Havant
Liberal Democrats

Gazebo Day

Saturday 17 July 2010

The event held on he green off Ernst Road gave residents an opportunity to meet with the Police, Fire and Ambulance Service and to find out more on a range of organisations and help available to residents. County councillor Ann Buckley said ‘this is the first time an event like this has been held on the green it is a good way to get residents together and to get information out to people.  Battins ward councillors Faith Ponsonby and Katie Ray also attended, and were impressed by the new emergency response vehicle.

Langstone Harbour Board, Annual Harbour Inspection

Thursday 15 July 2010

The conditions were very rough today for the annual tour of Langstone Harbour.

The Mayors of Havant and Portsmouth both attended the tour.

Ann Buckley joined the trip as a Bedhampton councillor and Board member and said’ it was fascinating to see the mineral wharfs, oyster beds, the islands and the marinas and also the harbour generally on such a windy day. We saw seal tracks but no unfortunately no seals. It was also interesting to talk with members who represent water skiing, fishing, sailing and conservation in the Harbour.’

Finalised water festival plans

Friday 9 July 2010

At our final Water Festival meeting today we finalised plans for the second Water Festival on 24^th and 25^th July at Staunton Country Park. Funding has been awarded by Havant Borough Council, Hampshire County Council, Ecover, Portsmouth Water Company, Portsmouth City Council and Friends of the Earth.

Oak Park Hospital

Friday 9 July 2010

Lib Dem councillors Ann Buckley and Faith Ponsonby attended the PCT meeting on the Oak Park Hospital. The meeting was about how to provide the new beds, which had originally been planned for the hospital. Those at the meeting were told about an option to provide extra care housing (sheltered housing with care over 24 hours) together with a nursing home attached. This option was greeted with some enthusiasm.

The other ambulatory or services (those people can walk to) would be provided in the top floor and a small extension to the Oak Park Children’s Centre.