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30th April 2021
As the day of the election draws closer, I would like to make a few points here. If you haven’t already applied for your vote by Post or Proxy and plan to vote in person, we have some vital information to take into account. I urge all of you to please follow the safety protocols for your own safety as well as that of others. 

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Fareham East    Fareham Council    Covid19

24th December 2020
The government had earlier planned quite a few relaxations pertaining to the Covid-19 rules for Christmas. A month ago, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson announced that families would be able to form Christmas household bubbles. 

Looking at the current scenario, however, the Prime Minister has announced tighter COVID-19 restrictions in an effort to curb the spread of the new virus strain that has hit some parts of the country.

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Fareham East    Wallington    Fareham Council    Covid19

23rd November 2020
Christmas like so many other things in 2020 is going to be different this time around. With Christmas just around the corner, the Council is doing its best to keep the Christmas spirit as lively as any other year, albeit in a different way.

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Fareham East

6th September 2020
Ferneham Hall closed in early 2020 to undergo a huge redevelopment over the next two years, after which it will reopen with a terrace bar, increased theatre seating – and a new name.

Vote now - closes 13 Sept 20.

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Fareham East    Fareham Council    Infastructure

28th August 2020
Support to local traders and small businesses has become our priority which gave birth to the “Shop Local” and “Eat Local” campaign. The Mayor of Fareham and the Leader of Fareham Borough Council have been trying to encourage residents to support local traders through this campaign.
 
While a number of residents have already been using local shops considerably more during the lockdown we hope that this habit of shopping locally continues to see a positive upward trend. When you shop locally you are helping your community grow and ours is a community that has a lot to offer. There are boutiques, specialist stores, restaurants, cafes and coffee shops, hairdressers, and so much more. 

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Fareham East    Wallington    Fareham Council

27th July 2020
In the recent edition of In Touch - you can read about everything the Conservative Party have been doing in Fareham East this past month.

Ward Survey Results and an Asda initiative...

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Fareham East    Wallington    Fareham Council    Covid19

21st July 2020
This pandemic has proven to be a genuinely testing phase for each and every one of us. But while overcoming the personal hurdles and effects of the economic crisis, there have been many who went beyond and took a step forward to lend a helping hand. 

I want to take this moment to extend my sincere Thank You to those who have selflessly come forward to help others in any way they could. 

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Fareham East    Wallington    Fareham Council    Covid19

11th June 2020
Non-essential businesses, including shops, are set to open 15th June onwards. View the latest press releases in the main article.

As we slowly start venturing out from the safety of our homes, we need to do this in the most careful manner possible. Following the guidance offers two benefits. Ensuring that our collective time and effort spent distancing and in isolation in the past few months was not futile, but will also help us to successfully overcome the situation while gradually easing back into our routines at the same time. 

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Fareham East    Wallington    Fareham Council    Covid19

5th June 2020
In the previous post, I spoke about Government grants and the efforts taken by the Government to help our Fareham residents during these difficult times. Fareham council, at the same time is also trying its best to extend support in every way possible to make it easier for our residents to move forward. I want to thank everyone for the efforts made to adhere to the Government's advice. 

As a community, we have faced some the most difficult times in recent history, the initiative taken by many who have reached out to help others and the supportive attitude towards overcoming the situation as a community has been worthy of applaud and makes me feel proud.

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Fareham East    Wallington    Fareham Council    Covid19

20th May 2020
It is the priority of Fareham Council to ensure the health and well-being of residents during this COVID crisis. While the safety of our residents is a top priority, the Council is making efforts to ensure that as many services as possible will be made available to everyone as per the Governments ongoing and ever-evolving advice.

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Fareham East    Wallington    Fareham Council    Covid19

30th April 2020
Evidence of civilisation in Fareham dates back to before AD43 when the Romans arrived and established a crossing point of the River Wallington.
Shortly after, a Roman Fortress was built at Porchester to defend the strategic Portsmouth Harbour. 

Fareham was quickly identified as an area of significance with its protected harbour. Traces of tools and arms from the Iron Age have been found, and the town was first documented in the Norman era as 'Ferneham'. The Bishop of Winchester historically located his mills in Fareham Creek near the Fareham Viaduct. Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton who occupied Titchfield Abbey in the late 16th Century, was a Patron of William Shakespeare, and a dedicatee of his Sonnets.

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Fareham East    Wallington    Fareham Council    Crime    Drugs

13th April 2020
Far too often people use the word HERO to describe achievements when it is not deserved.  Our NHS staff are risking their lives every day to protect our nation from coronavirus. Winston Churchill said, “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” An incredibly appropriate quote in describing the people who are fighting against this deadly virus.

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Fareham East    Wallington    Fareham Council    Covid19

7th April 2020
First of all, I hope you will join me in hoping for the speedy recovery of our Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Like so many others, he is now in the outstanding hands of our very own NHS. We wish him, and everyone else affected by this disease a speedy recovery.

