food academy, funded by Radian, at Café 1759, in Whitehill & Bordon, teaching children over eight how to cook a meal from scratch in a fun and informative way.

Out of School Club RAPP+ Out of School Club will run at Selborne C of E Primary School on Wednesdays and Thursdays, after school, during term time. The RAPP+ team will be offering support to working parents, allowing a bit of extra time at the end of the day for the children to enjoy crafts and sporting activities while being supported and entertained.

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Everyone Active and East Hampshire District Council are working together to improve people’s health

Leisure card The three leisure facilities in East Hampshire offer schemes to help the local community improve their health and wellbeing.

To get more people exercising, Everyone Active has been working with East Hampshire District Council to offer a means-tested leisure card.

The scheme gives everyone the chance to improve their health and wellbeing through using the facilities at Alton Sports Centre, Mill Chase Leisure Centre and the Taro Leisure Centre.

The card offers people 20 per cent off the standard price of casual gym and swimming sessions and court bookings for squash and badminton.

Exercise referrals People with a variety of health conditions have been reaping the benefits of Everyone Active’s exercise referral scheme.

Run across Alton Sports Centre, Mill Chase Leisure Centre and the Taro Leisure Centre, in Petersfield, the exercise referral scheme enables residents to use a range of facilities with expert guidance and support.

A wide range of health conditions can be improved through the right exercise, including high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, arthritis, obesity, depression and osteoporosis.

Specially-trained instructors will encourage participants to start an individually tailored programme, promote healthy lifestyle changes, advise on how to stay active and offer support throughout the programme.

To find out more, speak to your GP or local sports and leisure centre.

For more visit: www.everyoneactive.com

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Get the message?

There are more ways than ever to keep up to date with East Hampshire District Council.

We regularly send out useful updates on what we’re doing, so there’s no need to miss out.

We provide around 100 services every day for East Hampshire residents and there are lots of things we offer – from grant-funding to animal welfare – that might be useful to you.

You can get messages from EHDC by signing up to receive email bulletins, subscribing to our YouTube channel or following us on our social media pages.

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To recieve alerts go to www.easthants.gov.uk/email-alerts and enter your preferred email address. Find details of all our social media accounts on page 22.

More services on the way with MyEHDC accounts MyEHDC accounts enable residents to contact the council about a variety of services in one place.

The online system will soon be expanded to include access to extra services such as Council Tax accounts and reporting missed bins.

Sign up now and make use of these new features when they come online.

New features Residents will be able to access their secure account to check how much Council Tax they owe, when the next payment is due or set up a Direct Debit.

Customers claiming Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support will be able to view their claim and check payments.

Landlords whose tenants receive Housing Benefit will be able to check payment information.

Customers will also be able to report problems with their refuse collection via a 24/7 telephone line.

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Tracking the tippers EHDC is working hard to catch the fly-tippers who dump waste in our beautiful countryside.

We have two officers, Sonja Reames and Jo Edwards (pictured below), dedicated to investigating fly-tips and prosecuting the criminals behind them.

The law gives magistrates the power to impose an unlimited fine and up to 12 months in prison.

You can report fly-tipping through your MyEHDC account. Using the contact us form, please select ‘fly-tipping - clearance’ from the list.

Alternatively, you can phone customer services on 0300 300 0013. If you see the offence being committed phone the police on 101.

What’s the problem?

Fly-tips damage the environment, present a public health risk and cost thousands a year to clear

You can report fly-tipping!

Your responsibility

Clearing up the mess

Two thirds of fly-tipping incidents involve household waste.

This waste is usually not fly-tipped by the householder but by the person or company they used to take it away.

EHDC will remove fly-tips on public highways and public land but not remove rubbish from private property.

However, we can investigate and advise land owners on disposal.

You are personally responsible for the disposal of your waste. If your waste is found dumped illegally you could be fined up to £400.

EHDC runs a bulky waste collection service.

For more information, contact Customer Services on 0300 300 0013.

Make sure you use a licensed waste carrier and make sure they hand over a ‘waste transfer note’ stating: • • • • •

Rubbish can be disposed of at waste recycling centres.

Hampshire County Council manages these centres and associated charges.

Date of collection Full description of waste Vehicle registration Carrier licence number Where the waste is going

Find a licensed carrier at: www.environment.data.gov.uk/public-register

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YOUR LOCAL PLAN 2036

Local Plan forging forward Planning officers have looked over more than 2,000 comments on the district’s draft Local Plan.

