Herald - Issue 420

v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v 10th March 2022 • The HERALD • Page 5 MP Guttering & Roofing Services • Fascias, Guttering, Soffits, Cladding and much more PVCu work • All roof repairs, gutters, flat roofs, chimney repairs • Moss removal 15% Discount for OAP’s Established 30 years 07730 377114 023 8087 9135 mpgutteringservices@outlook.com DECORATOR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING General Small Maintenance Works Reliable, Prompt with a High Standard of Work Fully Insured • Free Estimates NICK CROUCHER 023 8084 8154 or 07594 582194 Councillor Keith Mans to Stand Down in May as Leader of Hampshire County Council Statement from County Council Leader, Councillor Keith Mans is statement is to announce my intention to stand down as the Leader of Hampshire County Council at the County Council’s AGM on ursday 19th May 2022. I made a public statement to this e ect at the Council’s meeting on ursday 17th February which is the last full Council meeting before the AGM. My decision follows last year’s successful county elections for my Party and having guided Hampshire through the COVID-19 crisis that is now, hopefully, increasingly behind us. Also, we now have the Government White Paper on devolution in front of us. I feel that by stepping down in May, my successor will have time to consider the post-Covid work patterns for the county and to take forward the opportunities provided for Hampshire by the White Paper. After May, I will continue to represent the Brockenhurst Division until the next election in May 2025, as well as being able to spend more time with my children and grandchildren to celebrate our Golden Wedding anniversary in August. I want to end by thanking Carolyn Williamson and her predecessor, John Coughlan, and all their teams for their exemplary service particularly during the COVID-19 crisis, also my Deputy Rob Humby and my Cabinet for all their support, and to all Councillors, regardless of Party, for their contribution in seeing us through this crisis. Hampshire County Hampshire County Council leader Keith Mans. Credit: Hampshire County Council Council has by far, been the best organisation I have been part of during my working life, with competent and professional o cers and staff, and considerate Councillors of all Parties. ey underpin a wider community that contributes so much to the quality of life in our County. is has all helped make my time as leader such an enjoyable one. Celebrations Fit for a Queen! St John’s Church in Marchwood is planning to hold a Flower Festival and Art Exhibition over the weekend of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee from 3rd to 5th June . e theme of the event will be ‘Celebrating the Queen’s reign throughout the decades’. ey are still at the early planning stage, but wanted to let everyone know well in advance to put the dates in their diaries. is will be a community event and they invite all to join them in celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee and also the community of Marchwood. If you or your organisation would like to get involved, please contact the Church Administrator at St John’s Church Hall, Main Road, Marchwood or email: marchwoodpcc@gmail.com