thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Charges for non-Hampshire users of county's tips

PLANS to charge some residents for using Hampshire tips are going to be implemented next month .
From August 1 non-Hampshire residents who would want to use the county ’ s Household Waste Recycling Centres ( HWRC ) will be charged £5 .
As reported , the scheme was expected to be launched in April but rubbish tips across the county were shut due to the pandemic .
Now Hampshire County Council has confirmed that the new measure will be in place from next month .
The centres ’ services will remain free for all Hampshire residents but they will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be controlled by Automatic Number Plate Recognition ( ANPR ) .
At the meeting of the executive member for economy , transport and environment decision day held on July 2 , county bosses said the scheme will start with a “ soft launch ” for three months so that residents “ get used to it ” and those who have not registered will have another chance to do so .
Charges will not apply for Dorset Council residents , following an agreement between Dorset Council and Hampshire County Council .
The recycling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excluded from the charging scheme .
However , the agreement with West Berkshire Council regarding Hampshire residents access to the Newtown Road site in West Berkshire will cease at the end of this month .
Councillor Rob Humby , executive member for economy , transport and environment at the county council , said : “ Dealing with household waste is costly , which is why a number of our neighbouring authorities have already banned residents from outside their areas using their HWRCs .
“ This is not our intention in Hampshire – instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for non-Hampshire residents will be introduced from August to offset the £500,000 annual cost of dealing with waste from non-Hampshire residents visiting our sites.
” The council said more than 345,000 households have already registered for the system .
Cllr Humby added : “ We ’ re introducing this system because I want to find a way that provides effective and environmentally practicable options for residents who live close to Hampshire ’ s borders , to continue to access our HWRCs , but in a way that is fairer to Hampshire residents who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through their council tax.
” Southampton City Council has also encouraged residents in the city to sign up to the scheme .
In a statement the authority said : “ Residents who do not sign up to the scheme will have to pay a £5 charge in order to dispose of waste at any Hampshire County Council recycling centres outside of Southampton .
`` The Millbrook Household Waste and Recycling Centre ( HWRC ) will be excluded from a charging scheme .
`` The decision ensures all of Southampton ’ s residents can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of charge , maximising recycling rates .
”

From August 1 non-Hampshire residents who would want to use the county’s Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) will be charged £5.
As reported, the scheme was expected to be launched in April but rubbish tips across the county were shut due to the pandemic.
Now Hampshire County Council has confirmed that the new measure will be in place from next month.
The centres’ services will remain free for all Hampshire residents but they will have to register as the new system will be controlled by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR).
At the meeting of the executive member for economy, transport and environment decision day held on July 2, county bosses said the scheme will start with a “soft launch” for three months so that residents “get used to it” and those who have not registered will have another chance to do so.
Charges will not apply for Dorset Council residents, following an agreement between Dorset Council and Hampshire County Council.
The recycling centre in Millbrook, Southampton will be excluded from the charging scheme.
However, the agreement with West Berkshire Council regarding Hampshire residents access to the Newtown Road site in West Berkshire will cease at the end of this month.
Councillor Rob Humby, executive member for economy, transport and environment at the county council, said: “Dealing with household waste is costly, which is why a number of our neighbouring authorities have already banned residents from outside their areas using their HWRCs.
“This is not our intention in Hampshire – instead, a charge of £5 per visit for non-Hampshire residents will be introduced from August to offset the £500,000 annual cost of dealing with waste from non-Hampshire residents visiting our sites.”
The council said more than 345,000 households have already registered for the system.
Cllr Humby added: “We’re introducing this system because I want to find a way that provides effective and environmentally practicable options for residents who live close to Hampshire’s borders, to continue to access our HWRCs, but in a way that is fairer to Hampshire residents who pay for the cost of the service through their council tax.”
Southampton City Council has also encouraged residents in the city to sign up to the scheme.
In a statement the authority said: “Residents who do not sign up to the scheme will have to pay a £5 charge in order to dispose of waste at any Hampshire County Council recycling centres outside of Southampton.
"The Millbrook Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC) will be excluded from a charging scheme.
"The decision ensures all of Southampton’s residents can continue to use the Millbrook facilities free of charge, maximising recycling rates.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--The 11 Hampshire criminals locked up in May and June

While the coronavirus pandemic has limited the number of people who have appeared in court , it has not meant a total shutdown .
The number of people put behind since the start of lockdown has been less than what the public may be used to , but police and judges alike are still working hard to bring justice to the world .
That includes Hampshire Constabulary , who since the start of May , have made public the sentencing of 11 individuals .
We have compiled a list of all 11 of these perpetrators , including what their jail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deserve it .
Utting was jailed for ten years on June 5 after he pleaded guilty to 43 offences of possessing and distributing indecent images of young boys from all around the UK .
The 36-year-old of St Michael 's Road , Aldershot , admitted the offences relating to dates between June 7 , 2016 and July 24 , 2018 .
He further admitted 116 offences to be taken into consideration .
As well as a ten year jail sentence , Utting was also put on an extended licence for five years on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girl to induce the boys to send him images and video footage over social media .
On some occasions , he asked the victims to send more .
If they refused , he threatened to share the images with their friends and family .
In some cases , he carried out these threats , despite tearful pleas from the victims .
The victims were all boys aged between eight and 16 .
Mvumelwano was jailed for two years and two months after he assaulted a man with a glass beer bottle following an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Basingstoke causing a laceration and fracture to the skull .
Portsmouth Crown Court heard how the offender , along with a group of friends , were leaving the pub when an argument ensued with the victim .
This culminated in the 38-year-old victim being knocked unconscious after a bottle was thrown , and had to undergo surgery following the incident .
Mvumelwano , of Kidlington Road , was sentenced at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on May 28 and was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £170 .
Wellman , a Southampton man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after breaking in to two homes and damaging a CCTV camera at a police station .
The 23-year-old forced entry to houses in Fairisle Road and Alderney Close , Southampton , took car keys and stole an Audi A3 and Volkswagen Beetle .
It was when he was arrested on March 13 that he also caused damage to a CCTV camera in a cell at Southampton Central police station .
He pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary and one of criminal damage .
Powell was jailed for three years after being found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The 24-year-old of Broomy Close , Dibden was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court on May 19 ) , put on the Sex Offenders Register for life and given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years .
Powell pleaded guilty at a previous hearing to one count of possession of extreme pornographic images , two counts of possessing a prohibited image of a child and six counts of making indecent photographs of a child .
After executing a warrant at his home , officers from Hampshire Constabulary ’ s Internet Child Abuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s phone , two computers and a tablet which were analysed by a forensic computer examiner within the force .
Between these devices , officers discovered over four million images and videos of abuse involving children had been downloaded and included category A images – the most serious .
Marshall stole jewellery and electrical items from a house in Portsmouth and was jailed for four and a half years as a result .
The 44-year-old forced entry to the property , in Stanley Street , Southsea , sometime between 10am on December 29 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following day , before searching it for items to steal .
A court heard the house was described as having been ‘ ransacked ’ and the owners felt ‘ devastated ’ when they discovered a number of items had been stolen .
This included items of jewellery , ornaments , and electrical items , including a camera and laptop .
Portsmouth Crown Court heard the keys to a Ranger Rover , which was parked outside , were also stolen , however , despite the vehicle being started just before 1am that night , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of no fixed abode , pleaded guilty to one count of burglary , and was sentenced on June 1 .
He also had two further burglaries , which occurred in Southsea in November 2019 and February this year , and a fraud taken into account .
Lea man was sentenced on May 19 to 17 years in jail having been found guilty of non-recent child sex offences .
The 53-year-old of Logan Close , Southampton was found guilty of one count of rape and 13 counts of indecent assault on a child , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The court heard that Lea began abusing his young victim in 1994 and continued until 1999 .
Lea ’ s offences were reported to the police after the victim disclosed what had happened to a relative .
Lea was sentenced to 17 years , with an extended licence period of one year .
He was also made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order ( SHPO ) and ordered to be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life .
Sharpe was sentenced to 11 years in jail after pleading guilty to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and surrounding areas .
The 26-year-old , of no fixed address , pleaded guilty at Southampton Crown Court on May 14 to six counts of robbery , four counts of possession of an offensive weapon and two counts of possessing a bladed article in a public place .
Sharpe carried out his attacks in betting shops in Bishops Waltham , Locksheath , Eastleigh , Chandlers Ford and Romsey between October 21 and February 6 this year .
Smith was jailed for three years following a burglary on Worthing Road , Southsea , on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prison on May 20 via a video link to Portsmouth Crown Court .
He plead guilty to the burglary and admitted a further four burglaries which were taken into consideration .
The court heard how he forced entry into the property by smashing the rear kitchen window , and proceeded to steal antique jewellery that was of sentimental value to the victim .
Smith was identified after a forensic examination found his blood at the scene .
He was arrested by police on February 14 .
Connelly , a persistent beggar was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ court on June 9 The 28-year-old , of Gosport Road in Fareham , had previously been handed a Criminal Behaviour Order ( CBO ) by the courts , which prohibited her from begging .
However , she breached this by continually begging in Fareham and Gosport .
She was caught begging in West Street , Fareham , on November 22 , 2019 .
Connelly continued to beg and was again spotted in Gosport Road in Fareham , on November 24 , Osborn Road in Fareham on January 2 this year and Gosport High @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subsequently arrested and charged for the breaches , and appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on February 7 this year where she admitted the offences .
Knowles stole hundreds of pounds worth of cigarettes and cash from a shop in Sandown and was jailed for four years as a result .
The 35-year-old , of no fixed abode , targeted the same store three times in November and December of last year , and had made off with approximately £700 in cash and cigarettes by the end of his spree .
On each occasion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road before threatening staff , leaving them in fear for their safety as he made his demands .
On the evening of his third robbery , he was arrested by police and charged the next day , following an investigation by Isle of Wight CID .
Knowles appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on March 23 where he pleaded guilty to all three robberies and was later sentenced on May 29 .
Smith burgled thousands of pounds of jewellery from four homes in Fareham over a two-day period , which landed him a prison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He ended up in court following a police investigation into the Locks Heath incidents by the Operation Hawk team .
The 34-year-old , of Goldsmith Avenue in Southsea , stole cash and a bank card from a wallet at a house in St Johns Road on the afternoon of April 10 .
He then burgled a house in Warsash Road , taking watches and jewellery .
The next day he burgled a house in Alum Way and stolen jewellery before targeting a Brook Lane property , again stealing jewellery .
Smith pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court to the four burglaries , while a further five offences were taken into consideration .
He was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court on June 29 to 56 months behind bars .

