It was reported today that a government scheme to expand smart ticketing on busy rail lines has been scrapped after costs more than doubled In response to these reports, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary Jenny Randerson said: “I have repeatedly pressed Ministers on this project and received evasive answers. “This is just another symptom of […]

Please log to the link for WCC update on this consultation https://winchester.citizenspace.com/policy-and-planning/traveller-local-plan/ This link takes you to the Citizenspace section of Winchester City Council’s consultation on the Gypsy and Traveller plans for 15 traveller pitches and 24 travelling show people plots. The page describes the next process and invites you to comment: deadline 8th May […]

A penny on tax for the NHS, as a temporary measure to help the funding crisis. Welcome to the EU citizens working in the NHS- we want you to stay please! Here is Norman Lamb’s speech from this Saturday’s health debate: We must lead the way. We condemn Theresa May for her refusal to guarantee […]

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 […]

If you have children, and work 16 or more hours every week, you will be interested in the new childcare support on offer from September 2017. The tax free system means that for every £8 you put into the system, the government gives £2, (to a maximum of £2000 per child in the account) so […]

Do you use the CANGO bus between Alresford and Basingstoke? https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/7V7XNFK Please use this link to a survey if you use the bus and need it to continue. Simple questions – just answer online or if you know someone who doesn’t use a computer, please ask Jackie (tel 01962 791054) for a paper copy! Thank […]

We received news today that the Local Plan has been approved.You can read the full document from this link http://winchester.us12.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=ff5fd525cec7b271e07954336&id=2a6eae3b03&e=74c8bfa884 I am pleased that he took the comments from residents (and Councillors!) into account in part at least and the changes (in bold capitals) are as follows: MM17: (page 80, para 4.5.24) The Southern Part […]

This will also be on www.TheWatercressWay.org.uk website very soon. Please go online to become a Friend of the Line and receive regular updates on progress Annual Report of The Watercress Way September 2015-April 2016 Many people had been walking and working on the open sections of the old railway in this area, calling it a […]

COUNTY COUNCIL – 24 NOVEMBER 2016 QUESTION FROM COUNCILLOR JACKIE PORTER TO THE LEADER: “Regarding the current plans to deliver broadband to residents extending to Autumn 2018, what is the real future for the last 4% of residents for the universal offer of faster broadband?” Response: Hampshire County Council is investing £12.95m to extend superfast […]