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 […]

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 […]

This follows months of preparation and process: The Public Enquiry took place in the Autumn of 2016. The TFAG’s application for a village green on Top Field off Hookpit Farm Lane in Kings Worthy was rejected by the Inspector, and so the County Council followed her advice and refused the application. You can see more […]

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 […]

From the Chronicle Report 30th Jan 2017.. Man dies after car hits tree on Basingstoke Road near Kings Worthy James Johnson, Digital reporter at the Chronicle has reported : a man from Chandler’s Ford has died after a car hit a tree on the A33. Police are investigating the collision, which happened on the A33 […]

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 […]