Remembering loved ones lost during the pandemic

A National Day of Reflection is being held today, Tuesday 23 March – the anniversary of the UK going into the first national lockdown – to remember all those who have sadly passed away during the pandemic and to show support for families who are grieving. The National Day of Reflection includes a minute’s silence at…

Coronavirus business grants deadline set for 31 March

Eligible businesses that have not yet applied for a coronavirus-related business grant have until midnight on Wednesday 31 March 2021 when all current schemes bar one will close. Grants are available from East Hampshire District Council (EHDC) for most businesses that have been forced to close by national lockdowns and tiered restrictions during the coronavirus…

B3004, Kingsley – Carriageway Repairs

As part of the annual programme of works being undertaken by Operation Resilience, we will shortly be undertaking carriageway surface repairs in localised areas along the B3004, Green Street, Kingsley, from Malthouse Farm access road to Oaklands Farm access road. The repairs are currently programmed to start on Tuesday 30th March 2021 and are expected…

Churt Road, Headley – Carriageway Repairs

As part of the annual programme of works being undertaken by Operation Resilience, we will shortly be undertaking carriageway surface repairs in localised areas along Churt Road, from Glayshers Hill to Hammer Lane. This is in preparation for a proposed surface treatment, which if undertaken, will be carried out during 2021. The repairs are currently…

Get to Know your NHS

There is to be a webinar on Tuesday 9 March at 7.30pm via Zoom. The event comes as part of the Hampshire Together: Modernising our Hospitals and Health Services programme. The aim of the session is to describe how services are currently delivered (and from where) and explain why it is felt improvements could be…

Census 2021

The Census 2021 will take place on Sunday 21 March 2021. Information packs are now being sent to homes in time for the Census on 21 March. The Census will be able to be completed online for the first time. For more information please visit census.gov.uk/help/find-a-census-support-centre To complete the Census on 21 March click here…

Picketts Hill, Bordon – Carriageway Resurfacing

Carriageway resurfacing on a section of Picketts Hill, Bordon, by the junction with the A325 to just after the access to the Hanson Concrete Plant, has now been reprogrammed. The works are will be carried out on Sunday 14th March 2021, during this time Picketts Hill will be closed to vehicular traffic between approximately 07:30…

Transforming travel in and around Farnham

Surrey, Waverley and Farnham councils and Jeremy Hunt MP are working together to transform how we travel in and around Farnham – this is called the Farnham Infrastructure Programme. Many of you gave feedback last year on the programme’s vision. Since then the partners have been reviewing your responses, hearing feedback at local liaison forums,…

The Countryside Code

The Countryside Code has been around for a long time (since the 1930’s), and plays a huge importance in regards to guidance on how we can enjoy the countryside whilst ensuring we are taking responsibility of our actions. To view the countryside Code please follow the link https://mcusercontent.com/58669d6895e71c03602eb4f52/files/07a121af-b08a-4f0a-8702-98c896adecce/Countryside_Code_Poster_PRINT.pdf

Coronavirus testing centre for workers set up at Alton Sports Centre

Residents around Alton who must leave home to work can take a coronavirus test at a new centre in the town.  Alton Sports Centre opened as a testing site on Wednesday 24 February, giving workers the chance to take regular tests for the virus.  The centre, the only such facility in East Hampshire, is one of 11 to be introduced across the county and will run for the next six weeks.   Arranged by appointment, the tests are aimed at…