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SO40 8GQ 023 8086 4424 www.calmoreservicestation.co.uk BLACKFIELD GARAGE SERVICES LTD Tel: (023) 8089 3146 M.O.T.’s AND SERVICING, ACCIDENT REPAIRS, INSURANCE AND PRIVATE WORK FREE ESTIMATES EXHAUSTS AND BATTERIES ETC All makes and models of vehicle Courtesy cars available Members of the Retail Motor Industry Federation B lackfield C rossroads , B lackfield VAUXTECH LOCAL GARAGE Tel: 023 8086 9496 Unit 5, New Forest Enterprise Centre, Totton, Southampton SO40 9LA LOCAL GARAGE EST 23 YEARS • Servicing & Repairs • MOT’s (arranged) • Brakes • Clutches • Tyres • Air Conditioning • Collection & Delivery Locally Friendly & Reliable Onsite Café Facilities All Makes & Models Have Your Say on Proposed Walking and Cycling Improvements for Brockenhurst Hampshire County Council is asking local people in Brockenhurst for their views on proposed plans to enhance the existing temporary footway improvements in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst. e proposals are to make the existing temporary measures more robust by installing small areas of pavement widening for the existing cycle racks to create a more attractive temporary layout. Councillor Rob Humby, Deputy Leader of Hampshire County Council and Executive Member for Economy, Transport and Environment, said: “The Coronavirus pandemic has changed travel patterns and behaviour, and many people are cycling and walking more. This is a critical time to consider changes to our roads to support a prosperous, healthy and green recovery from COVID- 19 - making it easier for people to sustain healthier lifestyles, whilst supporting local businesses, and helping to meet the County Council’s carbon reduction targets as part of our Climate Change Strategy.” An online survey is being conducted to seek feedback on the plans and we are very keen to get the views of the community. e survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete and is available online until just before midnight on Sunday 21st March 2021. Please access the survey and the accompanying information at: www.hants.gov.uk/transport/ transportschemes/at rockenhurstimprovements ose who require a paper copy of the survey are asked to contact: 0370 779 7200. Subject to feedback, it is proposed that this enhancement scheme will be implemented for a trial period of up to 18 months. During this period, it will also be subject to monitoring to measure walking and cycling levels and impacts on vehicular tra c. A er the 18 month period and subject to the outcome of the monitoring the scheme may be either removed or extended further. Any further changes will be subject to availability of funding and separate consultation at that time. Councillor Humby continued: “ While I’m pleased at how quickly we were able to respond in the summer to secure funding from the Government’s first Emergency Active Travel Fund and install initiatives to support the local economy and protect public health following the first Coronavirus lockdown, the conditions for this second tranche of funding means we have more time to consult with communities and incorporate feedback into the development of our schemes, or review whether to proceed with the projects, if the consultation indicates a lack of public support. I would therefore encourage people to have their say on these ideas now, to ensure we have a good measure of local opinion.” e schemes, if implemented, will be funded through Hampshire County Council’s successful bid to the Government’s Active Travel Fund, amounting to £3.2 million awarded for a range of measures across Hampshire to create better spaces for walking and cycling in local communities. e County Council would like to install measures that the community will support and will use. erefore, feedback from the public is vital, particularly during the planning stages that we are now in. New Fo r e s t District Council is supporting local not- for-profit and voluntary groups with £207,300 in community grants. At its recent Cabinet meeting on 3rd February, Counci l lors heard how the Community Grants Task and Finish Group assessed grant applications for 2021/2022 on their ability to contribute towards meeting the Council’s corporate plan, and how they are supporting residents’ wellbeing through the Coronavirus pandemic. Council lor Diane Andrews, Portfolio Holder for Community A airs, said: “This year it has been an unusual process, interviewing applicants virtually. These grants are of even greater importance to our community, as these valued organisations have also had to adapt their services to meet increased need within the constraints of the pandemic. “I am pleased at the diversity of the grants awarded. They have covered all areas of the New Forest and included the arts, sport, mental health, people with disabilities, young people and families, schools, and charities. They provide a wide range of support for our residents’ physical and mental wellbeing and in every way support the aims of our Corporate Plan.” The largest, single, revenue grant, of £35,000 will go to Community First Wessex, who provide support across the New Forest to create a thriving voluntary sector. ey work with voluntary groups on a range of projects that support our residents, covering issues such as employability, mental health, and digital services. Community First have been key to the Coronavirus Local Response Centre and in supporting groups to assist our most vulnerable residents through the pandemic. Twe lve fur ther organisations have been awarded grants towards their work which address particular needs of the local community. Capital grants were agreed for ve projects. e largest was £25k to Tottonians Rugby Club towards their project to build changing facilities for children and female players. The project will enable the club to increase participation in sport and physical activity for all members of the community. Details on how to apply for a community grant for 2022/23 will be on: www.newforest.gov.uk from 1st July 2021. Council Community Grants Worth Over £207,000