And here we have the final newsletter before the end of this term of office.
Inside you will find an update about White Dirt lane’s proposed closure, White Dirt Farm, Chalk Hill Road, the Allocation Plan, local bus service reviews, police survey and more!
The first days work has started on the Bandstand project at Merchistoun Hall. This community project funded by some 20 sponsors and Developers Contributions is being built out by students at Highbury College to give them some practicable experience working on a real project and with other trades on site. They would usually work with recycled materials that are then dismantled after a training session and practicable experience. This project will give them a permanent structure to work on which adds value to their training.
The first days work were undertaken by 11 year one students supported by 3 lecturers from Highbury and included the setting out of the Bandstand, checking it cleared the tree roots a planning condition), fencing off the works area, and then excavation of the foundations ready for concrete. Jewson kindly provided the minidigger and dumper at no cost, and the fencing came from Deborah Services who have loaned it for free during the project. HGP Architects in Fareham carried out the design work to submit the planning application and the Structural Design was provided again free of charge by engineers Reuby and Stagg of Ringwood.
The students used the design drawings to work out the setting out of the foundations and then marked them on the ground using a (very old) theodolite of mine. During the day some 60 tons of soil and clay was excavated. Some of this will be used for landscaping on the grounds and the rest will be sent away to landfill (sponsor required…). Benlee, a local groundworks company helped with the final grading off of the excavation to ensure the foundations were up to scratch for inspection by the Building Control officer.
Currently we are looking for sponsors for the following:
Sand and Cement for the blockwork
Timber for the roof structure
Tiles for the roof
Gutters and Downpipes
3 loads of crushed concrete
3 loads of clean clay muck away by grab lorry
Scaffolding for the blockwork and rendering
10 bulk bags of topsoil
The sponsors of the scheme to whom we are very grateful for are as follows:
East Hants District Council – £14,500 in Developers Contributions and grants
HGP Architects – Full architectural design and preparation of building regs and planning permission documents.
Reuby & Stagg Structural Engineers – Full structural design and calcs for building regs.
Bourne Steel – Fabrication and delivery of the steel frame which supports the roof structure.
Bouygues UK – Bricks, Blocks, staff time and an engineers survey for the planning drawings and estate regeneration.
Whelan and Grant – Concrete and steel reinforcement for the structure.
Midwest – Concrete for the foundations and some skilled concrete placers to help demonstrate to the students
Structural Steelcraft – Will be erecting the steel frame
NA Curtain Walling – 10mm armoured glass for the windows
Linden Homes – Full support for the project and a whopping contribution to be negotiated.
PC Builders Ltd – small local firm who are very keen to help and we will work with them to find a good item.
Deborah Services LTD – Free Heras Fencing Hire
Jewsons – Free Dumper and excavator Hire
Benlee – JCB and driver and labour to help bottom out the foundations
Elliotts and Polypipe – Egg Crate drainage system and below ground drainage supplies
Sean Mason – Local electrician supporting the project with cabling and ductwork for lighting and power
Cowplain Turf – Secure Storage
Over the last decade the ready availability of information on Google, Wikipedia and accessibility to new, used or downloaded books through Amazon and Ebay has made information gathering and media so much easier to obtain than going to the local Library. I had felt that the time would come, like the butcher and greengrocer when the service would just not have the demand to merit its ongoing use and local authorities would be reporting the demise of this long standing service.
The reality is very different though that Hampshire Libraries have diversified into so many different types of media and offer so many services to vulnerable people that they offer a vital role in the community, but do we know what they do now and do we use them enough?
Nic Morgan of the Home Library Service visited Horndean Parish Council for the Annual meeting and gave a review of the current offering of services. I have to admit, I was stunned at how they have diversified to continue to play a key role in the community.
Our Horndean branch on Five Heads road lent out 22,000 items last year. That is more than 100 items every day it was open. They can get you any of the 2 million items that are held at any other library branch in the County delivered to our local branch within just a few days.
Some of the items include Books, Quick Reads (short books for people with learning or memory difficulties), Large Print books, Magazines, Audio books, Books on CD and MP3, Play Aways (devices with preloaded books that just need a AAA battery), DVD’s (especially childrens), Talking Newspapers, Specialist books (Military, War etc), “Books On Prescription” which may be referred by your GP for example on Dementure and more.
