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Fairtrade

Fareham Borough Council was given its Fairtrade (this is an external hyperlink) status on Saturday 17th February 2007.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Faith in Fareham

There are over 28 places of worship within Fareham.  There are also a number of religious organisations providing activities for all age groups within the borough.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Family History (this is an external hyperlink)

There is an online burial search facility to help trace relatives buried in one of the eight cemeteries under the control of Fareham Borough Council.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

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Family Information Directory (this is an external hyperlink)

The Hampshire Family Information Directory is a new online directory offering parents and practitioners the ability to search for information about childcare and family services in their local community, in other neighbouring authority areas and nationally. For further information email familyinformation@hants.gov.uk.

 

Fareham & Gosport Family Aid

Fareham & Gosport Family Aid is a local service providing advice and assistance to women (and their children) who have or are experiencing domestic abuse.  For further information contact their office on 01329 285375 or, for emergencies, contact 07967 387243.

 

Fareham Business Database

The Fareham Business Database is a comprehensive compilation of details of all known firms within the borough.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

 

Fareham in Bloom

Since its start in 1996, Fareham In Bloom has grown into a well known and successful gardening campaign involving communities throughout the Borough and attracting more than 400 entries each year.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

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Fareham Leisure Card

The Fareham Leisure Card is a membership scheme for Fareham residents offering discounts of between 5% - 25% at a variety of recreational facilities in the borough.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

 

Fareham Leisure Centre

The Leisure Centre is managed by Sports Leisure Management (SLM) in partnership with The Borough Council.  For membership or general enquiries, tel: 01329 233652 or e-mail: farehaminfo@slm-ltd.co.uk.

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Fareham Parking Enforcement

Since 2 April 2007 Fareham Borough Council have been responsible for enforcing traffic regulations such as limited waiting, double or single yellow lines, no stopping at bus stops For further information contact 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

 

Fareham Road Safety Council (this is an external hyperlink)

The Fareham Road Safety Council is supported by Hampshire County Council who provide various education and training resources for people who live and work in Hampshire.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Fareham Shopping Centre

Fareham offers easy access shopping; a compact pedestrianised town centre with undercover centre and surrounding speciality shops.  For further information contact the Town Centre Manager on 01329 824474 or e-mail towncentre@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Fareham Today Magazine

The council magazine, Fareham Today, is published quarterly and is delivered to households throughout the borough. For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail publicity@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Fareham Youth Centre (Xperience)

Fareham Youth Centre Xperience is home to a youth centre, the area youth office and a variety of other services for young people. Please contact the Community Development Officer on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Fareham Youth Council

Fareham Youth Council is a group led by Young People for Young People.  They seek to represent the young people's views, discuss projects and topics concerning the youth in Fareham.  For further information please contact the Youth Engagement Officer on 01329-236100 or email yc@fareham.gov.uk

 

Farmers' Markets

Farmers’ markets are held from 9am to 2pm on the first Saturday of every month, all year round in Fareham town centre.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.


Fees and Charges

Fees and Charges are normally reviewed by the Council on an annual basis to apply for the whole of the financial year (1 Apr - 31 Mar), but it is sometimes necessary to amend charges at other times during the year.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.
 

 

Ferneham Hall (this is an external hyperlink)

Fareham's Ferneham Hall has a varied programme including shows, dance nights, fairs and exhibitions and an annual Christmas pantomime.  You can also hire the venue for private or business functions.  For general enquiries contact the Box Office on tel: 01329 231942 or e-mail boxoffice@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Ferry Travel

The Travel Planner has links to the major ferry companies to be found in the south of England.  By using these links you will be able to find information to reach Gosport, the Isle of Wight, France and beyond.

