David Simpson, Hampshire County Council

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

Computer Scam

by David Simpson on 1 October, 2014

I am receiving an increasing number of reports about people calling up and saying “You have a problem with your computer” it appears Hampshire is being targeted at present but probably across the country. Clearly most of you will know this is a scam but if not then under no circumstances go and turn your […]

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Two rescues highlight vulnerable people safety campaign

by David Simpson on 30 September, 2014

30 September 2014 Two rescues highlight vulnerable people safety campaign Two vulnerable adults have been rescued from fires inside 24 hours, as Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) launches a lifesaving campaign to improve the safety of older people. Yesterday (September 29) firefighters and police rescued an 86-year-old disabled lady from a fire in her […]

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Too many blocked roads

by David Simpson on 15 September, 2014

When is a “Road Closure” not a road closure? When it is coned off or traffic lights are used but unless it is a total closure with diversion routes it is not counted as a closure. It is however a massive inconvenience for drivers especially when there has been no notice given and therefore no […]

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Wood chips on fire in Eversley storage yard

by David Simpson on 27 July, 2014

More than 500 tonnes of wood chips and logs caught fire at a storage yard in Hampshire. Crews were called to the site in Brickhouse Hill, Eversley, near Fleet, in the early hours where a wood chipping machine was on fire. The site was being used to store aggregates and forestry materials, the fire service […]

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Hampshire Fire and Rescue help Balkans

by David Simpson on 17 May, 2014

Dear Fire Authority Members, As you may be aware the Balkans are being affected by wide area flooding similar to the flooding that the UK experienced in February of this year, with the impact on society escalating to a level where the local response has become overwhelmed. The Government of Serbia has declared a state […]

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Budget Amendment at Hampshire

by David Simpson on 24 February, 2014

The Liberal Democrat Amendment to improve County services is below along with the speech by the LD Leader Councillor Keith House. Investment in Hampshire’s Services, Investment in Hampshire’s Infrastructure Hampshire Liberal Democrats Budget Proposals, February 2014 LIBERAL DEMOCRAT BUDGET AMENDMENT HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL – 20 FEBRUARY 2014 ITEM 9 – REVENUE BUDGET AND PRECEPT 2014/15 […]

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CHAMPIONS – Hampshire Fire & Rescue

by David Simpson on 9 July, 2013

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service declared National champions at UK Rescue Challenge Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has been crowned National Extrication Champions at the UK’s biggest rescue challenge competition. After battling against 36 other teams in road traffic collision scenarios, the Hampshire team have taken the winner’s title at the UK Rescue Challenge. More […]

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Firefighters patrol Rushmoor this summer offering fire safety advice Rushmoor firefighters will be patrolling heathland this summer giving out free fire safety advice in a bid to raise awareness of the devastation and impact on wildlife that fires in rural areas have. More than a third of 999 calls taken by Rushmoor Fire Station are […]

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Frensham Way Footpath

by David Simpson on 13 May, 2013

As part of the programme of works being undertaken by Operation Resilience we will be undertaking Footway Resurfacing works on Frensham Close, Yateley. The works are programmed to start on Monday 20 May 2013 and are expected to last for 4 weeks, weather permitting. The working hours are anticipated to be 08.00 – 17.00hrs with […]

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Dear Councillor Simpson As part of the programme of works being undertaken by Operation Resilience we will be undertaking Carriageway Resurfacing in Hazeley Bottom. The works are programmed to start on Sunday 19 May 2013 and is expected to last for up to 3 Sundays (excluding Sunday 26th as its the Bank Holiday weekend). The […]

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