New Milton Advertiser 27th Nov 2020

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New community o cers to patrol parish streets

Man crushed by tractor on farm

A MAN was left with potential- ly life-changing injuries after being crushed by a tractor at a New Forest farm. The alarm was raised around 10.20am on Monday, with re- ports the casualty’s right leg was trapped between one of the vehicle’s tyres and machinery on land in South Gorley, Ford- ingbridge. A hazardous area response team and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight air ambulance were sent to the scene as firefighters worked to free him. He was released in just under an hour by the crews from Ford-

ingbridge and Redbridge before being handed over to paramed- ics. Following treatment at the scene, the casualty was taken to Southampton General Hos- pital’s major trauma centre. A South Central Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “The patient had unfortunately sustained serious and poten- tially life-changing leg injuries and, following initial treatment at the scene, they were then taken by road to the major trau- ma centre at University Hospi- tal Southampton with the air ambulance team travelling with the patient.”

TWO new accredited commu- nity safety officers (ACSOs) will soon be out patrolling the streets of Hythe and Dibden af- ter being appointed by the par- ish council. Michael Armstrong and Mike Cathcart will be familiarising themselves with the area over the coming weeks, and by the end of the year residents can expect to see them out on foot, bicycle or using the council’s electric vehicle. The ACSOs will have powers to issue on-the-spot fines to those cycling on footpaths, not picking up after their dogs, lit- tering or graffitiing. They can also request names and addresses of those acting anti-socially and confiscate alcohol or tobacco from youths. However, parish council chair Cllr Malcolm Wade said it was not the intention these powers will be used. “What we want is for these officers to engage with the com- munity, reassure people and resolves issues where possible,” he said. “Residents who have concerns will have a number to ACSOs will ‘engage with community’ and can also issue fines BY LIZ HENDRIE

any safety issue they might perceive. Community safety re- mains our number one priority.” The Community Safety Ac- creditation Scheme gives or- ganisations and their employ- ees targeted police powers to deal with incidents such as anti-social behaviour, disorder and nuisance. The new officers take the pos- itons left four years ago by Nor- man Bareham and his daugh- ter, Louise Brearley. Mr Bareham had worked as an ACSO for seven years but stood down in 2016 after he was given an absolute discharge by Southampton magistrates for assaulting a minor while on duty. Ms Brearley, an ACSO for five years, left shortly after. In 2019 money that had been set aside to boost community policing in Hythe and Dibden was spent on other services instead, as reported in the A&T. The funds, collected via an in- crease in council tax specifical- ly for two ACSOs, had not been ring-fenced since the departure of the two previous officers in 2016. Since then, the council had instead tried to recruit a po- lice community support of- ficer (PCSO) but hit a wall after Hampshire Constabu- lary announced it would not be hiring until 2019. miles away in Dibden Purlieu. A Post Office spokesperson said: “Beaulieu post office is temporarily closed due to the resignation of the postmas- ter and the withdrawal of the premises for post office use. “We apologise for any incon- venience caused by the tem- porary closure. We understand how important a post office is to a community and the vacan- cy is advertised on www.runa postoffice.co.uk.” fend through seriousness and frequency. Mr Lane said: “In or- der to stop the cycle of abuse it is equally important that help is available to address the behav- iours of those causing harm as it is to support the victims. “Anyone who thinks they are using unsafe behaviours in their relationships should seek help.” Dorset Police’s Drive pro- gramme involves writing to serial offenders and offering resources to help them change their behaviour. Each perpetrator is assigned a case manager who will work with multi-agency safeguarding partners to disrupt their ability to use abuse. There will also be interventions such as support for substance abuse or mental health problems.

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ACSOs Michael Armstrong (left) and Mike Cathcart

ring, and our officers will go and see them.” Former retained firefighter Mr Armstrong has experience working for the prison service, and also served in the Royal

Hampshire Regiment. Mr Cath- cart has a background in edu- cation. Cllr Wade continued: “We have a familiarisation and ac- creditation programme in place

for them both, and I am sure they will receive a warm wel- come from traders and resi- dents alike. “I do urge people to engage with them and alert them to

Post o ce reopening hope

HOPES have been raised that a new post office can be opened in Beaulieu if suitable premis- es and a postmaster can be re- cruited. The village has been without a branch since the Abbey Stores and Post Office, owned by the Montagu Arms Hotel, failed to reopen following the first na- tional lockdown in March. Currently the nearest alter- natives are two miles away in East Boldre or four

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Brockenhurst could see additional social distancing measures