The number of people put behind since the start of lockdown has been less than what the public may be used to, but police and judges alike are still working hard to bring justice to the world.
That includes Hampshire Constabulary, who since the start of May, have made public the sentencing of 11 individuals.
We have compiled a list of all 11 of these perpetrators, including what their jail term was and what they did to deserve it.
James Utting
Utting was jailed for ten years on June 5 after he pleaded guilty to 43 offences of possessing and distributing indecent images of young boys from all around the UK.
The 36-year-old of St Michael's Road, Aldershot, admitted the offences relating to dates between June 7, 2016 and July 24, 2018.
He further admitted 116 offences to be taken into consideration.
As well as a ten year jail sentence, Utting was also put on an extended licence for five years on release.
Utting posed as a 15-year-old girl to induce the boys to send him images and video footage over social media.
On some occasions, he asked the victims to send more. If they refused, he threatened to share the images with their friends and family. In some cases, he carried out these threats, despite tearful pleas from the victims.
The victims were all boys aged between eight and 16.
Jordan Mvumelwano
Mvumelwano was jailed for two years and two months after he assaulted a man with a glass beer bottle following an argument outside of The Beacon pub in Basingstoke causing a laceration and fracture to the skull.
Portsmouth Crown Court heard how the offender, along with a group of friends, were leaving the pub when an argument ensued with the victim.
This culminated in the 38-year-old victim being knocked unconscious after a bottle was thrown, and had to undergo surgery following the incident.
Mvumelwano, of Kidlington Road, was sentenced at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on May 28 and was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £170.
Thomas Anthony Wellman
Wellman, a Southampton man, was been jailed for 27 months after breaking in to two homes and damaging a CCTV camera at a police station.
The 23-year-old forced entry to houses in Fairisle Road and Alderney Close, Southampton, took car keys and stole an Audi A3 and Volkswagen Beetle.
It was when he was arrested on March 13 that he also caused damage to a CCTV camera in a cell at Southampton Central police station.
He pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary and one of criminal damage.
Thomas Powell
Powell was jailed for three years after being found in possession of indecent images of children.
The 24-year-old of Broomy Close, Dibden was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court on May 19), put on the Sex Offenders Register for life and given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years.
Powell pleaded guilty at a previous hearing to one count of possession of extreme pornographic images, two counts of possessing a prohibited image of a child and six counts of making indecent photographs of a child.
After executing a warrant at his home, officers from Hampshire Constabulary’s Internet Child Abuse Team (ICAT) seized Powell’s phone, two computers and a tablet which were analysed by a forensic computer examiner within the force. Between these devices, officers discovered over four million images and videos of abuse involving children had been downloaded and included category A images – the most serious.
Jason Lee Marshall
Marshall stole jewellery and electrical items from a house in Portsmouth and was jailed for four and a half years as a result.
The 44-year-old forced entry to the property, in Stanley Street, Southsea, sometime between 10am on December 29, last year, and 1.10pm the following day, before searching it for items to steal.
A court heard the house was described as having been ‘ransacked’ and the owners felt ‘devastated’ when they discovered a number of items had been stolen.
This included items of jewellery, ornaments, and electrical items, including a camera and laptop.
Portsmouth Crown Court heard the keys to a Ranger Rover, which was parked outside, were also stolen, however, despite the vehicle being started just before 1am that night, it was not moved.
Marshall, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to one count of burglary, and was sentenced on June 1. He also had two further burglaries, which occurred in Southsea in November 2019 and February this year, and a fraud taken into account.
Stephen Lea
Lea man was sentenced on May 19 to 17 years in jail having been found guilty of non-recent child sex offences.
The 53-year-old of Logan Close, Southampton was found guilty of one count of rape and 13 counts of indecent assault on a child, following a trial at Southampton Crown Court.
The court heard that Lea began abusing his young victim in 1994 and continued until 1999.
Lea’s offences were reported to the police after the victim disclosed what had happened to a relative.
Lea was sentenced to 17 years, with an extended licence period of one year. He was also made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and ordered to be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
Daniel Sharpe
Sharpe was sentenced to 11 years in jail after pleading guilty to 6 robberies of betting shops in Eastleigh and surrounding areas.
The 26-year-old, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty at Southampton Crown Court on May 14 to six counts of robbery, four counts of possession of an offensive weapon and two counts of possessing a bladed article in a public place.
Sharpe carried out his attacks in betting shops in Bishops Waltham, Locksheath, Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford and Romsey between October 21 and February 6 this year.
Michael John Smith
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Smith was jailed for three years following a burglary on Worthing Road, Southsea, on January 16.
The 33-year-old was sentenced to prison on May 20 via a video link to Portsmouth Crown Court.
He plead guilty to the burglary and admitted a further four burglaries which were taken into consideration.
The court heard how he forced entry into the property by smashing the rear kitchen window, and proceeded to steal antique jewellery that was of sentimental value to the victim.
Smith was identified after a forensic examination found his blood at the scene. He was arrested by police on February 14.
Rebecca Trudy Connelly
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Connelly, a persistent beggar was jailed for 20 weeks after appearing in court on June 9
The 28-year-old, of Gosport Road in Fareham, had previously been handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) by the courts, which prohibited her from begging.
However, she breached this by continually begging in Fareham and Gosport.
She was caught begging in West Street, Fareham, on November 22, 2019.
Connelly continued to beg and was again spotted in Gosport Road in Fareham, on November 24, Osborn Road in Fareham on January 2 this year and Gosport High Street on January 4.
She was subsequently arrested and charged for the breaches, and appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on February 7 this year where she admitted the offences.
Craig Nathan Knowles
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Knowles stole hundreds of pounds worth of cigarettes and cash from a shop in Sandown and was jailed for four years as a result.
The 35-year-old, of no fixed abode, targeted the same store three times in November and December of last year, and had made off with approximately £700 in cash and cigarettes by the end of his spree.
On each occasion he would enter Central Stores in Avenue Road before threatening staff, leaving them in fear for their safety as he made his demands.
On the evening of his third robbery, he was arrested by police and charged the next day, following an investigation by Isle of Wight CID.
Knowles appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on March 23 where he pleaded guilty to all three robberies and was later sentenced on May 29.
Andrew Evan Smith
Smith burgled thousands of pounds of jewellery from four homes in Fareham over a two-day period, which landed him a prison sentence of more than four years.
He ended up in court following a police investigation into the Locks Heath incidents by the Operation Hawk team.
The 34-year-old, of Goldsmith Avenue in Southsea, stole cash and a bank card from a wallet at a house in St Johns Road on the afternoon of April 10. He then burgled a house in Warsash Road, taking watches and jewellery.
The next day he burgled a house in Alum Way and stolen jewellery before targeting a Brook Lane property, again stealing jewellery.
Smith pleaded guilty on May 26 at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court to the four burglaries, while a further five offences were taken into consideration. He was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court on June 29 to 56 months behind bars.


