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News from Gosport Borough Council
www.gosport.gov.uk
September 2012 Issue
Gosport shining Also in
bright in the
this issue:
Olympic
flame! New town team set up - page 3
Wet or dry...fun is promised -
page 5
Gosport’s day to shine -
pages 6 and 7
Countryside on your doorstep -
page 8
Keep warm, safe and well this
winter
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repare for the cold months ahead
Published every quarter by:
by visiting Gosport Borough
Gosport Borough Council
Contact: The Editor Council’s FREE Winter Warmth
Gosport Borough Council Roadshow, taking place at the Town Hall on
Town Hall, High Street Saturday 10 November from 10am till 3pm.
Gosport, Hampshire This event will put you in touch with a
PO12 1EB lot of useful information and tips on all
Tel: (023) 9258 4242 things relating to keeping warm, healthy
and safe in your home this winter - and it’s
The Council accepts no liability for the accuracy of any FREE. Although aimed at residents aged
ad ver tise ments which appear in this publication.
60 and over, it is open to everyone. It has
been designed to bring together many of
Gosport Borough Council is the local support organisations and community event won’t cost you a penny
committed to equal opportunities charities so they have the chance to but may be time well spent. For more
for all. discuss their services with you, the public, information please contact: Carol White
If you need this document in in a relaxed, friendly, non-pressured way. Tel: (023) 9254 5655, e-mail
large print, on CD or tape, Experts will also be on hand to give you carol.white@gosport.gov.uk or visit
in Braille or in another ‘Free Impartial Advice’ as well as lots of the Town Hall.
language, please ask. FREE Goodies! Information is also available on the
Keep fit and have fun
Organised by the Council, this popular website at www.gosport.gov.uk.
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For an efficient, sympathetic
to have fun ‘together’ at to close, is to receive a £50,000
& comprehensive legal service
Walpole Park. For instead of investment of new equipment for children
just watching the children enjoy living in the area.
DONNELLY & ELLIOTT themselves, mum, dad and the Meanwhile youngsters at Lee-on-the
- S O L IC I TO RS -
grandparents too will be able to workout Solent skate park can look forward to a
and keep fit on some great new outdoor new youth shelter to replace their leaky
Gosport’s largest fitness equipment. Suitable for use by the one. The shelter will give them
whole family, the equipment will cost somewhere to get out of the wind and
legal office around £15,000. rain when practising or simply somewhere
Elson Recreation Ground play area is to gather for a chat with friends. It’s
Buying & Selling your home also to benefit from a £20,000 upgrade, proposed that all facilities should be in
whilst Rowner Copse play area, which place by Spring 2013.
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n December 2011, the findings of an
independent review by Mary Portas into the
future of High Streets were published. The
report included a number of recommendations,
many of which are now being taken up by the
Government and are providing the funding and
impetus needed to bring local authorities, retailers
and Town Centre users together to help improve
the nation’s High Streets.
Gosport’s High Street is no exception, and
having received a Government grant of £100,000
from the High Street Innovation Fund, to help
bring empty units back into use, the Council has
been working with local businesses and residents
to set up a Town Team to take things forward.
In June, an open meeting for all interested parties
was held at the Discovery Centre, which generated some lively debate and a range
of suggestions to help improve the Town Centre. The meeting also provided the
opportunity for nominations to be made for a ‘Town Team’. Over 20 local business
people and residents put themselves forward to work in partnership with the Council
as part of the new ‘Town Team’. The group now meet regularly to generate and
develop ideas that will not only help to increase the number of people using the High
Street, but to encourage them to stay in the Town Centre for longer. They also want
to broaden the retail mix and alternative uses, as well as increase the take-up of
empty units and improve marketing and promotion.
Further information and notes of the meetings can be found on the web at 3
www.invest-in-gosport.co.uk or are available on request by e-mailing
prosperity@gosport.gov.uk or by telephoning Tel: (023) 9254 5425.
