thedailyecho--2020-02-03--How Hampshire’s budget could be spent over the next few years

MULTI-MILLION pound investments are set to boost Hampshire ’ s economy over the next years but council tax is to increase .
Hampshire County Council is planning to invest a total of £386.5m in roads , transport and children and adult social care services over the next three years .
The news comes as the authority has revealed its budget for 2020/21 and the proposed investment until 2023 .
According to the proposals for the 2020/21 budget , there would be a total 3.99 per cent increase in the county council ’ s council tax precept – of which 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social care .
The proposed increase will see the council tax for a Band D property increase by £49.41 per annum to £1,286.28 .
The total income from council tax in 2020/21 is expected to be just over £668m , a document revealed .
This represents 84.3 % of the total funding of the county council ’ s net budget .
As part of the 2020/21 budget , the county council is also proposing to invest up to £2m to tackle climate change and an extra £3m to maintain roads .
A total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social care and health services while an extra £22m would be invested in children ’ s services .
Overall these two departments will see a total of £1.443,000 and £115,722,000 cash boost respectively over the next three years .
Meanwhile a total of £56m will be invested in environment and transport between 2020 and 2023 , with a £27m investment planned for 2020/21 .
The authority is anticipating the cost of running adult social care services in 2020/21 to be around £400m and the cost of running schools to be around £900m .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ three years civic chiefs are also pledging to invest £94.8m for new and extended school buildings in Hampshire ; £115.8m for structural maintenance and improvement of roads and bridges and £107.7m for major improvement of school and county council building .
More than £10m is also set to be spent on cycle and walking facilities .
The budget comes as the authority has already announced its plans to save £80m by 2021 .
As reported this could mean the loss of hundreds of jobs and the closure of ten libraries .
Cllr Keith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ This year ’ s budget plans follow on from our meticulous financial planning over the autumn .
These aim to deliver the first of a two-year strategy to address an anticipated shortfall of a further £80 million in the County Council ’ s revenue budget by April 2021 – the expenditure needed to run the County Council and deliver local services to the people of Hampshire .
Securing savings early , reinvesting in more efficient ways of working and using reserves prudently has served us well to date .
This approach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a strong financial position , and continue to deliver high performing services to residents – in the face of relentless pressure on our budgets .
” Cabinet members will now discuss the budget at a meeting set to be held on Monday February 3 , while the final decision on the proposals will be made by full council on February 13 .

Hampshire County Council is planning to invest a total of £386.5m in roads, transport and children and adult social care services over the next three years.
The news comes as the authority has revealed its budget for 2020/21 and the proposed investment until 2023.
According to the proposals for the 2020/21 budget, there would be a total 3.99 per cent increase in the county council’s council tax precept – of which 2% would be specifically for adults’ social care.
The proposed increase will see the council tax for a Band D property increase
by £49.41 per annum to £1,286.28.
The total income from council tax in 2020/21 is expected to be just over £668m, a document revealed.
This represents 84.3% of the total funding of the county council’s net budget.
As part of the 2020/21 budget, the county council is also proposing to invest up to £2m to tackle climate change and an extra £3m to maintain roads.
A total of £481m would be invested in adult social care and health services while an extra £22m would be invested in children’s services.
Overall these two departments will see a total of £1.443,000 and £115,722,000 cash boost respectively over the next three years.
Meanwhile a total of £56m will be invested in environment and transport between 2020 and 2023, with a £27m investment planned for 2020/21.
The authority is anticipating the cost of running adult social care services in 2020/21 to be around £400m and the cost of running schools to be around £900m.
As regards the investment for the next three years civic chiefs are also pledging to invest £94.8m for new and extended school buildings in Hampshire; £115.8m for structural maintenance and improvement of roads and bridges and £107.7m for major improvement of school and county council building.
More than £10m is also set to be spent on cycle and walking facilities.
The budget comes as the authority has already announced its plans to save £80m by 2021.
As reported this could mean the loss of hundreds of jobs and the closure of ten libraries.
Cllr Keith Mans, county council leader, said: “This year’s budget plans follow on from our meticulous financial planning over the autumn. These aim to deliver the first of a two-year strategy to address an anticipated shortfall of a further £80 million in the County Council’s revenue budget by April 2021 – the expenditure needed to run the County Council and deliver local services to the people of Hampshire. Securing savings early, reinvesting in more efficient ways of working and using reserves prudently has served us well to date. This approach has enabled the County Council to remain in a strong financial position, and continue to deliver high performing services to residents – in the face of relentless pressure on our budgets. ”
Cabinet members will now discuss the budget at a meeting set to be held on Monday February 3, while the final decision on the proposals will be made by full council on February 13.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Politicians back bigger police presence calls

TWO politicians have backed calls by business chiefs for a bigger police presence in Southampton city centre .
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith says more uniformed police would give the public `` more reassurance '' against crime in the city centre .
City councillor Sarah Bogle , who represents the Bargate ward , also believes a bigger police presence would help city centre traders .
It comes after bosses representing more than 650 business in the city centre wrote to Hampshire 's Police and Crime Commissioner , Michael Lane , demanding action against criminal activity in the city centre .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bosses demand police action over ‘ mayhem ’ of aggressive beggars , drugs and crime Responding the calls , Mr Smith , said : `` The situation in the city has been steadily worsening .
`` It is not helped by people giving to beggars which encourages them to return .
`` It has to be acknowledged that crime in general is rising and an increased uniformed presence would give the public more reassurance .
`` Hampshire increased its police numbers last year and will do so again this year .
In addition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced a further 20,000 police officers and 6000 of those will be on the streets next September .
`` It is incumbent on the Police and Crime Commissioner to ensure that Southampton gets its fair share of Constabulary resources.
” The Conservative MP said the government had backed f ing the best with the resources they have , but they do need more police on the streets and I 'm supportive of the businesses ' cause . ''
Last week , bosses at GO !
Southampton Business Improvement District ( BID ) wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police presence in the city centre .
They claim the group 's members are increasingly concerned by drug use on the city 's streets , shoplifting and assaults on staff members .
In response , police say they understand the frustration of business owners , but need to prioritise their resources on serious crimes .
Acting Superintendent Phil Lamb said “ We understand the frustrations felt by businesses in the area and we are committed to helping address these issues .
“ Our priorities are incidents that cause high harm and involve vulnerable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , domestic abuse and serious sexual offences .
“ The nature of these offences cause the most harm to people and this is where our focus must be .
“ Southampton is a large and complex policing district which is made up of four policing sectors .
“ The teams in our central sector that cover the city centre have some of the highest resource , however , there are densely populated areas that surround the city that often require resources to be re-deployed to priority incidents , taking them away from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Michael Lane has promised to take the letter “ very seriously ” .
Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner , Enzo Riglia said : “ This is such an important matter .
We shall continue to work with business partners as we are doing now to address their concerns .
”

Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith says more uniformed police would give the public "more reassurance" against crime in the city centre.
City councillor Sarah Bogle, who represents the Bargate ward, also believes a bigger police presence would help city centre traders.
It comes after bosses representing more than 650 business in the city centre wrote to Hampshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Michael Lane, demanding action against criminal activity in the city centre.
Responding the calls, Mr Smith, said: "The situation in the city has been steadily worsening.
"It is not helped by people giving to beggars which encourages them to return.
"It has to be acknowledged that crime in general is rising and an increased uniformed presence would give the public more reassurance.
"Hampshire increased its police numbers last year and will do so again this year. In addition to those officers the Prime Minister has announced a further 20,000 police officers and 6000 of those will be on the streets next September.
"It is incumbent on the Police and Crime Commissioner to ensure that Southampton gets its fair share of Constabulary resources.”
The Conservative MP said the government had backed f
ing the best with the resources they have, but they do need more police on the streets and I'm supportive of the businesses' cause."
Last week, bosses at GO! Southampton Business Improvement District (BID) wrote to Mr Lane calling for a larger police presence in the city centre.
They claim the group's members are increasingly concerned by drug use on the city's streets, shoplifting and assaults on staff members.
In response, police say they understand the frustration of business owners, but need to prioritise their resources on serious crimes.
Acting Superintendent Phil Lamb said “We understand the frustrations felt by businesses in the area and we are committed to helping address these issues.
“Our priorities are incidents that cause high harm and involve vulnerable people, such as most serious violence, domestic abuse and serious sexual offences.
“The nature of these offences cause the most harm to people and this is where our focus must be.
“Southampton is a large and complex policing district which is made up of four policing sectors.
“The teams in our central sector that cover the city centre have some of the highest resource, however, there are densely populated areas that surround the city that often require resources to be re-deployed to priority incidents, taking them away from the city centre.”
Meanwhile, the office of Michael Lane has promised to take the letter “very seriously”.
Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner, Enzo Riglia said: “This is such an important matter. We shall continue to work with business partners as we are doing now to address their concerns.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Native American dancing troupe on tour

It is not the sort of scene you see every day in Hedge End but back in June 1978 the @ @ @ @ @ was visiting the south .
All aged between 13 and 15 , the American youngsters @ @ @ @ @ and hand-made beads took their name from the impressive head-dress worn by native Americans .
@ @ @ @ @ performed in front of audiences at Southampton Guildhall as well as Botleigh Grange Hotel .
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All aged between 13 and 15, the American youngsters who wore the brightly-coloured feathers and hand-made beads took their name from the impressive head-dress worn by native Americans.
During their visit the dancers performed in front of audiences at Southampton Guildhall as well as Botleigh Grange Hotel.
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thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Craig David among acts announced for Victorious Festival