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Warning to cat owners over spike in pets hit by cars

CAT owners are being warned of a potential increase of animals being hit by cars as lockdown measures are eased .
Cats Matter , a feline road traffic accident group , has been working with DEFRA on the upcoming legislation requiring all cats to be microchipped , and the potential following legislation of making it illegal to leave the scene if a driver hits a cat while driving , as is currently the case for dogs .
The have reported that before lockdown , PetPlan figures record 230,000 cats are hit by cars every year , that 's 630 every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown , the organisation noticed a `` dramatic increase '' in the reports about cats being killed by vehicles .
They have reported that they were receiving four times the amount of mail from grieving owners as they normally would .
Research found that owners were reporting that their cats had died on a road they would not usually venture onto .
It is believed that during lockdown , with less traffic on the roads , cats felt more comfortable on roads and became used to less traffic .
This meant that as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ killed or injured on the roads .
A spokesperson from Cats Matter said : `` What we noted was , all reports were exactly the same reporting cats being hit during the day time hours and on roads their cat would never normally venture on to .
`` We concluded this was due to cats feeling more comfortable with much less traffic on the roads , and taking risks they normally would n't .
`` This combined with irregular traffic and drivers being less vigilant due to less going on around them , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organisation is now warning owners that there may be another spike in road accidents as the roads are due to become busier once again .
Outdoor cats have no experienced quieter roads with many making use and exploring new areas .
The spokesperson added : `` What we fear now is another spike in road accidents due to the roads changing again .
`` Outdoor cats have now experienced quieter roads , with many making use of this and exploring new ground .
As the roads slowly return to normal , we fear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both cats and drivers get used to another new normal .
`` We would like both drivers and pet owners to remain vigilant and take extra care .
We have advice on the website on how drivers can help if they hit a cat but it is also about owners taking the necessary precautions too to decrease any potential risk .
`` We would also like to urge drivers to stop and make attempts to help the cat .
`` We do not want to penalise drivers for tragic accidents , but we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cats the very best chance of survival , rather than leave them alone , scared and in pain by the roadside . ''

Cats Matter, a feline road traffic accident group, has been working with DEFRA on the upcoming legislation requiring all cats to be microchipped, and the potential following legislation of making it illegal to leave the scene if a driver hits a cat while driving, as is currently the case for dogs.
The have reported that before lockdown, PetPlan figures record 230,000 cats are hit by cars every year, that's 630 every single day in the UK.
During lockdown, the organisation noticed a "dramatic increase" in the reports about cats being killed by vehicles.
They have reported that they were receiving four times the amount of mail from grieving owners as they normally would.
Research found that owners were reporting that their cats had died on a road they would not usually venture onto.
It is believed that during lockdown, with less traffic on the roads, cats felt more comfortable on roads and became used to less traffic.
This meant that as restrictions were eased, more cats were killed or injured on the roads.
A spokesperson from Cats Matter said: "What we noted was, all reports were exactly the same reporting cats being hit during the day time hours and on roads their cat would never normally venture on to.
"We concluded this was due to cats feeling more comfortable with much less traffic on the roads, and taking risks they normally wouldn't.
"This combined with irregular traffic and drivers being less vigilant due to less going on around them, spelt disaster for animals."
The organisation is now warning owners that there may be another spike in road accidents as the roads are due to become busier once again.
Outdoor cats have no experienced quieter roads with many making use and exploring new areas.
The spokesperson added: "What we fear now is another spike in road accidents due to the roads changing again.
"Outdoor cats have now experienced quieter roads, with many making use of this and exploring new ground. As the roads slowly return to normal, we fear there will be a spike again as both cats and drivers get used to another new normal.
"We would like both drivers and pet owners to remain vigilant and take extra care. We have advice on the website on how drivers can help if they hit a cat but it is also about owners taking the necessary precautions too to decrease any potential risk.
"We would also like to urge drivers to stop and make attempts to help the cat.
"We do not want to penalise drivers for tragic accidents, but we just ask drivers make attempts to give the cats the very best chance of survival, rather than leave them alone, scared and in pain by the roadside."


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Hampshire libraries to re-open after coronavirus lockdown

LIBRARIES across Hampshire will re-open to the public next week .
Civic chiefs have confirmed that libraries across the county , including those in Southampton , will re-open on July 6 with a number of safety measures in place .
Residents planning to attend one of the libraries run by Hampshire County Council will be asked to limit their visits to a maximum of 30 minutes and to keep browsing to an absolute minimum .
Meanwhile in Southampton , council-run libraries will provide a select and collect service and will initially be open for limited hours on Monday , Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2pm to 4.30pm .
The library in Lordshill will instead open on Tuesday , Wednesday and Friday .
City bosses said library browsing , public computers , printing facilities , public toilets and other supplementary services will be temporarily unavailable , but this will be kept under review .
All six city council run libraries will also be accepting returns via collection bins located outside .
But operating hours for this service will vary dependant on each library , the city council said .
No overdue fees will be charged until September 6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cabinet member for homes , communities and culture at Southampton City Council , said : “ I ’ m thrilled we are looking at reopening our library service in a phased way , starting with select and collect .
We are also working closely with our community led libraries on their recovery plans .
We hope to slowly return our libraries into the community hubs they are known for , while keeping to public health guidance and prioritising the safety of our staff , volunteers and users.
” Other activities will continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Hampshire , customers will be asked to use self-service machines to borrow or return books where possible or download the Spydus Mobile app to check out books by mobile phone .
Late fees will remain frozen until the start of August while study places will be available from July 13 but will have to be pre-booked by calling 01962 454747 .
Computers will be free of charge to use for all library card holders but will also have to be booked in advance by calling 01962 454747 .
Cllr Sean Woodward , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the county council , said : “ All libraries will be Covid-secure , with hand sanitiser available and distancing measures in place .
We would ask people to use the self-service kiosks as far as possible and expect to wait sometimes , as there will be reduced capacity in the buildings due to social distancing .
”

Civic chiefs have confirmed that libraries across the county, including those in Southampton, will re-open on July 6 with a number of safety measures in place.
Residents planning to attend one of the libraries run by Hampshire County Council will be asked to limit their visits to a maximum of 30 minutes and to keep browsing to an absolute minimum.
Meanwhile in Southampton, council-run libraries will provide a select and collect service and will initially be open for limited hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4.30pm.
The library in Lordshill will instead open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
City bosses said library browsing, public computers, printing facilities, public toilets and other supplementary services will be temporarily unavailable, but this will be kept under review.
All six city council run libraries will also be accepting returns via collection bins located outside.
But operating hours for this service will vary dependant on each library, the city council said.
No overdue fees will be charged until September 6, 2020.
Cllr Satvir Kaur, cabinet member for homes, communities and culture at Southampton City Council, said: “I’m thrilled we are looking at reopening our library service in a phased way, starting with select and collect. We are also working closely with our community led libraries on their recovery plans. We hope to slowly return our libraries into the community hubs they are known for, while keeping to public health guidance and prioritising the safety of our staff, volunteers and users.”
Other activities will continue to be run online.
Across the rest of Hampshire, customers will be asked to use self-service machines to borrow or return books where possible or download the Spydus Mobile app to check out books by mobile phone.
Late fees will remain frozen until the start of August while study places will be available from July 13 but will have to be pre-booked by calling 01962 454747.
Computers will be free of charge to use for all library card holders but will also have to be booked in advance by calling 01962 454747.
Online services will also continue.
Cllr Sean Woodward, executive member for recreation and heritage at the county council, said: “All libraries will be Covid-secure, with hand sanitiser available and distancing measures in place. We would ask people to use the self-service kiosks as far as possible and expect to wait sometimes, as there will be reduced capacity in the buildings due to social distancing.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Woman injures ribs after being knocked from bike in Portchester

A WOMAN was knocked from her bike during a traffic accident .
The woman in her 50s was flung from @ @ @ @ @ by a `` small black car '' .
The driver is said to have stopped @ @ @ @ @ left the scene without leaving any details .
It happened on the Red Lion Roundabout @ @ @ @ @ suffered injuries to her ribs following the incident on Tuesday , June 30 at 10.30am @ @ @ @ @ appeal to trace the driver .
A police spokesperson said : `` We are appealing @ @ @ @ @ car to come forward so that details can be exchanged .
`` Was this you @ @ @ @ @ this incident happened and have dashcam footage so that we can identify the car ?
@ @ @ @ @ and quote 44200238610 . ''

The woman in her 50s was flung from her bike after being hit by a "small black car".
The driver is said to have stopped to help but then they left the scene without leaving any details.
It happened on the Red Lion Roundabout in Portchester and the woman suffered injuries to her ribs following the incident on Tuesday, June 30 at 10.30am
Police have now launched an appeal to trace the driver.
A police spokesperson said: "We are appealing to the driver of that car to come forward so that details can be exchanged.
"Was this you?
"Did you see this incident happened and have dashcam footage so that we can identify the car?
"Please do call 101 and quote 44200238610."


