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Gambling

The Gambling Act 2005 requires Licensing Authorities to produce a three year Statement of Principles/Policy. The previous statement was published in April 2007 and therefore is now due for revision in 2010.  For further information, please contact 01329 236100 or e-mail: customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Garages - Council

Fareham Borough Council owns garages throughout the Borough which are available to rent for the use of storing a vehicle.  For further information, please contact 01329 236100 or e-mail: customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

Related Link:

• online council garage application form.

 

Garden Rubbish

One sack of garden rubbish is collected free from each household, on the same day as your recycling bin. There is a charge for second and subsequent bags for garden waste.  For further information contact 01329 236100, or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Garden Waste - Composters

Composting is an easy way to reduce the volume of waste in your bin. A composter will take a lot of waste, including peelings and uncooked vegetables, tea bags, straw and pet bedding.  For further information contact 01329 236100, or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Garden Waste Collection

Fareham Borough Council offers a free collection service for one sack of garden waste per fortnight.  For further information please contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

 

Gardening Assistance for the Elderly

Assistance with garden maintenance can be provided to cut grass and trim hedges for council housing tenants. If you have any queries on this matter please contact 01329 236100 or e mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

 

Gardens Open in Fareham

On one day a year, award winning gardens from previous Fareham in Bloom community gardening competitions are open for the public to visit and enjoy.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Gas Safe Register

Since 1 April 2009 only Gas Safe engineers can carry out work on gas appliances and installations in your home. If someone other than a Gas Safe engineer does the gas work in your home, you could be risking the safety of all the occupants. For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Gender Equality Scheme

Fareham Borough Council has produced a Gender Equality Scheme which outlines the Council's determination to achieve quality of opportunity for all local residents and customers and employees.  For further information please contact 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Genesis Youth Centre

The Centre is specifically for young people between the ages of 13 and 24, offering a variety of activities focussed on arts and music. More information for young people is available from the Community Development Officer on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Glass Recycling/Bottle Banks

Only glass jars and bottles can be put in the recycling banks.  For further information on glass recycling contact 01329 236100, or email: customerservices@fareham.gov.uk

Related Link:

• Recycling Banks Map

 

Golf

Cams Hall Estate Golf Course is set in the beautiful surroundings of Fareham Creek and the grounds of Cams Hall.  The golf course offers three 18 hole courses and also has a bar and restaurant as well as function rooms.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

Related Link:

• Get into Golf  - Hampshire Golf Partnership Scheme

 

Graffiti

Graffiti is a term used to describe the drawings, patterns, scribbles and messages which are painted, written or carved on walls, street furniture, shop fronts, public buildings and other surfaces. The Council may prosecute perpetrators of graffiti under the Criminal Damages Act 1971 where sufficient evidence is gained of the offence.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Grants - Community Grants Programme

Fareham Borough Council has a Community Grants Programme which provides a programme of Grant Aid that is designed to support and assist voluntary groups, clubs and organisations in actively providing community, play, sport and leisure opportunities within the borough.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Grass Cutting

This is carried out between March and November on all council managed and adopted land.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Graveyards

At Fareham Borough Council, we pride ourselves on managing our local Cemeteries in a caring manner. Just as important is our determination that your dealings with us should be handled professionally and sympathetically.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Grazing Land

As it is rare for council owned grazing land to become available, we do not operate a waiting list. However, if any suitable land does become available, details will be published on the website. For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Green Flag

Holly Hill Woodland Park has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award for the second year running and the Sensory Garden of Reflection also successfully achieved the award in 2009 for the first time.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.
 

Gritting (this is an external hyperlink)

The gritting of roads is the responsibility of Hampshire County Council.  Roads are treated in a priority order, in line with national guidelines.  For further information contact 0845 6035633 or email roads@hants.gov.uk.

  

Grounds Maintenance

The Operations Team within Fareham Borough Council carries out work for many of the departments within the Council, including highway verges, housing areas, cemeteries, parks and outdoor sports and recreational facilities.  For further information contact 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Gullies

A highway gully is a drainage pit covered by an open metal grating located on the road edge, which drains rain water from the highway into the sewerage system.  Blocked gullies causing flooding can be reported to Hampshire Highways on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail hampshirehighways.south@hants.gov.uk.

 

Gymnastics Clubs

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

 

Gypsies and Travellers

Everyone has rights, including Travellers/Gypsies and people on whose land unauthorised camping takes place.  For further information please contact the Environmental Health Division of the Department of Regulatory and Democratic Services on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail regulatory@fareham.gov.uk.