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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 commentby 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 commentby 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 commentby 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 commentby 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 commentby 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 commentby 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 commentby 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 commentby 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 commentby 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 […]
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