 

Finance

Information about the Council’s Fees and Charges, Summary Accounts, etc. is available.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Find my nearest

The 'Find My Nearest' facility enables you to use your postcode to see where your nearest 'facility' is to your property. For further information please call 01329 236100 or e-mail webmaster@fareham.gov.uk

 

Fire Stations within the borough

There are two main fire stations within the borough of Fareham located in Fareham and Portchester.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

 

First Aid (this is an external hyperlink)

First Aid can save lives and prevent minor injuries becoming major ones.  First Aid at work covers the initial management of any injury or illness suffered at work.  For further information please contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Fitness

Fareham Borough Council is committed to improving the health of Fareham residents and employ a Community Development Officer.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Flood Risk

Developers need to take account of the risk of flooding in their planning applications.  For more help, please telephone 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

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Flooding

If flooding is due to blocked gullies on the highway, please contact Hampshire Highways on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail hampshirehighways.south@hants.gov.uk.  If flooding is caused by high sea levels, please contact the Assistant Engineer within the Department of Planning and Environment on tel: 01329 236100, or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

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Flying

The travel planner provides access to information on flying from both Southampton (Eastleigh) and Bournemouth airports.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Fly Posting

Fly-posting is the illegal pasting of unapproved advertising posters, stickers and signs for commercial interests.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Fly Tipping Enforcement

Fly tipping on public land will be removed on receipt of notice from the public or police within five working days. For more information please contact the Customer Service Centre on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Food Digesters

A Green Cone, pictured above, can take all food waste including meat, bones, fish and dairy products. The waste breaks down into water and nutrients which dissipate into the surrounding soil.  For further information please contact the Customer Service Centre on 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

 

Food Hygiene

The Borough of Fareham has approximately 550 commercial premises where food is sold, distributed, manufactured or handled.  Environmental Health Officers visit these premises on a regular basis to ensure good food hygiene practices are being used. For further information please contact 01329 236100, or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.



Food Hygiene Rating System

The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme was officially launched in June 2011. It is a national scheme that provides consumers with information about hygiene standards in premises that sell and/or serve food.  For further information please contact 01329 236100, or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.
 

  

Food Safety and Law Enforcement

Fareham Borough Council is designated as a Food Authority under the Food Safety Act 1990 and as such has a statutory duty to enforce the Act. For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Food Waste/Food Digesters

Over a third of the food we buy is thrown away.  A Green Cone can take all food waste including meat, bones, fish and dairy products.

Love food hate waste recipes are available to use up leftovers and avoid wasting food.  For further information contact 01329 236100, or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Football Clubs

There are various football clubs in the Fareham area.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

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Football/Rugby Pitches

There are 17 football/rugby pitches within the borough of Fareham.  For more information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

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Footpaths

Hampshire Highways is responsible for maintaining the borough's road and footpath network and any enquiries should be directed to them on 01329 225398 or e-mail hampshirehighways.south@hants.gov.uk. Enquiries about unsurfaced or informal footpaths should be directed to Hampshire County Council on tel: 0845 603 563. 

 

Foreshore

For further information about foreshore and beaches which cater for various water sports and informal recreation, please contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

Forever Remembered

On Sunday 13 November the names of loved ones who lost their lives as serving members in British Armed Forces' conflicts, will be read out at Trinity Church, Fareham from 10am, prior to the Remembrance Service, which starts at 11am. customerservices@fareham.gov.uk
 

Forms

The council offers a wide range of services and you can select the appropriate form for the service you require.  Forms are also available to be printed and returned by post. For further information contact 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

 

Forward Plan

The Forward Plan is issued by the Leader of the Council, Councillor Seán Woodward, to enable him to meet his statutory duty to give notice of key decisions to be made by, or on behalf of the council's Executive during the next four months.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

 

Fraud (Benefit)

To speak to an investigating officer (in confidence), please ring 01329 236100. Alternatively, you can e-mail investigations@fareham.gov.uk or use our online form to report suspected benefit fraud.  You can also report any kind of benefit fraud to the National Fraud Hotline on 0800 854 440 or visit their website at http://campaigns.dwp.gov.uk/campaigns/benefit-thieves/ (this is an external hyperlink).

 

Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 is intended to promote openness and accountability among public bodies by ensuring that people have rights of access to the information that is held by them.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

 

Fridges/Freezers (Collections)

The Council provides a chargeable service for all domestic properties in the Borough for the collection of bulky household items such as furniture and large household appliances.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

 

 

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