Our Horndean branch also has two computors and you are able to visit pay websites like Ancestry.com for free. (It is worth calling ahead to book the computors)
The team across Hampshire have also set up a volunteer network called “The Home Library Service” of vetted and approved people who will visit people at least every 4 weeks who have ill health, disabilities or caring responsibilities to deliver library materials to you at home. This service is completely free and if you would like to register then email Nic on nicolette.morgan@hants.gov.uk giving the name, address, postcode, telephone and how you heard about the service. You can also do this on someone’s behalf. Alternatively you can call the service on 0300 55 1387 or visit http://www.hants.gov.uk/home-library-service.
Branches further afield like Waterlooville and Petersfield also offer courses and some recent ones have been: Keeping Chickens, Learn Mandarin, Play the Ukulele, Crafts and Arts.
Horndean Library is at no 12 Five Heads Road and is open:
Monday 2:00 – 5:00
Tues Closed
Weds 10:00 – 1:00 and 2:00 – 5:00
Thurs 2:00 – 5:00
Fri 2:00 – 7:00
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Here is the link to Hampshire Libraries
New members needed for friendly knitting group “Knitter Natter” at Horndean Library
Knitters need other knitters, and whether you want to learn new stitches or pass on your skills, the warm companionship of a knitting group could enrich your love of knitting, crochet or needlecrafts. We meet on a Wednesday at 2.30pm every fortnight, a friendly, informal group who welcome new members, including those who would like to learn to knit. Contact Horndean Library on 023 9259 6371 for more information or see http://www.hants.gov.uk/library-horndean
The Horndean Parish Council Annual meeting is on Monday 20th April at Jubilee Hall, starting at 7:00pm.
This meeting is where the Council gives its annual report before the members stand down prior to the AGM where the new posts are elected.
British Transport Police have a text number where passengers can report incidents on trains. this is not to replace the 999 number but targeted at rowdy behavior, drunk disorderly issues and other antisocial issues. Importantly it allows people to report something subtly.
BTP are re-launching the campaign following its initial success and further details from their press release are below:
The introduction of our 61016 text number in March 2013 was highly successful, with 1,185 incidents reported within the first six months of the service. The service offers the travelling public and rail staff a means to contact us directly in an anonymous and subtle way, in order to report non-emergency crime.
The relaunch aims to increase awareness of the service and subsequently increase the level of reporting.
When to use the text service:
Text 61016 (or call 0800 40 50 40) when you want to contact us about an issue that doesn’t require an emergency response. For example, you can text when:
You want to tell about an incident that has already happened
You want to tell us about issues affecting your rail journey or your local station
You have a general police enquiry
If your enquiry concerns buses or roads, you can contact local police anywhere in the country by dialling 101.
The Land East of Horndean plans were debated at Barton Hall, Horndean Technology College tonight and approved by the Planning Committee. At this stage it is what is called ‘Outline permission’ which approves the principal of the number of dwellings, the community facilities and the highways improvements and access onto the land.
The development will deliver 693 new dwellings (of which 278 will be affordable), 1.7Ha of employment land and a care village with a care home, 45 assisted living units and 60 independent units.
The community facilities include:
Community Building of 1,300 to 1,500 SqM including a large multi use hall suitable for 3 indoor court games with pull out seating, staging, smaller meeting rooms, changing rooms, bar facilities
Junior and Full Size football pitches
1.2 to 2.0 Hectares of land for a Primary School with cash contribution to Hampshire County Council to fund the new school
Local retail centre with convenience shops
60 full size allotments
Land for a Skate Park
Cricket Pitch
Pavillion of 180 to 200 SqM with changing facilities and bar
MUGA ( Multi Use Games Area)
4 children’s play areas
20 pieces of outdoor gym equipment
21.45 Hectares (53 Acres) of outdoor public open space and woodland walks
There is also funding for local highways improvements, cycle paths and other facilities in Horndean
This effectively makes further large applications for housing in Horndean very unlikely to succeed unless they are already in the Local Plan and will be a major consideration in the current appeals for Lovedean and Blendworth Lane.
The application is not approved until the Section 106 agreement is finalised. This is where the final details of the community contributions are negotiated to add detail to the list above. One of these is the final decision from Hampshire County Council as to whether they will be funding a ‘one form’ primary school or a ‘two form’ primary school on the development. One argument for is that two form entry schools are more cost effective. One argument against is to spread the schools around the community and Hampshire County Council have land they own elsewhere in Horndean that is a possible option. The final outcome of this will be reported here.
