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Brookvale Community Association (BCA) News

 

The BCA publishes Community news via a quarterly newsletter called the 'Blurb!'. To see the Blurbs! please select 'Newsletters' from the menu bar above, then either the 'Current Edition of Our Newsletter - the Blurb!', or 'Archive Blurbs!', as required.

 

Council News

 

New Love Basingstoke Website

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Take part in Art in Unusual Times programme

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Don’t forget to apply to EU Settlement Scheme

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Council secures more fly-tipping convictions

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Go green with solar energy

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Working together to support climate change action

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Improvements to facilities get under way at War Memorial Park

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Budget proposals to protect front line services approved by councillors

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Have your say on what community facilities mean to you

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Census 2021 is on its way

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Council report highlights narrow gender pay gap

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Council’s green drive with new electric cars

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Tougher penalties for dog-fouling offenders

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Pupils set to turn back time for local history competition

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New chief executive joins borough council

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Council Leader's statement on lockdown

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Support available for residents during national lockdown

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Financial support delivered to borough's businesses

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Council considering options for programme of summer entertainment

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Council’s green drive with new electric cars

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Tougher penalties for dog-fouling offenders

 

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is cracking down on dog owners who fail to clear up after their pet has fouled in a public space by introducing tougher penalties.

 

Anybody caught not cleaning up after their dog has fouled in a public space, or not carrying with them a way of clearing up after their dog, such as dog poo bags, faces an on-the-spot fine of £100 or a court prosecution. This is double the previous Fixed Penalty Notice of £50 which could be issued for dog fouling offences.

 

A borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for dog fouling will enable the tougher penalties to be enforced.

 

It is an offence for dog owners to not clear up after their dog has fouled in a public space and requires they carry an appropriate means to pick up their dog’s poo.

 

The council is reacting to growing concern and numerous complaints from borough residents about an increase in dog fouling in their neighbourhoods.

A public consultation on plans to introduce the order saw 97 per cent of the 848 respondents agree that people who fail to pick up after their dogs have fouled is a problem in the borough and supported the proposed powers to deal with this.

 

Cabinet Member for the Environment and Enforcement Cllr Hayley Eachus said: “We have introduced the Public Space Protection Order across the borough in a bid to eradicate the unsightly and dirty problem of dog fouling and to respond to public concern."

 

“The majority of dog owners act responsibly and clear up their pet’s mess but there are a minority that still do not and this lazy and selfish behaviour cannot be condoned. We hope these tougher measures, which include a £100 on-the-spot fine and the prospect of prosecution, will act as a deterrent to those owners who do not clear up after their dogs."

 

“Residents have told us that clean streets, parks and open spaces is a priority for them and the pandemic has highlighted the importance of these areas in enhancing physical and mental wellbeing. We will continue to work hard to tackle this antisocial and irresponsible behaviour in our borough.”

 

For more information visit basingstoke.gov.uk/report-dog-fouling.

 

Brighton Hill Roundabout Improvements

 

Covid 19 Rubbish

 

We have gone live with our public exhibition for our proposed improvements for Brighton Hill roundabout, including additional cycling facilities to improve the network.

 

The survey is aimed towards getting feedback from pedestrians and cyclists.

 

The survey is open now until 10th June midday.

 

For further information, please visit the scheme website here.

 

News on Planning

 

17/03487/FUL Motorway Service Area

 

Construction of a new Motorway Service Area to comprise an amenity building, lodge, drive thru coffee unit, associated car, coach, motorcycle, caravan, HGV and abnormal load parking, and a fuel filling station with retail shop, together with alterations to the adjoining roundabout on the M3 and slip roads to form an access point and works to the highway. Provision of landscaping, infrastructure and ancillary works | Land Adjacent To Junction 6 M3 Basingstoke Hampshire,

 

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Click here to view the Travel Plan.

 

Planning Applications

 

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Supplementary Planning Document

 

The Heritage SPD has now been made available on their website. Click here to find out more.

 

All Council Consultations

 

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Allotment Consultations Results

 

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Article 4 Direction Commercial to Residential

 

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HCC Balancing the Budget

 

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Housing SPD Consultation Statement

 

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Changes to Bin Collections

 

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Changes to access at Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

 

You must now register your vehicle (and book an appointment) to gain access to the waste tip at Wade Road, or you will be charged per visit. Click here to register.

 

BDBC Priority List

 

Where our roads come in the BDBC priority list for parking improvement

For more information about the parking in residential areas programme or to request that your road is added to the programme, please email engineering@basingstoke.gov.uk.

 

SHELAA Report

 

This is the council's latest land allocation document. It lists on the council website all documents and here we show Appendix 4 which is most relevant to town centre and Brookvale.

 

Appendix 4: Opportunity Sites - sites identified within Settlement Policy Boundaries and/or previously developed land (including exception sites which are suitably advanced).

 

Click here to view the full report.

 

Crime Priority Survey Update

 

The police has given an response to the priority survey after a large number of responses. They have stated that they intend to prioritize handling violent crimes over theft and criminal damage.

 

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Local News

 

Local Government Boundary Commissions

 

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NHS Frailty Focus

 

North Hampshire Clinical Commissioning group, backed by NHS Hampshire, wants to raise awareness of increasing numbers of vulnerable people who cannot recover after any stress, accident, illness and will lose their independence. Click here to find out more.

 

Mental Health Support

 

Big Lottery Reaching Communities Fund has funded two new Home Start Mental Health Project co-ordinators. Fran Huntley looks after us in North West Hampshire for holistic individualised wellbeing support for families to overcome difficulties in volunteer and group sessions.

 

Phone: 01256 405988

 

Domestic Abuse

 

The North East Hampshire Domestic Abuse Forum is an interagency networking group who want to ensure those affected can access the most appropriate services as soon as possible. Self and agency referrals are accepted for support from The You Trust.

 

Click here to contact Karen.

 

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