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Fairtrade

Fareham achieved Fairtrade borough status in February 2007.

 

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 the Leisure and Community Division on 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Family History

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. Copies of birth, marriage and death certificates are available from Hampshire Register Office (this is an external hyperlink) and Hampshire County Council have information on researching Family History (this is an external hyperlink), which you may find useful.

 

Fareham Business Database

The Fareham Business Database is a comprehensive compilation of details of all known firms within the borough.  For further details please contact the Economic Development Manager in the Department of Planning and Transportation on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail economic.development@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Fareham in Bloom

For information about The Fareham in Bloom gardening competition please contact the Horticultural Development Officer in the Department of Customer Services, Leisure & Community Division on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail parks@fareham.gov.uk.

 

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.  More information is available from the Leisure Card Officer on tel: 01329 236100.

 

Fareham Leisure Centre

The Leisure Centre is managed by SLM in partnership with the council.  For membership or general enquiries, tel: 01329 233652 or e-mail: farehaminfo@slm-ltd.co.uk, or visit www.everyoneactive.com (this is an external hyperlink) and www.bananafitness.net (this is an external hyperlink).

 

FarehamMap

FarehamMap is an interactive map of the borough of Fareham. See more information about what FarehamMap can do, the terms and conditions and help with using FarehamMap.  Any queries regarding mapping should be sent to gis@fareham.gov.uk or tel: 01329 236100. Alternatively please complete the FarehamMap feedback form.

 

Fareham Parking Enforcement

Questions and answers on parking enforcement have been prepared and should give you more information about how this may affect you as a driver in the borough.

 

Fareham Road Safety Council

The Fareham Road Safety Council is supported by Hampshire County Council (this is an external hyperlink).

 

Fareham Today Magazine

The council magazine, Fareham Today is published quarterly and is delivered to households throughout the borough. For further information on this publication or other Public Relations matters please contact the Public Relations Team in the Chief Executive's Office, tel: 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.

 

 

Ferneham Hall

Fareham's Ferneham Hall has a varied programme including films, 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 and more can be found on the Finance Home Page.  Alternatively please contact the Head of Finance on 01329 236100 or e-mail finance@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Find my nearest

We have a selection of Clickable Maps to enable you to find Council Services that are near to where you live by selecting the red dot closest to your home. We have also put together a 'Find My Nearest' facility enabling 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

 

First Aid

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.  Under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, all workplaces must make provision for first aid to be readily available at all times.  For further information please contact the Environmental Health Division within the Department of Regulatory Services on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail regulatory@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Fitness

Information on Fareham Leisure Centre and keeping fit in Fareham is available online or contact the Sport & Recreation Manager in the Department of Customer Services, Leisure & Community Division on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail operations.leisure@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Flood Risk

Developers need to take account of the risk of flooding in their planning applications.

 

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 Transportation on tel: 01329 236100, or e-mail engineering.transportation@fareham.gov.uk.

A range of frequently asked questions on flooding have been compiled which may answer your queries.  Further advice on flooding and the Operational Flood Plan (81 Kb) PDF logo can be found on our website and at www3.hants.gov.uk/emergency_flooding.htm (this is an external hyperlink).

 

 

Flying

The travel planner provides access to information on flying from both Southampton (Eastleigh) and Bournemouth airports.

 

Fly Tipping Removal

Fly tipping on public land will be removed on receipt of notice from the public or police within 24 hours. For more information please contact the Customer Service Centre on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Fly Tipping Enforcement

Fareham Borough Council has established an Enforcement Team to further improve the standard of cleanliness and appearance in the borough.  For further information on fly tipping enforcement please contact the Department of Regulatory Services, Environmental Health Division on 01329 236100 or e-mail regulatory@fareham.gov.uk.

 

 

Food Digesters

Information and advice on food digesters is available.  Alternatively, please contact the Customer Service Centre on 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

 

Food Hygiene

For information on food hygiene please contact Environmental Health in the Department of Regulatory Services on tel: 01329 236100, or e-mail regulatory@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Food Premises - Registration

 

This information is being developed and will be available shortly.  Enquiries should be directed to Environmental Health either by emailing licensing@fareham.gov.uk or by telephone 01329 236100.

 

Food Safety and Law Enforcement

For information on food safety contact the Department of Regulatory Services, Environmental Health Division on 01329 236100 or e-mail regulatory@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Food Waste

Over a third of the food we buy is thrown away. Love food hate waste recipes are available to use up leftovers and avoid wasting food.

 

Football Pitches

For more information on football pitches in the borough of Fareham please contact the Sports Development Officer in the Department of Customer Services, Leisure & Community Division on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail parks@fareham.gov.uk.

 

 

Footpaths

Enquiries regarding surfaced footpaths should be made to Hampshire Highways on tel: 01329 236100 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.  You may also find the Hampshire Highways and Fareham Borough Council website useful.