SUPERSTAR DJ Craig David will perform at this year 's Victorious Festival .
The RnB star , who grew up in Southampton , will bring his celebrated TS5 show to the UK 's biggest metropolitan festival , which takes over Southsea Seafront over the August bank holiday weekend .
Organisers have today announced a huge wave of incredible artists , including headliners The Streets , Royal Blood and many more with Ian Brown , The Kooks , and others already announced .
Craig 's TS5 set includes massive old skool anthems from R & B to Swing beat , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chart-topping House hits .
With Craig ’ s amazing ability to sing , MC and work the crowd while DJing simultaneously , it 's been a huge hit worldwide .
Widely believed to have started in his Miami penthouse , Craig actually credits Southampton , where he used to DJ before selling over 15 million albums as an artist , enjoying 14 Top 10 hits and achieving multi-platinum status in more than 20 countries , with the early beginnings of TS5 .
It 's gone down a storm on various occasions in Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People , but it remains to be seen whether Portsmouth audiences will take the Southampton lad to their hearts .
Headlining Saturday is Birmingham hip-hop act , The Streets .
With a career spanning near to 20 years and fronted by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Mike Skinner , The Streets ’ debut album ‘ Original Pirate Material ’ , released in 2002 is widely regarded to have changed the face of British rap music , and second album A Grand Don ’ t Come For Free was a huge worldwide success spawning hit singles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dry Your Eyes .
With hotly anticipated album , The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light scheduled for release in 2021 , expect a mix of classic hits and new releases !
Headlining Sunday is English Rock duo Royal Blood who followed up their self-titled 2014 album with 2017 ’ s How Did We Get So Dark ?
– to a similar reaction – with hits such as Come On Over , Little Monster and I Only Lie When I Love You .
With a sonic force that brings the primal essence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , soaring hooks and deft melodies , their live set is sure to be a highlight of this year ’ s festival .
The stellar line-up also sees Nile Rodgers and Chic take to the stage .
Having sold over 100 million records including huge worldwide hits Good Times , Everybody Dance and Le Freak .
Nile has worked with a staggering list of true music legends , including Michael Jackson , Madonna , David Bowie , Diana Ross , Prince , Mick Jagger and most recently , Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rave reviews from their latest studio album , Everything Else Has Gone Wrong , Bombay Bicycle Club also joins the bill and promises to bring indie music to the forefront with a mixture of acoustic melodies , energetic instrumentals and throbbing basslines .
Also on the bill is singer-songwriter Rag ‘ N ’ Bone Man – known for his deep , baritone voice , BBC Sounds for 2016 finalists Blossoms , The Fratellis , Welsh rockers Feeder , La Roux , Jonny Marr , Miles Kane , DJ Fresh , indie-rockers Mystery Jets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Stereo MC ’ s , Cast , Eve , Glasvegas , Jaguar Skills , The Snuts , Aaron Smith , John , Wild Front and Andrew Cushin .
Festival director Andy Marsh said : “ We couldn ’ t be more excited about this year ’ s festival .
Our first wave of artists were extremely well received and we ’ re delighted to bring a second wave that is equally as strong .
`` Going into our ninth year , we really tried to raise the bar and with more artists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole host of family content and world music still to come , we ’ re convinced this is going to be our best year yet !
” Founded in 2011 , Victorious Festival takes place from August 28 to 30 and tickets are on sale now .

The RnB star, who grew up in Southampton, will bring his celebrated TS5 show to the UK's biggest metropolitan festival, which takes over Southsea Seafront over the August bank holiday weekend.
Organisers have today announced a huge wave of incredible artists, including headliners The Streets, Royal Blood and many more with Ian Brown, The Kooks, and others already announced.
Craig's TS5 set includes massive old skool anthems from R&B to Swing beat, to Garage and Bashment, whilst merging current chart-topping House hits. With Craig’s amazing ability to sing, MC and work the crowd while DJing simultaneously, it's been a huge hit worldwide.
Widely believed to have started in his Miami penthouse, Craig actually credits Southampton, where he used to DJ before selling over 15 million albums as an artist, enjoying 14 Top 10 hits and achieving multi-platinum status in more than 20 countries, with the early beginnings of TS5.
It's gone down a storm on various occasions in Southampton, including a headline set at Common People, but it remains to be seen whether Portsmouth audiences will take the Southampton lad to their hearts.
Headlining Saturday is Birmingham hip-hop act, The Streets. With a career spanning near to 20 years and fronted by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Mike Skinner, The Streets’ debut album ‘Original Pirate Material’, released in 2002 is widely regarded to have changed the face of British rap music, and second album A Grand Don’t Come For Free was a huge worldwide success spawning hit singles like Fit But You Know It and Dry Your Eyes.
With hotly anticipated album, The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light scheduled for release in 2021, expect a mix of classic hits and new releases!
Headlining Sunday is English Rock duo Royal Blood who followed up their self-titled 2014 album with 2017’s How Did We Get So Dark? – to a similar reaction – with hits such as Come On Over, Little Monster and I Only Lie When I Love You. With a sonic force that brings the primal essence of precocious rock ‘n’ roll, soaring hooks and deft melodies, their live set is sure to be a highlight of this year’s festival.
The stellar line-up also sees Nile Rodgers and Chic take to the stage. Having sold over 100 million records including huge worldwide hits Good Times, Everybody Dance and Le Freak. Nile has worked with a staggering list of true music legends, including Michael Jackson, Madonna, David Bowie, Diana Ross, Prince, Mick Jagger and most recently, Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams on hit single Get Lucky.
Following rave reviews from their latest studio album, Everything Else Has Gone Wrong, Bombay Bicycle Club also joins the bill and promises to bring indie music to the forefront with a mixture of acoustic melodies, energetic instrumentals and throbbing basslines.
Also on the bill is singer-songwriter Rag ‘N’ Bone Man – known for his deep, baritone voice, BBC Sounds for 2016 finalists Blossoms, The Fratellis, Welsh rockers Feeder, La Roux, Jonny Marr, Miles Kane, DJ Fresh, indie-rockers Mystery Jets, Morcheeba, Reef, Twin Atlantic, Stereo MC’s, Cast, Eve, Glasvegas, Jaguar Skills, The Snuts, Aaron Smith, John, Wild Front and Andrew Cushin.
Festival director Andy Marsh said: “We couldn’t be more excited about this year’s festival. Our first wave of artists were extremely well received and we’re delighted to bring a second wave that is equally as strong.
"Going into our ninth year, we really tried to raise the bar and with more artists still to be announced, plus a whole host of family content and world music still to come, we’re convinced this is going to be our best year yet!”
Founded in 2011, Victorious Festival takes place from August 28 to 30 and tickets are on sale now.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Road closed near Sixpenny Handley following serious crash

A WOMAN is fighting for life in Southampton General Hospital and two children are injured following a three-vehicle crash .
Emergency services were called to the B3081 , 300 metres south of the Sixpenny Handley roundabout , at 6pm yesterday .
The crash involved a VW Up BlueMotion , a black Audi A3 and a green Isuzu Pick-up .
The female VW driver was taken to Southampton General Hospital with life-threatening injuries .
The male passenger sustained serious injuries .
The occupants of the Audi , one adult and two children , had minor injuries and the male driver of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a road closure in place between the Sixpenny Handley roundabout and Wimborne Saint Giles .
Police Sergeant Sarah Jones , of the traffic unit , said : “ We are carrying out a detailed investigation to establish the circumstances of this collision .
“ I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision and any motorists who have relevant dashcam footage to come forward .
“ I would like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding during the road closure .
This is necessary to allow emergency services to safely deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thorough examination of the scene.
” Information to Dorset Police on 101 , quoting incident numer 1:407 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk , via email at scit @ dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101 , quoting incident number 1:407 .
Alternatively , contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org .

Emergency services were called to the B3081, 300 metres south of the Sixpenny Handley roundabout, at 6pm yesterday.
The crash involved a VW Up BlueMotion, a black Audi A3 and a green Isuzu Pick-up.
The female VW driver was taken to Southampton General Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The male passenger sustained serious injuries.
The occupants of the Audi, one adult and two children, had minor injuries and the male driver of the Isuzu was seriously injured.
There is a road closure in place between the Sixpenny Handley roundabout and Wimborne Saint Giles.
Police Sergeant Sarah Jones, of the traffic unit, said: “We are carrying out a detailed investigation to establish the circumstances of this collision.
“I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision and any motorists who have relevant dashcam footage to come forward.
“I would like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding during the road closure. This is necessary to allow emergency services to safely deal with the incident and allow for a thorough examination of the scene.”
Information to Dorset Police on 101, quoting incident numer 1:407 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 1:407. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Docklands Festival bosses vow to protect Hoglands Park

FESTIVAL bosses have promised to take additional action to ensure the grounds of a Southampton park remain protected after damaged was caused last year .
Last summer , thousands of drum and bass fan descended on Hoglands Park for Docklands Festival .
The festival brought 10,000 revellers to the city in September .
But due to heavy rain , a mass of people , and vehicles on the grass , the field was damaged .
Vehicles left huge tyre marks in the ground and grass was worn away by the quantity of people walking across the park .
The damaged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and re-seeded by Southampton City Council after the event .
This year , Docklands will return to Southampton with The Dock and On A Mission in the Park on May bank holiday .
Andy C , Pendulum , Shy FX , SASASAS , Camelphat , Andrea Oliva , Chris Campbell and dozens more house and drum and bass artists will be filling Hoglands Park with popular dance tunes .
But this year , festival bosses have promised to make additional changes to ensure that the damage does n't happen again .
Ryan Keary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nightclub Switch , told the Daily Echo that there will be `` loads of additional trackway '' as well as a new management team to oversee the site build as the tents are put up and taken down in the park .
Mr Keary added that the team has discussed the new proposal `` in depth '' with the council and were waiting for plans to be signed off by S.A.G - It comes after Southampton City Council cabinet member for homes and culture Satvir Kaur said that due to the damage caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ events to take place the council will need to be `` satisfied that there are suitable plans in place to protect the park '' .
The Dock will take place on May 8 from 2pm to 11pm with Liverpool duo Camelphat due to headline the event on the main stage .
On A Mission in the Park will take place on May 9 , with drum and bass lovers in for 9 hours of the euphoric music they adore .
Running from 2pm to 11pm , Andy C and Pendulum are due to @ @ @ @ @

