Havant
Liberal Democrats

Good News About Langstone Harbour!

Wednesday 2 November 2011

Lib Dems are delighted that Southern Water have announced that work will start at Fort Cumderland next year to replace defective sewage screening.

The work will be completed by 2013 and will improve water quality in Langstone Harbour.

Lack of Scrutiny into Pollution in Local Harbours

Wednesday 14 September 2011

Lib Dems are disappointed with the recent scrutiny regarding discharges into our two local harbours, Chichester and Langstone. The report and scrutiny meeting did little to allay concerns about sewage pollution, particularly regarding future developments overloading an already creaking system.

Traders Association Formed

Monday 12 September 2011

The shopping centre is looking better following the Sombourne Road improvements. The local ward and county councillor have been working with local traders and a traders association has been launched. Ward councillor Katie Ray said "This is a very positive step forward because there are many good small businesses locally and this will help them."

Councillor Buckley concerned about pollution in Langstone Harbour

Friday 22 July 2011

County Councillor Ann Buckley visited Budds Farm Water Treatment Works with a team of officers and councillors from Havant Borough Council.

Ann put a motion to Havant Borough Council in April requesting a review of planning policy following two prosecutions of Southern Water for unlawful discharges into Langstone Harbour. As part of the visit she was able to see one of the areas where the discharges happened.

Ann is concerned about the capacity at Budds Farm during storm events and the capacity at the works for waste water from thousands of more homes planned for Havant and Portsmouth. Havant Borough Council are now going to look at the issue in depth.

Ann Buckley also attended the Langstone Harbour Board Annual Tour on 12th July. The picture shows the Arco Dee unloading its cargo of aggregates at Bedhampton Wharf. The harbour is home to a vast range of wildlife including seals. Copies of the useful Visitor Guide and Waterside Walk leaflet will be available at the Hampshire Water Festival.