Alternatively, if you would like to join the mailing list to be kept informed of progress
and contribute your ideas, please contact us using details above.
What do you want to see in your High Street?
t’s important any proposed improvements and changes are this important consultation they would like you to have your say.
I ones which residents and existing users of the High Street
want to see, and which will also help attract new shoppers to
the Town Centre.
You can complete the survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/gosporthighstreet.
online at:
Alternatively, hard copies are available from the Town Hall, Tourist
So the Town Team’s newly-formed research group has Information Centre and a range of participating retailers. The
designed a short survey to capture people’s views and, as part of Survey will run until Friday 28 September 2012.
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STOKE ROAD Gosport Road Runners Half
Home to over 90 Marathon benefits local good causes
Independent Businesses.
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of Gosport’s nominated charity parents to assist Scout Leaders with the
and have presented last year’s Mayor, physical work of demolishing the old hut
Hair, Wigs, Extensions, Jewellery
Councillor Christopher Carter, with a and rebuilding the new, with the end
Beauty & Holistic Therapy
cheque for £1,000 to help the Soldiers, result being a much needed safe,
Sailors & Air Force Association. They also waterproof home they can be proud of.
4 Portland Buildings, Stoke Road, Gosport Tel: 023 9252 9955 congratulated him for not only starting the Other beneficiaries included: Harbour
2011 Half Marathon, but for taking part in Cancer Support; Gosport & District
Professional Independent
Letting & Estate Agent this physically demanding event to help his Sports Association for the Disabled;
charities. Alverbridge Nursery; Gosport Gang
Tel: 023 9258 6611
But it isn’t just the Mayor’s Charities Show and the SE Hants Support Group
which have benefitted from money raised for Motor Neurone Disease.
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89 Stoke Road, Gosport
by the Gosport Road Runners - Gosport The 2012 Half Marathon Road Race
Half Marathon, an event the club have and children’s ‘Fun Run’ is being held on
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been ‘running’ for 27 years. So too have Sunday 18 November. Local businesses
the Rowner based 6th Gosport Air wishing to be associated with the event
8 Stoke Road, Gosport. Scouts. and sponsor the race should contact the
Tel: 023 9251 0889 They received £4,000 towards Race Director on the club website. For
demolishing their existing leaking, more information go to
Family Business dilapidated scout hut in Acorn Close, and www.gosportroadrunners.org.uk.
Insider knowledge
SELLING? Contact us for local knowledgeable advice replacing it with a more structurally sound
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famous person. Whatever it is, quirky or otherwise, we would love to hear from you
Funeral Directors, Monumental Masons so that we can then feature the best of your tips on our tourism website at
Tel: 023 9258 0755
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With your local knowledge we can help visitors explore Gosport & Lee-on-the-
Solent, and discover the fascinating places and history of the area. Please send them to
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former sheltered housing complex in Mill Road, Gosport, has undergone a
A £1.2 million transformation to provide temporary accommodation for
families with a local connection who have become homeless and are
waiting to be re-housed. As well as providing a far better place for people to live in
temporarily, Agnew Family Centre will also provide a supportive base from which John Wild, Project Manager for Kier with The
residents can improve and re-build their lives. Mayor, Councillor Richard Dickson and Council
Originally constructed in 1974, Agnew House has been updated using the latest Leader, Mark Hook.
building materials and state-of-the-art equipment, to ensure a future life cycle of at
least 30 years. The project has seen 38 flats for the elderly converted into 55
accommodation units of varying sizes. Each of the one, two or three-bedroom units
will have its own WC and bathroom facilities. All units are designed to be flexible to
enable accommodation to be linked to provide larger or smaller units as required.
Thirteen communal kitchens have also been provided, each fitted with hob, oven
and fridge/freezer. The centre also includes a communal laundry room, communal
bathrooms, a modern lift, advanced CCTV and fob key system for added security,
plus many sustainable elements to reduce energy use, costs and the carbon
footprint.
