PARISH COUNCIL

Sarah Farquhar (Chair of Farringdon Parish Council) has resigned from the Parish Council.

Cllr. Prynne & Cllr. Williams - working on road signage                      Cllr. Bosley working with Village Garden 

Cllr. Doherty working on Church Wi-fi                                              Cllr. Causton working on SDNP sign

Cllr. Williams working on fly-tipping Brightstone Lane                       Cllr. Maughan working on Flood Plan

Cllr. Clegg working on C.I.O. (Village Hall)                                       Cllr. Gilchrist  working on budgets and assets 

 

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A32 ROAD SAFETY

Below is the proposal for the road safety signage that will hopefully make the A32 safer. The white lining in this document is on hold, but it is hoped part of it will eventually be re-instated on the bend (See Sheet 2). If you wish to comment on any of the proposal please send your email to [email protected]

 

FLOODING 

Report a flooding problem | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk)

 

GROUND WATER LEVEL Farringdon Borehole 2nd December  - 107.46  (Steady/ Normal) (116 could Flood)

For Flood Advice see 'Our Village' / 'Flooding' for lots of information and to sign up to Flood Alerts.

Above document (from The Environment Agency) is a Personal Flood Plan for you to fill in if needed.

 

 

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ROADS

If walking in the dark up Shirnall Hill or around Upper Farringdon please wear something bright so you can be seen.

 

9 January to 12 August 2024 B3004 Road CLOSURES (Alton to Kingsley) - The road will be closed to through traffic during this time. However, local access will be maintained, in both directions, up to the section of road where the team is working. The team will proceed along the B3004, in an easterly direction. The 1st part of the closure is  Mill Lane - 9 January to 16 March 2024.

 

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​UPCOMING EVENTS - December

 

TODAY - Farringdon Christmas Fair and Coffee Morning 10-12noon (Collect your ordered Tree)

9 - Hampshire Farmers Market in Alton

9 - Alton Christmas Craft Market 10-1500 High St / Cross & Pillory

9 - Alton Repair Cafe 1030-1230 @ Alton Community Centre

11 - Over 65's Christmas Party @ All Saints

15 - Rock Choir @ The Rose & Crown 7pm

17 - Carol Service @ All Saints 6pm

20 - Christmas Quiz @ The Rose & Crown 7.30pm

21 - Carol Singing around Farringdon

23 - Christingle Service 4pm @ All Saints

24 - Christmas Eve Mass 11.15pm  @ All Saints

25 - Christmas Day Service 10am @ All Saints 

 

HAWKLEY Film Club.... Doors and bar open at 7 pm and films start at 7.40 pm. Tickets £5 in advance on email to [email protected]  or £6 on the night.

14th December        Barbie  

 

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BINS

What to do if your bin wasn't collected | East Hampshire District Council (easthants.gov.uk)

Christmas Bin Collections

Tue 26 Dec – NOW Wed 27 Dec

Tue 2 Jan – NOW Wed 3 Jan

The garden waste service will be suspended from 25 December and restart on Monday 8 January 2024. If you have a real Christmas tree, they will collect it then (Tuesday 9 Jan). Trees over 6ft tall should be cut into smaller pieces that can be lifted by one person.

 

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WARNINGS

Farringdon Dog Owner's Please Be Aware - if you suspect your dog has this, contact your vet IMMEDIATELY. Sadly Betsy from Farringdon has died from this (confirmed). https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-67499147

 

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Welcome - The Parish Council website has been revamped and is now a source of lots of new information. In addition to general Parish Council information, it also includes direct links to: schools, doctors, airports, rail, emergencies for water, gas etc., flooding, cost of living support, and a 'Report It' button to allow you to directly report Potholes, Fly Tipping, Missed Bin Collection etc., to either HCC or EHDC. Please have a look and see (it is still a work in progress).