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Bluestar backs plans for new bus lanes in Southampton

PLANS to introduce new bus lanes into the city have been praised by a Southampton bus operator .
Bluestar ’ s Andrew Wickham has praised Southampton City Council ’ s decision to introduce new bus lanes in the city .
It comes after the council announced their new Green Transport Recovery Plan , which will see the installation of temporary bus lanes on both sides of the A3024 Bitterne Road West , between Union Road and Maybray King Way including the Northam Bridge .
Cycles , taxis and private hire vehicles will also be permitted to use them .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday , June 22 , overnight for three nights but due to other works in the area , the rest of the lines will be installed at a later date .
“ This is our chance to embrace green and efficient public transport over the coming years , and the introduction of new bus lanes - particularly those in Bitterne - will help to ensure services are frequent and reliable here , ” said Andrew .
“ Before Covid-19 , our Bluestar 16 and Bluestar 18 routes , which serve the eastern side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11,000 passengers each day in total .
And , post-social distancing , each of our double deckers has the potential to take 75 cars off the road .
“ Demand for our bus services here is recovering incredibly well - and this could be very good news for the environment because it means fewer cars on the roads .
“ Add to that the green credentials of our fleet - we invested heavily 18 months ago in new Euro VI high specification double decker buses with low emissions engines - and we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s air quality for the better over the coming years .
“ I would like to thank Southampton City Council for having the foresight to introduce key measures in the Green Transport Recovery Plan - including temporary ways to support social distancing which make more space around bus stops , shops and other places where queueing may be necessary .
“ We are currently working closely with the council to prepare for when traffic levels increase and even more people will again be travelling by bus .
“ Dedicated bus lanes give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way for a greener future here .
“ The lanes will not only improve the experience of passengers travelling by bus along these routes , they will also contribute to a cleaner environment across Southampton , moving forwards .
”

Bluestar’s Andrew Wickham has praised Southampton City Council’s decision to introduce new bus lanes in the city.
It comes after the council announced their new Green Transport Recovery Plan, which will see the installation of temporary bus lanes on both sides of the A3024 Bitterne Road West, between Union Road and Maybray King Way including the Northam Bridge.
Cycles, taxis and private hire vehicles will also be permitted to use them.
The majority of the road was relined on Monday, June 22, overnight for three nights but due to other works in the area, the rest of the lines will be installed at a later date.
“This is our chance to embrace green and efficient public transport over the coming years, and the introduction of new bus lanes - particularly those in Bitterne - will help to ensure services are frequent and reliable here,” said Andrew.
“Before Covid-19, our Bluestar 16 and Bluestar 18 routes, which serve the eastern side of the city, carried more than 11,000 passengers each day in total. And, post-social distancing, each of our double deckers has the potential to take 75 cars off the road.
“Demand for our bus services here is recovering incredibly well - and this could be very good news for the environment because it means fewer cars on the roads.
“Add to that the green credentials of our fleet - we invested heavily 18 months ago in new Euro VI high specification double decker buses with low emissions engines - and we are in a wonderful position to change Southampton’s air quality for the better over the coming years.
“I would like to thank Southampton City Council for having the foresight to introduce key measures in the Green Transport Recovery Plan - including temporary ways to support social distancing which make more space around bus stops, shops and other places where queueing may be necessary.
“We are currently working closely with the council to prepare for when traffic levels increase and even more people will again be travelling by bus.
“Dedicated bus lanes give us an excellent opportunity to lead the way for a greener future here.
“The lanes will not only improve the experience of passengers travelling by bus along these routes, they will also contribute to a cleaner environment across Southampton, moving forwards.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Roller discos hit Southampton in 1980

Roller discos hit Southampton in 1980

THE new way to enjoy a disco came to Southampton when the Roxy Rollers got things rolling .
The date @ @ @ @ @ , when the quartet – Dennis , Andrea , Ann and Aden – kicked off @ @ @ @ @ kind in the city at Top Rank , Bannister Road .
The Rollers had recorded @ @ @ @ @ help promote themselves and the latest in discotheque crazes .
When the doors to Top @ @ @ @ @ a long queue of eager eight-wheeled wannabe Travoltas waiting .
The roller boots could be @ @ @ @ @ sessions – although those who got a taste for the fast-paced dancing action could buy @ @ @ @ @ and £70 .
The disco invested £20,000 in the roller disco venture and became a @ @ @ @ @ club ’ s closure in 1988 .

The date was July 21, 1980, when the quartet – Dennis, Andrea, Ann and Aden – kicked off the first event of its kind in the city at Top Rank, Bannister Road.
The Rollers had recorded two disco dancing albums to help promote themselves and the latest in discotheque crazes.
When the doors to Top Rank that night there was a long queue of eager eight-wheeled wannabe Travoltas waiting.
The roller boots could be hired for the weekly Monday sessions – although those who got a taste for the fast-paced dancing action could buy a pair for between £30 and £70.
The disco invested £20,000 in the roller disco venture and became a regular thing up until the club’s closure in 1988.


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Southampton boy found carrying a knife

Southampton boy found carrying a knife

A TEENAGE boy found carrying at 10cm blade has referred to a youth offender panel .
The 16-year-old boy from @ @ @ @ @ lock knife with a 10cm blade on his person in Southampton on January 25 .
@ @ @ @ @ at Southampton Magistrates ' Court on June 29 , he pleaded guilty to carrying a @ @ @ @ @ .
The boy , who can not be named for legal reasons , was referred @ @ @ @ @ for the period of three months and the knife was seized .
He was also @ @ @ @ @ surcharge of £21 and court costs of £20 .

The 16-year-old boy from Southampton was found carrying a lock knife with a 10cm blade on his person in Southampton on January 25.
Appearing at youth court sitting at Southampton Magistrates' Court on June 29, he pleaded guilty to carrying a blade in a public place.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was referred to a youth offender panel for the period of three months and the knife was seized.
He was also ordered on pay a victim surcharge of £21 and court costs of £20.


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--LETTER - Currently bikes race through Southampton Common with total disregard for anyone else

Hopefully the new temporary bicycle lanes on Hill Lane will be judged by usage on a daily basis - currently @ @ @ @ @ Banning ‘ racing ’ bikes from Luccombe Road and the paths on the Common might @ @ @ @ @ sit well with Lindsi Bluemel who is keen to ensure that the rights of pedestrians @ @ @ @ @ race through the Common with total disregard for anyone else .
Eliminating parking on Hill @ @ @ @ @ adjacent roads - a simple solution would be to classify these roads as residents and @ @ @ @ @ would encourage able bodied visitors to the Common to leave their cars at home eliminating @ @ @

Banning ‘racing’ bikes from Luccombe Road and the paths on the Common might help and the latter would sit well with Lindsi Bluemel who is keen to ensure that the rights of pedestrians are respected.
Currently bikes race through the Common with total disregard for anyone else.
Eliminating parking on Hill Lane may create issues on adjacent roads - a simple solution would be to classify these roads as residents and disabled parking only.
This would encourage able bodied visitors to the Common to leave their cars at home eliminating associated emissions.
Ian O’Dell
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Win your household bills paid for the next three months!

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Well if you win this great new competition from your favourite local newspaper you can forget about those worries and concentrate on what’s important in life – going out and enjoying life!
Now that the government’s lockdown is starting to ease and life is getting back to normality, here’s your chance to take away the pressure of your household expenditure and WIN peace of mind for the next three months!
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You have been there with us, and so we’re there with you.


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Agricultural building leaves couple with no view from their lounge

A COUPLE have been left facing “ great turmoil ” after a large agricultural building was built just metres from their home .
The view from Dave and Di Jesinger ’ s lounge window at their house in Canada Road , West Wellow , had looked out on an open field .
However , this has now completely changed with the erection of the metal barn-like structure , which they said they did not know about until foundations were placed .
And the retired couple are warning that changes in planning regulations several years ago mean others could suffer a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 77 and a retired scientific mathematician , said neighbouring residents to the field were called by the land owner the night before construction started to say workers would be in the field but with no details .
Over the days that followed foundations were placed and the building was put up metres from their property .
“ Everyone is up in arms and amazed by it , ” said Mr Jesinger .
“ They don ’ t know how people could do this .
We are totally devastated .
We have lived here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 years when we sailed around the world .
“ We have owned the house since 1971 and we thought we were going to live here for the rest of our days .
Now we are faced with the great turmoil of this thing right outside our house.
” Fellow Canada Road resident Andy Hewitt added : “ You look at the field and the only one place you really would not want this put is where it is now .
“ If it was 20 metres to the side , people would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ green wall.
” The prior notification application for the building was submitted as general permitted development to New Forest National Park Authority ( NPA ) last year and signed off by an officer with no consultation of residents or the parish council .
Mr Jesinger said residents had no idea the application had been submitted and had no chance to comment .
This type of scheme can be brought following changes to the Town and Country Planning Act in 2015 , which introduced a number of new planning rights if applicants met certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having a holding of at least five hectares for the permitted development .
While the field is only just more than one hectare in size , a planning report by the NPA says it is part of an 8.41-hectare holding .
Mr Jesinger warned that anyone who lives near designated agricultural land could face the same experience as the residents of Canada Road .
He added : “ You could go away on holiday for two weeks and return to the trauma of a new , unsightly structure close beside your home.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ We understand the concerns of residents but planning legislation allows landowners to erect farm buildings without planning permission ( known as permitted development rights ) subject to them following a prior notification procedure .
`` A ‘ prior notification ’ application is very different to a normal planning application and does not require public consultation .
Providing qualifying criteria are met in terms of size and other matters the Authority has no basis for objecting to or preventing buildings that are ‘ permitted development ’ .
That is what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only limit for a new agricultural building in proximity to people ’ s homes applies when the building is intended to house livestock , in which case it can not be sited within 400m of a residential property .
It is nonetheless very unfortunate that the land owner chose to site this building so close to someone ’ s home.
” The land owner , who did not submit the application , did not comment when contacted by the Daily Echo .

