We would like to thank the following sponsors of
"Up-the-Pole" planters in 2007
Alresford Salads
Busbys Builders
Dutton Gregory - Solicitors
Exclusive Windows
Merry-Matthews Land Services
Michael Wiltshire & Partners
Middleton Builders
Roger Pearson
J Ramshaw - Bed & Breakfast
Mr & Mrs Perry
The Alresford & District Horticultural Society
The Alresford Society
The Alresford Chamber of Commerce
The Town Trustees
New Alresford Town Council implemented this web site in 2007 and it will continue to grow and increase its content. Its primary purpose is to improve the communication between the residents of Alresford and the Council. It now incorporates details of forthcoming meetings, where possible agenda, and minutes of meetings which, we hope, will encourage people to attend the meetings and participate in the affairs of the town.
Parking
The start date for the new Car Park at Perins School will now be 29 June with completion during September. An additional 70 Pay & Display car park spaces will be provided.
Once the Car Park is operational there will be a stricter enforcement of the parking regulations in the town centre and it has been agreed with Winchester City Council that they will provide coverage by a Civil Enforcement Office (Parking Attendant) five out of every six days each week. This should hopefully make parking easier in the town centre but should this prove not to be the case consideration will be given to introducing Pay & Display in Broad Street & West Street.Local Development Framework
Winchester City Council has accepted the recommendations put forward by the Town Council following the meetings on 16 January and 16 September 2008. The essence of the report was:
Based on the figures contained in this report the Town Council would support a development plan of up to 450 houses, including new build since April 2006 and current proposals, within a redefined settlement boundary as outlined.
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“The Council considers that the concept of development on either of the identified greenfield sites at the extremities of the town is seriously flawed and has been suggested without any consideration of the uniqueness of this market town and the problems it faces today and in the future. The report demonstrates that Winchester City Council’s desire to provide 300 plus units of accommodation in New Alresford can be more than adequately met over the next 20 years by using existing brownfield sites within the boundaries of the town. Provided the necessary infrastructure improvements and service improvements are made prior to development this will reduce the problems faced by the town and not increase them as would the proposals outlined in WCC’s Issues and Options.
The report demonstrates that the required level of development can be achieved within the town without resorting to housing development to the east of Sun Lane or north-west of Arlebury Park.
2009/10 Precept
The precept for this financial year has been set at £247,000. This is a reduction of £3000 on 2008/9 but represents, on average, a reduction of 4% to each council tax payer as the number of dwellings in Alresford has increased over the last 12 months. This budget also allows us to build our reserves back to the recommended level of £74,000 and maintain the same level of expenditure on facilities and services.
Arlebury Park Centre
It is hoped that the Centre will break even at the end of March 2009 and it is assummed that this will continue in the next financial year after the cost of utilities, rates insurance and maintenance for the Arlebury Park building is taken into account. Subject to Council’s approval it is planned that any trading surplus would be re-invested in improving the facilities at the Centre.
Hanging Baskets
The colourful Hanging Baskets in the centre of Alresford have been a feature of the Town for over forty years. Originally introduced by the Chamber of Commerce all those years ago the number of baskets hung peaked at well over hundred in the mid-nineties. Over the years the baskets have survived everything that an English summer can throw at them and it is one of the things that visitors to the Town remember. After all those years the Chamber of Commerce decided that they would no longer organise the hanging of the baskets and the responsibility was taken over by New Alresford Town Council in 2007.
Everybody agreed that last years display was excellent and it was mainly due to our dedicated team of waterers, Ian Cornick aand Gerry who braved all weathers, as well as water browser breakdowns, to ensure that the baskets were fed and watered.
There will be 105 baskets hung this year and once again every lamp post in Broad Street will be adorned with an "Up-the-Pole" planter and five of the lamp posts in West Street will be decorated together with the sole lamp post in East Street. We are very grateful to the sponsors, listed left and we would be pleased to here from anybody who is prepared to sponsor an "Up the Pole", for £60.00 in 2009.
Petanque
The Petanque Terrain has been completed and is ready for public use. The Terrain is large enough for club matches. A small charge will be made for reserving the pitch but other than this the facility is free to the public
Alresford Recreation Centre
The Alresford Recreation Centre was reopened by the Town Council in September and is available for use by the whole community. Meeting rooms are avaialable free of charge to organisations and clubs in Alresford and the large function room is avaialable at very competitive rates. More information is available here.
Speeding into Town
The Council have agreed to acquire a lit speed sign that indicates to drivers when they are exceeding the speed limit. This sign will be moved to various locations on the approaches to the town every few weeks starting in Summer\ 2009.
Standards Board Investigation
A Standards Board complaint was made against Councillor Roy Gentry and the investigation found there to be 'No Breach' on any of the complainant's issues.
This investigation has cost just under £10,000, the cost of which will be borne by the tax payers.
Grants Awarded from the 2008/9 Budget
The Town Council awarded the following grants.
- Community Centre - £3500
- Town Trust Mini-bus appeal - £1000
- Wednesday Conservation Volunteers - £500
- Alresford Christmas Tree - £600 - towards Christmas Event
- Burial Ground - £1100
- Hampshire Youth Band £250
Improvements outside the new Coop
Plans are on display for the aterations to improve car parking and pedestrian access to the front of the new Coop. We will appreciate your
Forthcoming Meetings
Town Council 14 May
Environment 17 June
Recreation 16 September
Tourism 22 July
Agenda are published approximately 7 days prior to the meeting and can be accessed, once published, by clicking on the meeting.
Minutes of previous meetings can be accessed from the relevant Committee page.
All meetings are open to the public and we welcome your attendance at meetings
Public Access Computing
If you know somebody who would like to have access to this web site but does not have a computer they can use the Public Access Computer in the Town Council Offices. Available Monday to Friday 11am - 1pm. This service gives access to many Winchester City Council and Hampshire County Council services. A public access computer is also available at the Public Library