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

The NHS has launched a free app which is one of the fastest ways to see if you’re at risk of coronavirus. It is a great initiative that alerts you about your exposure to someone who has been affected. If you have been near other app users who may have tested positive you will be alerted immediately. I strongly recommend each and everyone makes use of this app so as to protect themselves from getting infected and unwittingly infecting others. 

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Fareham Council    Covid19

The most important thing in an adult’s life are our children. Over the last year our children’s lives have changed dramatically. They are being asked to do things differently and have lost contact with many of their friends and family. This disruption is having a massive effect on how they see things and what they relied on in the past has disappeared. InTouch Team Leader Steve Ingram reports that he has been contacted by many residents who are asking how to deal with the changes in their children’s lives.

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Fareham Council

It’s official! I am delighted to announce that I am running as the Conservative Party candidate in Fareham East, at the forthcoming elections for Fareham District Council on Thursday May 6th.  

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Fareham Council

The hospitality business has taken the hardest hit due to the Covid situation. While we were just coming out of the worst phase post lockdown, we had to go into another similar phase due to the spread of the new strain of the virus. Pubs and restaurants are bound to take the longer route back to normality compared to other sectors that have been affected by the lockdown. 

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Covid19

With the coronavirus vaccine roll-out, scammers have found yet another way to use the general public’s fears and concerns during the current circumstances against them by gaining access to their personal information through phishing texts. This latest scam has come to light over the past few days and involves fraudsters operating through phishing texts or emails to obtain sensitive information.

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Covid19

As the new and highly infectious coronavirus variant is causing havoc, single-day cases are reaching a record high with each passing day. This new strain of the virus is unfortunately highly transmissible in comparison to the earlier version. With the alarming rate at which the new virus is spreading, it is important that each and every one of us abide by the new lockdown rules. Only strict adherence will ensure that we stay safe and help reduce the spread of the virus as much as possible.

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Covid19

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

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

Join me at 11am today for a two-minute silence to remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

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COVID-19 cases, once again, are seeing an upward trend across the UK and many other countries. We are fortunate to be able to predict and watch our neighbours who are ahead of us, and we know that not acting can be devastating if not contained at the right time. Numbers are rapidly increasing, and as a community, we must support all efforts to control the spread of COVID further. 

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Fareham Council    Covid19

The Conservative Government has time and again come up with enterprising and industrious ideas to help residents sail through these difficult times. As our work dynamics adjust with the changing times, people must adapt and learn new ways of finding and creating new and better job opportunities. 

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Fareham Council

In such unprecedented circumstances, the National and Local Conservative Government has acted positively to help our local economy recover, protect jobs and help us all return to some normality. 

Our priority is you, and I am listening. If you have any suggestions on what we can do to help our local population - please get in touch. 

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Fareham Council

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:

New continuous cough and/or
High temperature
For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild infection

Following the Government's briefing yesterday, the stay at home advice is as follows:

 

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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

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

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

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

Tonight, we have had an unequivocal mandate for Brexit. The arguments can now stop, as the people have made it abundantly clear what they want. This result will free up parliament and remove the log jam that has prevented it from doing what is needed. We can now move forward and focus on what is important:

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Fareham Council

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

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

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

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

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

Following several comments about the issue, Stephen has reported this to Hampshire Police. Advice for witnesses has been issued.
 

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Crime

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

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

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

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

I had the pleasure recently to meet with Tony Ashworth who does great work in the region saving and increasing the bee population.

There are over 240 species of bees in the UK.  These include 1 honey bee species, 25 bumblebees and an amazing 224 species of solitary bees, which come in many colours, shapes and sizes. Without them, we couldn't grow foods like tomatoes, blueberries and strawberries.

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Parking

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

FERNEHAM HALL will close in January 2020 after the annual panto season at the start of its multi-million revamp.
It attracted wide interest when the Council advertised for contractors.

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Fareham Council    Infastructure

CHANGING climate has been evident this summer.
Consequences of doing nothing will be a disaster and Government has set a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
 

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