The view from Dave and Di Jesinger’s lounge window at their house in Canada Road, West Wellow, had looked out on an open field.
However, this has now completely changed with the erection of the metal barn-like structure, which they said they did not know about until foundations were placed.
And the retired couple are warning that changes in planning regulations several years ago mean others could suffer a similar fate.
Mr Jesinger, aged 77 and a retired scientific mathematician, said neighbouring residents to the field were called by the land owner the night before construction started to say workers would be in the field but with no details.
Over the days that followed foundations were placed and the building was put up metres from their property.
“Everyone is up in arms and amazed by it,” said Mr Jesinger. “They don’t know how people could do this. We are totally devastated. We have lived here for almost 50 years, other than 15 years when we sailed around the world.
“We have owned the house since 1971 and we thought we were going to live here for the rest of our days. Now we are faced with the great turmoil of this thing right outside our house.”
Dave and Di Jesinger
Fellow Canada Road resident Andy Hewitt added: “You look at the field and the only one place you really would not want this put is where it is now.
“If it was 20 metres to the side, people would not be left looking at a dark green wall.”
The prior notification application for the building was submitted as general permitted development to New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) last year and signed off by an officer with no consultation of residents or the parish council. Mr Jesinger said residents had no idea the application had been submitted and had no chance to comment.
This type of scheme can be brought following changes to the Town and Country Planning Act in 2015, which introduced a number of new planning rights if applicants met certain criteria. In this case this involved having a holding of at least five hectares for the permitted development. While the field is only just more than one hectare in size, a planning report by the NPA says it is part of an 8.41-hectare holding.
Mr Jesinger warned that anyone who lives near designated agricultural land could face the same experience as the residents of Canada Road. He added: “You could go away on holiday for two weeks and return to the trauma of a new, unsightly structure close beside your home.”
Steve Avery, NPA planning executive director, said: “We understand the concerns of residents but planning legislation allows landowners to erect farm buildings without planning permission (known as permitted development rights) subject to them following a prior notification procedure.
"A ‘prior notification’ application is very different to a normal planning application and does not require public consultation. Providing qualifying criteria are met in terms of size and other matters the Authority has no basis for objecting to or preventing buildings that are ‘permitted development’. That is what happened in this case.
"The only limit for a new agricultural building in proximity to people’s homes applies when the building is intended to house livestock, in which case it cannot be sited within 400m of a residential property. It is nonetheless very unfortunate that the land owner chose to site this building so close to someone’s home.”
The land owner, who did not submit the application, did not comment when contacted by the Daily Echo.


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Complaints from Southampton residents in 2020

HERE are some of the annoying issues that Southampton residents have complained about in 2020 .
From potholes to noise complaints , these are some of the things that residents in the city have complained about .
According to analysis of data from FixMyStreet , a website that lets residents easily lodge complaints about issues that need attention from their council , potholes and cracked roads are frequently mentioned .
This comes as earlier in the year , Southampton was branded one of the UK 's worst areas for potholes .
One angry resident , who lives in Carlton Place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surface is cracked and uneven , very hazardous to cars and cyclists .
`` It has been the source of several , thankfully not yet serious accidents but poses a constant risk .
`` This has been reported many times and although some work has previously been carried out to patch particular areas , the success of this is short lifted , the workmanship dubious and the affected areas have returned to their previous dangerous state in a matter of weeks . ''
There has also been several complaints about `` frequent extreme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the city .
Cars with modified exhausts are said to be racing and revving along the city 's roads , `` upwards of 50 times a day '' on bad days .
Also among the complaints that residents have filed this year is criminal damage and disregarded broken glass .
On one occasion only last week , it was reported that a bus stop along New Road , Southampton had been damaged and glass was left shattered along the pavement and the road .
This comes after there was also a large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cycle path between Lawn Road and Lodge Road , which could prove dangerous to cyclists .

From potholes to noise complaints, these are some of the things that residents in the city have complained about.
According to analysis of data from FixMyStreet, a website that lets residents easily lodge complaints about issues that need attention from their council, potholes and cracked roads are frequently mentioned.
This comes as earlier in the year, Southampton was branded one of the UK's worst areas for potholes.
One angry resident, who lives in Carlton Place, Southampton, said: "The surface is cracked and uneven, very hazardous to cars and cyclists.
"It has been the source of several, thankfully not yet serious accidents but poses a constant risk.
"This has been reported many times and although some work has previously been carried out to patch particular areas, the success of this is short lifted, the workmanship dubious and the affected areas have returned to their previous dangerous state in a matter of weeks."
There has also been several complaints about "frequent extreme noise" from modified cars and motorbikes around the city.
Cars with modified exhausts are said to be racing and revving along the city's roads, "upwards of 50 times a day" on bad days.
Also among the complaints that residents have filed this year is criminal damage and disregarded broken glass.
On one occasion only last week, it was reported that a bus stop along New Road, Southampton had been damaged and glass was left shattered along the pavement and the road.
This comes after there was also a large amount of broken glass found on the cycle path between Lawn Road and Lodge Road, which could prove dangerous to cyclists.


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Plans for 11 Fair Oak homes thrown out

Plans for 11 Fair Oak homes thrown out

PLANS to construct 11 homes in Fair Oak have been thrown out by civic chiefs .
An application submitted to @ @ @ @ @ 3 , proposed that seven homes should be built following the demolition of modern agricultural @ @ @ @ @ four homes would be built by altering and converting existing barns on Mortimers Farm in @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday July 2 , civic chiefs in Eastleigh rejected these plans and they will @ @ @ @ @ .
In a statement on the planning application refusal , it is said that the @ @ @ @ @ an `` undesirable intrusion into an area of countryside for which there is no overriding @ @ @ @ @ .
It is also said that the plans , due showed insufficient information regarding proposed @ @ @ @ @ was no adequate provision for on site parking in the proposal .

An application submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council on February 3, proposed that seven homes should be built following the demolition of modern agricultural buildings, and a further four homes would be built by altering and converting existing barns on Mortimers Farm in Fair Oak.
However, on Thursday July 2, civic chiefs in Eastleigh rejected these plans and they will no longer be going ahead.
In a statement on the planning application refusal, it is said that the proposed new dwellings would represent an "undesirable intrusion into an area of countryside for which there is no overriding agricultural or planning justification".
It is also said that the plans, due showed insufficient information regarding proposed materials, and that there was no adequate provision for on site parking in the proposal.


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Travellers set up camp in Greta Park, Hedge End

TRAVELLERS have set up camp in a Hampshire park .
Around 15 caravans have parked at Greta Park in Hedge @ @ @ @ @ believed to have arrived on Friday .
According to police they are aware of the @ @ @ @ @ Echo has contacted Eastleigh Borough Council for comment .

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thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Martin Lewis: Home in on the cheapest insurance