Wet or dry...fun is promised!
on a nice day family’s flock to the beach. Over the years the
Council have invested a great deal of money continually
upgrading and repairing the paddling pool sited there, but recent
weather damage has meant it was no longer financially viable.
Keen to provide something even better, an exciting new wet
play area is to be installed with a new dry play area sited alongside 5
to double the fun factor. The pool, which was open for just 90
days a year, required a full time lifeguard. The new splash area
requires no lifeguard and can be switched on at a moment’s
notice, so nobody need miss out on the fun if the sun arrives
early! “With a variety of features like jets of water that the children
can run in and out of, or sit under, these modern wet play areas
can provide hours of fun for youngsters,” said Councillor Graham
amilies are promised a fun time next year after Gosport Burgess, Chairman of the Community Board. “And what is
F Borough Council approved the provision of a super new
dual play area for youngsters.
Stokes Bay is an important recreational area for residents and
important for parents in these difficult financial times is it will be
FREE to use - yes no entry charge.”
The Council aim to have the new facility up and running in time
for next summer – however early it arrives!
Register to vote now and make history this November
Elections for the first Police and Crime Commissioner take place
on Thursday 15 November 2012.
Register now and have your say.
Why do I need to register now? The annual canvass is usually held between September and December. However, the
Government have brought forward the registration period as the elections for a Police and Crime Commissioner are on 15
November 2012. So don’t delay, return your electoral registration form now.
What if I’m going away? If you know you’ll be away for this election you can apply for a postal or proxy vote. Simply tick the box
on your registration form and a postal vote application will be sent to you to complete and return to us.
Want more information on the election? For more information about the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections visit the
Home Office website: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Need to contact us? Then visit Electoral Services, Town Hall, High Street Gosport. PO12 1EB, Tel: (023) 9254 5227, e-mail:
electoral.registration@gosport.gov.uk or visit the website: www.gosport.gov.uk.
Register now and have your say
SUNDAY 15 JULY 2012 - G
n Sunday 15 July, the residents of
O Gosport showed they had
community spirit in abundance as
they turned out in their tens of thousands to
welcome the Olympic Torch, en route to the
opening of the London 2012 Olympic
Games.
Despite previous wet and very unsettled
weather, the sun finally shone clear and bright
as torchbearers carried the flame aloft through
the streets of Gosport.
Travelling along the A32 from Fareham, the
torch was met by residents from Bridgmary
and the neighbouring areas that, not only lined
the route, but in places filled the road. At
Fleetlands, the Going for Gold team had done
an excellent job of entertaining the crowds
with sing songs, free face painting and hat
making as they waited to greet the torch. The
huge crowds continued along the A32 to
Camp Road, where the flame was then
transferred to a lantern for transportation by
convoy to Privett Road.
As it pulled up near the Cocked Hat, cheers
from the waiting crowd were deafening and,
with the flame released, the torchbearer set
6 off once more along Privett Road.
Torchbearers continued their relay along
Stoke Road, Walpole Road and the High
Street, each met by huge crowds and a
tumultuous welcome.
“Wherever you looked there was just a sea
of people - five, six, seven deep in places,
literally tens of thousands,” said Ian Lycett,
Chief Executive of Gosport Borough Council.
“People not only lined the route, but filled the
roads in places; all just wanting to soak in the
atmosphere and cheer and applaud the
torchbearers on their way. Everyone involved
said what a brilliant day it had been, and how
great the crowds were, all determined to
make the most of this once in a lifetime
event.”
Those enjoying the Council organised
activities in the Timespace and Falkland
Gardens, swelled the crowds further, as they
came to see the final torchbearer make his
way to the Ferry pontoon where he was met
by the Mayor and Mayoress. To huge
applause and a flash of cameras, the flame was
again transferred to the lantern before being
loaded onto the ferry for its onward journey.
