Councillor Vacancies May 2013

CVPC is urgently seeking 3 volunteers to fill parish councillor vacancies for the Crookham Village, Netherhouse and Zebon wards.

PLEASE THINK ABOUT IT !

Contact the parish clerk for details

COUNCIL MEETINGS are held in public on the first non-holiday monday of every month except August.

Start time is 7:45pm and the venue normally alternates between the WI Hut, Crookham Village and the Zebon Copse Centre, Zebon Copse.

There is always an opportunity for public participation, limited to 3 minutes per person, at the start of each meeting. If you have something to raise with the Council, please come along and have your say.

The ANNUAL PARISH MEETING is a special meeting, held once a year, devoted to a two-way exchange of views between the Parish Council and Parishioners.

The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING is a special council meeting at which the Chairman and other post holders are elected for the following year by councillors. The AGM usually continues into a normal council meeting.

Meetings of the CVPC Finance Committee,
which are open to the public and press,
are held in the Netherhouse Meeting Room of
Zebon Copse Centre, Danvers Drive, GU52 0ZE
at 8pm on the Tuesday before each full Parish Council meeting.

Current Topics

Police

Hampshire Constabulary now have web pages giving news about police topics relevant to the Fleet area, including the parish of Crookham Village. The parish lies across three beat areas which roughly align with ward boundaries.

The Hampshire Police web page for Fleet and Church Crookham is HERE and that for the rural part of the parish is HERE.

The Hart Community Safety web site went live in December 2008 HERE.

The Zebon Copse Centre
7 September 2009: Because Velmead Community Centre is often mistaken for facilities associated with the area around Velmead School in Fleet, the facility has been renamed The Zebon Copse Centre (ZCC for short) to coincide with its re-opening after major refurbishment.
The refurbished hall is now fully open for business again.

June 2010
Crookham Village Parish Council has now taken over Zebon Copse Centre buildings and land from Hart District Council.
See HERE for details of the facilities and for booking details.

New Play Boulder at Velmead May 2009
In collaboration with HDC and the Big Lottery Fund, the Parish Council is installing a 3m play boulder opposite the swings on the bigger play area at Velmead on Zebon Copse.

The foundations were prepared on 1 May 2009 and the boulder itself is due to be installed on Wednesday 6 May 2009.

14 May 2009: The new pair of play boulders are now in use within an extension to the senior play area and proving very popular with adventurous youngsters.

Grit Bins for Zebon Copse February 2010
Following experience of untreated roads during the recent snows, CVPC has decided to purchase 4 additional salt/grit bins for Zebon Copse - 2 for Brandon Road, one for Jessett Drive and one for the Pawmers Mead area of Browning Road. These will be installed and subsequently filled by HCC.

8 February 2010
First 2 bins for Danvers Drive and Jessett drive to be installed by HCC Highways this week. Other two on order by CVPC.

12 February 2010
All four grit bins now in place and filled. Job complete.

Energy Saving Advice
July 2009: Are you interested in finding out more about energy saving, climate change and renewable energy? If so, this collection of articles on energy saving and the associated services should be useful.
Find out how to insulate your home, drive smarter and make more of your energy.
Articles are provided by the United Sustainable Energy Agency (USEA). This not-for-profit company operates an Energy Saving Trust advice centre in the South East (Thames Valley and Solent). It also manages Cocoon, the free comparison service which can help homeowners find the best deals on cavity wall and loft insulation.

30 August 2010
Individuals and organisations may wish to note the energy-saving advice available from the Environment Centre (tEC).

13 May 2013
Hampshire councils offer free energy-switch advice. Sign up by 3 June 2013. Details here>>.

SHLAA - CV Parish Housing Sites
July 2009: Hart Council's Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment has proposed a number of sites in and around the parish for inclusion in the draft Local Development Framework.
See HERE for an overview map of proposed sites around CV Parish, HERE for the June 2009 CVPC Newsletter and HERE for full details from HDC.
The CVPC response of 6 July 2009 is HERE.

