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| Watch out for the launch of Blueprint! |
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On Monday 4 October 2010 our new consultation ‘Blueprint’ goes
live…. The purpose of Blueprint is to allow people to think about what type of place they want to live in not only now but in the future looking 20 years or so ahead. This is in line with the concept of ‘localism’ being promoted by the new coalition Government. The Government has changed the system by which local councils draw up their long term planning documents. They are still called ‘local development frameworks’ but instead of starting with national targets and requirements, they now start with local views about the nature and timing of development. It is still the Council’s job to take all these views and to produce a set of policies which are sensible given the issues we face. Whilst we can be pleased to have local responsibility, it’s also a major challenge. Looking ahead ten or even twenty years what kind of places do we want to live in? How do we allow them to change? What matters most as we look into the future at the social and economic issues that affect us? It’s a task we need to take very seriously and with an open mind. It cannot be right only to think about our own immediate interests or views. We have to think ahead and question the assumptions we might normally make. Because if we don’t get our planning right, the consequences may not only damage us but they may damage the communities we thought we were protecting. The City Council has to produce its new plan next year because all of its old planning policies are getting out of date. We’ve called the process ‘Blueprint’ because the plan is just that - the instructions and guidance that will shape what our communities will look like in the future. The City Council is committed to involving all of its communities in shaping their own future. Parish Councils large or small can participate as can any other local group such as the WI, church’s, youth groups, schools, local businesses etc All the details can be found on dedicated pages a dedicated website: www.community-blueprint.co.uk from Monday 4 October. And you can request a Blueprint pack by contacting: ldf@winchester.gov.uk The consultation runs until 10 December 2010 so don’t leave it too late and get debating ‘Blueprint’ today. |
| Publication of Bishops Waltham Town Healthcheck Report |
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The final Bishops Waltham Town
Healthcheck report has now been published. The contents were
approved by Bishops Waltham Parish Council a some months ago and the
key headlines shared with residents through a summary document
delivered to each household. The full report details the
history of Bishops Waltham, analyses the strengths and weaknesses of
the settlement and sets out a series of projects to improve the town
and parish in the coming years. Projects identified in the
report include a business park and more small business units,
community ownership of the North and South Ponds, pedestrianisation
of the Upper High Street and improvements to a series of play areas
and sports facilities. |
| Winchester Over 55's Forum - FREE Film Screening Event |
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The invitation is open to all those over the age of 55, and is being held in an effort to bring older people together and promote the work of the Over 55's Forum. The Forum aims to give a voice to older people across the District to ensure that their needs are being met by local services. In addition to learning about the Over 55's Forum, those who come along to the free event will have a chance to meet with representatives from the Community Innovations Team, Age Concern Hampshire, and other partners from the Older Persons' Partnership. To book your seat, or for further information, including help with transport for this event, please contact SarahKate Abercrombie on 01962 848497 or sabercrombie@winchester.gov.uk |
Winchester's Over 55's Forum is
inviting older people in the District to a FREE
screening of the film, Mamma Mia, at The Screen Cinema, St
Cross Rd, Winchester on 30 September from 10.30am.| Beat the Squeeze - Funding Seminar Invitation |
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If you run a voluntary group, charity or
other not-for-profit organisation in the Winchester District, you
are almost certain to be concerned about the availability of public
funding to support you in 2011/12 and beyond. As you start to
plan budgets and work programmes for next year, this is the time to
gather information and ideas about how to make the most of the
funding which is still available.
To help you do this, Winchester City Council and Winchester Area
Community Action invite you to a FREE seminar, where you can: You can book up to 3 places for your organisation at one of
the following events: There will be more information on this event on the Winchester
City Council website soon. To book your place email Nicola Lawrence
- nlawrence@winchester.gov.uk
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| Census Opportunities |
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On 27 March 2011 the Office for National Statistics (ONS), are asking every household in England and Wales to complete a census questionnaire. As a result there will be a considerable amount of job opportunities related to the Census, for more information visit www.censusjobs.co.uk |
| Money for Work, Rest and Play |
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More rural communities and businesses across East Hampshire and Winchester will benefit from a share of the £2,025,000 LEADER grant funding administered by the Fieldfare Local Action Group. Owslebury Parish Council, Spinney Hollow woodlands projects and Hampshire Vegetable Gardens are the latest successful applicants to receive offers of support. David Webb, acting Chair of the Local Action Group, congratulated the projects and said "These are positive examples of rural businesses and communities who want to make the most of the financial opportunities that this grant programme offers". The Local Action Group has supported 48 projects since April 2009 and funds are available until 2013. The group meets every six weeks to assess the grant applications made to them. Small rural businesses, farmers, woodland owners and community projects located in the rural areas of East Hampshire District and Winchester City Council can apply for LEADER grants. For more information, please contact Ken Brown, LEADER Programme Manager, on 01962 848 588, email kbrown@winchester.gov.uk or visit www.Fieldfareleader.org.uk |
| Holler for Hot Spots, not Not-Spots! |
Winchester City Council and the eHampshire Partnership are seeking local views on access to broadband internet. A short survey is available for all Winchester District residents and businesses, to identify demand for better broadband. The survey asks for your current internet speeds, and seeks your view on what you would pay for faster access to the World Wide Web. Town and Parish Councils are asked to publicise this survey widely. A leaflet is available for you to distribute – just contact Kate Cloud, Economic Development Manager on 01962 848 563 or email kcloud@winchester.gov.uk to request leaflets for your area. The results of the survey will be mapped, and overlaid onto an existing map of not-spots – areas with very poor broadband access. This will identify the priority order of settlements demanding higher speed broadband access. The evidence that is gathered will be used to lobby internet service providers, and those providing internet infrastructure, to provide a better service to Winchester. You can access the survey by logging onto http://www.ehampshire.org/winchester/c-339 which also has a tool to measure your current broadband speed. In addition, you can email more general comments to Kate Cloud, Economic Development Manager at ecdev@winchester.gov.uk or telephone 01962 848 563 for more information. |
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