Footways (i.e. paths alongside roads, or
metalled paths between areas) are most
likely to be the responsibility of Hampshire
County Council. With the ‘Operation
Restore’ for Roads programme, the
footways have not taken priority for several
years now, and a number are in poor
condition. Please report any faults on
www.fixmystreet.com or report on the
www.hants.gov.uk website – on the front
page under ‘report a road problem’ or call
0845 603 5633.
Finally, HCC and the New Forest and
South Downs National Park authorities
are putting out a joint pre application
Bid Document for Sustainable Public
Transport. It describes the way forward for
a public bus service to serve tourists and
residents alike. This is extremely interesting
because it mirrors my proposal to the SDNPA
in autumn 2011 when we were trying to
improve village bus services. If you receive
your magazine before the month begins,
there is just time to respond to the Draft
Plan by 27th Jan 2012. The link is:
http://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/lookingafter/partnership-working/local-sustainabletransport-fund-bid
If you have the internet at home, for quick
access to this month’s consultation
documents, please click the links on my
website. If you do not, and wish to know
more, please call me and I will ensure that
a paper copy reaches you.
Councillor Jackie Porter
e-mail: [email protected]
www.jackieporter.mycouncillor.org.uk
Phone: 01962 791054
Text:
07973 696 085
or write to me at: The Down House, Itchen
Abbas, Winchester, Hants SO21 1AX
Snowdrop Sunday
on Sunday, 19th February
at
The Down House, Itchen Abbas
SO21 1AX
in aid of the National Gardens Scheme:
raising money for Cancer care and research,
arthritis and other deserving causes.
Snowdrops, winter borders and country
walks features.
Open for the afternoon.
Teas available.
All welcome!
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