https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24540911.a33-road-closed-crash-winchester/ Following the accident on the 25th August there was an update article in the Hampshire Chronicle. It was very accurate and I was grateful that the road was closed for a relatively short time. A long closure often means that the accident has had fatal consequences. And it could so easily have been so. […]

The M3 Junction 9 proposals are open for public consultation. Today, councillors were shown the first details… The timeline is Public consultation- until Feb 19th 2018 Planning application by mid 2019 Consultation of preferred route mid 2019 Govt confirm whether to give consent 2020 Construction will commence June 2021 New junction open Autumn 2023 You […]

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 […]

Represent you of course! You can see more of why I want to be your councillor again on this mini video- it takes less than 2 minutes but gives you a flavour of my day to day work supporting you. http://tinyurl.com/JP040517 What are my priorities for the future? Sustainability is at the heart of what […]

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 […]

I attended the inquest of Jonathan Whitfield today.I wanted to hear the facts of the accident first hand. It was a terrible accident and despite medical intervention, Jonathan died on his 21st birthday. It is every parent’s nightmare. Three things were clear from the reports from eye witnesses: 1. Although the exact speeds could not […]

I have asked to speak at the ‘Cart and Horses’ Decision Meeting at 2pm on the 23rd March- will you be joining us there? I suggest we meet at 1.45pm by the Hampshire Hog! I would like to request to speak on March 23rd at your Decision Day. I would like to speak on the […]

You may have read the Hampshire County Council papers or seen the press release from HCC, which summarises the study for the proposed changes to the Cart and Horses junction. My thoughts are as follows: I welcome the proposed speed reduction- it’s what was planned in the original plan- and what we campaigned for. The […]