Conclusion of Audit Notice

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Please be advised the external audit has been successfully completed for the financial year 2013/14. The Conclusion Notice and sections 1 to 3 of the Annual return are available here, along with the report on a minor issue.

Conclusion of Audit Notice

Annual Return sections 1 to 3 and Minor Issue

Please get in touch with me if you have any questions.
Natasha Mackenzie
Parish Clerk

Green Open Doors – 4 & 5 Oct 2014

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Green Open Doors is an opportunity for anybody interested in saving energy to see sustainable technologies (insulation, solar, heat pumps, wood fuel etc) in action and speak to the homeowners who enjoy their benefits.

The event, organised by the New Forest National Park Authority and New Forest Transition, sees eleven properties opening their doors throughout the weekend of 4 and 5 October. The properties offer visitors the chance to find out more about a range of energy saving measures, including:

  • Solar panels
  • Heat pumps
  • Energy efficient lighting
  • Wood burning stoves
  • Biomass
  • Rainwater harvesting.

Entry to all houses is free and no booking is required, with homeowners on hand to answer any questions on the pros and cons of their property’s environmentally friendly features.

John Pemberton, Green Open Doors participant said: ‘This is a good opportunity for us to show what can be done to reduce energy usage and use renewable sources of energy.  Not only can people save themselves money in the long term, they will also help to preserve the future of environmentally sensitive areas like the New Forest by reducing the use of oil and gas fuels.’

To see a map of the properties, opening times and details of each one, visit www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/greenopendoors. The website also contains information on how to open your own house as part of this year’s event.

For those looking for a preview of some of the properties in this year’s event, there is a new series of videos showing interviews with some of the home owners and an insight into the most effective energy saving measures at www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/greenvideos.

Temporary 40mph on A338 on 28th Sept 2014

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NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

A338 SALISBURY ROAD NR FORDINGBRIDGE

TEMPORARY 40 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that New Forest District Council, acting as agent to the traffic authority, Hampshire County Council, proposes to make an Order to facilitate the holding of a sporting event on the highway as follows:

EFFECT OF RESTRICTION: To impose a 40 mph speed restriction on that length of A338 Salisbury Road near Fordingbridge between its junction with Kent Lane Harbridge and its junction with A338 Off-Slip at Fordingbridge.

PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: Between 0700hrs and 1500hrs Sunday 28th September 2014, as signed on site.

The details of the event organiser are as follows:

Try Tri Events

18 The Central Precinct

Chandlers Ford

SO53 2GB

DATE OF OPERATION : The Order will come into operation on Sunday 28th September 2014

FURTHER DETAILS : A copy of this Notice, the proposed Order, plans showing the locations and effects of the proposals, and a Statement of Reasons for making the Order may be inspected during the usual office hours at New Forest District Council’s Main Reception at Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst and Fordingbridge Information Office, Kings Yard, Salisbury Street Fordingbridge SP6 1AB

They may also be viewed on the Council’s website www.newforest.gov.uk under “Transport & Streets”, then “Traffic Management” :-

If you have any queries regarding the above please contact New Forest District Council Transportation Section Tel: 02380 285260, traffic@nfdc.gov.uk

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Cold Caller alert

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Residents alerted to bogus cold callers claiming to be from Solent Green Deal and New Forest District Council

New Forest District Council has been made aware that several residents in the district have received cold calls from two individuals claiming to be working with the council on the Solent Green Deal scheme and asking for householders’ details. Reports so far have been from the Lyndhurst area. These individuals are not representing the council or Solent Green Deal. Neither the council nor Solent Green Deal use cold callers to promote schemes or services and all NFDC staff working on council business carry formal identification with them.

Residents who receive a cold call like this are asked to report it to the Police by telephoning 101. The police will share information with Hampshire Trading Standards. Concerned householders can also contact Hampshire Trading Standards Quick Response Team for further advice, Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, on 01962 833666.

Anyone who encounters the bogus cold callers is encouraged to note as much information as they can to provide to the police and Trading Standards, such as the company name given by the callers, descriptions of the individuals or a vehicle registration.

Local people are urged to remain vigilant for individuals cold calling in their area and to keep a lookout for elderly or vulnerable family members, friends and neighbours.

Cllr Jill Cleary, New Forest District Council portfolio holder for housing and communities, advised: “Legitimate cold callers will carry identification, so always examine it carefully. Do not allow anyone into your home whom you are unsure of and do not give any personal details or sign up to any work on the doorstep.”

Solent Green Deal is a scheme developed for Hampshire residents by local authorities and supported by New Forest District Council, which can help people to make energy improvements to their homes. Solent Green Deal only works with a list of approved contractors and would not employ cold callers. For details of the scheme and approved contractors visit solentgreendeal.org.uk or call freephone 0800 052 2242.

Who’s watching you in the car park?

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New Forest visitors leaving their vehicles in public car parks are urged to take all their valuables with them.

“Thieves may be watching your movements in the car park when you arrive for a walk in the forest, to attend an event or park to go shopping,” said Cllr Jill Cleary, NFDC portfolio holder for housing and communities.

“If you leave valuables on view in the car or even place them in the boot, you run the risk of returning to find the car damaged and your belongings stolen.”

Since the Safer New Forest Partnership raised concerns earlier this year, there has been a significant reduction in thefts from motor vehicles – but visitors should not become complacent.

It advises drivers and their passengers to remove all valuable items – including bags, coats, satnavs, mobiles and laptops – from their parked vehicles and to lock their vehicle securely.

New Forest Chief Inspector Simon Tribe said: “Car crime does occur in the New Forest, especially at beauty spot car parks. The police are doing a lot to combat it, including regular patrols, but people can help us to further reduce the problem by taking some simple crime prevention measures like making sure car doors are locked and removing all valuables.”

A bright yellow Hampshire Constabulary notice stating: ‘No valuables have been left in this vehicle’ are available free of charge from New Forest District Council information centres.

Log on to www.safer.newforest.gov.uk and find out what is being done to make your community a safer place for everyone.