This response to the Stage 2 Consultation does not require the simple matter of an objection or support: the consultation invites response.  As the County Councillor for the division covering Sutton Scotney and nearby communities in the north of Winchester district, there are a number of points I wish to make and information I need to […]

There is a proposal to build an industrial incinerator/energy from waste plant at Barton Stacey. There is no planning application yet. As a National Infrastructure Project, it will be managed by the Govt Planning Inspectorate, but HCC will be a consultee. I understand it is likely to be proposed as an application late 2019/early 2020, […]

There is a Facebook campaign to stop the renewal licence allowing Bakkavor (industrial salad washing plant) dumping their factory’s daily TRADE EFFLUENT containing a cocktail of powerful chlorinated chemicals into the head waters of the River Itchen. But I would like you to look at the application- and if like me, you object, please write […]

In a recent Friends of the Earth email looking at environmental credentials laid out within the manifestos, the Lib Dems scored highly with 28 (only the Greens had more on 30 points, Conservatives 11 points) You can see more here:- https://www.foe.co.uk/general-election/election-manifestos-scores-are?utm_source=Friends+of+the+Earth+Communications&utm_campaign=a1e6895611-LM1705039&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_383af65c6b-a1e6895611-21127809 I am pleased-but not surprised. We are naturally concerned about our environment and see ourselves […]

You can see some of what I do on this short film. If you have just two minutes, please have a look! http://tinyurl.com/JP040517-I Elections are only decided when you vote- just thinking about it isn’t enough! Lost your polling card? Just turn up, give your name and address! Don’t know where to go? Call us […]

On the 4th May, there are County Council Elections: I am standing to be your County Councillor in the local area (called the Itchen Valley Division but covering Candover and Dever valleys too) I have the energy, drive and determination to be your effective County Councillor.Local services matter and I hope that you will take […]

So- at the pop up protest today, the Alresford Tories turn up to protest about Tory proposals. In Stanmore student Conservatives are protesting about the Conservative housing policies. The dramatic cuts are being imposed by a Conservative government. Some ask why do we need parties at all? Because we need to make it clear:- Liberal […]

Conservative bosses are proposing to cut hours, days or even close our beloved Amenity Recycling Centres. We held a ‘pop-up protest’ this morning to show our support for our local centre, and to pass on the message that closure or even cutting hours is a BAD IDEA! Tell the Tories what you think- go to […]

At the second meeting of the HCC Regulatory committee this week, additional conditions were added to control Dust, and Traffic movements, and the temporary permission was granted for five years ‘to give comfort and reassurance to residents’ if the plant failed to comply with the strict environmental standards. Jackie would like to thank all those […]

Here is the link to the web page address which will be live once the public consultation begins on Wednesday 16th March: www.hants.gov.uk/hwrc2016 The consultation is seeking residents’ views on how they think that the County Council could make savings in the cost of running Hampshire’s Household Waste Recycling Centres. Options suggested by the Tory […]