The Secretary of State has also issued an Article 25 notice on the development and this is a formal notice not to complete the planning application process (finalise the Section 106) until he has decided if he wishes to call it in to be reviewed or not. This happened at Lovedean Lane, Fourmarks and is also currently in force at a development in Alton and is usually decided in a 4 week period. This development is the ‘least worst’ option for Horndean, it packs in the community facilities and Portsmouth Water have agreed the safeguards they wish to see for the plans to be approved. I can not see this being called in for a review and will post the outcome here when we hear.
The next steps in this are to ensure we get the best we can out of the community facilities as they are built. I have already publicly stated my commitment to ensuring this happens with the caveat that if the Community Facilities are not delivered, I will not stand again. I look forward to letting you know how these progress and in a little while posting the final Section 106 agreement so the list is clear.
In last years grant funding I was very pleased to support the New Blendworth Centre with a grant to purchase and lay some new paving to their plant sales area. This has now been laid and the Centre have been kind enough to send back a photograph of the final installation. If you are looking for plants then why not stop in and see the New Blendworth Centre which is just up Blendworth Lane in Horndean. As well as being very good value for money you will be supporting a great charity.
Whether you support Land East of Horndean, or oppose it, tonight is the night for the planning committee meeting at Barton Hall in Horndean. This is located at Horndean Technology College off Catherington Lane and all are welcome.
The meeting commences at 6pm promptly and the committee will debate the plans, review the discussions about water, gas pipes and highways access. The community facilities are also part of the discussion too.
In the meantime the Secretary of State has written to the council advising them not to grant permission without specific authorisation as he is considering whether it should be referred to him for determination.
In a letter to the council the Secretary of State said: “This direction does not, of course, prevent your Council from considering the application, forming a view as to the merits or, if they are so minded, refusing permission.”
If approved at the planning committee there is a period of 8 weeks where the Section 106 agreement is finalised and planning is not in place until this document is agreed.
In the last 6 months we have received temporary holding notices for 4 applications in EHDC – Lovedean Lane, Fourmarks, Alton and Land East of Horndean. Lovedean and Fourmarks were discharged without follow up and we will hear shortly about Alton and LEOH. Typically the Secretary of State calls in about 12 applications nationwide a year.
The meeting will take place at Barton Hall, Horndean Technology College, Barton Cross, Horndean at 6pm on Wednesday 15 April.
The election is just over 3 weeks away now and if you are away on holiday, very busy or perhaps not as mobile then you can vote by post.
There is still time to register and the cut off for this is 5pm on Tuesday 21st April.
Tom Horwood, East Hampshire Returning Officer, said: “Postal votes and proxy votes are great ways to give everyone a chance to have their say at an election. If you can’t make it to the polling station, apply for a postal vote or proxy vote and make sure you have your say. That way you can cast your vote before polling day if you wish. We want to give everyone the chance to have their voice heard at this election so if you might not make it out on polling day think about applying for a postal or proxy vote. If you do apply for a postal vote, you will not be able to vote at a polling station on May 7.”
Voting by post means you can vote in advance of the election and your vote will be counted after the close of the polling stations.
You can also vote by proxy, allowing someone you know and trust to vote on your behalf. They can then go to the polling station or apply for a postal vote. The last day you can apply for a proxy vote is 28 April.
Apply for your postal or proxy vote by phoning EHDC’s elections team on 01730 234370 or go to http://www.easthants.gov.uk/elections2015 for more information.
Voters also only have until April 20 to register on the electoral roll. Anyone not registered by that date will not be able to vote on May 7. Register now at http://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
On Sunday 12th March a group of 15 volunteers comprising 3 local Councillors, the Horndean Parish Council Rights of Way volunteers and a number of residents held the first litter pick in Horndean we have had for some years after residents came together on Streetlife to raise concerns about litter and take direct action. Roads cleared included the estate opposite Five Heads Road, lanes in Clanfield and the Roundabout east of Morrisons.
In just 90 minutes nearly 50 bags of waste were picked. This included drinks cans, bottles containing suspicious yellow liquids and snack wrappers.
EHDC have been litter picking full time with several crews in the area for the last 6 weeks following recommencement of picking after a number of road cleaning operatives were killed nationwide (see earlier posts on this subject). The community involvement is brilliant and highlights the general distaste to litter and littering. Thank you to everyone who took part!
