Herald - Issue 398

19th November 2020 • The HERALD • Page 47 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v If you come into any of these categories, then you will need to complete a self-assessment. Other services that we can provide M G ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES Telephone & Fax: 023 8089 1351 • Email: mgeere@btinternet.com Specialising in Bookkeeping and Accountancy Services in and around the New Forest and Waterside area, be assured of a local and friendly service. Are you self-employed? Are you a small business? Are you a landlord? Do you have investment income? 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Call us or drop us an email for more information 023 8000 1145 info@combinedcloud.co.uk ASK A PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR KICKSTART SCHEME AS HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL CREATES JOBS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES supported with work- related training and helped to develop their employability skills, while receiving the National Minimum Wage. To reach those young people who will bene t most from these placements, the County Council’s Skills and Participation Team will be working closely with Department for Work and Pension (DWP) Work Coaches. Any business, no matter how small, can get involved. If you would like more information about how to participate please email: kickstart@ hants.gov.uk Hampshire County Council has committed to actively support the national Kickstart scheme with plans to o er a minimum of 30 job placements across the organisation for young people aged 16 to 24 years. Councillor Roz Chadd, the County Council’s Executive Member of Education and Skills said: “ We recognise the impact that COVID-19 has had on the local economy and local businesses, causing job losses. It is why we have established an Employment and Skills Strategy, to boost employment and apprenticeships in the county – a strategy which is designed to build on, and complement national initiatives like Kickstart.” “In addition to offering placements here, at the County Council, we will be supporting, with advice and guidance, other employers who wish to participate in the Kickstart scheme, particularly other public sector employers, third sector groups and employers in the health and care sector.” From this November until June 2022, the County Council’s Kickstart programme will offer six-month job placements of 25 hours a week across the organisation. Young people will be Resilient Masterplan Led by Nexus Planning Approved for South of Romsey Town Centre Award-winning planning consultancy, Nexus Planning, unveils its nalised Masterplan for The South of Romsey Town Centre. Following a two-year process, the Masterplan was approved by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) at a full Council meeting on 2nd September 2020 and has now been published on the Council’s website. Led by Shaun Andrews, Executive Director of Nexus Planning London, Nexus was rst instructed by Romsey Future and Test Valley Borough Council back in June 2018. Over the course of two years, Nexus worked closely with Perkins & Will Architects and other consultants to prepare the South of Romsey Town Centre Masterplan, forming a strong bond with Romsey Future members, Councillors, key Council O cers, the community and local businesses through the process. e process involved extensive public consultation, including participation in an innovative Citizens’ Assembly. rough the Masterplanning process, the consultancy’s team learnt about locals’ everyday lives, the challenges they face and the opportunities they identi ed. e outcome is a Masterplan that focuses on developing a ‘Resilient Romsey’ – vital in today’s uncertain times – and with Romsey’s community rmly at its core. e South of Romsey Town Centre Masterplan includes a new square and exible community space right at its heart, alongside new retail and dining space and a new mobility hub – all of which are just some of the plans for the area around the existing bus station, Cros eld Hall and Broadwater Road over the next ve to ten years. e Masterplan covers short, medium and long-term scenarios for the area and is exible to cater for uncertain times and tailored to market changes and future developer partners. Zena Foale-Banks, Principal Planner at Nexus London, comments: “ The Romsey Town Centre Masterplan is something we’re immensely proud of. After extensive public consultation over the past two years, the resulting Masterplan focuses on future resilience and really prioritises Romsey’s community and businesses. It puts health and wellbeing high on the agenda, with enhanced green, grey and blue infrastructure, improved connectivity, and high quality and inclusive design – all whilst ensuring the proposals are attractive to the market and deliverable. We’re looking forward to seeing it realised.” Graham Smith, Head of Planning Policy & Economic Development at Test Valley Borough Council, comments: “Romsey Future is a partnership of community organisations who shared a vision of improving an area of the town for both residents and visitors. Romsey Future, supported by TVBC, appointed Nexus and Perkins + Wills to bring forward the Masterplan. They were chosen because they had the technical expertise, a refreshing approach to joint working with partners and a clear understanding of how to deliver a resilient and achievable Masterplan. Their commitment to public participation and engagement has been one of the standout successes of the Masterplan. They played a crucial role in the Romsey Masterplan being chosen as one of three Government pilot citizen assemblies and being shortlisted for the National Planning Awards.” e South of Romsey Town Centre Masterplan has been shortlisted for multiple awards including the Planning Awards 2020 (Award for Stakeholder Engagement in Planning), and by e RTPI South East Awards for Planning Excellence. Winners will be announced next month. For more details on e South of Romsey Town Centre Masterplan, visit Romsey Future and Test Valley Borough Council. Romsey Town Centre Visual Businesses Make a Difference Many businesses have found a great way to put something back into their communities by supporting their local Rotary Club. ey can give this support in several ways, including sharing their expertise or resources, o ering to help with or sponsor local events, or making an annual donation to cover some of the overheads incurred with local fundraising. Hythe & Waterside Rotary Club play a vital part in the local community supporting good causes including charities and schools. is is enhanced by having Business Partners who can be relied upon to lend a helping hand from time to time. ere are so many ways you can support Hythe & Waterside Rotary Club, even if your spare time is limited. If you would like to know more, please email the club secretary at secretary@ hytherotary.org.uk