Last summer, thousands of drum and bass fan descended on Hoglands Park for Docklands Festival.
The festival brought 10,000 revellers to the city in September.
But due to heavy rain, a mass of people, and vehicles on the grass, the field was damaged.
Vehicles left huge tyre marks in the ground and grass was worn away by the quantity of people walking across the park.
The damaged areas had to be re-levelled, re-turfed and re-seeded by Southampton City Council after the event.
This year, Docklands will return to Southampton with The Dock and On A Mission in the Park on May bank holiday.
Andy C, Pendulum, Shy FX, SASASAS, Camelphat, Andrea Oliva, Chris Campbell and dozens more house and drum and bass artists will be filling Hoglands Park with popular dance tunes.
But this year, festival bosses have promised to make additional changes to ensure that the damage doesn't happen again.
Ryan Keary, Docklands organiser and owner of Southampton nightclub Switch, told the Daily Echo that there will be "loads of additional trackway" as well as a new management team to oversee the site build as the tents are put up and taken down in the park.
Mr Keary added that the team has discussed the new proposal "in depth" with the council and were waiting for plans to be signed off by S.A.G -
It comes after Southampton City Council cabinet member for homes and culture Satvir Kaur said that due to the damage caused to the park, for any future events to take place the council will need to be "satisfied that there are suitable plans in place to protect the park".
The Dock will take place on May 8 from 2pm to 11pm with Liverpool duo Camelphat due to headline the event on the main stage.
On A Mission in the Park will take place on May 9, with drum and bass lovers in for 9 hours of the euphoric music they adore.
Running from 2pm to 11pm, Andy C and Pendulum are due to headline the main stage.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Businesses want action on A34 congestion and safety

ACTION is being demanded on the problems that plague one of the key roads in and out of Hampshire .
Two firms specialising in planning and transport say concerns about safety and congestion on the A34 have a “ bafflingly low profile ” .
The two sections of the A34 run 151 miles from Winchester to Salford in Manchester .
The southern stretch forms a key part of the route from Southampton to the Midlands .
But planning and design specialist Barton Willmore and engineering consultancy Hydrock say the route is overlooked when it comes to strategic planning and investment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Highways England , MPs and interest groups to come together and draw up an action plan .
Robin Shepherd , Southampton-based partner at Barton Willmore , said : “ The A34 carries upwards of 50,000 vehicles a day and is a vital economic corridor , linking the business and trade centres of the Thames Valley and Midlands to the port gateways in the south .
“ However , it is plagued by issues , including an average of eight accidents a month , and capacity challenges .
“ Given that the A34 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growth of the Thames Valley , Central South and the UK , it suffers from a bafflingly low profile .
It ’ s simply not on the agenda in the debate about the future of our national and regional transport network .
“ Our call for action is clear – we need a solution , and to achieve that we need joined-up thinking .
The local authorities , agencies , statutory bodies , stakeholders and transport providers whose areas the A34 runs through need to come together and collaborate to find a comprehensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We know this is a challenge , and that the financial cost of tackling the A34 in a strategic , holistic way that truly drives growth and improves safety will be high – but we should not be looking at the cost of action , we should be considering its value .
The cost of not acting may be far higher than any investment made to tackle the issues.
” Emily Pearson , technical director at Hydrock said : “ A Freedom of Information request granted in 2018 revealed that there were 471 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – roughly eight a month .
These accidents are coupled with regular traffic jams and capacity challenges at key interchanges “ It ’ s true that there have been some encouraging signs , including a proposed major upgrade of M3 Junction 9 and a new Oxford-bound bus lane on the A34 agreed by the Oxfordshire Growth Board .
“ However , these are all conducted on a piecemeal basis , and real change is hamstrung by the lack of an overall strategy .
We believe that a comprehensive , workable strategy is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process , the teams at Hydrock and Barton Willmore are focusing on the issue this year with a view to coming up with a viable action plan for change.
” A joint Barton Willmore and Hydrock event is to be held later this year to bring key stakeholders together to debate the problems and possible solutions .
To register interest in the event , email steph.maton @ bartonwillmore.co.uk

Two firms specialising in planning and transport say concerns about safety and congestion on the A34 have a “bafflingly low profile”.
The two sections of the A34 run 151 miles from Winchester to Salford in Manchester. The southern stretch forms a key part of the route from Southampton to the Midlands.
But planning and design specialist Barton Willmore and engineering consultancy Hydrock say the route is overlooked when it comes to strategic planning and investment.
They are calling on local authorities, Highways England, MPs and interest groups to come together and draw up an action plan.
Robin Shepherd, Southampton-based partner at Barton Willmore, said: “The A34 carries upwards of 50,000 vehicles a day and is a vital economic corridor, linking the business and trade centres of the Thames Valley and Midlands to the port gateways in the south.
“However, it is plagued by issues, including an average of eight accidents a month, and capacity challenges.
“Given that the A34 is vital to the prosperity and economic growth of the Thames Valley, Central South and the UK, it suffers from a bafflingly low profile. It’s simply not on the agenda in the debate about the future of our national and regional transport network.
“Our call for action is clear – we need a solution, and to achieve that we need joined-up thinking. The local authorities, agencies, statutory bodies, stakeholders and transport providers whose areas the A34 runs through need to come together and collaborate to find a comprehensive, effective and long-term answer.
“We know this is a challenge, and that the financial cost of tackling the A34 in a strategic, holistic way that truly drives growth and improves safety will be high – but we should not be looking at the cost of action, we should be considering its value. The cost of not acting may be far higher than any investment made to tackle the issues.”
Emily Pearson, technical director at Hydrock said: “A Freedom of Information request granted in 2018 revealed that there were 471 crashes on the route in five years – roughly eight a month. These accidents are coupled with regular traffic jams and capacity challenges at key interchanges
“It’s true that there have been some encouraging signs, including a proposed major upgrade of M3 Junction 9 and a new Oxford-bound bus lane on the A34 agreed by the Oxfordshire Growth Board.
“However, these are all conducted on a piecemeal basis, and real change is hamstrung by the lack of an overall strategy. We believe that a comprehensive, workable strategy is now long overdue, and to kickstart that process, the teams at Hydrock and Barton Willmore are focusing on the issue this year with a view to coming up with a viable action plan for change.”
A joint Barton Willmore and Hydrock event is to be held later this year to bring key stakeholders together to debate the problems and possible solutions.
To register interest in the event, email steph.maton@bartonwillmore.co.uk


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--One lane blocked on the A31 at Ringwood after crash

ONE lane is blocked on the A31 at Ringwood this morning due to a crash .
The westbound carriageway is @ @ @ @ @ Picket Post and Salisbury Road .

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thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Woman stole £551 of alcohol and meat from Sainsbury's store

A SOUTHAMPTON woman stole more than £500 of goods from a Hampshire supermarket .
Colleen McCartney , 46 , of @ @ @ @ @ stole £551 of alcohol and fresh meat from Sainsbury 's in Hedge End .
The @ @ @ @ @ 26 .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , McCartney pleaded guilty to one count @ @ @ @ @ of Beech Road , Shirley , was fined £25 and ordered to pay a victim @ @ @ @


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Whitenap estate consultation days

Whitenap estate consultation days

RESIDENTS have been asked to visit a feedback workshop on plans for a new estate in the Test Valley .
@ @ @ @ @ January , a drop in weekend will take place in Romsey Town Centre to view @ @ @ @ @ the Whitenap proposals which was collected on the January session .
The planned Whitenap development @ @ @ @ @ by The Ashfield Partnership , is a new neighbourhood near Romsey .
The scheme will @ @ @ @ @ and will also feature a primary school , a community hall and local centre , @ @ @ @ @ to the A27 using a new bridge over the railway line .
It is set @ @ @ @ @ homes where approximately “ 40 percent of the properties would be affordable housing ” .
@ @ @ @ @ shop ” will take place at 39 The Hundred , Romsey on Thursday , February @ @ @ @ @ 7 and Saturday , February 8 between 10am and 4pm .

Following the consultation day in January, a drop in weekend will take place in Romsey Town Centre to view the insight and feedback on the Whitenap proposals which was collected on the January session.
The planned Whitenap development, set to be built by The Ashfield Partnership, is a new neighbourhood near Romsey. The scheme will have more than 1,300 homes and will also feature a primary school, a community hall and local centre, as well as cycle links to the A27 using a new bridge over the railway line.
It is set to offer a mix of homes where approximately “40 percent of the properties would be affordable housing”.
The “pop up engagement shop” will take place at 39 The Hundred, Romsey on Thursday, February 6, Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8 between 10am and 4pm.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Seven new homes could be built in Netley Abbey

PLANS have been revealed for new homes at an overgrown site in a Hampshire village .
The proposal is to @ @ @ @ @ Station Road in Netley Abbey .
A two and a half-storey building would be put @ @ @ @ @ two-bedroom flats and three one-bedroom flats .
The site is located on the northeast side @ @ @ @ @ junction with Denzil Avenue .
A total of 13 parking spaces would be created with @ @ @ @ @ The application submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council will be decided on February 21 .