Millions are wasting £100s overpaying for home insurance , as they leave the bill to fester year-after-year , getting ever more costly .
Yet with a mix of timing and tactics many can cut away the rot .
The worst home insurance sin is to simply auto-renew without checking whether it ’ s cheaper elsewhere .
So , if you ’ ve not changed your home insurer in the last year , you really need to sit up and take note .
Home insurance is a prime area where companies use ‘ price walking ’ - where if you stick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they walk the price up and up and up – never too quickly , to easily raise the price .
After the first year you may pay £25 more , but by year five it can easily be 50 % or more .
The regulator Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA ) has been looking into addressing this , and a report with remedies was meant to be published at the beginning of this year , but it ’ s been delayed , like everything else , due to coronavirus .
The impact of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeted : “ @ MartinSLewis Home insurance gone up to £258 disgraceful ... used a comparison site and the cheapest at £147 was my current company ... Great ” .
This is a common experience , showing how loyalty doesn ’ t pay , disloyally shifting to the new cheapest and best policy is what wins most often .
And savings can be huge , as Julie emailed , “ Used your info when we got our renewal asking for £600 for our home insurance .
New insurance is £146 .
Kicking ourselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No more Mr and Mrs Lazy Renewals . ''
Like good comedy , it ’ s all about timing If you haven ’ t switched in over a year then check asap , as savings by switching can be far bigger than any exit penalties you may have to pay .
But if you ’ re coming up for renewal soon , then the best time to check is around 21 days before renewal ( a couple of days either side is fine ) , so get this in your diary .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new quotes .
My team analysed more than 3 million quotes to find the sweet spot .
The price gradually drops until that date , but then starts to rise rapidly the nearer you get to renewal , leave it until the day before renewal and the price can more than double .
Insurers charts show late renewars tend to be a higher risk so they ’ re charged more .
Here are the key steps , though you can find far more detailed help and options in my full www.mse.me/cheaphomeinsurance guide .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ insurance : buildings and contents .
Imagine you turn your home upside down ; everything that stays put is buildings , if it falls , it ’ s contents .
- Buildings cover .
Many over insure , as they look at their house ’ s value , but you only need to reinsure the ‘ rebuild cost ’ ( the amount it ’ d cost if you knocked it down and rebuilt ) .
There ’ s a calculator at abi.bcis.co.uk .
- Contents cover .
Many under insurer thinking “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ d never claim that much ” .
Again a mistake , if you ’ ve only insured half the value a claims insurer may only pay out half the claim .
Before you sign up check the cover is right for you and that the firm is regulated by the FCA .
Remember , then if a claim is unfairly rejected , you can take them to the free financial-ombudsman.org.uk .
Comparison sites are a quick and easy way to find cheap quotes if you ’ ve relatively normal circumstances .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually comparison sites , they are marketplaces , as they can have special deals and prices with different insurers ( as long as they ’ re not more expensive than going direct ) .
So , the best thing to do is to combine a few of them to get a wide spread of insurers and prices .
If you ’ re struggling to get a decent price , it could be because you ’ ve got non-normal circumstances , in which case a broker can give you a bespoke quote .
Two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aren ’ t on comparison sites , so check them too .
They can win for some .
In most cases there ’ s no such thing as ‘ paying monthly ’ .
Insurers pay the annual fee for you via a loan , which you then pay back each month for a year , plus a hefty whack of interest .
So , avoid paying monthly if you can .
If not check the interest rate , you may be better off paying it with a 0 % credit card .
Plus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep up with your monthly home insurance payments due to coronavirus , your insurer has a duty to help you manage your costs , and could offer a payment holiday for up to three months ( it ’ s just a deferment you ’ ll still have to pay it later ) .
Step 5 : If you want to stay where you are , haggle Once you ’ ve found a cheaper policy – try taking the price to your existing provider and ask them to see if they ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I did , 81 % of customers who haggled with Admiral said they had success , while 71 % did with Hastings Direct and 68 % did with LV .
So , it ’ s worth a try .
Step 6 : If you ’ re switching , once you know what you ’ re getting , check for cashback Once you ’ ve checked the cheapest policy is right for you , check if you can earn cashback using a cashback site such as www.topcashback.co.uk or www.quidco.com – these sites can pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through them .
Yet there can be tracking issues , so always focus on getting the right policy first and see this as an added bonus , don ’ t let the cashback drag you into getting the wrong policy .
Martin Lewis is the Founder of MoneySavingExpert.com .
To join the 13 million people who get his free Money Tips weekly email , go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip

The worst home insurance sin is to simply auto-renew without checking whether it’s cheaper elsewhere. So, if you’ve not changed your home insurer in the last year, you really need to sit up and take note.
Home insurance is a prime area where companies use ‘price walking’ - where if you stick with them, every annual renewal, they walk the price up and up and up – never too quickly, to easily raise the price.
After the first year you may pay £25 more, but by year five it can easily be 50% or more. The regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been looking into addressing this, and a report with remedies was meant to be published at the beginning of this year, but it’s been delayed, like everything else, due to coronavirus.
The impact of this can be telling, Miss Magneto tweeted: “@MartinSLewis Home insurance gone up to £258 disgraceful... used a comparison site and the cheapest at £147 was my current company ... Great”. This is a common experience, showing how loyalty doesn’t pay, disloyally shifting to the new cheapest and best policy is what wins most often.
And savings can be huge, as Julie emailed, “Used your info when we got our renewal asking for £600 for our home insurance. New insurance is £146. Kicking ourselves for not using your tips earlier. No more Mr and Mrs Lazy Renewals."
Like good comedy, it’s all about timing
If you haven’t switched in over a year then check asap, as savings by switching can be far bigger than any exit penalties you may have to pay. But if you’re coming up for renewal soon, then the best time to check is around 21 days before renewal (a couple of days either side is fine), so get this in your diary.
This is all about the date you get new quotes. My team analysed more than 3 million quotes to find the sweet spot. The price gradually drops until that date, but then starts to rise rapidly the nearer you get to renewal, leave it until the day before renewal and the price can more than double. Insurers charts show late renewars tend to be a higher risk so they’re charged more.
Six steps to cheaper home insurance cover
Here are the key steps, though you can find far more detailed help and options in my full www.mse.me/cheaphomeinsurance guide.
Step 1: Define the right cover
There’re two elements to home insurance: buildings and contents. Imagine you turn your home upside down; everything that stays put is buildings, if it falls, it’s contents.
- Buildings cover. Many over insure, as they look at their house’s value, but you only need to reinsure the ‘rebuild cost’ (the amount it’d cost if you knocked it down and rebuilt). There’s a calculator at abi.bcis.co.uk.
- Contents cover. Many under insurer thinking “I may have £20,000 worth of stuff but I’d never claim that much”. Again a mistake, if you’ve only insured half the value a claims insurer may only pay out half the claim.
Before you sign up check the cover is right for you and that the firm is regulated by the FCA. Remember, then if a claim is unfairly rejected, you can take them to the free financial-ombudsman.org.uk.
Step 2: Combine multiple comparison sites
Comparison sites are a quick and easy way to find cheap quotes if you’ve relatively normal circumstances. Yet in truth they’re not actually comparison sites, they are marketplaces, as they can have special deals and prices with different insurers (as long as they’re not more expensive than going direct).
So, the best thing to do is to combine a few of them to get a wide spread of insurers and prices. If you’re struggling to get a decent price, it could be because you’ve got non-normal circumstances, in which case a broker can give you a bespoke quote.
Step 3: Then check insurers that comparison sites miss
Two of the big insurers www.aviva.co.uk and www.directline.com aren’t on comparison sites, so check them too. They can win for some.
Step 4: How you pay matters
In most cases there’s no such thing as ‘paying monthly’. Insurers pay the annual fee for you via a loan, which you then pay back each month for a year, plus a hefty whack of interest. So, avoid paying monthly if you can. If not check the interest rate, you may be better off paying it with a 0% credit card.
Plus, if you’re currently struggling to keep up with your monthly home insurance payments due to coronavirus, your insurer has a duty to help you manage your costs, and could offer a payment holiday for up to three months (it’s just a deferment you’ll still have to pay it later).
Step 5: If you want to stay where you are, haggle
Once you’ve found a cheaper policy – try taking the price to your existing provider and ask them to see if they’ll match it. In the last poll I did, 81% of customers who haggled with Admiral said they had success, while 71% did with Hastings Direct and 68% did with LV. So, it’s worth a try.
Step 6: If you’re switching, once you know what you’re getting, check for cashback
Once you’ve checked the cheapest policy is right for you, check if you can earn cashback using a cashback site such as www.topcashback.co.uk or www.quidco.com – these sites can pay you £30 or more if you click through them.
Yet there can be tracking issues, so always focus on getting the right policy first and see this as an added bonus, don’t let the cashback drag you into getting the wrong policy.
Martin Lewis is the Founder of MoneySavingExpert.com.
To join the 13 million people who get his free Money Tips weekly email, go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Oakhaven Hospice opens new store to raise vital funds

OAKHAVEN has opened the latest in a series of shops that raise vital funds for the Hampshire hospice .
The chairman of Oakhaven Hospice Trust , Professor Paul Dodson , performed the opening ceremony watched by shop manager Kira Pink , assistant manager Sally Bignell , and a team of volunteers .
The store in Commercial Road , Totton , sells a selection of clothing , accessories and ornaments .
Social distancing measures are in force , with hand sanitiser at the entrance , markings that aim to limit the number of people inside , and all donated goods quarantined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Prof Dodson said : `` We are delighted to be opening our new charity shop in Totton .
“ Oakhaven Hospice has been providing the Totton community with a wide range of services for over two years at the request of the NHS Clinical Commission Groups and we currently care for about 110 people from Totton each year . ''
As well as providing palliative care both at home and in the hospice , Oakhaven provides a raft of other services .
The complex in Lower Pennington Lane , Pennington , receives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government .
The rest comes from fundraising , gifts in wills and donations .
Oakhaven now has charity shops in Highcliffe , Hythe , Lymington , New Milton , Shirley and Totton .
Anyone wishing to become a volunteer at the Totton store can call Kira Pink on 023 8086 4118 or email totton @ oakhavenretail.co.uk .