Village given a share of £3.3m for street revamp

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THE centre of Brockenhurst could be in line for new street improvements after the village was awarded a share of a new funding pot worth £3.3m. Possible additions to the Brookley Road area were an- nounced by Hampshire Humby (pictured) – although it has not been revealed how much money Brock- enhurst will get for any changes. Cllr Humby said: “Initial thoughts for Brockenhurst are to add to the temporary social distancing measures currently in Brookley Road, outside the bakery, with seating or planters and looking at enhancing the areas where the parish council have, under licence, installed cycle racks along Brookley Road. County Council’s dep- uty leader, Cllr Rob A FOREST of enchanted trees, a life-sized nativity scene and a Christmas story trail are just some of the ideas planned to transform Milford this Decem- ber. The festive makeover will be led by volunteers Tracy Haupt and Diana Brush-wood, who have launched a £1,000 online fundraising campaign to cov- er the costs of new commer- cial-grade LED lights and ma- terials. The pair were inspired to transform the village in 2018 af- ter being underwhelmed by its festive display. They joined forces with doz- ens of local crafters and volun- teers to create an array of hand- made decorations that were used on benches, lampposts and land marks around the village. The also installed a forest of Christmas trees on the village green that were dec- orated by local youth groups

“Nothing will be done until we have consulted with local residents, businesses and the wider community to take into account everyone’s views.” Brockenhurst is one of sev- en places in Hampshire to get a cut of the new money, which must be used for schemes promoting alternative modes of transport other than cars for short jour- neys. Councillors will hope it is more suc- cessful than the orig- inal trial scheme which made Brookley Road one- way which had to be scrapped within weeks after an outpour- ing of anger and complaints of a lack of consultation. The changes were funded by a Department for Transport Emergency Active Fund grant for temporary pop-up measures and community organisations. This year Diana and Tracy hope to enhance the Milford festive spirit even further with improvements including larger trees, brighter lights and a sil- houette nativity scene. Tracey said: “It has been a dif- ficult year for everyone so we felt it was even more important to bring some extra sparkle to Mil- ford this year. “We have no idea whether it will be possible to go to an event to switch the lights on – but even from a distance people will be able to enjoy them.” Local businesses have pro- vided support including Solent Grange which sponsored the small trees and Gen One Ltd which will pay for the purchase of the larger tree. Ben Haines, from Gen One, has also installed a permanent underground wiring trench for the LED lighting cables. Tracy revealed: “This year,

to help people socially distance more easily as they returned to high streets after the first lock- down. As reported in the A&T, the new bicycle racks installed on parking spaces outside Tesco to support increased cycling have also sparked objections from some villagers, but been defended by others. Cllr Humby, who is also HCC’s cabinet member for economy, transport and the environment, added: “The Covid-19 outbreak has, undoubtedly, changed travel for many of us. “This funding allows us to move forward, build on the ini- tial changes we’ve made to real- locate road space and work out the best way to help our local towns and high streets prosper while providing the right envi- ronments for people who want to continue walking and cycling for their daily journeys.” there will be brighter lights on the forest of trees, including a tree decorated by the four churches. “A small nativity scene, with life-size figures of Joseph, Mary and the crib will be included and Gillian Key, a local artist, has volunteered to paint this, whilst also creating new deco- rations for the bollards in the village centre. “Meanwhile the team from the Men’s Shed at New Milton, have agreed to cut out the na- tivity scene figures.” Elsewhere around the village post boxes, litter bins, notice- boards, bollards, benches and a telephone box will be deco- rated. There are also plans to get shops involved in hosting a Christmas Story Trail and a best dressed window competi- tion. To contribute to the cam- paign visit bit.ly/2KGUtj1

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Milford unveils plans for Christmas celebrations

Eco Sustainable Solutions commercial director Peter Hardy Last chance to have say on bid for waste hub

TIME is running out for com- munity groups and residents to have their say on plans to boost capacity at a waste processing hub near Bournemouth Air- port. Recycling and renewable en- ergy company Eco Sustainable Solutions wants to add an ener- gy recovery facility (ERF) to its Eco Park site in Parley, and has been running a public consulta- tion which ends on Monday. The development is intend- ed to help the 25-year-old firm process an extra 60,000 tonnes of waste on top of the 250,000 tonnes it already handles. As a result of the ongoing pandemic, the company has been unable to host site visits for the consultation before it submits its application in De- cember. Instead, an online consulta-

tion includes a filmed commen- tary and walk-through of ex- hibition boards explaining the scheme’s background. These also tell how it will help tackle the climate emergency declared by both Dorset and BCP coun- cils. People have also been able to request a video meeting with the project team before provid- ing feedback via an online ques- tionnaire. Commercial director Peter Hardy said: “It’s disappointing that Covid restrictions mean we haven’t been able to welcome people on-site, as planned, but we have still been busy speak- ing with a range of stakeholder groups and we remain keen to hear people’s views.” To take part in the consulta- tion and view the ERF film, visit www.thisiseco.co.uk

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