The proposal is to build seven flats at 79 Station Road in Netley Abbey.
A two and a half-storey building would be put up and split into four two-bedroom flats and three one-bedroom flats.
The site is located on the northeast side of Station Road at the junction with Denzil Avenue.
A total of 13 parking spaces would be created with access from Denzil Avenue.
The application submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council will be decided on February 21.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--New school uniform law could save parents money

School uniform costs could be set to tumble if a new law is successful .
Labour MP for Weaver Vale , Mike Amesbury is set to present his private members bill on school uniform costs this week .
It would require schools to only ask parents to purchase basic items , like trousers and shirts , rather than costly branded clothing for children .
Research says parents spend an average of £134 on school uniforms and shoes alone ( up 6 % from £127 in 2017 ) .
The Shadow Minister for Employment , Mr Amesbury was given the chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choice without government consent when he came first in the private members ’ bill ballot last month .
The private members ' bills will have their first reading in the Commons on February 5 before being debated over the next few weeks when the House is sitting .
Currently , there is no legislation in place relating to school uniform in England .
Schools are not required to have a uniform policy at all , although the Department for Education strongly recommends that they do so .
School governing bodies decide what a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Labour MP for Weaver Vale, Mike Amesbury is set to present his private members bill on school uniform costs this week.
It would require schools to only ask parents to purchase basic items, like trousers and shirts, rather than costly branded clothing for children.
Research says parents spend an average of £134 on school uniforms and shoes alone (up 6% from £127 in 2017).
New school uniform law could see parents save hundreds on kitting out kids - This week I will present my Private Members Bill, it will require MPs from all parties to do the right thing for children, parents & carers @childrensociety @CPAGUK @NEUnion https://t.co/3ZVygmVMbF — Mike Amesbury Labour MP for Weaver Vale (@MikeAmesburyMP) February 2, 2020
The Shadow Minister for Employment, Mr Amesbury was given the chance to put forward a bill of his choice without government consent when he came first in the private members’ bill ballot last month.
The private members' bills will have their first reading in the Commons on February 5 before being debated over the next few weeks when the House is sitting.
Currently, there is no legislation in place relating to school uniform in England.
Schools are not required to have a uniform policy at all, although the Department for Education strongly recommends that they do so.
School governing bodies decide what a school’s uniform policy should be.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Southampton LGBTQ+ residents being urged to foster

SOUTHAMPTON LGBTQ+ residents are being urged to consider fostering following a damning report which shows a record amount of children in care .
Independent fostering provider , Five Rivers Child Care , are calling on residents to foster as it has been revealed that 78,150 children in the care system across England and another 1,020 foster carers are needed .
Five Rivers is challenging a common misconception , ahead of LGBTQ+ history month , that sexual orientation prevents LGBTQ+ members from fostering .
Statistics show that more than 60 percent of people across the South East are unaware LGBTQ+ couples @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were placed in foster care with LGBTQ+ families in 2014 .
Jem Orman , Fostering Service Manager at Five Rivers Child Care , said : “ There ’ s a desperate need for more people to enter the fostering industry .
`` With nearly 80,000 vulnerable young people in need of a safe home we want to challenge misconceptions that might prevent LGBTQ+ members from fostering .
“ It ’ s extremely important to have a diverse range of foster carers across the country to reflect the diverse nature of the children and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide role models from all walks of life .
`` We have some amazing LGBTQ+ carers who are enriching children ’ s and young people ’ s lives every day and encourage anyone who would like to do the same to get in touch.
” People from all walks of life can become foster carers as long as they are over 21 years of age .
This includes single people , co-habiting couples , same sex couples and people living in rented accommodation – the only requirement is a private bedroom for each @ @ @

Independent fostering provider, Five Rivers Child Care, are calling on residents to foster as it has been revealed that 78,150 children in the care system across England and another 1,020 foster carers are needed.
Five Rivers is challenging a common misconception, ahead of LGBTQ+ history month, that sexual orientation prevents LGBTQ+ members from fostering.
Statistics show that more than 60 percent of people across the South East are unaware LGBTQ+ couples can foster, with just 480 children were placed in foster care with LGBTQ+ families in 2014.
Jem Orman, Fostering Service Manager at Five Rivers Child Care, said: “There’s a desperate need for more people to enter the fostering industry.
"With nearly 80,000 vulnerable young people in need of a safe home we want to challenge misconceptions that might prevent LGBTQ+ members from fostering.
“It’s extremely important to have a diverse range of foster carers across the country to reflect the diverse nature of the children and young people entering the care system and provide role models from all walks of life.
"We have some amazing LGBTQ+ carers who are enriching children’s and young people’s lives every day and encourage anyone who would like to do the same to get in touch.”
People from all walks of life can become foster carers as long as they are over 21 years of age.
This includes single people, co-habiting couples, same sex couples and people living in rented accommodation – the only requirement is a private bedroom for each foster child.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--New vice chancellor of Solent University Karen Stanton takes up role

THE new vice chancellor of Solent University is set to take up her role from today onwards .
Professor Karen Stanton is joining the university from her previous position as vice chancellor at York St John University .
She said she will focus on its development and has created a new plan for student experiences .
Karen has also acted as a deputy vice-chancellor at Glasgow Caledonian University and has also held positions at King ’ s College London and at the universities of Nottingham , Birmingham and Sheffield Hallam .
She said : “ I have already been really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growing reputation , not only for teaching excellence , but for providing the skills , experience and real-world learning students need for their future success .
“ I will be focusing on the next phase of the University ’ s development , building on the tremendous progress made so far .
The vice-chancellor is also an ambassador for the Social Enterprise Goldmark and has previously chaired the boards of various charities and foundations to focus on widening access to higher education and social justice .
Karen added : `` In creating the University @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its focus on Student Success , People Experience , Research Impact , Community Engagement and Environmental Sustainability , we will be forging new ways to achieve our mission and vision – delivering an exceptional student experience , supporting the regeneration and growth of our communities , and making a significant contribution to society as a whole.
” She is a Fellow of the RSA ( Royal Society of Arts ) and was chair of the Cathedrals Group of Universities and vice chair of GuildHE until December .
Karen is currently a member of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Universities - a patron of the Philosophical Society , the Island Charity for children from difficult backgrounds - and the Guildhall Orchestra .
Her previous areas of responsibility have included director of the Centre for e-Research , a globally ranked research team based at King 's College London , and international leadership positions at campuses in New York , Oman and Bangladesh and as a member of the United Nations Alliance-UK .

Professor Karen Stanton is joining the university from her previous position as vice chancellor at York St John University.
She said she will focus on its development and has created a new plan for student experiences.
Karen has also acted as a deputy vice-chancellor at Glasgow Caledonian University and has also held positions at King’s College London and at the universities of Nottingham, Birmingham and Sheffield Hallam.
She said: “I have already been really impressed by Solent’s strong and growing reputation, not only for teaching excellence, but for providing the skills, experience and real-world learning students need for their future success.
“I will be focusing on the next phase of the University’s development, building on the tremendous progress made so far.
The vice-chancellor is also an ambassador for the Social Enterprise Goldmark and has previously chaired the boards of various charities and foundations to focus on widening access to higher education and social justice.
Karen added: "In creating the University’s new strategic plan, with its focus on Student Success, People Experience, Research Impact, Community Engagement and Environmental Sustainability, we will be forging new ways to achieve our mission and vision – delivering an exceptional student experience, supporting the regeneration and growth of our communities, and making a significant contribution to society as a whole.”
She is a Fellow of the RSA (Royal Society of Arts) and was chair of the Cathedrals Group of Universities and vice chair of GuildHE until December.
Karen is currently a member of UUK's Taskforce on the Public Impact of Universities - a patron of the Philosophical Society, the Island Charity for children from difficult backgrounds - and the Guildhall Orchestra.
Her previous areas of responsibility have included director of the Centre for e-Research, a globally ranked research team based at King's College London, and international leadership positions at campuses in New York, Oman and Bangladesh and as a member of the United Nations Alliance-UK.


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Readers' letter: Councillors were right over Southampton Airport runway plan

I attended the Council debate on expansion of the airport on Tuesday January 28th , reported in the Echo the following day .
The members of AXO presented their case clearly and persuasively ; the councillors present made the right decision based on the facts , that is , to oppose extension of the runway and the creation of an extra 600 parking spaces .
Angela Cotton , representing AXO , held up a graph showing how the supposed CO2 savings to be made by the airport becoming `` carbon neutral '' and savings from reduced car journeys to Gatwick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when compared with the increase in CO2 emissions from the additional aircraft which would be using the expanded airport .
Increased CO2 emissions along with negative health impacts on residents in Bitterne Park were the decisive factors in the debate .
Well done , councillors , for taking the lead on this important matter .
Let us hope Eastleigh councillors also put climate change and the health of residents over and above other factors and make a similarly brave decision when airport expansion comes before their planning panel .
Also , well done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the debate ; the decision was made just before 8pm on Tuesday evening and there was a full report in Wednesday 's paper .

