HHRA Update 25 March 2026
- pamelacharlwood
- Mar 25
- 2 min read
Local Government Re-organisation
You may well have picked up in the media the decision that five new single tier authorities will replace the existing mixed unitary and two tier structure in Hampshire & IoW with effect from April 2028. As expected, Fareham will be part of the South East Hampshire authority, with Portsmouth, Havant and Gosport, plus a few parishes currently in Winchester and East Hampshire (not as many as I would have liked, but there we are….). It has to be said that neither Portsmouth or Gosport are happy with the prospect of any change, but it is unlikely their views will alter the course of history.
The imminent elections in May 2026 will be for councillors for the existing Fareham Borough and Hampshire County Councils.
Water Quality
With further thanks to our member who has raised concerns with all the relevant agencies, he has kindly shared with us the response he has had from the Environment Agency, which is attached.
Shellfish Hand Gathering
As mentioned in the last Update, five HHRA members had a very useful meeting with representatives of FBC Environmental Health, Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Area (IFCA) and the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority. Attached are the notes of that meeting, agreed with all those attending.
You will see that the evidence is that although the groups are large, they are believed to be extended family groups and no evidence has been found of the shellfish gathered being sold for commercial use. Nevertheless, the agencies involved are very willing to received information from Hill Head residents and Wendy Shakespeare, Senior Environmental Health Officer FBC has kindly agreed to be the channel of communication: wshakespeare@fareham.gov.uk.
Food waste
Next week is the first week in which food waste will be collected by FBC: the containers can be put out each week, on the same day as both general waste and recycling.
Request a roadside tree
Hampshire County Council are inviting residents to make contact if they would like to have a tree on the verge outside their house – see below.
You can help make Hampshire’s roads greener by requesting a new roadside tree. We welcome suggestions from residents as part of our work to increase tree numbers, improve air quality and support wildlife. Over the past decade, more than 15,000 new trees have been planted along local roads, focusing on areas with the greatest environmental benefit. Trees filter pollutants, trap dust, absorb carbon and provide shade. You can request a tree where suitable verges exist, and each site is assessed by specialist arboriculturists.
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Fake Banknotes Hampshire Constabulary have warned of fake banknotes in circulation – see advice from the Bank of England: https://s-url.co/5MIsAA
Bargate: Old Street appeal We are currently finalising our comments to go to the Planning Inspectorate by the end of the week, frankly struggling a bit to hit the right note and not simply repeat what we have said before (excellent though we think that was!) We will let you know what we send next week.
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