The chairman of Oakhaven Hospice Trust, Professor Paul Dodson, performed the opening ceremony watched by shop manager Kira Pink, assistant manager Sally Bignell, and a team of volunteers.
The store in Commercial Road, Totton, sells a selection of clothing, accessories and ornaments.
Social distancing measures are in force, with hand sanitiser at the entrance, markings that aim to limit the number of people inside, and all donated goods quarantined for 72 hours before going on display.
Prof Dodson said: "We are delighted to be opening our new charity shop in Totton.
“Oakhaven Hospice has been providing the Totton community with a wide range of services for over two years at the request of the NHS Clinical Commission Groups and we currently care for about 110 people from Totton each year."
As well as providing palliative care both at home and in the hospice, Oakhaven provides a raft of other services.
The complex in Lower Pennington Lane, Pennington, receives only 14% of its income from the government. The rest comes from fundraising, gifts in wills and donations.
Oakhaven now has charity shops in Highcliffe, Hythe, Lymington, New Milton, Shirley and Totton.
Anyone wishing to become a volunteer at the Totton store can call Kira Pink on 023 8086 4118 or email totton@oakhavenretail.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Series of roadworks on a road in Bishopstoke

A series of roadworks is scheduled to take place on a road in Bishopstoke later this month .
From Friday @ @ @ @ @ 14 , Hampshire County Council will be working on Alan Drayton Way in Bishopstoke .
@ @ @ @ @ replacing a selection of bollards on the road and this will be taking place next @ @ @ @ @ Olympic Way on the road .
Drivers have been warned that delays may be likely @ @ @ @ @ are carried out , and traffic is due to be controlled by using two-way signals @

From Friday July 10 until Tuesday July 14, Hampshire County Council will be working on Alan Drayton Way in Bishopstoke.
Workers will be repairing or replacing a selection of bollards on the road and this will be taking place next to the splitter island opposite Olympic Way on the road.
Drivers have been warned that delays may be likely around the area while works are carried out, and traffic is due to be controlled by using two-way signals.


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--LETTER - Rotary Club of Southampton East has closed

Regretfully I would like to inform you that The Rotary Club of Southampton East has decided to close .
The @ @ @ @ @ regret , but as we seemed unable to recruit new members ; and our current @ @ @ @ @ the `` mature age '' range ; the decision was taken by a majority of @ @ @ @ @ wishes to thank the people of Southampton East for their support over some 70 years @ @ @ @ @ , whether these were local or worldwide needs .
We shall miss you , especially @ @ @ @ @ generous donations did so much good for local charities and needs .
We have closed @ @ @ @ @ generously to Rotary whenever and wherever you see us in the area .
Thank you @ @ @ @ @ members

The decision was taken with great regret, but as we seemed unable to recruit new members; and our current members are now all in the "mature age" range; the decision was taken by a majority of members votes.
The club wishes to thank the people of Southampton East for their support over some 70 years of giving to our causes, whether these were local or worldwide needs.
We shall miss you, especially at Christmas, when your generous donations did so much good for local charities and needs.
We have closed but please continue to give generously to Rotary whenever and wherever you see us in the area.
Thank you very much from all our members
John Lawrence
Acting Secretary
Rotary Club of Southampton East


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Romsey town centre manager, Mark Edgerley, to retire

ROMSEY 'S town centre manager has announced he is set to retire at the end of July after serving six years in the role .
Mark Edgerley was appointed the job in March 2014 and says he has `` enjoyed every moment '' helping residents .
Now , the 68-year-old has revealed he will retire as town centre manager on Friday , July 28 .
He said : `` When I took on the role as the first Romsey Town Centre Manager , I really didn ’ t expect that six years later I would still be in the role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council , I had been retired for a few months after working as the chief executive at Marwell Zoo for four years , but I was there mostly as a volunteer for 25 years .
`` The job for the town centre manager was advertised in the Romsey Advertiser and I thought where ’ s the harm in an 18 hour per week part-time post ?
`` Who wouldn ’ t be tempted to take on such an exciting job , working in a town you love , with a friendly Town Hall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact with local businesses , [ including ] the wonderful residents that make this community what it is today ? ''
Mark and his wife , Mandy , moved to Romsey in 1980 , when he took a job as a cartographic surveyor at the Ordnance Survey ’ s HQ in Southampton .
He went on to become European sales director for a Canadian software company in the late 1990s before moving onto Marwell Zoo in 2000 .
Mark also set up the Wildlife Heritage Foundation – a big cat sanctuary in Smarden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2003 until May 2010 .
Mr Edgerley added : `` I have enjoyed every moment , but now is the time to step back and get someone new in to build and deliver Romsey ’ s recovery plan from the problems caused by coronavirus .
`` I will continue to be involved in the Romsey Festival and Romsey Future , so I will still be haunting people . ''
Mark said he is looking forward to spending more time with his grandchildren , because he has `` five at the moment and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
`` I will also spend more time on my allotment , which gets neglected in the summer , and it is a great way to spend time outdoors , '' he added .
When asked what Mark will miss most about being Romsey 's town centre manager , he said : `` It will be meeting people , being out on the streets in Romsey and chatting to people and trying to help them .
`` The town council is a source of information so people come into the town hall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be to do with litter or parking permits , so we can signpost them to where they need to go . ''
Romsey Town Council has been contacted for comment .

Mark Edgerley was appointed the job in March 2014 and says he has "enjoyed every moment" helping residents.
Now, the 68-year-old has revealed he will retire as town centre manager on Friday, July 28.
He said: "When I took on the role as the first Romsey Town Centre Manager, I really didn’t expect that six years later I would still be in the role.
"Before working for Romsey Town Council, I had been retired for a few months after working as the chief executive at Marwell Zoo for four years, but I was there mostly as a volunteer for 25 years.
"The job for the town centre manager was advertised in the Romsey Advertiser and I thought where’s the harm in an 18 hour per week part-time post?
"Who wouldn’t be tempted to take on such an exciting job, working in a town you love, with a friendly Town Hall team and [being] in regular contact with local businesses, [including] the wonderful residents that make this community what it is today?"
Mark and his wife, Mandy, moved to Romsey in 1980, when he took a job as a cartographic surveyor at the Ordnance Survey’s HQ in Southampton.
He went on to become European sales director for a Canadian software company in the late 1990s before moving onto Marwell Zoo in 2000.
Mark also set up the Wildlife Heritage Foundation – a big cat sanctuary in Smarden, Kent, and worked there from 2003 until May 2010.
Mr Edgerley added: "I have enjoyed every moment, but now is the time to step back and get someone new in to build and deliver Romsey’s recovery plan from the problems caused by coronavirus.
"I will continue to be involved in the Romsey Festival and Romsey Future, so I will still be haunting people."
Mark said he is looking forward to spending more time with his grandchildren, because he has "five at the moment and we have got another one arriving in October".
"I will also spend more time on my allotment, which gets neglected in the summer, and it is a great way to spend time outdoors," he added.
When asked what Mark will miss most about being Romsey's town centre manager, he said: "It will be meeting people, being out on the streets in Romsey and chatting to people and trying to help them.
"The town council is a source of information so people come into the town hall and if they have a problem that could be to do with litter or parking permits, so we can signpost them to where they need to go."
Romsey Town Council has been contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Applicant loses bid to enlarge bungalow at Pinewood Drive, Hythe

PLANS to enlarge a bungalow in a Hampshire village have been rejected for the second time .
Guy Walker lodged @ @ @ @ @ to build a single-storey extension a property in Pinewood Drive , Hythe , was refused @ @ @ @ @ .
But government-appointed planning inspector Guy Davies has rejected the appeal .
Mr Davies said @ @ @ @ @ would intrude into part of the open space that characterises the estate .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ along Furzedale Park , interrupting what is currently a largely open vista .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ reflect the form and materials used on the existing bungalow and there are a number @ @ @ @ @ and the road .
`` However , none of these features mitigate to any significant @ @ @ @ @ . ''

Guy Walker lodged an appeal after his application to build a single-storey extension a property in Pinewood Drive, Hythe, was refused by New Forest District Council.
But government-appointed planning inspector Guy Davies has rejected the appeal.
Mr Davies said: "The proposed extension would intrude into part of the open space that characterises the estate.
"It would be prominent in views along Furzedale Park, interrupting what is currently a largely open vista.
"The extension has been designed to reflect the form and materials used on the existing bungalow and there are a number of shrubs between the bungalow and the road.
"However, none of these features mitigate to any significant extent the harmful visual impact."


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Householder living at Mopley in Langley, near Blackfield, barred from building garage

PLANNING chiefs have rejected plans to build an oak-framed garage in front of a Hampshire home .
An application relating @ @ @ @ @ , has been rejected by New Forest District Council , which criticised the `` excessive @ @ @ @ @ the proposed development .
The applicant sought consent to build the garage near the front @ @ @ @ @ A report to councillors said high hedges would partly screen the building but not sufficiently @ @ @ @ @ the street scene .
It added that gardens made a positive contribution to the street @ @ @ @ @ a narrow road with a semi-rural feel .
`` Due to its location , forward @ @ @ @ @ the outbuilding would be a discordant feature which would be unacceptably dominant . ''

An application relating to Nutmeg Cottage, Langley, has been rejected by New Forest District Council, which criticised the "excessive" size and height of the proposed development.
The applicant sought consent to build the garage near the front boundary of the property.
A report to councillors said high hedges would partly screen the building but not sufficiently to overcome its impact on the street scene.
It added that gardens made a positive contribution to the street, which it described as a narrow road with a semi-rural feel.
"Due to its location, forward of the building line, the outbuilding would be a discordant feature which would be unacceptably dominant."