The members of AXO presented their case clearly and persuasively; the councillors present made the right decision based on the facts, that is, to oppose extension of the runway and the creation of an extra 600 parking spaces.
Angela Cotton, representing AXO, held up a graph showing how the supposed CO2 savings to be made by the airport becoming "carbon neutral" and savings from reduced car journeys to Gatwick, Heathrow and Bournemouth paled into insignificance when compared with the increase in CO2 emissions from the additional aircraft which would be using the expanded airport. Increased CO2 emissions along with negative health impacts on residents in Bitterne Park were the decisive factors in the debate.
Well done, councillors, for taking the lead on this important matter.
Let us hope Eastleigh councillors also put climate change and the health of residents over and above other factors and make a similarly brave decision when airport expansion comes before their planning panel.
Also, well done to the Echo for such speedy reporting of the debate; the decision was made just before 8pm on Tuesday evening and there was a full report in Wednesday's paper.
Lindsi Bluemel
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-02-03--Mayor helps to raise over £770 for Communicare in sponsored dive

THE city 's mayor braved a poolside plunge alongside ten others to help raise funds for a loneliness charity .
Councillor Peter Baillie splashed for cash in the sponsored dive with people aged from ten to 73 - including Councillor John Savage - for one of his mayoral charities Communicare , which aims to enrich the lives of the lonely and isolated .
Taking place on the mayor 's 62nd birthday , on Saturday January 25 , he jumped off the three and five metre boards , followed by a dive from the poolside and one metre board .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have taken part .
It was an amazing experience .
It was disappointing not to have managed to make it all the way up to 10 metres , but Lidia , the coach , explained that , for safety reasons , I would have needed more than an hour of training to be allowed right to the top .
`` Having had the chance to go up there and look down I could see her point . ''
Communicare is a Southampton-based charity that wants to eradicate loneliness and isolation in the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Communiteers , who volunteer to give their time freely .
Manager , Annie Clewlow explained : “ We ’ re tremendously grateful to the 11 people who took part , especially those scared of heights , who put their fears aside to raise money for Communicare by entering our sponsored dive at The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex on Saturday , January 25 .
“ We ’ ve currently raised £773 and there ’ s much more to come in .
There ’ s also still time to donate if you wish to @ @ @ @

Councillor Peter Baillie splashed for cash in the sponsored dive with people aged from ten to 73 - including Councillor John Savage - for one of his mayoral charities Communicare, which aims to enrich the lives of the lonely and isolated.
Taking place on Cllr Savage's 62nd birthday, on Saturday January 25, he jumped off the three and five metre boards, followed by a dive from the poolside and one metre board.
He said: “I am delighted to have taken part. It was an amazing experience. It was disappointing not to have managed to make it all the way up to 10 metres, but Lidia, the coach, explained that, for safety reasons, I would have needed more than an hour of training to be allowed right to the top.
"Having had the chance to go up there and look down I could see her point."
Communicare is a Southampton-based charity that wants to eradicate loneliness and isolation in the city with the assistance of its band of Communiteers, who volunteer to give their time freely.
Manager, Annie Clewlow explained: “We’re tremendously grateful to the 11 people who took part, especially those scared of heights, who put their fears aside to raise money for Communicare by entering our sponsored dive at The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex on Saturday, January 25.
“We’ve currently raised £773 and there’s much more to come in. There’s also still time to donate if you wish to at www.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/communicaresplash.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-02--Six people rescued at Barton-on-Sea

Six people rescued at Barton-on-Sea

COASTGUARDS battled for three hours to rescue six people stuck in mud at Barton-on-Sea .
The casualties were treated by ambulance crews for the effects of pressure on their legs following the incident just after 5pm yesterday .
Poole , Lymington and Southbourne Coastguards were involved in the rescue and the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue specialist mud rescue crew were also called .
A spokesman for Poole Coastguard said : `` The teams took turns digging deep mud to attempt to free the people .
The people were trapped fast which was making recovery difficult .
With teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to increase man power by requesting the DWFireRescue specialist mud rescue crew . ''
The spokesman said the casualties were then passed over to ambulance crews for assessment `` due to effects of the pressure on the legs for so long . ''
Now a warning has been issued to the public .
A spokesman for Southbourne Coastguard said : `` If you are visiting the area and go to this location please do not climb onto the mud flats as the conditions are very bad with deep mud pools and cliff slides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can also be cut off as these casualties were .
This led them to climb the mud banks and get stuck . ''

The casualties were treated by ambulance crews for the effects of pressure on their legs following the incident just after 5pm yesterday.
Picture: Southbourne Coastguard
Poole, Lymington and Southbourne Coastguards were involved in the rescue and the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue specialist mud rescue crew were also called.
A spokesman for Poole Coastguard said: "The teams took turns digging deep mud to attempt to free the people. The people were trapped fast which was making recovery difficult. With teams becoming tired out, it was decided to increase man power by requesting the DWFireRescue specialist mud rescue crew."
The spokesman said the casualties were then passed over to ambulance crews for assessment "due to effects of the pressure on the legs for so long."
Picture: Southbourne Coastguard
Now a warning has been issued to the public.
A spokesman for Southbourne Coastguard said: "If you are visiting the area and go to this location please do not climb onto the mud flats as the conditions are very bad with deep mud pools and cliff slides.
"Check the tides as you can also be cut off as these casualties were. This led them to climb the mud banks and get stuck."


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thedailyecho--2020-02-02--Topless man 'brought knife into store' before leaving with a drink can balanced on his forehead

A TOPLESS Southampton man carried a knife into a shop before balancing a can of drink on his head and walking out .
Benjamin Miles-Worsford walked into the off-licence with a knife wrapped in his shirt before placing it down on the counter .
The 32-year-old then “ bounced around ” the store before taking a can of drink from a fridge , putting it on his head and then walking out .
The incident took place just three days after Miles-Worsford was released from custody for possessing a chainsaw in the city – which he “ revved ” at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jailed for 10 months after pleading guilty to possession of a bladed article and possession of crack cocaine .
Southampton Crown Court heard how the incident took place at George ’ s Price Crunch in St Mary ’ s Street , Southampton .
The court heard that a topless Miles-Worsford walked into the store with his top in his hand .
Prosecutor Victoria Hill told the court that Miles-Worsford had two knives wrapped inside the top , which he placed onto the counter .
She said the knives were taken by a staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the counter .
However , the defence argued that Miles-Worsford had one knife , which was not taken into the store .
Ms Hill said : “ He was seen behaving in a strange manner .
He was bouncing around in the store .
“ He then took a can of drink from the fridge , put it on his forehead and then left the store.
” Ms Hill said Miles-Worsford was caught with a small quantity of crack cocaine the following day .
In mitigation , Berenice Mulvanny said Miles-Worsford suffered from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added that he had been in custody since his arrest in October .
Miles-Worsford , of Graham Street , Southampton , was jailed for 10 months – meaning he will be set for release in six weeks .

Benjamin Miles-Worsford walked into the off-licence with a knife wrapped in his shirt before placing it down on the counter.
The 32-year-old then “bounced around” the store before taking a can of drink from a fridge, putting it on his head and then walking out.
The incident took place just three days after Miles-Worsford was released from custody for possessing a chainsaw in the city – which he “revved” at police officers.
Now Miles-Worsford has been jailed for 10 months after pleading guilty to possession of a bladed article and possession of crack cocaine.
Southampton Crown Court heard how the incident took place at George’s Price Crunch in St Mary’s Street, Southampton.
The court heard that a topless Miles-Worsford walked into the store with his top in his hand.
Prosecutor Victoria Hill told the court that Miles-Worsford had two knives wrapped inside the top, which he placed onto the counter.
She said the knives were taken by a staff member and placed on the floor behind the counter.
However, the defence argued that Miles-Worsford had one knife, which was not taken into the store.
Ms Hill said: “He was seen behaving in a strange manner. He was bouncing around in the store.
“He then took a can of drink from the fridge, put it on his forehead and then left the store.”
Ms Hill said Miles-Worsford was caught with a small quantity of crack cocaine the following day.
In mitigation, Berenice Mulvanny said Miles-Worsford suffered from “very complex difficulties”.
She added that he had been in custody since his arrest in October.
Miles-Worsford, of Graham Street, Southampton, was jailed for 10 months – meaning he will be set for release in six weeks.


thedailyecho--2020-02-02--Playdays softplay centre in Basingstoke forced to close car park after vehicles are damaged and dirt

Playdays softplay centre in Basingstoke forced to close car park after vehicles are damaged and dirty nappies dumped

A SOFTPLAY centre for children has been forced to close its overflow car park because customers were damaging other cars and leaving behind nappies .
Playdays Indoor Playcentre , in Stewart Road , Basingstoke has informed its customers that its additional parking facilities at Berry Bros and Rudd next door , will no longer be available .
In a statement posted online , Playdays said : “ It is with regret that all customers are now unable to use the overflow car park that was kindly offered to us for the last few years at Berry Bros and Rudd .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ park with immediate effect.
” It added : “ Unfortunately when the centre was built , less people drove cars and the parking was fully adequate , nowadays everyone drives everywhere and using public transport or walking is a rarity .
`` We found a solution but unfortunately Berry Bros have said our customers were damaging other people ’ s cars and using more areas of the car park than they allowed , as well as littering their property with wrappers , cans and even nappies… '' A few customers ’ behaviour has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our patrons.
” Playdays said weekends will be unaffected because customers can park on the yellow lines outside , which only apply 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday .
It advised those visiting on weekdays to come early to secure an onsite parking space , use public transport or park elsewhere and walk .
Customers have called for the centre to relocate or face a loss of business .
Leah Austin said : “ Find a different venue , with more parking .
Surely with the closure of JJs you ’ ve more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lose profit if you don ’ t act soon , I think.
” Melanie Addison added : “ We came to visit a couple of weeks ago from Andover .
There was no parking inside or on the road so we went elsewhere.
” Sarah Smeeth said : “ We ’ ve driven up a few times and turned around to go elsewhere .
It ’ s a nightmare and must be losing so much business.
” Emma Moss said it might put her off visiting , adding : “ This is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business I ’ m sure.
” However , Playdays said the situation was out of its control , explaining : “ It ’ s not as simple as up and moving unfortunately and actually we haven ’ t seen an increase since JJs closed as other parks in the town centre opened , soft play centres have a very low profit margin despite popular belief .
”