The Council would like to thank and
congratulate the people of Gosport for their
wonderful community spirit which made the
day so special.
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Gosport Borough Council would like to
thank those of you who have shared your
photos of the Olympic Torch Relay with us
and the community. Some are shown here,
whilst the Council are looking to provide a
display of others shortly.Countryside on your doorstep
estling between Lee-on-the-Solent and Gosport, you’ll find the Alver Valley, a
N two hundred hectare green space which is home to a diverse range of flora and
fauna.
The area is carefully managed by Gosport Borough Council’s Countryside Section, who
together with a lot of dedicated conservation volunteers, work tirelessly to maintain the
area.
Coppicing, scrub clearing and tree felling are carried out to open up glades and allow
sunlight in so that flowers, butterflies, reptiles and other small animals can flourish. Hedge
planting is also carried out to provide food and shelter for a range of species and, a large
area of reed bed is cut and removed annually to ensure a fresh growth is ready for nesting
birds come the summer.
Over recent years, pathways have been laid, and bridges and viewpoints built, making
access to some areas far easier. This has encouraged more people to use the park and
now they can often be seen walking their dogs, jogging, exploring or picnicking with their
children. Meanwhile groups of ornithologists and entomologists often visit from
further afield for the diverse range of birds and insects found living there. As well as
the day job, the Countryside Team also organise events at Grange Farm to
promote the local natural environment to young and old alike.
Yes, the Alver Valley really is the peace and quiet of the countryside that we all
crave, but without the long journey and costly fuel to get there. In future editions
we hope to tell you more about the treasures that make up the Alver Valley, but
for now, why not put on comfy shoes, pack a picnic and explore. Access is available
via a series of pathways but routes where parking is available are at: Carters Copse
(off Grange Road), Cherque Way (Lee) or, over Apple Dumpling Bridge (off Alver
Meadow, Grange Road).
A fantastic signpost and seat carved by Andy Frost, a local artist welcomes you at
the Cherque Way entrance (see photos) whilst signposts within Alver Valley will
8 help guide you round. Alternatively, pick up a leaflet from the Town Hall or
download it from the website at
www.gosport.gov.uk, click Leisure,
then Countryside.Gosport & Royan - Twinned since 1959
highlight of this year’s Royan visit, was seeing Mayors
A Didier Quentin and Councillor Richard Dickson, unveil
a plaque marking the ‘re baptême’ or re dedication of the
town quay, (originally named in 1966 by Mayors of the day, Jean-
Noël de Lipkowski and Harry Cooley). In her address, Catherine
Beaumont, president of the twinning recalled the strong bond of
friendship between the two towns which has lasted fifty-three
years.
Other highlights included a visit by the delegation and their hosts
to the historic and beautiful 14th century town of Saint Jean
d’Angely and the nearby Chateau de Dampierre. Sunday
morning’s Civic Church Service was followed by a friendly
competition between Royan and Holbrook Judo Club. Bouts
were competitive and exciting with a 10 point to 9 finish, with The
Mayor, Councillor Richard Dickson presenting winners, Royan,
Both towns have developed twinning websites and they took the
with the trophy, bringing their overall score to 4 matches to 2.
opportunity to launch them together. You can see them at
Monday saw The Mayor, a keen golfer, lead the Gosport team
www.gosportandroyan.org.uk and www.royan-
onto the course of Saint-Palaishe to tee off the annual golf match.
jumelage.fr. To find out more about Twinning, as an
It was decided that the best 3 scores would decide the winning
individual or as a sporting group, e-mail
team and Gosport won handsomely. Afterwards everyone
enquiries@gosportandroyan.org.uk.
retired to the Clubhouse, where the Mayor presented the
President of the Club with a Gosport Borough Crest to mark the
Recycling & Refuse Calendars will be delivered to Gosport
occasion.