In the spring the council held a consultation and invited people to have their say.

The plan lays out the guidelines for development in parts of the district not inside the South Downs National Park.

Around 1,000 people attended 10

public sessions held in East Hampshire and gave their views on policies covering housing, employment, infrastructure and the environment.

The comments left by residents have been compiled and summarised and will appear on the council’s website.

The plan only covers areas in East Hampshire outside the South Downs National Park - less than half the district.

A further consultation focusing on some larger sites is planned in the coming months. Stay up to date at: www.easthants.gov.uk/draft-local-plan

Summer work for Budds Lane Hampshire County Council will be working to improve Budds Lane in Whitehill & Bordon over the summer.

When complete the road will provide access to the new school, Mill Chase Academy, and, in time, link to an upgraded network of cycle and walking routes.

The scheme includes new zebra crossings near Bordon Infant School, tiger crossings (which pedestrians and cyclists can use), mini-roundabouts to calm traffic speeds and wider footways that can be used by pedestrians and cyclists.

The work is expected to be finished by early autumn.

A safe walking route to the infant and junior schools, as well as access for local businesses and residents, will be provided throughout the work.

More information is available at: www.hants.gov.uk/ transport/transportschemes/ buddslaneimprovement

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So it includes Alton and the surrounding area as well as Whitehill & Bordon and the southern parishes of Horndean, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle. Petersfield is inside the park.

Following further consultation, the plan will be submitted to the government for examination.

Get up and go Call and Go The East Hampshire Call & Go service is for anyone who lives in Alton, Petersfield, Liss, Liphook, Whitehill & Bordon and the surrounding villages.

If you live in Horndean, Clanfield or Rowlands Castle you can use the Havant Call & Go service.

It is a bookable service for anyone who finds it difficult to use public transport.

About the service Call the number and book your journey six days in advance. Travel door-to-door for the price of a standard bus ticket, with a 25 per cent discount for bus passes. You can even get help getting on and off the bus with your shopping should you need it. The service is funded by Hampshire County Council and East Hampshire District Council.

Hire a minibus About the service

Voluntary and community groups can hire a minibus for regular trips or one-off outings. You can ask for a driver or drive yourself - all drivers must be over 25 years of age and hold a current British driving licence with D1 category and MiDAS qualification. MiDAS training is available for those who want it.

It is run by Community First and funded by Hampshire County Council and East Hampshire District Council.

On the buses The minibuses are fully-accessible and seat 12 to 16 passengers. All drivers are MiDAS trained and understand the needs of passengers with mobility problems.

The service is already used by many local groups, day centres, lunch clubs, children’s services and sport groups.

Contact: 01420 475759 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday Sylvia.broom@cfirst.org.uk

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Where can I go?

You can take trips to Alton and to Petersfield, as well as trips to locations outside East Hampshire (including Chichester, Southampton and Winchester).

Contact: East Hampshire Call & Go on 01420 475759 Havant Call & Go on 023 9387 1724

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Contact the council

Address East Hampshire District Council, Penns Place, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4EX 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday 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, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Bordon Information Office Forest Community Centre, GU35 0BS 9am to 4.45pm (Lunch 1-1.30pm) Monday, Wednesday, Friday

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A to Z of council services

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A

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

Abandoned vehicles................ 234021 Accidents in the workplace... 234360 Active lifestyles............................234015 Arts development......................234391

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

S

Home improvement loan........234313

B

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

All numbers 01730 unless otherwise stated

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

C

Historic buildings........................234216 Home energy conservation... 234352

Housing..........................................234415 Housing (affordable)................. 234346 Housing (empty homes)..........234313 Housing (grants)..........................234313 Housing (private sector)...........234313

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

Housing (Radian).......... 0300 123 1567

D

Litter and dog waste bins

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

............................................0300 300 0013

L Land and property (EHDC owned)............................234043 Land charges............................... 234262 Licensing (alcohol and entertainment)........................... 234389

Litter hotspots (environmental enforcement)................................234131

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

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

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

Elections........................................ 234350

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F

Partners magazine.................... 234030

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

Pest control.................................. 234360

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

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Pollution

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

Planning development............ 234246 Planning policy............................234102 Play equipment............0300 300 0013 (noise, water, air, land).............. 234360 Can’t find what you’re looking for?

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

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

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

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