Playdays Indoor Playcentre, in Stewart Road, Basingstoke has informed its customers that its additional parking facilities at Berry Bros and Rudd next door, will no longer be available.
In a statement posted online, Playdays said: “It is with regret that all customers are now unable to use the overflow car park that was kindly offered to us for the last few years at Berry Bros and Rudd. Please do not park in this car park with immediate effect.”
It added: “Unfortunately when the centre was built, less people drove cars and the parking was fully adequate, nowadays everyone drives everywhere and using public transport or walking is a rarity.
"We found a solution but unfortunately Berry Bros have said our customers were damaging other people’s cars and using more areas of the car park than they allowed, as well as littering their property with wrappers, cans and even nappies…
"A few customers’ behaviour has spoilt it for the vast majority of our patrons.”
Playdays said weekends will be unaffected because customers can park on the yellow lines outside, which only apply 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
It advised those visiting on weekdays to come early to secure an onsite parking space, use public transport or park elsewhere and walk.
Customers have called for the centre to relocate or face a loss of business.
Leah Austin said: “Find a different venue, with more parking. Surely with the closure of JJs you’ve more profit. You’re going to lose profit if you don’t act soon, I think.”
Melanie Addison added: “We came to visit a couple of weeks ago from Andover. There was no parking inside or on the road so we went elsewhere.”
Sarah Smeeth said: “We’ve driven up a few times and turned around to go elsewhere. It’s a nightmare and must be losing so much business.”
Emma Moss said it might put her off visiting, adding: “This is a massive shame and will result in lost business I’m sure.”
However, Playdays said the situation was out of its control, explaining: “It’s not as simple as up and moving unfortunately and actually we haven’t seen an increase since JJs closed as other parks in the town centre opened, soft play centres have a very low profit margin despite popular belief.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-02--Fly tipping left on Cott Street in Swanmore

A WHEELBARROW , a washing machine , and piles of mud and brick have been dumped on a narrow Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ and garden waste have been left strewn across the road on Cott Street in Swanmore @ @ @ @ @ were bits of a mattress , planks of wood , plastic boxes and even some @ @ @ @ @ to @ WinchesterCity Be careful there are bricks on the road .
pic.twitter.com/AUmDQJoFi9 — SwanmoreCSO @ @ @ @ @ 1 , 2020 The piles of filth have been dump in a layby on the @ @ @ @ @ unable to avoid the rubbish have pulled items and mud further along .
Bricks and @ @ @ @ @ been tossed into the middle of the road , causing a hazard for motorists , @ @ @ @ @ are ridden down the track .
Swanmore Parish Council are aware of the rubbish and @ @ @ @ @ Winchester City Council .

Piles of household and garden waste have been left strewn across the road on Cott Street in Swanmore.
Among the items left were bits of a mattress, planks of wood, plastic boxes and even some children's toys.
Reported to @WinchesterCity Be careful there are bricks on the road. pic.twitter.com/AUmDQJoFi9 — SwanmoreCSO (@SwanmoreCSO) February 1, 2020
The piles of filth have been dump in a layby on the narrow road but passing vehicles unable to avoid the rubbish have pulled items and mud further along.
Bricks and large planks of wood have been tossed into the middle of the road, causing a hazard for motorists, cyclists, and horses that are ridden down the track.
Swanmore Parish Council are aware of the rubbish and it has been reported to Winchester City Council.


thedailyecho--2020-02-02--Work on £247,000 Southampton and Test Valley cycle path to begin next week

WORK on a £247,000 cycling and walking route is due to begin next week .
Hampshire County Council will deliver an enhanced walking and cycling route over eight weeks linking Nursling Industrial Estate with Southampton City Council ’ s cycle network .
Work will include the widening of the top section embankment to allow for the cycle path , kerbing and edging work , footpath construction , cycle way signs and more .
Councillor Rob Humby , Executive Member for Economy , Transport and Environment , said : “ Once complete , this route will mean that people can walk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The three-metre-wide , shared use pedestrian and cycle route from Andes Road , will link to the Nursling industrial estates .
`` The aim is to improve sustainable travel facilities for local people , employees of local businesses , commuters travelling between Southampton and Romsey , and for leisure cyclists.
” Councillor Jacqui Rayment , Cabinet Member for Place and Transport , said : “ The new route due to be developed by Hampshire County Council will provide enhanced walking and cycling links for people travelling between Test Valley and Southampton and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Ordnance Survey at Adanac Park .
`` This investment in sustainable travel will make an important contribution to our long-term aims of reducing congestion and improving air quality across the city.
” Councillor Humby added : “ Daytime lane closures on Test Lane will be controlled by traffic lights during the day , to help manage traffic flow as work takes place between 7:30am to 4:30pm .
`` We will ensure that access to businesses will be maintained at all times . ''
Colas Ltd have been appointed to construct the £247,000 @ @

Hampshire County Council will deliver an enhanced walking and cycling route over eight weeks linking Nursling Industrial Estate with Southampton City Council’s cycle network.
Work will include the widening of the top section embankment to allow for the cycle path, kerbing and edging work, footpath construction, cycle way signs and more.
Councillor Rob Humby, Executive Member for Economy, Transport and Environment, said: “Once complete, this route will mean that people can walk and cycle to and from work.
"The three-metre-wide, shared use pedestrian and cycle route from Andes Road, will link to the Nursling industrial estates.
"The aim is to improve sustainable travel facilities for local people, employees of local businesses, commuters travelling between Southampton and Romsey, and for leisure cyclists.”
Councillor Jacqui Rayment, Cabinet Member for Place and Transport, said: “The new route due to be developed by Hampshire County Council will provide enhanced walking and cycling links for people travelling between Test Valley and Southampton and for commuters accessing key employment hubs such as Ordnance Survey at Adanac Park.
"This investment in sustainable travel will make an important contribution to our long-term aims of reducing congestion and improving air quality across the city.”
Councillor Humby added: “Daytime lane closures on Test Lane will be controlled by traffic lights during the day, to help manage traffic flow as work takes place between 7:30am to 4:30pm.
"We will ensure that access to businesses will be maintained at all times."
Colas Ltd have been appointed to construct the £247,000 scheme.


thedailyecho--2020-02-02--Commuters warned that major rail disruption will continue on Monday after the derailment at Eastleig

Commuters warned that major rail disruption will continue on Monday after the derailment at Eastleigh

COMMUTERS have been warned they face further disruption from Monday following the derailment at Eastleigh station .
Some South Western Railway services may be cancelled and passengers will be diverted via Portsmouth Harbour or Southampton Airport Parkway .
Yesterday rail chiefs vowed the majority of servies would be up and running by early on Monday morning .
But now Network Rail has revealed thousands of passengers will still be adversely affected .
Ever since the freight train derailment on Tuesday commuters have suffered continued delays , cancellations and the use of replacement buses .
A statement from the company , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Following the derailment at Eastleigh station repairs continue on site as Network Rail engineers work around the clock to reopen the stretch of railway damaged after six 52 tonne wagons came off the track .
`` The majority of services are still expected to begin running through the station from the early hours of Monday morning .
Work required to reinstate the infrastructure is significant , however the installation of temporary track enables the railway to be reopened while engineers plan and deliver the full repair .
`` This interim solution means that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to enable all services to call at Eastleigh station until further notice .
`` Network Rail apologises for the ongoing changes to services while the necessary repair work is carried out and passengers are advised to check with www.southwesternrailway.com before travelling . ''
1 .
Any train that heads towards Southampton from the Basingstoke direction will not be able to call at Eastleigh .
Trains will be able to call at Eastleigh in the London bound direction from Southampton ONLY .
Customers travelling to Eastleigh from the London / Basingstoke / Winchester direction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harbour / Portsmouth and Southsea via Basingstoke service or alternatively to Southampton Airport Parkway and return back on a northbound service .
This may entail an approx .
30 minimum maximum wait at Southampton Airport Parkway but should be an average of 5-10 minutes .
1 .
Trains from Romsey to Salisbury via Chandlers Ford will be unable to call at Eastleigh 2 .
Services from Waterloo to Poole will be unable to call at Eastleigh 2 .
There will be some additional peak time services that will also be unable to call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancelled throughout .
• 160 metres of track has been removed and replaced .
• Work is underway to reinstate signalling and conductor rail infrastructure .
• Repair work will be followed by an extensive period of testing to ensure the infrastructure is working correctly and safely .
• An independent RAIB investigation into what happened is ongoing , plus an internal review .
Information will be shared at a later date .

Some South Western Railway services may be cancelled and passengers will be diverted via Portsmouth Harbour or Southampton Airport Parkway.
Yesterday rail chiefs vowed the majority of servies would be up and running by early on Monday morning.
But now Network Rail has revealed thousands of passengers will still be adversely affected.
Ever since the freight train derailment on Tuesday commuters have suffered continued delays, cancellations and the use of replacement buses.
A statement from the company, released this evening, says: "Following the derailment at Eastleigh station repairs continue on site as Network Rail engineers work around the clock to reopen the stretch of railway damaged after six 52 tonne wagons came off the track.
"The majority of services are still expected to begin running through the station from the early hours of Monday morning. Work required to reinstate the infrastructure is significant, however the installation of temporary track enables the railway to be reopened while engineers plan and deliver the full repair.
"This interim solution means that some points will not be in place to enable all services to call at Eastleigh station until further notice. "Network Rail apologises for the ongoing changes to services while the necessary repair work is carried out and passengers are advised to check with www.southwesternrailway.com before travelling."
Service information from South Western Railway
1. Any train that heads towards Southampton from the Basingstoke direction will not be able to call at Eastleigh. Trains will be able to call at Eastleigh in the London bound direction from Southampton ONLY. Customers travelling to Eastleigh from the London / Basingstoke / Winchester direction will need to travel on a Portsmouth Harbour / Portsmouth and Southsea via Basingstoke service or alternatively to Southampton Airport Parkway and return back on a northbound service. This may entail an approx. 30 minimum maximum wait at Southampton Airport Parkway but should be an average of 5-10 minutes.
1. Trains from Romsey to Salisbury via Chandlers Ford will be unable to call at Eastleigh
2. Services from Waterloo to Poole will be unable to call at Eastleigh
2. There will be some additional peak time services that will also be unable to call at Eastleigh or may have to be cancelled throughout.
Background
• 160 metres of track has been removed and replaced.
• Work is underway to reinstate signalling and conductor rail infrastructure.
• Repair work will be followed by an extensive period of testing to ensure the infrastructure is working correctly and safely.
• An independent RAIB investigation into what happened is ongoing, plus an internal review. Information will be shared at a later date.


thedailyecho--2020-02-02--Boy, 13, arrested after robbery at Phone Shop in Gosport

A TEENAGE boy has been arrested after a number of watches were stolen from a shop .
Officers have arrested @ @ @ @ @ Stop shop on Gosport High Street was broken into during the early hours of Monday @ @ @ @ @ watches were stolen from the shop .
Officers have been investigating this and have now @ @ @ @ @ on suspicion of burglary .
He remains in custody at this time .