As is the theme of all my posts, we must get through this crisis together. When this passes we have many domestic and global issues that will require our attention and our unity as we heal the wounds of the past and restore the Great Britain that we are.

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Fareham East    Wallington    Fareham Council    Covid19

2nd April 2020
Reducing the spread and the containment of the coronavirus has to be a community-effort with small efforts taken by each and every one of us.

Stay at home! It is important that you avoid going outside other than for absolute essentials such as for food, health reasons or essential work. If you can manage to work from home, it is a sensible decision, and a government requirement to do so. 

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Fareham East    Wallington    Fareham Council    Covid19

31st January 2020
Halifax has revealed the places in the UK with the best quality of life

FAREHAM has been named as the 2nd best place to live, according to an annual quality of life survey.

Containing popular market towns, such as Bishop’s Stortford and Hertford, Fareham was nominated due to strong exam results, high life expectancy, excellent health and happiness scores, and high average earnings.

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Fareham East    Wallington    Fareham Council

30th January 2020
The 31st January will be a memorable day in our nation’s history. It is the day that we finally get Brexit done and the whole nation can finally come back together.  The arguments are over, and we should remember that whichever side of the debate you were on, we are all passionate about our country.  We all want the same, which is to live in a strong country that we can be proud of.

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Fareham East    Wallington    Fareham Council

24th January 2020
A decision has been made to approve a 12-month pilot scheme to improve Fareham Town Centre security and incorporate a programme of raising public awareness. 

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Fareham East    Fareham Council    Crime    Drugs

10th January 2020
I have recently had several residents in Furzehall Avenue contact me regarding parking problems they are experiencing. This problem has occurred as County Council employees are parking there instead of their designated area at Furze Court.




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Fareham East    Fareham Council    Traffic

24th November 2019
On Sunday, Fareham Mayor Pamela Bryant turned on the towns Christmas lights. 

The event was supported by thousands of people, who brought along their children to enjoy a fantastic day of events. To see families enjoying themselves was very moving and illustrated the strong bond of people in Fareham.

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Fareham East

22nd November 2019
The Rt Hon Sajid Javid attended the Fareham Conservatives Annual Dinner on Friday.  His speech to all who attended was the most positive I have heard in a very long time.  He explained in very easy terms why it is important that people vote for the Conservative Party on 12th December.

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Fareham East    Fareham Council

11th November 2019
On Friday, Beales Department Store opened their latest shop in Fareham shopping centre.  This is a great boost for the town, creating 30 jobs. and gives the centre a much-needed addition.  

The store replaces Marks and Spencer who left the site earlier in the year. Over 300 people attended the opening of the store by Mayor Pamela Bryant and owner Tony Brown. The store director Matt Roberts, and Councillor Louise Cubley were also present at the opening to give their support.

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Fareham East    Fareham Council

10th November 2019
The people of Fareham showed their respect today, for everyone in the armed services who sacrificed so much to give us our liberty. They turned up in large numbers and showed what a great community we have.

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Fareham East

9th November 2019
I had the honour of attending the Portchester Remembrance Service on Saturday. It was attended by a large number of people who wished to show their respects to members of our armed services who sacrificed so much to give us the freedom we enjoy today.

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Fareham East    Wallington

22nd October 2019
If I'm going to represent the people of Fareham East properly, it is imperative that I understand what issues concern you the most -  please take 2 minutes to complete this survey.

I have created this short 10 question survey to allow the people of Fareham East to have their say on what concerns them and what they want from me if I am to represent them.

Take the survey - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/stepheningram
 

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Fareham East    Wallington    Parking    Fareham Council    Crime    Drugs    Traffic    Infastructure    Environment

17th October 2019
I had a very informative meeting with Sergeant Michelle Winstanley at Fareham Police on Thursday. It was very refreshing to see that they are very passionate about Fareham and the people who choose to live here. 
We discussed a wide variety of issues, including:
 
Bicycle theft 
Various stages of drug use
Importance of helping young people in the community
Visiting schools
Setting up of advice centres and clubs

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Fareham East    Crime    Drugs

28th September 2019
Shown are CGI impressions of what Ferneham Hall will look like following the redevelopment work.

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Fareham East    Wallington    Fareham Council    Infastructure

24th September 2019
Last night, I was honoured to attend a great evening at Antonio's Restaurant, Fareham supported by the Lady Mayoress.

The event was in support of 1350 (Fareham and District) Squadron Air Training Corps

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Fareham East    Fareham Council

1st August 2019
FEARS over dangerous levels of nitrates in the environment have halted building of thou- sands of homes across Fare- ham and South Hampshire
 

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Fareham East    Wallington    Fareham Council    Infastructure