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BBC News
22-05-2025
- BBC News
Visitor ban at New Forest flats after drug dealing complaints
"I just want to move away now, I've had enough," says Katie. She's lived on the Old Milton estate in New Milton in Hampshire for years but says the anti-social behaviour is affecting her mental health."I had a woman knocking on my door at 03:00 BST asking for money several nights running" she tells me. "I know she was trying to buy drugs".A legal order has been granted to stop visitors to two flats in council owned blocks on Marryat Road after complaints about disturbances linked to drug related activity. The partial closure orders for Fraser Court and Somerville Court prevent anyone except the tenant and authorised people going into the properties for the next three months. If they do, they will be committing a criminal offence and can be whose name we have changed to protect her identity, explains she lives nearby but has friends in the blocks affected."They've had car windows smashed in, there's often broken glass outside and there's always people running in and out of the block at all hours of the day and night". A passing dog walker says she never walks on the estate later in the evening. "I'm immune to how scary it is now, but I would not let me kids out after a certain time," she tells me. "I'm not sure this closure thing makes a difference though, as I've already seen people dealing drugs through the window now". Councillor Steve Davies, portfolio holder for housing at New Forest District Council, said: "No one should have to live with fear or ongoing disruption in their home or neighbourhood."This order has been put in place to protect residents and bring peace back to the area".Another man, who doesn't want to give his name, says there is a tension on the estate because of drug dependency: "If they can't get their fix, they get angry and then you've got several people abusing alcohol."There's a lot of strain, people in poverty, it's the mix which creates the issue but I just keep myself to myself."The closure orders rely on residents reporting any breach to Hampshire police via 101 or an online form. Hampshire Police's Antisocial Behaviour Tactical Advisor for the West, PC Rachel Gallimore, said: "These addresses have been a blight on the local community and we simply won't tolerate this type of behaviour and offending."Meanwhile Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary's ASB lead, Chief Inspector Marcus Cator, said: "I'm pleased to say that thanks to joint working with key partners and local officers, we have been able to secure a total of 64 closure orders across both counties since 2021 – with 45 of them being granted in the last two years."Notices have been posted on the doors about extra patrols in the area, that residents say they have council added it would be asking for views from residents on the Anti-Social Behaviour Strategy to help shape how it responds in the future. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Golden ticket wheelie bin rollout set to begin
The rollout of new wheelie bins in a council area is set to begin on Monday. New Forest District Council will begin delivering wheelie bins and food waste caddies to residents of Brockenhurst, New Milton, Lymington and the surrounding areas as part of the first phase of the council's new waste and recycling service. As part of the rollout, golden tickets have been hidden in five of the food waste caddies, and can be used to claim five prizes on offer. The bins will be delivered between 14 April and 6 June. Residents will get a black-lidded 180 litre wheelie bin for rubbish, a green-lidded 240 litre recycling bin, and an outdoor and an indoor caddy for the new food waste recycling service. In the caddies there will be an information leaflet, a starter role of caddy liners, and, for some residents, a golden ticket. The prizes on offer are an annual garden waste subscription, a New Forest Show family ticket, a compost bin or water butt, one bulky waste collection, or a £50 donation to the chairman's charity. Cllr Geoffrey Blunden, portfolio holder for environment and sustainability, said: "I encourage residents receiving their new bins to check their food waste caddy. "Not only for the chance to win with the golden ticket, but also as the 'Get Set' leaflet contains useful information about the new waste collection service, such as what can be put in their food waste caddies." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. New Forest wheelie bins plans approved Forest wheelie bins set for go-ahead Forest wheelie bins would be an 'eyesore' New Forest District Council
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Golden ticket wheelie bin rollout set to begin
The rollout of new wheelie bins in a council area is set to begin on Monday. New Forest District Council will begin delivering wheelie bins and food waste caddies to residents of Brockenhurst, New Milton, Lymington and the surrounding areas as part of the first phase of the council's new waste and recycling service. As part of the rollout, golden tickets have been hidden in five of the food waste caddies, and can be used to claim five prizes on offer. The bins will be delivered between 14 April and 6 June. Residents will get a black-lidded 180 litre wheelie bin for rubbish, a green-lidded 240 litre recycling bin, and an outdoor and an indoor caddy for the new food waste recycling service. In the caddies there will be an information leaflet, a starter role of caddy liners, and, for some residents, a golden ticket. The prizes on offer are an annual garden waste subscription, a New Forest Show family ticket, a compost bin or water butt, one bulky waste collection, or a £50 donation to the chairman's charity. Cllr Geoffrey Blunden, portfolio holder for environment and sustainability, said: "I encourage residents receiving their new bins to check their food waste caddy. "Not only for the chance to win with the golden ticket, but also as the 'Get Set' leaflet contains useful information about the new waste collection service, such as what can be put in their food waste caddies." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. New Forest wheelie bins plans approved Forest wheelie bins set for go-ahead Forest wheelie bins would be an 'eyesore' New Forest District Council
BBC News
07-03-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
BCP Council's housing requirement plan rejected by government
Thousands of new homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been put on hold after inspectors rejected the council's Local Council proposed building 24,000 homes over 15 years - about 1,600 homes a government inspectors concluded they did not support the plan at Stage 1 of the leader councillor Millie Earl said the council was disappointed but also "committed to working constructively on a way forward". In a letter to the authority, inspectors said there was not sufficient discussion of unmet housing needs with neighbouring Dorset Council and New Forest District Council, and minutes or notes from those discussions had not been taken and provided to letter says the council "failed to engage constructively, actively and on an ongoing basis during the preparation of the plan so far as it relates to the strategic matter of housing and that the Duty to Comply with the 2004 Act has not been complied with".In December a BBC investigation found the vast majority of councils raised concerns about the government's flagship plan to build 1.5 million new homes in England over the next five years in a recent said the government had overestimated the housing need for the area, adding: "Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole benefit from being surrounded by a stunning coastline, a number of waterways and important, sensitive natural habitats. "But this also means the area is limited in terms of available space to build new homes."We need national investment in our infrastructure to support more housing development."Housing secretary Angela Rayner has previously insisted that councils must meet the government's housing housing secretary said the government was listening to councils but the targets were added: "We've got a housing crisis in this country and therefore I make no apologies for the mandate that we were given to deliver the homes that people desperately need." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hampshire and Solent devolution consultation opens
Residents in Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and Isle of Wight are being asked their views on plans to create a mayoral combined authority. Hampshire and the Solent is one of six areas considered for fast-track devolution, giving more money and power to a new authority and its elected mayor. The government consultation gives people the chance to share their thoughts about the proposal and how the new regional body should work. Residents have until 13 April to comment. If the plan goes ahead, mayoral elections will take place in May 2026. Southampton City Council leader Lorna Fielker said: "Devolution brings huge opportunities for Southampton, and it's really important that the city's residents and businesses have their say. "I'd encourage everyone to make sure they use this opportunity to help shape the proposed devolution arrangements for our region and ensure that they truly reflect the needs of Southampton." New Forest District Council leader Jill Cleary said: "The transfer of enhanced decision making from central government and the ability to retain a greater share of more locally generated funding that comes through devolution is something I would welcome and I will continue to make strong representations for an outcome that I believe is the best fit for the communities of the New Forest." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Hampshire and Solent part of devolution initiative City councillors vote for power and money deal Hampshire and the Solent Devolution Consultation Southampton City Council Portsmouth City Council Isle of Wight Council Hampshire County Council