Officers have arrested a 13-year-old boy after Phone Stop shop on Gosport High Street was broken into during the early hours of Monday morning.
A number of watches were stolen from the shop.
Officers have been investigating this and have now arrested a boy from Gosport on suspicion of burglary.
He remains in custody at this time.


thedailyecho--2020-02-02--Southampton FC striker Shane Long caught driving Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo at more than 1

Southampton FC striker Shane Long caught driving Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo at more than 100 miles an hour on the M27

SAINTS striker Shane Long has been caught driving at more than 100 mile an hour on a Hampshire motorway .
The Southampton forward was clocked at 101 miles an hour in his high-powered Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo .
Aldershot magistrates heard the 33-year-old was caught while driving his £120,000 car along the M27 .
The Republic of Ireland international , thought to be on a weekly salary of £60,000 at Saints , admitted speeding .
He did not appear in person at Aldershot Magistrates ' Court under the Single Justice Procedure guidelines .
His speeding offence took place on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after Southampton FC drew away at Wolves and five days before they were thrashed 9-0 by Leicester at St Mary 's .
The forward , who lives in a £1.4 million home in the village of West Wellow , near Romsey , had six points slapped on his licence .
He must also pay a fine of £440 plus a victim surcharge of £44 and costs of £85 .
He joined Saints from Hull in 2014 for a reported £12m and has since made 161 appearance scoring 26 goals .
In April last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Premier League history against Watford , clocking in at 7.69 seconds .
He featured for Saints yesterday as they lost 4-0 to leaders Liverpool in the Premier League at Anfield .

The Southampton forward was clocked at 101 miles an hour in his high-powered Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo.
Aldershot magistrates heard the 33-year-old was caught while driving his £120,000 car along the M27.
The Republic of Ireland international, thought to be on a weekly salary of £60,000 at Saints, admitted speeding.
He did not appear in person at Aldershot Magistrates' Court under the Single Justice Procedure guidelines.
His speeding offence took place on October 20 last year, a day after Southampton FC drew away at Wolves and five days before they were thrashed 9-0 by Leicester at St Mary's.
The forward, who lives in a £1.4 million home in the village of West Wellow, near Romsey, had six points slapped on his licence.
He must also pay a fine of £440 plus a victim surcharge of £44 and costs of £85.
He joined Saints from Hull in 2014 for a reported £12m and has since made 161 appearance scoring 26 goals.
In April last year the striker scored the fastest goal in Premier League history against Watford, clocking in at 7.69 seconds.
He featured for Saints yesterday as they lost 4-0 to leaders Liverpool in the Premier League at Anfield.


thedailyecho--2020-02-02--Extension to Plaza Theatre in Romsey gets green light after four years

AN ICONIC Romsey landmark has finally been given the green light to begin their £300,000 extension - though work may not start until next year .
The Plaza Theatre in Romsey is due to be extended to allow for extra wing room , hidden lighting and more backstage and equipment room - this means performing a rear roof extension to create a higher building .
The original application , which was submitted in 2016 and early 2017 was refused due to obstructing sunlight which would be too overbearing for neighbouring houses .
But it was again altered in 2017 which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at the Southern Area Planning Committee meeting , on January 28 , revised issues with the equipment room and air conditioning units were discussed and the extension was finally given the go ahead .
However , Councillor Neil Gwynne , who is a member of Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society ( RADOS ) at the Plaza Theatre , said work may not begin until next year due to `` extra scope '' which is needed to complete the extension .
Cllr Gwynne said they need a year of regular income to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the roof extension .
He added : `` I am absolutely chuffed , over the last 10 years every square inch of the theatre has had work to it and this was the last bit .
It was always going to be the most expensive , that is why we are grateful for the CIL ( Community Infrastructure Levy ) .
`` In simple terms , we are increase space and wing room because compared to a lot of theatres we do not have much .
`` It will increase the turnover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the lighting will be much more hidden . ''
Test Valley Borough Council awarded £200,000 to the Plaza Theatre in Romsey in November to go towards the extension which will allow for a major upgrade of the facility .
The money comes from the CIL , which the council charges on new development across the borough that meets certain criteria .
Those looking to provide new infrastructure , facilities or services can then bid for a share of the levy money .

The Plaza Theatre in Romsey is due to be extended to allow for extra wing room, hidden lighting and more backstage and equipment room - this means performing a rear roof extension to create a higher building.
The original application, which was submitted in 2016 and early 2017 was refused due to obstructing sunlight which would be too overbearing for neighbouring houses.
But it was again altered in 2017 which was accepted due to conditions.
Now, at the Southern Area Planning Committee meeting, on January 28, revised issues with the equipment room and air conditioning units were discussed and the extension was finally given the go ahead.
However, Councillor Neil Gwynne, who is a member of Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (RADOS) at the Plaza Theatre, said work may not begin until next year due to "extra scope" which is needed to complete the extension.
Cllr Gwynne said they need a year of regular income to get the money together and get started on the roof extension.
He added: "I am absolutely chuffed, over the last 10 years every square inch of the theatre has had work to it and this was the last bit. It was always going to be the most expensive, that is why we are grateful for the CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy).
"In simple terms, we are increase space and wing room because compared to a lot of theatres we do not have much.
"It will increase the turnover of shows and increase the viewing experience as the lighting will be much more hidden."
Test Valley Borough Council awarded £200,000 to the Plaza Theatre in Romsey in November to go towards the extension which will allow for a major upgrade of the facility.
The money comes from the CIL, which the council charges on new development across the borough that meets certain criteria.
Those looking to provide new infrastructure, facilities or services can then bid for a share of the levy money.


thedailyecho--2020-02-02--'There was no warning of the danger' - Southampton builder died after exposure to asbestos

A SOUTHAMPTON builder died of a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos in the 1960s and 70s .
Fred Paskins , 65 , suffered from malignant mesothelioma and died at the Countess Mountbatten Hospice in West End on September 14 .
Starting at 15 years of age in 1969 Mr Paskins had worked as a carpenter and joiner for local firms including EJ Hinton and Bell and JD Cole contractors .
In a statement given before his death , Mr Paskins , of Woolston Road , said he often came into contact with asbestos , before its danger was widely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involve ripping out fittings , ceilings and partitions often lined with the material .
He wrote : “ At the time there were no masks or respiratory equipment were available whilst working in dusty conditions .
There was no warning about the dangers .
In the 1980s there was a marked change in the way building sites operated.
” His widow Carole told the hearing in Winchester : “ He was a character .
He loved his grandkids .
He had lots of hobbies and kept himself busy when he was younger.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local charity HASAG which supports people with asbestos-related diseases and their families throughout the South .

Fred Paskins, 65, suffered from malignant mesothelioma and died at the Countess Mountbatten Hospice in West End on September 14.
Starting at 15 years of age in 1969 Mr Paskins had worked as a carpenter and joiner for local firms including EJ Hinton and Bell and JD Cole contractors.
In a statement given before his death, Mr Paskins, of Woolston Road, said he often came into contact with asbestos, before its danger was widely recognised.
Building and refurbishment work would involve ripping out fittings, ceilings and partitions often lined with the material.
He wrote: “At the time there were no masks or respiratory equipment were available whilst working in dusty conditions. There was no warning about the dangers. In the 1980s there was a marked change in the way building sites operated.”
Acting area coroner Sam Marsh recorded a verdict of death by industrial disease.
His widow Carole told the hearing in Winchester: “He was a character. He loved his grandkids. He had lots of hobbies and kept himself busy when he was younger.”
She paid tribute to the work of local charity HASAG which supports people with asbestos-related diseases and their families throughout the South.


thedailyecho--2020-02-02--Fareham has been named the second best place to live in the UK in a Halifax survey

A PICTURESQUE Hampshire town that ’ s “ got it all ” has been dubbed as one of the best places in the UK to live in .
Fareham town has been labelled as the second best place in the UK for quality of life in this year ’ s annual quality of life survey by Halifax .
With a population just shy of 120,000 , Fareham is a place with “ vibrant community life ” and residents are not short on picturesque views with easy access to the beach and the river Hamble .
The high ranking comes as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Fareham Borough Council leader , Sean Woodward , is happy that what he “ already knows to be true ” is being echoed by others .
He said : “ I ’ m not at all surprised but it ’ s good to have the place and community recognised .
“ We ’ ve got it all , we ’ re very well connected to London , we have access to the sea and the river Hamble .
Sean added : “ It ’ s a great place to work , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I like seeing what I already know to be true echoed by others.
” The survey by Halifax looks at how local authority areas compare and takes into consideration 26 different factors that home buyers may consider when choosing a place to live .
This includes employment , earnings , housing affordability , health and wellbeing , education , traffic and crime rates .
A spokesperson for One Community , who operate in Fareham , said : “ It is a very well connected borough with a vibrant community life.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3,000 people in 1801 to a much larger number of 14,000 residents by 1900 .
The town was considered a desirable place for naval officers to live .
It was thought that it was away from the noise and busy town of Portsmouth , where the army base is , but was near enough for them to be within reasonable travelling distance .
Residents were able to take trains to Southampton and Gosport by 1841 , as this was when the railway connecting the destinations came to Fareham .
Then , Fareham Shopping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , costing £10m to build .
Attracting up to 284 million visitors , the shopping centre is now home to 84 shops , cafes and restaurants .
The council is now proposing to meet new national housing targets , identify a small number of new housing sites and policies , and look at potential areas for strategic growth .
The town was beaten by East Hertfordshire in the rankings of the best places to live , but came up top against places the likes of Hart , Horsham , Wokingham , Ryedale , @ @ @ @

