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A: There is not much we can do with existing housing. With regards to future developments, 40% is allocated for affordable housing such as intermediate rent, social housing and shared ownership housing. Further information about the Council's affordable home ownership register can be found here.
A: Fareham is 38% built on. The now adopted Local Plan 
(19 MB) holds all the information about future development sites and the strategic gaps in Fareham. The Meon Strategic Gap will not be built on.
A: Gosport Borough Council received a planning application in February this year as part of the Solent Enterprise Zone development, details can be found here 
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A: The presentation given earlier explains what the Council is doing with regards to social housing and that we are now building additional Council houses. With regards to the Town Centre, we own the land where Fareham Shopping Centre is but not the actual precinct and the majority of the second level is now derelict. In the Local Plan, approximately 684 homes are identified for specified brownfield sites and/or regeneration opportunities in the Fareham Town Centre.
A: Homes England closed it for commercial reasons. Gosport Borough Council received a planning application in February this year as part of the Solent Enterprise Zone development, details can be found here [External Hyperlink] .
A: Suggestion noted and will be passed to Hampshire County Council Highways.
A: Hampshire County Council Highways are responsible for weed control. This is done once a year and is due to be done in Fareham in August.
A: Our CAT meetings about hot topics still remain popular. We also continue to have the e- panel where residents can sign up and be notified about online consultations and surveys.
A: There is a current planning application from Hallam Land Management for a development at Longfield Avenue and it is still under consideration. Please comment on the application to suggest that the developer improves the bus transport proposals.
A : There is another Welborne already in the country. Not aware of any unpleasant associations with the name Welborne.
A The individual responsible has been identified, and we are in contact with them and their insurance provider. Specialist work will be needed to ensure that the Memorial and surrounding area is fixed appropriately. We will ensure that this is completed in time for Armistice Day.
A There are several properties to let along Middle Road, but they will be successfully let in time. Some new food and drink outlets have opened in Middle Road recently.
A Please let the Council Enforcement team know and they can visit the site. There is a need to treat the cause – fly tipping, food waste, etc – as well as the problem. Councillor Bayford was able to confirm to the meeting that she had met with the Senior Enforcement Officer on site earlier today to discuss the issue.
A The last estimate was that the route from Curbridge through to Tesco would open by 30 June. This has been delayed and work is likely to continue until Christmas.
A Hampshire County Council are responsible for highways in the Borough, but road sweeping is outsourced to district councils. There is a set programme for how frequently HCC requires sweeping to be done which the Council adheres to. Please speak to a local councillor who can raise your concerns directly with HCC.
A Action Hampshire are an umbrella organisation who provide information and support to community groups on a range of areas. They work in a similar way to Community First. There are several organisations who can provide support and advice to community groups in the Borough. This is the webpage providing information on the community support available.
A This is an application for 1250 homes on land at Newlands Farm, immediately south of Longfield Avenue. The planning application in currently undetermined, pending the resubmission of an amended application in line with the Borough Local Plan.
A The Council recognises that people shop differently now, and that successful town centres now have a focus on leisure opportunities rather than retail. Fareham Live is currently in development, due to open early next year, and new car parking is planned. The Council run a regular events programme which encourages people into the town centre. Fareham town centre also offers bowling and a cinema, whilst retaining a row of independent traders along west street running down to train station. The Council wants to do more and is currently putting together a masterplan for town centre. This includes a plan for 630 new homes which will help vibrancy in the town centre, ensuring it does not empty at 5pm.
A We are not charging for events which we are letting happen. For example, we have recently introduced an artisan market. Although this was initially on a small scale, it will increase in size as it becomes more established. We have been unable to identify a farmers market company to run in Fareham.
A Providers are not allowed to run a service at a loss, and Hampshire County Council subsidies have been - and to continue to be - reduced. We can encourage bus operators to trial a service, but if they are not profitable, they can't remain. Fareham is fortunate to be served by Eclipse bus which is one of most successful bus services. The Council do not charge for car parking in the evenings to help the town centre evening economy.
A Hampshire County Council introduced on-street charging, with Fareham Borough Council strongly objecting. The Council have committed to keeping parking at district centres free.
A: Local Councillors have also reported this and will follow up.
A: A design Access statement will have been submitted as part of planning application. Councillors can support you to access that information if needed.
A: There are a number of other car parks which offer allocated disabled parking spaces. If you are a blue badge holder, you can park free in all pay and display car parks (including coastal car parks) by displaying your badge in your parked vehicle, with the valid serial number and expiry date clearly visible. Pay on foot car parks (the current Osborn Road multi-storey, Fareham Shopping Centre multi-storey and Mark Quay) are only free to Blue Badge holders who are resident in the Borough of Fareham and have applied for free parking. All spaces in the new Osborn Road car park will be a lot bigger and more accessible than in the existing car park.
A: The coast is clearly visible and can be accessed from Wicor. The decision has been made to designate Wicor as a coastal car park and introduce charging, but the decision over tariff levels is yet to be made. There is currently no intention to install lighting at the car park.
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