EHDC have a stock of loan litter pick tools, High Vis vests and as well as providing gloves took away the rubbish for disposal, including one syringe that had been discarded by the footpath.
The next two Litter Picks will taking place on Sunday mornings at 11am on the 19th and 26th April and please join us at the back of Morrisons Car Park if you would like to take place.
Photo by kind courtesy of Ann Chawner
EHDC are employing patrols to fine people littering and dog fouling £75 for any offense. What do you think?
Here is the April Newsletter from Carole, Head Ranger at the HPC open Spaces Team.
The candidates for the elections have been announced with Parlimentary and District seats all being contested but all parish seats declared as elected with some vacancies to be filled.
Parliamentary Elections
David Alexander – UKIP
Christopher Carrigan – Liberal Democrats
George Hollingbery – Conservative
Diana Korchien – Green Party
Gemma McKenna – Labour
District Council – Catherington Lovedean
Shirley Port – Liberal Democrats
Sara Schillemore – ConservativeDistrict Council – Downs
David Alexander – UKIP
Margaret Hewitt – Labour
Richard Judd – Liberal Democrats
Guy Shepherd – ConservativeDistrict Council – Hazleton Blendworth
Ian Maiden – Liberal Democrats
Elaine Tickell – ConservativeDistrict Council – Kings
David Evans – Conservative
Joanne Murray – UKIP
Terry Port – Liberal DemocratsDistrict Council – Murray
Lynn Evans – Conservative
Katie Green – Labour
Elaine Woodard – Liberal Democrats
Parish – Catherington and Lovedean
David Evans
Elaine Tickell
VacancyParish – Downs
David Alexander
Carolyne Jacobs
VacancyParish – Hazleton and Blendworth
Dorothy Denston
Lynn Evans
Irene WeeksParish – Kings
Paul Beck
Michael Burridge
Joanne MurrayParish – Murray
Andy Forbes
Robert Sowden
Vacancy
Good luck to (nearly) everyone taking part!
BE A ‘GOOD NEIGHBOUR’ AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Could you make a difference in your local community by helping to provide a vital transport service for local people? If so, then Horndean Voluntary Care Group would like to hear from you as they are urgently looking for more volunteer drivers and co-ordinators.
Horndean Voluntary Care Group uses volunteer drivers to take local residents to and from hospital, GP, dentist, optician appointments and shopping trips etc. Co-ordinators are equally invaluable for the Care Group’s operations as they take incoming telephone calls and then contact drivers to undertake what is required.
The Care Group would like to hear from anyone wishing to find out more about volunteering either by calling 0752 833 1989 or by coming along to their information stand at Morrisons Horndean on Friday, 17th April.
You can learn more about the Care Group by visiting their website http://www.horndeanvcg.co.uk or from other Hampshire volunteer drivers on http://www.hants.gov.uk/volunteerdriverfilms.
They look forward to hearing from you!
The EHDC Allocation Plan is now entering its second round of consultation and the community, developers and land owners have a 6 week period to view and make comments on the plan. Public comments will be accepted from the 10th April until 5pm on the 22nd May.
For Horndean there are minor amendments on the entry with Land East Of Horndean still the allocated site.
Whether you support or are against the plan it is important to give your feedback and it can be viewed, along with its background evidence, at http://www.easthants.gov.uk/draftsiteallocations.
Comments received during the last public consultation which ran between 19 December 2014 and 6 February 2015 have been taken into account and appropriate changes made to the Site Allocations Plan. The amended document will now be open to further public comments before being sent to the planning inspectorate.
East Hants will be one of the first planning authorities to have a fully adopted Local Plan which incorporates NPPF and as it has gone through the first stages of public consultation, is now being uses as key evidence in planning decisions and inquiries.
Last year EHDC introduced a Councillor grant scheme so we can support local activities and I was very pleased to support New Blendworth Centre, Merchistoun Hall, and HPC with works to Downs Park among other great local causes. This years grant funding has been completed and I am very pleased to let you know about the following organisations I have been able to support in the last 12 months:
The newly formed Ladies Shed which runs out of Merchistoun Hall received £500 to fund their activities. £500
HOPE (Horndean Older Persons Enabling) £300
Horndean Football Club for grounds improvements £473
Butser Home Start who support families with young children who are struggling to cope £250
Horndean Biodiversity Action Group with a wildlife camera, field microscope and young aspen trees £499
Horndean Parish Council for improvements to the Downs Park play area, new planters and another picnic bench £978
The new grant funding has commenced for this financial year and if you know of a local club or organisation that would benefit from some support, or can think of a way we can improve Downs Ward then please let me know. I know colleagues in other wards will be very pleased to have your ideas too.
