David Simpson, Hampshire County Council

Liberal Democrat Councillor for Hartley Wintney, Eversley and Yateley Learn more

Students and Fees – Dr Vince Cable writes……

by David Simpson on 4 December, 2010

The Liberal Democrats have always championed our universities. We have long fought for a fair deal for students.Now in Government we are in a position to turn that campaigning into real action. The higher education package I am announcing today will promote high-quality university teaching and research. It will guarantee fair access for all, regardless […]

Read more    Leave a comment

Roads update 20.00 3rd Dec

by David Simpson on 3 December, 2010

Apologies for the later than usual note – a very busy day and early closing of the offices has meant getting the e mail out being a bit delayed. last night was, as forecast cold but mainly dry, and we had widespread ice formation over night. We ran the P1 routes this morning before rush […]

Read more    Leave a comment

Road update 3rd Dec 10 am

by David Simpson on 3 December, 2010

Last night was bitterly cold and we experienced  temperatures of minus 6 degrees centigrade on the road surface which was not as low as the minus 9 to 10 degrees being forecast in the early evening.  No significant snow fell last night, but minimal amounts were seen in localised spots across the County. We ran […]

Read more    Leave a comment

No bin collection – Fri 3rd Dec

by David Simpson on 3 December, 2010

No bin collection today again.        From: John.Elson@hart.gov.uk Sent: 03 December 2010 7:54 AM To: Subject: Waste and Recycling Collections – Friday 3rd December  Due to the adverse weather all waste and recycling collections have been cancelled today, and staff have been reallocated to the clearance of snow in accordance with the priorities set […]

Read more    Leave a comment

Roads and Snow update 1800 2nd Dec

by David Simpson on 2 December, 2010

P1 = Primary route 1 P2 = Primary route 2 These will be gritted first. Then Community routes which are generally those near Medical centres and schools.    Quick update: We had about 3-5″ of snow across the region generally but fared better that the southern half of the County (for once!) – I live in Winchester […]

Read more    Leave a comment

Bins 2nd Dec

by David Simpson on 2 December, 2010

All waste and recycling collections have been cancelled today, any available staff have been redeployed on snow clearance works. Regards John John Elson Head of Technical Services & Environmental Maintenance Hart District Council

Read more    Leave a comment

Roads and Snow 2nd Dec

by David Simpson on 2 December, 2010

A morning update on the weather situation on the road network. There has been widespread snowfall across the network so far, varying in intensity. South of the County seems to be worse with up to 15cm of snowfall and the north receiving  north about 7-8cm. HCC and Amey staff have been working continuously throughout the […]

Read more    Leave a comment

POLICE

by David Simpson on 15 November, 2010

Hampshire Constabulary is being completely reorganised to reduce support costs.  At the moment the objective is to 100% protect: all Safer Neighbourhood Teams (PCSOs and Beat PCs), all Response Teams (the people who drive a fast car to you when you call 999), and all Detection Teams.  Just about everything else is being reorganised on […]

Read more    Leave a comment

New Labour Leader

by David Simpson on 25 September, 2010

Simon Hughes comments on the election of Ed Miliband as the new Labour Leader   Commenting on the election of the new Labour Leader, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Simon Hughes said: “I want warmly to congratulate Ed Miliband on becoming the new Labour leader.  “It is good to hear that he intends to practice a new […]

Read more    Leave a comment

Planning Consultations

by David Simpson on 21 September, 2010

Have you noticed how every August important consultations come out just as people are going on holiday? This year was no exception and along with Appeals against Planning decisions by Hart DC have caused a lot of angst for residents. Apart from Appeals I am excluded from commenting on applications as I am a member […]

Read more    Leave a comment