 

 

Foreshore

For information about foreshore and beaches between Portchester, the Solent and the River Meon's foreshore which caters for various water sports and informal recreation, please contact the Amenities Officer in the Department of Customer Services, Leisure & Community Division on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail parks@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Forms

The council offers a wide range of services and you can select the appropriate form for the service you require from the online forms list. Forms are also available to be printed and returned by post. The online forms list is being updated all the time.

 

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.

 

Fraud (Benefit)

The Benefits Section has a Benefit Fraud Team. To speak to an investigating officer (in confidence), please ring 01329 236100. Alternatively, you can e-mail us at 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.

 

Fridges/Freezers (Collections)

For details on bulky waste collections please contact Street Scene Services in the Refuse & Cleansing section of the Department of Customer Services on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the Planning Enforcement team do?
The team investigates allegations of breaches of planning control including:

unauthorised development, or uses;
unauthorised works to a listed building - both internal and external works;
unauthorised display of advertisements;
non-compliance with conditions of planning permissions; and,
untidy sites where these are considered detrimental to local amenity
unauthorised work to trees which are protected or are located in conservation areas
N.B Works to trees which are protected or are located in conservation areas without the consent of the local planning authority is an offence.

What is the extent of planning controls?
Planning controls relate to any development. The definition of ''development'' for the purposes of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is considered to include "carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operation in on or under land or the making of a material change of use of any building or other land".



(N.B all mining and waste planning issues are dealt with by the County Council).

Do you require planning permission for all development?
No, many minor developments are exempt from the need for planning permission by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995. You should always contact the local planning authority to find out if you need planning permission before commencing any development

Is it an offence to undertake development without permission?
No, under the Act it is not considered to be an offence to fail to comply with planning controls, although you are advised to contact the local planning authority prior to carrying out works which might require approval. Should a local planning authority consider it expedient to issue an enforcement notice against a development which is unauthorised then non-compliance with this notice is an offence, for which the maximum fine is £20,000.

What happens if a condition on a planning permission is not complied with?
The local planning authority has the power to issue a breach of condition notice against which there is no right of appeal. It is an offence not to comply with such a notice. This offence maybe prosecuted in the magistrates court with a maximum fine of £1,000.

Is it an offence to undertake works to a listed building?
Yes, if these works are considered to affect the character and integrity of the building.

Is it an offence to display an advertisement without consent
Some advertisements are exempt from the need for express advertisement consent. Advertisements which do not require consent are those which enjoy deemed consent under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Adverts) Regulations 1992. Booklets and advice can be obtained from the Local Planning Authority.

What information is required for an alleged breach to be investigated?
Address of land or building where breach alleged
Details of alleged breach
Complainant contact name and address and telephone number.
Any additional relevant information/other interested parties

How do I report an alleged breach?
by completing and submitting a Complaint Form which can be found on this page on the website. http://www.fareham.gov.uk/council/departments/devcontrol/complaint.asp. Please note that you will be required to provide your name, address and telephone number for any complaint to be investigated. Your details will be kept confidential. Complaints can also be made in writing to the address shown below.

Department of Development Control
Fareham Borough Council
Civic Offices
Civic Way
Fareham
PO16 7TT

What are the stages of an investigation?
Complaint registered and acknowledged - 4 days
First site visit made - 10 days
Complainant will be kept informed of progress with investigations.

What action may be taken where a breach of planning controls is found to be occurring?
Once a complaint has been investigated and a breach identified, depending on the severity of the breach a number of things may happen:

negotiate a satisfactory solution
seek a retrospective planning application
if no application is forthcoming or the breach is serious then an enforcement notice may be issued
In the case where significant harm is being caused by the breach it may be appropriate to issue a stop notice in conjunction with an enforcement notice or seek a legal injunction to stop the unauthorised activities.



It is important to note that the enforcement of Planning Control is a discretionary power and in some circumstances it may not be expedient to take action

Is there a right of appeal?
On an enforcement notice, listed building enforcement notice and an advert discontinuance notice, there is a right of appeal. The appeal is made to the Planning Inspectorate.

Is there a period after which development becomes immune from enforcement action?
Yes, The period within which planning enforcement action can be taken is limited to:

4 years for operational development and change of use to any building for use as a single dwelling house
10 years for all other changes of use and breaches of conditions
If you wish to confirm that development is immune from planning enforcement action, you are advised to make an application for a Certificate of Lawfulness.

Is there a period after which development becomes immune from enforcement action?
Yes, The period within which planning enforcement action can be taken is limited to:

4 years for operational development and change of use to any building for use as a single dwelling house
10 years for all other changes of use and breaches of conditions
If you wish to confirm that development is immune from planning enforcement action, you are advised to make an application for a Certificate of Lawfulness.

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