March 2010
The SHLAA report is now available on line HERE and includes all the sites around the parish which generated so much local interest when first published in draft.

June 2010
Housing targets are currently under review following changes to Goverment guidance. The SHLAA remains a source document, but it will now be judged in a new light.

April 2011
A new edition of the SHLAA has been published showing even more encirclement of the Parish.
The full SHLAA documents are available on line HERE.  That page also has an option near the bottom for submitting comments.
Hart Planning Policy can be accessed HERE.

Review of Potential Sites for Rural Exception Housing April 2009
HDC consulted local residents and established that there was a case for a further 20 affordable dwellings under the Rural Exception Scheme (as Knight Close) in Crookham Village with occupancy restricted to those with local connections.

Note that this project is on hold until the future of nearby SHLAA sites has been clarified.

Leaf Blowing December 2012
As in recent years, CVPC has employed a local contractor to blow leaves from main paths in Zebon Copse and along the towpath from Malthouse Bridge to Crookham Wharf. Not only does this make the paths safer to walk during the winter, but it reduces the build up of leaf mould which, over time, would cover all-weather paths in mud. The aim is to avoid a repeat of problems such as those experienced with the Watery Lane track leading up to the Swing Bridge from the Zebon side which required the laying of a complete new surface a few years back.

Footpath 2/14 Boardwalk Completed

October 2008: A new boardwalk is now in place across the boggy crossing on FP2 at its intersection with FP14 on the south side of Hillyburrow. Funding by CVPC with support from Hampshire County Council.
The stream has also been dug out on the upstream side in a bid to reduce the incidence of flooding. However, since this area acts as a water meadow and reduces the risk of flooding downstream, this area will still be liable to flood in the wettest weather.

Hillyburrow Trees Protected
August 2008: a new fence has been erected by CVPC to protect the landmark copse of trees at the top of Hillyburrow against further damage from horses.

Post Office Pay Phone to go ?
June 2008: BT is proposing to remove the pay phone from outside the Post Office in Crookham Village.

September 2008: CVPC decided that it will not adopt or sponsor the phone box. See para 157/08 in these minutes.

December 2008: After representations from villagers at the CVPC meeting on 1 December, the Council reconsidered its decision to allow the Post Office telephone box to be removed and resolved to request that BT leave the box in place without a working telephone inside. A volunteer offered to help with the subsequent upkeep. Since the deadline has passed, it is not yet clear whether BT will agree.

5 January 2009: BT has agreed to sell the box (minus the phone) to the Parish Council. Handover date has yet to be defined. CVPC will be looking for voluntary help from villagers (especially those who offered to help at the December parish meeting) to keep the box and its surround in good order.

17 October 2009: Following purchase by CVPC, a group of volunteers is refurbishing the box as a village landmark. See HERE for more details.

29 November 2009:
The Parish Council and Crookham Village Association congratulate volunteers on winning a £100 prize from British Telecom for their hard work in restoring the village Telephone Kiosk.
The many walkers, ramblers and cyclists who have passed the renovated Kiosk have commented on the need to retain this iconic village symbol. We can now proudly show our bright shiny red telephone kiosk as an example of community spirit, which we feel certain will be the envy of neighbouring villages.
As a Village feature, CVPC welcomes suggestions for items to display inside. We have already considered the possibility of floral arrangements, art work by local schools and, during the festive season, a small solar-powered Christmas Tree. Please contact the CVPC with any other suggestions
A big THANK YOU to all who participated in the renovation.

Traffic
Following representations by concerned residents at the 2008 APM, CVPC is investigating ways in which traffic issues on village roads might be addressed more effectively. Watch this space for progress reports in due course.

1 September 2008
A draft scheme to address traffic issues along Crondall Road has been prepared at CVPC request by HCC and will be reviewed at the resumed Parish Council meeting on 15 September.

15 September 2008
A draft scheme for traffic calming measures along Crondall Road and alterations to the speed limits at the southern end was presented to the Parish Council with residents of Crondall Road in attendance. These plans and residents' views will be be discussed at the CVPC meeting on 6 October.