Fareham town has been labelled as the second best place in the UK for quality of life in this year’s annual quality of life survey by Halifax.
With a population just shy of 120,000, Fareham is a place with “vibrant community life” and residents are not short on picturesque views with easy access to the beach and the river Hamble.
The high ranking comes as no surprise to the people living there and Fareham Borough Council leader, Sean Woodward, is happy that what he “already knows to be true” is being echoed by others.
He said: “I’m not at all surprised but it’s good to have the place and community recognised.
“We’ve got it all, we’re very well connected to London, we have access to the sea and the river Hamble.
Sean added: “It’s a great place to work, to live and to bring up a family.
“I like seeing what I already know to be true echoed by others.”
The survey by Halifax looks at how local authority areas compare and takes into consideration 26 different factors that home buyers may consider when choosing a place to live.
This includes employment, earnings, housing affordability, health and wellbeing, education, traffic and crime rates.
A spokesperson for One Community, who operate in Fareham, said: “It is a very well connected borough with a vibrant community life.”
Fareham grew from a population of just 3,000 people in 1801 to a much larger number of 14,000 residents by 1900.
The town was considered a desirable place for naval officers to live.
It was thought that it was away from the noise and busy town of Portsmouth, where the army base is, but was near enough for them to be within reasonable travelling distance.
Residents were able to take trains to Southampton and Gosport by 1841, as this was when the railway connecting the destinations came to Fareham.
Then, Fareham Shopping Centre opened to eager shoppers in 1976, costing £10m to build.
Attracting up to 284 million visitors, the shopping centre is now home to 84 shops, cafes and restaurants.
The council is now proposing to meet new national housing targets, identify a small number of new housing sites and policies, and look at potential areas for strategic growth.
The town was beaten by East Hertfordshire in the rankings of the best places to live, but came up top against places the likes of Hart, Horsham, Wokingham, Ryedale, and many others.


thedailyecho--2020-02-02--Overnight closures for two months on busy road in Hedge End

A BUSY road in Hedge End is set for overnight closure for over a month .
Upper Northam Road will @ @ @ @ @ 4 , while Highways England work on upgrading the traffic signals .
The road will @ @ @ @ @ Way and Junction 7 of the M27 .

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thedailyecho--2020-02-02--Uptons of Bassett slammed in hygiene inspection

AN AWARD-WINNING Southampton butcher ’ s shop is “ under investigation ” by a public health watchdog .
A report from environmental health chiefs , who inspected Uptons of Bassett , gave it a food hygiene rating of one out of five-stars .
Its smoked bacon has won a Gold Award in the Great Taste Awards for three years in succession .
However , inspectors found that systems to ensure that food is safe to eat and that staff know about food safety needed major improvements .
They found the ceiling of the raw meat preparation room was discoloured and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that metal shelving in the same area was rusty .
The floor throughout the Winchester Road premises needed cleaning and sawdust was being used to “ aid the absorption of blood and fat ” to make cleaning easier .
• The ten latest food hygiene reports in Southampton , New Forest , Eastleigh , Hedge End and Fareham However , inspectors advised the sawdust should be removed and the floor cleaned daily .
A large amount of shoes , coats , jackets and personal belonging were strew around randomly throughout the food areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stored beneath a raw meat preparation table where it could have been contaminated by spillages .
Meanwhile , management was advised to train or re-train staff on personal hygiene and cross-contamination .
Inspectors from the environmental health partnership of Southampton City Council undertook their visit on December 10 .
The hygienic handling of food including preparation , cooking , re-heating , cooling and storage was generally satisfactory .
Despite its poor hygiene rating , the shop which is owned by Simon Broadribb has a five out of five-star rating on review site TripAdvisor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to source the best quality breeds , with an emphasis on local , free-range products which ensures it meat “ not only tastes outstanding but answers health and animal welfare concerns too ” .
Voted Best Butchers Shop in the South West and one of the top five in England , Uptons has a bistro and steak bar which features a “ meat-led menu and many prizes winning dishes ” .
Commenting on Upton ’ s rating , Mr Broadribb said : “ The main reason we were giving a one-star rating is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to date food management system in place .
“ I hold my hands up , as I did say to our environmental health officer I would do it , and I didn ’ t , like most butchers , I ’ m better with my hands and not a great fan of paperwork .
“ We have now employed an professional company ‘ simply safer ’ and we have already made great steps on improvements .
“ We are looking to be re-scored in four to six weeks.
” A council spokesperson said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was carried out on January 9 and a further three samples were taken from the premises .
`` The results of these samples indicate an improvement in premises hygiene .
Southampton City Council ’ s environmental health service will continue to monitor the hygiene standards of this business until satisfied that improvement is being sustained .
• The ten latest food hygiene reports in Southampton , New Forest , Eastleigh , Hedge End and Fareham

A report from environmental health chiefs, who inspected Uptons of Bassett, gave it a food hygiene rating of one out of five-stars.
Its smoked bacon has won a Gold Award in the Great Taste Awards for three years in succession.
However, inspectors found that systems to ensure that food is safe to eat and that staff know about food safety needed major improvements.
They found the ceiling of the raw meat preparation room was discoloured and damaged due to a water leak and that metal shelving in the same area was rusty.
The floor throughout the Winchester Road premises needed cleaning and sawdust was being used to “aid the absorption of blood and fat” to make cleaning easier.
However, inspectors advised the sawdust should be removed and the floor cleaned daily.
A large amount of shoes, coats, jackets and personal belonging were strew around randomly throughout the food areas.
Hand drying towel was also being stored beneath a raw meat preparation table where it could have been contaminated by spillages.
Meanwhile, management was advised to train or re-train staff on personal hygiene and cross-contamination.
Inspectors from the environmental health partnership of Southampton City Council undertook their visit on December 10.
The hygienic handling of food including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage was generally satisfactory.
Despite its poor hygiene rating, the shop which is owned by Simon Broadribb has a five out of five-star rating on review site TripAdvisor.
On its website, Uptons claims to source the best quality breeds, with an emphasis on local, free-range products which ensures it meat “not only tastes outstanding but answers health and animal welfare concerns too”.
Voted Best Butchers Shop in the South West and one of the top five in England, Uptons has a bistro and steak bar which features a “meat-led menu and many prizes winning dishes”.
Commenting on Upton’s rating, Mr Broadribb said: “The main reason we were giving a one-star rating is we don’t have an up to date food management system in place.
“I hold my hands up, as I did say to our environmental health officer I would do it, and I didn’t, like most butchers, I’m better with my hands and not a great fan of paperwork.
“We have now employed an professional company ‘simply safer’ and we have already made great steps on improvements.
“We are looking to be re-scored in four to six weeks.”
A council spokesperson said: “A revisit to the premises was carried out on January 9 and a further three samples were taken from the premises.
"The results of these samples indicate an improvement in premises hygiene. Southampton City Council’s environmental health service will continue to monitor the hygiene standards of this business until satisfied that improvement is being sustained.


thedailyecho--2020-02-02--This Lake District hotel will pay couples £100 for romantic stay

A LAKE district hotel is offering to pay couples to enjoy a romantic break away .
The Daffodil Hotel & @ @ @ @ @ UK 's most romantic couple to test its luxury facilities for Valentine 's day .
@ @ @ @ @ guests £100 for the one-night in return for a review .
This includes use of @ @ @ @ @ tea and an evening meal with a view over Grasmere .
Couples need to tell @ @ @ @ @ thing their partners have ever done for them to win the prize .
Daffodil Hotel @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s really important to us that our Valentine ’ s experience is as @ @ @ @ @ , so we are looking for the UK ’ s most romantic couple to test @ @ @ @ @ getaway and provide us with their feedback .
Couples who want to apply can go @ @

The Daffodil Hotel & Spa is asking for the UK's most romantic couple to test its luxury facilities for Valentine's day.
The Grasmere hotel will give guests £100 for the one-night in return for a review.
This includes use of the spa facilities, afternoon tea and an evening meal with a view over Grasmere.
Couples need to tell the hotel the most romantic thing their partners have ever done for them to win the prize.
Daffodil Hotel and Spa said: "It’s really important to us that our Valentine’s experience is as romantic as it can be, so we are looking for the UK’s most romantic couple to test our luxury Valentine’s getaway and provide us with their feedback.
Entries close on January 29.
Couples who want to apply can go to www.daffodilhotel.co.uk


thedailyecho--2020-02-02--Application to Southampton City Council to add more bedrooms to house of multiple occupation

PLANS have been submitted to add new rooms to a seven-bed HMO .
Plans have been submitted to Southampton City @ @ @ @ @ to a seven-bed house of multiple occupations on Thornbury Avenue , Southampton .
The house @ @ @ @ @ and the applicant is looking for permission to use all nine rooms .
A decision @ @ @ @ @ on the application .

Plans have been submitted to Southampton City Council to add two rooms to a seven-bed house of multiple occupations on Thornbury Avenue, Southampton.
The house currently has two empty bedrooms and the applicant is looking for permission to use all nine rooms.
A decision is yet to be made on the application.


thedailyecho--2020-02-02--PHOTOS: Were you part of this lively procession through the city?

IT WAS said to have been one of the liveliest processions Southampton had seen as about 30 floats made their @ @ @ @ @ s streets on January 31 , 1970 .
It started from the Common and made @ @ @ @ @ and the High Street to West Quay .
Proceeds aided the Southampton City Students Community @ @ @ @ @ city ’ s less fortunate .
It was all part of Southampton ’ s FLUSH @ @ @ @ @ stunts and fundraising .