This Saturday 11th April from 10am to 12:00 a group of the local Councillors and George Hollingbery who has represented us as our local MP will be doing a bit of local street engagement. This will be at the EHDC Car Park by the Coop on White Dirt Road. Please stop in and say Hello, or ask any questions you like. We will always be able to follow up with a response shortly after. We look forward to seeing you there.
THEY are the future.
And sometimes children deserve a pat on the back for doing something wonderful. The News’ Youth Awards are back for the second year running to celebrate the inspiring, heroic and courageous things our youngsters do. Whether it’s raising money for charity, excelling at school, helping a friend, or living life in the face of adversity, we want our community to come together to recognise the triumphs of our young people. All you have to do is nominate someone who you think deserves to get recognised and pick one or more of the 12 categories that best suit their achievement.
To nominate someone please download the entry form. Alternatively you can email youthawards@thenews.co.uk and request one or call Rosie Morgan on 02392 622202 to get one posted.
The awards will be taking place at the Kings Theatre, Southsea on Sunday 14th June 2015.
For further information or sponsorship opportunities please contact Rosie Morgan on 02392 622202 or rosie.morgan@jpress.co.uk
Categories:
Arts/Media Star
A young person who has shown talent in drawing, painting or sculpture. This could also be a young person who is crafty and enjoys making things. This category also includes young people who excel at writing or having a literacy gift.Best Friend of the Year
A young person who has always been there for a friend and stood by them in good times and bad. This is a young person who has gone the extra mile to bring happiness to someone, whatever their age.
Fundraiser of the Year – sponsored by Just Develop It
A young person/group who has collected tirelessly for a good cause or charity. This category also includes a young person/group who has used their own entrepreneurial initiative to start their own business or venture.Hero of the Year
A young person who has selflessly helped someone. This could be an act of bravery that shows courage well beyond their years. This category includes young people who have shown courage in difficult times.Inspiration of the Year
A young person who has inspired another person or group by their own actions or encouragement. This category could also be a young person who has overcome difficulties.Learner of the Year – Sponsored by Highbury College
A pupil or student who has excelled at school or college in a subject area.Challenging a Disability
A young person with a physical or learning disability who has achieved great success in their life. This could be a young person who has battled with their disability, but not let it hold them back in life.Music Star
A young person or group of young people who can sing, play an instrument or write music. This could be a young person or group with a musical talent that should be recognised.Stage Star – sponsored by Kings Theatre
A young person or group of young people who shine on the stage. This category includes any kind of stage performer, whether it be acting, dancing, magic or comedy.Star of the Community – sponsored by Kenwood
A young person/group who supports their local community and has gone out of their way to play an active role in the area they live. This could be in their street or neighbourhood, helping out with a community project or volunteering.Star of the Family
A young person who has shown strength and courage in their family. This category includes young people who act as a carer for another family member.Star of the Environment
A young person/group who should be commended for their work in helping the environment. This could be helping to support an environmental project, such as planting trees or community clean-ups. This could be a young person/group who has helped local wildlife or a young person/group who goes the extra mile to help animals.
For full details, online entry and terms, conditions please click on this link here: http://www.jpsouthevents.co.uk/events/event/the-news-youth-awards/
Hampshire Constabulary has recently restructured its zones and Chief Inspector Beth Pirie is our new Force Commander. She and her colleagues are keen to find out what our local concerns are and have set up an online survey to give feedback. It will take no more than 5 minutes to complete and is on this link here:
Clarvoyant Scams
Hampshire residents are advised to be cautious of scams involving clairvoyants and psychics.
The scammer will make an unsolicited approach, usually by post but also by telephone, email or in person. They will use the person’s name, normally bought from a mailing list, and warn about some sort of trouble which they can help resolve. This may include selling a lucky charm, the removal of a curse or disclosing winning lottery numbers. However, they will ask for payment. If they do not receive this they will warn you that the bad luck will continue.
It can be very frightening to receive this type of communication. Although scammers tend to use mass marketing lists they will sometimes stoop as low as checking death announcements to hand pick their victims who are at a low ebb.
This scam plays on the wants, needs and fears of a person to make them feel safer in the future, in return for a one off or ongoing payments.