Gosport & Fareham Rugby Club have enjoyed a match at every homes by the end of September. If you’ve not received
one of the 53 years of twinning. Sadly for the first time ever they your copy by the 1 October or you’d like more
were unable to play and, although disappointed, they didn’t let information, then contact Streetscene on Tel: 08000
this dampen their sprits, instead enjoying the company of old 198598 or e-mail streetscene@gosport.gov.uk.
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friends.Recycle week sparks electrical buzz...
s part of Recycle Week 2012, authorities in Hampshire
A worked in partnership to organise almost 100 events to
promote the reuse or recycling of small electrical items
such as toasters, kettles and hairdryers. Fourteen sites across
Gosport took part in accepting collections, including schools,
community centres and libraries. Young and old brought along
items to give them a new lease of life, amongst them a 1974
hairdryer - in its original packaging!
Elson Infant School won the schools competition for the
greatest weight of items collected per pupil, receiving their super
prize, a laptop from Councillor Derek Kimber (see right).
The recycling roadshow at Gosport Ferry also gave out
information and competition cards, with winner, Terry Rhodes
from Elson, receiving a new TV from The Mayor, Councillor
Richard Dickson. Both competition prizes were donated by
sponsors Weeecare,
The Council’s Swap Day held at St Thomas’ Church Hall, Elson,
was a huge success. Local residents brought along unwanted items
and displayed them so if anyone liked or could make use of it, they
could take it home - for free. Anything left at the end of the day was then collected by Jacobs Well, thereby helping that charity. One
visitor said: “It was great. I took along some surplus household items and managed to pick up some really useful things to take home
myself. It was nice to see smiling people leaving with things I’d donated, proving the old saying that one man’s junk is another man’s
treasure. What a great idea.”
Textiles and shoes were collected for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Charity plus a whole van load of electrical
items including mobile phones, kettles, lamps, microwaves and vacuum cleaners were donated for Recycle Week.
The next Community Swap Day is on Saturday 29 September from 10am - 1pm at St Faith’s Church, Lee-on-the-Solent, so why
not have a clear out and come along. You don’t even have to bring an item to take one away, but every item helps!
10 If you missed Recycle Week and have electrical items to dispose of, they can be recycled all year round at the Gosport Household
Waste Recycling Centre, Grange Road. Alternatively, if your items are reusable why not offer them to charity? For more information
please contact Streetscene on Tel: 08000 198598 or visit www.gosport.gov.uk/recycling.WHAT’S ON IN AND AROUND Calling all
YOUR COMMUNITY advertisers
Young at Heart Unity Group-Over 60s Activities+ Refreshments £1.50 Would you like to advertise in
Club Hampshire Hall Trips out, transport can be arranged Coastline? Would you like your
Tuesday 7.30 - 9.30pm Sequence Dancing advert to be seen by over 36,000
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Friday 1.30 – 3.30pm Social Club
Contact Heather Tel: (023) 9252 2161 or John Tel: (023) 9252 3740 If the answer is yes, then please
NEW DATE GBC Summer Fayre 8 Sept 9am to 3pm contact Brenda Brooker at
Walpole Park FREE Gosport Borough Council on
Fairtrade Wine & Chocolate Evening Friday 28 Sept 7.30 pm Tel: (023) 9254 5255 or e-mail
*Gosport Discovery Centre Tickets £7
brenda@gosport.gov.uk.
Electric Blanket Safety Check Thursday 4 Oct.
Gosport Fire Station To arrange Tel (01962) 833 358
Tour of the Ramparts led Terry Hinkley 6 Oct 1pm (meet coffee shop)
#Explosion! £2 Booking required ALL SEASONS FRUITERERS
Railways of Gosport Thursday 25 Oct. 7.30 pm Established in 1988 within the High Street, All
*Gosport Discovery Centre Tickets £3 Seasons Fruiterers has relied on the Community
support and emphasis has always been on sourcing
The Secret Garden Tuesday 30 Oct. 5pm. whenever possible, local produce.