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Charity sending out 3,000 art supplies packs to needy children in the South East

CHILDREN 'S charity Artswork is sending out 3,000 creative packs to children and young people across the South East .
@ @ @ @ @ and happiness of children and young people and the charity is working closely with organisations @ @ @ @ @ need the packs most .
There are thousands of children and young people across the @ @ @ @ @ access to basic creative supplies including pens , pencils and paper .
Artswork have received @ @ @ @ @ through Let ’ s Create Packs but is asking for more donations .
Just £10 @ @ @ @ @ young person not just survive , but thrive and a vulnerable child create a masterpiece @

Creativity is fundamental to development and happiness of children and young people and the charity is working closely with organisations to help the people who need the packs most.
There are thousands of children and young people across the South East who have no access to basic creative supplies including pens, pencils and paper.
Artswork have received a grant from Arts Council through Let’s Create Packs but is asking for more donations. Just £10 will help a child or young person not just survive, but thrive and a vulnerable child create a masterpiece.
To donate, visit cafdonate.cafonline.org/13137#!/DonationDetails


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Southampton car chase involving police helicopter underway

A car failed to stop in the Lordshill area of Southampton earlier this afternoon .
Police have launched a helicopter @ @ @ @ @ .
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for comment .


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--WATCH: Convoy of trucks pays tribute to Southampton NHS workers

A CONVOY of trucks , motorbikes and cars wound their way through Southampton to pay their respects to the NHS @ @ @ @ @ engines revving the South Coast Convoy were out in force to say thank you and @ @ @ @ @ .
Overall , 48 vehicles took part in the event including lorries , tractors , @ @ @ @ @ was organised by Jooles Harding from Christchurch , and husband and wife Glen and Leanne @ @ @ @ @ from Southampton dock gate 10 they looped around the Millbrook roundabout up Payne 's Road @ @ @ @ @ made their way towards the hospital buildings .
Today marks 72 years since the NHS @ @ @ @ @ established .

With horns beeping and engines revving the South Coast Convoy were out in force to say thank you and happy birthday to the NHS.
Overall, 48 vehicles took part in the event including lorries, tractors, motorbikes and supercars.
It was organised by Jooles Harding from Christchurch, and husband and wife Glen and Leanne Attridge from Eling.
Leaving from Southampton dock gate 10 they looped around the Millbrook roundabout up Payne's Road onto Shirley High Street and made their way towards the hospital buildings.
Today marks 72 years since the NHS and social care system was established.


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Diesel spews across M27 between J9 and J10

DIESEL has poured out across a Hampshire motorway .
A `` large amount of diesel '' has spewed out across @ @ @ @ @ J10 .
The situation is ongoing and traffic officers are on the scene .
The @ @ @ @ @ in lane three of the eastbound carriageway .

A "large amount of diesel" has spewed out across the M27 between J9 and J10.
The situation is ongoing and traffic officers are on the scene.
The diesel is said to be in lane three of the eastbound carriageway.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--St Barnabas Church Swanmore holds first drive in service

A CHURCH today hosted its first ever drive-in service , with a vicar leading the event from a car park .
Around 40 cars full of worshippers gathered outside a village hall to hear music and listen to the words of the minister .
Everyone in the vehicles put their driver side window down , so they could join in with the singing , but left the passenger window up to help with social distancing .
People put their hands through the sunroof of their cars and clapped along while reading from hymn sheets provided by the church .
Reverend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , led the unique drive-in service , which began at 10am in Swanmore , along with lay minister Sally Beazley , 55 .
The 51-year-old reverend said : “ We decided that we wanted to offer people the chance to sing , as that is an important part of Christian worship .
`` We thought we would offer a drive-in service that revolved around singing – as well as our first act of public worship in the church itself .
“ For people in the village , it ’ s another sign that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this community.
” St Barnabas Church has been offering live-streamed worship services during the lockdown , and has opened the church to villagers and others so they can pray privately at various times over the past two weeks .
Musician Peter Fellows led the singing from a keyboard , and the Rev Claire Towns led the service using microphones and a PA system .
Worshippers were asked to sing within their cars with members of their own household .
Because today is also the first Sunday on which the government is allowing public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was also a simple , traditional Communion service at 8am that morning inside the church itself .
However , due to limited space the church was only able to allow 15 households into the building , hence the need for the drive in service held later on .

Around 40 cars full of worshippers gathered outside a village hall to hear music and listen to the words of the minister.
Everyone in the vehicles put their driver side window down, so they could join in with the singing, but left the passenger window up to help with social distancing.
People put their hands through the sunroof of their cars and clapped along while reading from hymn sheets provided by the church.
Reverend Claire Towns, of St Barnabas Church, led the unique drive-in service, which began at 10am in Swanmore, along with lay minister Sally Beazley, 55.
The 51-year-old reverend said: “We decided that we wanted to offer people the chance to sing, as that is an important part of Christian worship.
"We thought we would offer a drive-in service that revolved around singing – as well as our first act of public worship in the church itself.
“For people in the village, it’s another sign that the church is at the heart of this community.”
St Barnabas Church has been offering live-streamed worship services during the lockdown, and has opened the church to villagers and others so they can pray privately at various times over the past two weeks.
Musician Peter Fellows led the singing from a keyboard, and the Rev Claire Towns led the service using microphones and a PA system.
Worshippers were asked to sing within their cars with members of their own household.
Because today is also the first Sunday on which the government is allowing public worship to happen in church buildings, there was also a simple, traditional Communion service at 8am that morning inside the church itself.
However, due to limited space the church was only able to allow 15 households into the building, hence the need for the drive in service held later on.


thedailyecho--2020-07-05--Michael Ball calls for performing arts to be saved after Nuffield Theatre announces closure

Stage star Michael Ball says the performing arts feel “ forgotten ” in the pandemic and must be “ saved ” .
The singer and TV presenter , 58 , said he felt it was his “ duty ” to speak about the issue .
He was speaking after it was revealed that Southampton 's Nuffield Theatre is to close , with the loss of more than 80 jobs .
While hosting his BBC Radio 2 show , the performer sent a message to all those “ who play a role in making our nights at the theatre and live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Nuffield Southampton Theatres to close with loss of 86 jobs He told listeners : “ It ’ s bad enough that they are unable to do the job they have worked and trained for their entire lives… “ They ’ re struggling in every possible way , financially , they ’ re on their knees ; emotionally , they ’ re at their wits ’ end .
“ Whilst other industries are starting to reopen… they ( theatre ) feel like they ’ ve been forgotten .
“ They ’ ve no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or how they are going to put food on the table .
Ball said : “ If you ’ re in this truly dire situation… I promise you the good times will come again .
“ You will go on stage again .
“ You will sing , you will play , you will dance , act perform , entertain and the audiences will clap and cheer and roar with laughter… “ You will see that standing ovation again .
You are not forgotten .
We will overcome this.
” He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We will not turn our back on this industry which has brought so much , not just to the economy but to enrich all of our lives ” .
He told listeners : “ I really feel it ’ s my duty to bring this to wider attention… “ Many people I know are out of work and currently they have nothing , not just those who take to the stage but those brilliantly talented people who work behind the scenes too.
” He urged listeners to download a recording of Tomorrow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sung by Marisha Wallace at her home , saying “ all proceeds in this are going to help the performers who are badly in need ” .
Some theatres have already closed amid the pandemic , including the Nuffield Southampton Theatres , making some 80 employees redundant .
Theatres and concert halls are able to reopen but not for live performances and the industry has warned that it will be devastated .
Last week , some 1,500 artists and acts signed a letter to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden calling for a roadmap @ @ @ @ @ @

The singer and TV presenter, 58, said he felt it was his “duty” to speak about the issue.
He was speaking after it was revealed that Southampton's Nuffield Theatre is to close, with the loss of more than 80 jobs.
While hosting his BBC Radio 2 show, the performer sent a message to all those “who play a role in making our nights at the theatre and live music events such a joy”.
Nuffield Southampton Theatres to close with loss of 86 jobs
He told listeners: “It’s bad enough that they are unable to do the job they have worked and trained for their entire lives… “They’re struggling in every possible way, financially, they’re on their knees; emotionally, they’re at their wits’ end.
“Whilst other industries are starting to reopen… they (theatre) feel like they’ve been forgotten.
“They’ve no idea if they will ever work again or how they are going to put food on the table.
“Well, they’re not forgotten.”
Ball said: “If you’re in this truly dire situation… I promise you the good times will come again.
“You will go on stage again.
“You will sing, you will play, you will dance, act perform, entertain and the audiences will clap and cheer and roar with laughter… “You will see that standing ovation again. You are not forgotten. We will overcome this.”
He said: “We must save the arts.
“We will not turn our back on this industry which has brought so much, not just to the economy but to enrich all of our lives”.
He told listeners: “I really feel it’s my duty to bring this to wider attention… “Many people I know are out of work and currently they have nothing, not just those who take to the stage but those brilliantly talented people who work behind the scenes too.”
He urged listeners to download a recording of Tomorrow, the song from the musical Annie and sung by Marisha Wallace at her home, saying “all proceeds in this are going to help the performers who are badly in need”.
Some theatres have already closed amid the pandemic, including the Nuffield Southampton Theatres, making some 80 employees redundant.
Theatres and concert halls are able to reopen but not for live performances and the industry has warned that it will be devastated.
Last week, some 1,500 artists and acts signed a letter to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden calling for a roadmap for the live music industry.