Following the success of the Clap for Our Carers campaign which saw towns, villages and cities up and down the country clapping in support of our carers on Thursday 26th March, the event looks likely to become a weekly event at 8pm every Thursday.
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Hampshire County Council have launched a new helpline to provide information and advice, as well as practical support to frail or vulnerable Hampshire residents who need urgent assistance with essential food or household supplies, collection of medication, or who are at risk of loneliness.
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There are lots of opportunities to provide support locally and contribute to the volunteer effort during the coronavirus outbreak.
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If you’ve found yourself struggling with homeschooling this week (and let’s face it, who hasn’t!) we’ve put together some of the best online resources to keep the little, and not so little ones occupied.
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You may have seen the TV images of people clapping from their balconies in France and Spain to thank health workers for the work they are doing .
At 8pm tonight, Thursday 26th March the people of Fleet and across the country are being encouraged to open their front doors or windows and clap for our carers to thank and celebrate our NHS workers.
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To support local residents and businesses at this difficult time, Hart District Council has suspended charges in all its public car parks until the end of June.
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Hart District Council’s Local Plan has been recommended for adoption by the government’s Planning Inspectorate, subject to councillor approval. The Local Plan sets out the council will balance future development requirements with the need to protect the special qualities of Hart. It will include a supply of new homes (including affordable homes and those for older people), economic development floorspace, low carbon lifestyles and renewable energy, while at the same time protecting and enhancing our natural and built environment and biodiversity. Hart District Council see the benefits of the local plan as providing a sound basis to make future planning decisions and
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Cantine opened in Fleet on 3 February, a dog friendly cafe offering a warm welcome, drinks and snacks as well for dogs as well as their owners. Founded by Ali and Dave, who own two beautiful dogs, Belle and Buddy, and have put their corporate careers behind them to start a business with a difference. This dog friendly cafe will certainly be a great addition to the town. When we visited the café was busy with people enjoying a selection of teas, fresh coffee and home made cakes, including gluten free options. There are snacks for dogs too, including
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Hart District and Rushmoor Borough Councils have successfully secured funding to the value of £92k for 2020-21 to prevent and reduce the numbers of people sleeping rough in Hart and Rushmoor. The funding has been allocated following a successful bid submitted to central government through the Rough Sleeping Initiative and in response to the Prime Minister’s drive to tackle homelessness. Hart and Rushmoor’s bid proposal identified specific challenges which can be better addressed by providing a joint localised approach. Money this year will be used by Hart and Rushmoor to create two new specialist support worker roles. These will identify and
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Hampshire County Council is asking people who live, work and study in Hampshire to have their say on proposed changes to libraries. A 10-week public consultation until Wednesday 18 March 2020 is asking for opinions on: the emerging vision for Hampshire’s Libraries to 2025; the level of need for library services in specific local communities; proposed changes to the Library Service and the potential impacts; and any alternatives that respondents may wish to propose. The proposal includes the possibility of closing up to 10 libraries across the county, although Fleet would not be considered for closure as it is a
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