6 October 2008
To give a wider spectrum of parishioners the opportunity to contribute their views, consideration by CVPC of draft plans for addressing traffic issues along Crondall Road has been deferred until after a wider consultation via the next issue of the Parish Newsletter due out shortly.

9 November 2008
The DRAFT traffic management scheme for Crondall Road proposed by HDC/HCC is HERE.
Comments welcome to the clerk.

21 December 2008
As described in the December 2008 Newsletter, there will be a public meeting to discuss traffic issues in the parish in the WI Hall, The Street, at 8pm on Monday 19 January 2009.

19 January 2009
33 parishioners attended a meeting in public on 19 January and presented their views on traffic to the Parish Council. Notes of that meeting are HERE.
CVPC will be considering what detailed proposals to put to HCC Highways at their regular parish council meeting on 2 February 2009 in the WI Hall. Interested parishioners are very welcome to attend.

9 February 2009
At their delayed monthly meeting on 9 February, CVPC decided to seek implementation of most of the proposals from Hampshire County Council with the addition of a 40mph segment southwards from Zephon Common Lane to Two Ponds. Councillors will also discuss other proposals from residents with HCC engineers.
CVPC also decided to purchase a Speed Indicator Device that can be deployed around the parish to flash warnings at motorists depending on their speed and to record actual speeds and numbers of vehicles to assist in putting forward a case for further action if current measures prove inadequate.

8 November 2009
Hampshire County Council, after consultation with the police, have moved the start of the proposed change to the 30mph speed limit near Zephon Common Lane compared to that originally proposed and aired in public by CVPC. The revised diagram is HERE with the revised extension shown in purple. Residents are invited to comment to HCC as per the notices posted along Crondall Road with copies, please, to CVPC.

23 November 2009
A crowded meeting in public reviewed the final proposals for Crondall Road traffic measures and, in particular, the extension proposed for the 30mph speed limit south from Chequers Bridge. Minutes of that meeting are HERE.

7 December 2009
Latest news is that work is likely to start in February 2010.

4 January 2010
Start date now slipped to last 2 weeks of February at the earliest due to recent bad weather.

1 February 2010
Following further bad weather, the start date has further slipped to the end of February 2010.

1 March 2010
Further delay has been caused by continued bad weather.
The projected start date is now 22 March 2010.

The new scheme is now in place. Effectiveness is being monitored.

CVPC Traffic Incident Reporting
To assist in making the case for highway improvements in the Parish, parishioners who are concerned by particular traffic incidents are invited to report details to CVPC using a standardised form in WORD format for those who wish to fill it in on the computer, or as PDF for those who wish to handwrite and post. Save a copy on your computer for future use. There is room for three reports per form, or you can send in one form per incident if you wish.

If the incident is significant, you should also report it to the police on 999 (immediate action required) or 101 (for less urgent events),

Completed forms can be sent by post to the Clerk (address below), or as an email attachment to traffic@crookhamvillage-pc.org.uk.

Speedwatch
The Speedwatch Scheme supports teams of local volunteers recording speeding traffic who pass results to the police for follow-up action. Details HERE (2mb PDF). If a team of parishioners wishes to investigate this scheme further, please contact traffic@crookhamvillage-pc.org.uk.

Flooding
If you are affected by flooding at your property, contact Thames water on 0845 9200 800 so that they are fully aware of all the problems. A report by ZCRA about the storms of 20 July 2007 is HERE.
Responsibility for flooding is very fragmented. Details about who does what are HERE.

Hart Homes Scheme
Hart Homes allocates housing association property for rent. Their web site is HERE.

Looking for Local Walks ?
A map showing footpaths in Hampshire, including those around Crookham, is available on line at http://www.hants.gov.uk/maps/paths/. Search using your postcode to see footpaths in your area.