Council Tax Scam
Hampshire Trading Standards Service is warning residents to be wary of receiving a call from someone claiming to work at the local council:
Real life case study
Mr H received an unsolicited call from someone alleging to work at his district council. The caller said that Mr H had overpaid his council tax for many years and was due a large rebate. The caller then asked for Mr H’s bank account details so they could refund the money. Mr H had recently been in touch with Trading Standards about another matter where they had advised him not to disclose personal information to an unknown caller. Bearing this in mind Mr H terminated the phone call.
Local authorities have advised they never cold call residents asking for bank account details and the best advice is to terminate the call and report to the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0345 04 05 06.
Energy Saving Device
This scam involves the sale of bogus energy saving devices.
As with most scams, this originates from an unsolicited call, normally made by telephone. The caller will make claims that they can help reduce a customer’s energy bill with the sale of a plug-in device. The call will sound very credible and ask for the customer’s bank details. The device is normally sold for £100.
Once received, the device will not work. Tests have shown that many of these devices are unsafe and do not save energy at all.
Real life case study
Mr C received a cold call from someone offering an energy saving device. He agreed to buy it and paid £129 by credit card. The device arrived without a plug. Mr C contacted his energy supplier who advised him not to use the device as it would be of no benefit and unsafe. Mr C contacted his credit card company and they agreed to refund his money.
Bogus phone call from Hampshire County Council
Real life case study
Mrs A reported she had received calls over two nights from a man asking about her home security arrangements. This included him wanting information on her locks, double glazing and details on who lived in the house and how old they are. When Mrs A asked the man where he was calling from, he said ‘Hampshire County Council’. Mrs A phoned Hantsdirect who confirmed this was not a genuine call and she should report this to the police. Mrs A wanted to warn Hampshire residents about this incident, and to report similar concerns to the police.
If you are worried about a potential scam please contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline:
By telephone on 03454 04 05 06
Web site: Online consumer complaint form
Trading Standards Service
Montgomery House, Monarch Way
Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5PW
EHDC are expecting to bring the Land East Of Horndean application to a special planning committee meeting which will be held at Barton Hall, Horndean Technology College off Catherington Lane. Over the last months the developer has been working with Portsmouth Water, the Highways Agency and other organisations to address their comments from the consultation period and it is expected this is likely to be concluded by then.
This will be on Wednesday 15th April at 6:00pm and specifically to address Land East Of Horndean so save the date in the diary and keep watching here for further information.
Whether you support or are against Land East Of Horndean it is important to attend to hear the application and the hall has enormous capacity so please do go.
Over the last 18 months there have been a few polls on here to get the community view so it is timely to show the results:
A group of local residents on Streetlife are looking to take some direct action and have planned a Litter Pick for Sunday 12th April at 11:00am. The details posted on Streetlife are as follows:
“We will start “picking up” on Sunday 12 April 2015 at 11am starting from the small Round about at junction with Havant Road and picking up along the verges opposite Fullers Unit towards Morrisons and London Road turning left towards Waterlooville. We propose to do an hour every Sunday weather permiting, If its blowing a huwly and raining hard then cancel until following Sunday.”
All credit to the community for tackling this head on.
EHDC supports community litter picks and have offered to provide a stack of bin bags, 12 litter pickers (the long reach litter picking tools) and will also take away the binbags at the end of the pick.
This litter has been worse than previous years and it is not due to late contracts but following a number of deaths of road side cleaning crews new working practices had to be agreed with the HSE and the Unions, then the contractors. EHDC and other authorities need to make sure that the people doing this can work safely. For the last 3 weeks they have been concentrating on the A3 and main trunk roads, then into other areas. There is more on this link here: https://horndeanmatters.com/2015/03/08/litter-along-the-roadside/
EHDC are also putting resources into enforcement to catch and fine people dropping litter (and dog fouling) and the intent is to build up to a team of 6. There is more on this link here https://horndeanmatters.com/2015/03/29/fouling-litter-zero-tolerance/
Finally in addition to the fixed contracts that clean the roads (the A3, trunk roads are litter picked twice a year) there is now a full time litter cleaning operative based in the area to cover Horndean, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle to deal specifically with complaints or fly tipping. If you email the customer services team at EHDC with the area then the man with the van will be tasked to go there.
I will be there on the litter pick to help and hope that as many other people as possible can take part too!
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