I have had over 70 replies to the Crossing Survey but I would like to reach 100 at least before publishing the replies. I have created a new link- see attached- for the survey and encourage you to complete it, or print off a copy for neighbours who do not have access to IT. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/T2BYS82 […]

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 […]

I’ve been chatting to Sutton Scotney residents today about the lorries, the speed, the crossing and the Post Office. After a period of changeover, the Post Office leaves Dever Stores on the 23rd (Thursday) and starts at the Garage on Friday 24th. You can tell me if you want a crossing, and where at www.surveymonkey.com/r/T2HF3LH […]

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 […]

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 […]

I am really disappointed that the points made so eloquently by the Parish Council and residents has not been taken on board by the PO in the planned move. I have written this response to correspondence received from the Post Office this weekend…. Please comment too if you can. To Suzanne Richardson Regional Network Manager […]