*Gosport Discovery Centre Adults £8, Child/Conc £5
With the benefit of the butchers, bakers, fish shop
#Explosion! Fireworks 4 Nov. 5 to 8pm (Fireworks 7.30) and greengrocers, the united choice has gone against
Victorian funfair, story telling etc Adult £5, Child/Concs £3, Family £12 the trend of losses within Communities nationwide.
#Explosion! Ghost Walks 7/13/21/28 Nov. 6.30pm £5 Independent retailers such as the many to be found in
Led by Victorian Coroner, Edgar Goble Advance Booking limited number. Lee, together form the basis for a sustainable future.
Free tea & coffee from 6.15pm THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL SHOPS
Gosport Christmas Lights Switch On Saturday 24 November
All Seasons Fruiterers
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Experienced Advisors, Sheryll Mondey and
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Alcohol Licensing Environmental Health 9254 5505 Litter & Street cleaning Streetscene FREEPHONE 08000 198598
Allotments Community & Customer Services 9254 5605 Lotteries (Registration) Environmental Health 9254 5505
Asbestos Advice Environmental Health 9254 5506 Notice boards Community & Customer Services 9254 5605
Beach Barbecues (booking) Economic Prosperity, Tourism & Culture 9254 5692 Noise Nuisance Environmental Health 9254 5506
Beach Huts Community & Customer Services 9254 5729 Parks & open spaces
Beach/Prom (Management) Community & Customer Services 9254 5387 - policy and strategy Economic Prosperity, Tourism & Culture 9254 5720
Bulky Item Collection Streetscene FREEPHONE 08000 198598 - maintenance Streetscene FREEPHONE 08000 198598
Building Regulations Building Control (01329) 824823 Payments Community & Customer Services 24 hour hotline (0845) 600 8292
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Cemetery - Anns Hill Community & Customer Services 9258 0181 Planning
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Civic Events Community & Customer Services 9254 5202 Playgrounds Community & Customer Services 9254 5353
Coastline Magazine Press & PR 9254 5255 Pollution Environmental Health 9254 5506
Community Safety Community & Customer Services 9254 5241 Recycling Streetscene FREEPHONE 08000 198598
Concessionary Travel Hampshire County Council (0845) 045 8355 Refuse Centre (Grange Road) Opening times (023) 9252 4112
Conservation/listed building Legal, Democratic and Planning Services 9254 5456 General enquiries (0845) 603 5634
Council Housing Repairs Kier Building Maintenance Ltd FREEPHONE 0800 028 0835 Rents - Housing Housing Services 9254 5286
Council Tax Reprographics and Printing Financial Services 9254 5249
- Benefits Financial Services 9254 5325 Road Signs Hampshire County Council 9254 5577
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Council Meetings Legal, Democratic and Planning Services 9254 5215 Rubbish collection Streetscene FREEPHONE 08000 198598
Countryside Section Community & Customer Services 9258 8666 Rubbish - Fly Tipping Streetscene FREEPHONE 08000 198598
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Dustbins (emptying) Streetscene FREEPHONE 08000 198598 Taxi Licensing Environmental Health 9254 5505
Flooding (roads) Hampshire County Council 9254 5577 Toilets Streetscene FREEPHONE 08000 198598
Food hygiene & safety Environmental Health 9254 5507 Tourist Information Centre Economic Prosperity, Tourism & Culture 9252 2944
Gosport Market Streetscene FREEPHONE 08000 198598 Traffic lights Hampshire County Council 9254 5577
Gosport Local Plan Legal, Democratic and Planning Services 9254 5216 Traffic Regulation Orders Hampshire County Council (0845) 603 5633
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- Disabled Facilities Hampshire Social Services (0845) 600 4555 - management Streetscene FREEPHONE 08000 198598
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