So much goes on - Leisure and Environment

The seat was taken, coffee sipped, papers straightened and my first Leisure and Environment Meeting started under the experienced chairmanship of Councillor Barry Jackman.

With Councillors around the table, the gavel was banged.

Footpaths were high on the Agenda and cuts being made to maintenance by Hampshire County Council. Priorities had been set taking into account those most used to reach places like the school with the most important six being highlighted.

Rec Alley

Often it is the little things that make the difference and a small handrail in Rec Alley to help the less able up the last little slope was agreed – a small expense but worthwhile.

Meanwhile, trees in both Kingsley Park and the Cemetery took the time of the meeting as issues over their condition has been of concern.

Dog fouling is a regular complaint in Whitchurch and plans for a publicity campaign are to be drawn up using the posters created by local children. It seems I am to work with another Councillor on this.

Allotments are another Town Council responsibility and a proposal to use one for planting some potatoes as part of the WWI Commemorations was made.
It was also reported that they are presently flooded...

Which leads on to …

The town needs a Flood Plan and this created much discussion as it would be part of the Whitchurch Community Emergency Plan.
Of course the terrific work that was carried out by the Royal Navy, local organisations and individuals in the town when the river was rising gained much praise.
Everyone pulled together in a magnificent display of community spirit and I have another responsibility to take forward - but more on that later.

Being part of such a community is a wonderful experience.

Please be in touch if you want anything raised and I'll try to help.