Another source of Hampshire walks is www.walkinginhants.co.uk/

16 November 2009
HEALTHY WALKS
Hart Neighbourhood Centre, Hook (info@hartnc.org) are running a programme of Healthy Walks.
Come along and join organised stroll around the villages. A chance to enjoy the outdoors and meet people! All abilities welcome. Cup of tea and a chat always included.
Hook: Every Monday 11am (excluding Bank Holidays) Meets at the Hart Neighbourhood Centre in Hook. Church Crookham: Every Tuesday 11am Meets at Wickham Court in Church Crookham
Fleet: Every Wednesday 11am. Meets at Fleet Cricket Club
Odiham: Every Thursday 1.45pm Meets at the Bridewell Centre in Odiham
Hartley Wintney: Every Friday 11am Meets at Rosefield Court in Hartley Wintney
If you are walking with us for the first time could you please arrive 10 minutes early to meet the walk leaders. New walk leaders needed! If you enjoy walking and would like to spend some time each month helping others to do the same, please call Emma for more information about becoming a volunteer walk leader, full free training given. Please contact 01256 760800

Footpath 15 Rerouting Permanent - September 2011
Footpath 15 from Watery Lane into Tryplets is now permanently re-rerouted across the modern footbridge which has been in use for many years now. The old route across a ricketty narrow wooden footbridge a few yards upstream has been permanently extinguished and the old footbridge removed. See the notice HERE and the map HERE.

June 2012
HCC overlay of Rights of Way for Google Earth available HERE.

Confused about your rubbish collection day?
See HERE for details of the current allocations from Hart District Council.

Parish Plan
Questionnaires were circulated to all parishioners with a closing date for replies of 31 December 2005. Preliminary results were presented at the Annual Parish Meeting on TUESDAY 4 April 2006.

Key results of the Parish Questionnaire

968 residents responded.  Thank you all!!

Response rate: 32%, by household

Residents take issue with:

Future housing developments that are not supported by adequate investment in infrastructure

Developments that threaten green spaces and 'strategic gaps' between built-up areas

Residents want action on:

Infrastructure to enhance existing developments

Speeding traffic

Dog fouling

Residents care about:

The local environment

Refuse collection, recycling and community composting

Fostering a more vibrant community spirit in the Parish

Grants from Hart District Council and Hampshire County Council
mean that the cost of the survey has been kept down to only 40p per household.

Thanks again to everyone who took time to respond.

Your responses, together with additional comments received at the Annual Parish Meeting,
will be used by Crookham Village Parish Council during the preparation of the Parish Plan
and as supporting evidence when seeking to address residents' concerns.

July 2010
The CVPC Parish Plan has now been published. Printed copies are being delivered to all households in the parish. An electronic version may be viewed HERE.

April 2013
Results of the February 2013 Parish Questionnaire are HERE.

Injuries to Children
The Parish Council is investigating Safer Routes to School in conjunction with local schools. If you have views, please contact the clerk as given below.

DID YOU KNOW THAT 45% OF INJURIES TO CHILDREN
ARE TO UN-RESTRAINED PASSENGERS IN VEHICLES?
BELT UP!

Clerk:
Mrs Carol Leversha
Daegmarsfield Farm
Church Lane
Dogmersfield
RG27 8SZ

Crookham Village Parish Council has the following councillors:
following the election on 3 May 2012

Note that Crookham Village Parish Councillors are non-political

Crookham Village Ward
Cllr Peter Crawley
Vacant wef April 2013

Netherhouse Ward
Cllr Wendy Makepeace-Brown (co-opted May 2013)

Zebon Ward
Cllr Julia Ambler
Cllr Simon Ambler (Chairman)
Cllr Philip Ashton
Cllr David Jackson (Vice-Chairman)
Vacant wef May 2013

email: firstname.lastname@crookhamvillage-pc.org.uk

Hart out of hours noise complaints 0845-6770678. See HERE for details.

Farnborough Airfield noise complaints 01252-526001

Dogmersfield, Winchfield and Crookham Village Horticultural Society
Crookham Village Association
Crookham Village Twinning Association

Church Crookham Parish Council
Dogmersfield Parish Council
Fleet Town Council
FACE-IT Group
RAF Odiham