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Do we want a maverick mayor?
8:51am Friday 5th February 2010
Sir.– I have been watching with interest the developments in Councillor Phil Heath’s demise since he was expelled from the Conservatives in 2008.We watch him and his wife set up a new party which does not appear to have been overwhelming in its impact on the town, and now colleagues and officers appear to be making complaints about his behaviour, or conduct. Cllr Heath maintains there is a hidden agenda as his ex-Tory colleagues do not want him to be mayor. In my experience, Cllr Heath has always been a maverick and has shot from the hip, and when I had dealings with him I had to question his understanding of the facts.
Disabled parking cheats
8:42am Friday 5th February 2010
Sir.–Over the Christmas and New Year period, I, like many others, was busy juggling shopping with the weather and numerous other commitments. On at least three occasions, I found myself in Church Street by the disabled parking spaces.
Plea not to park in residential area
8:50am Friday 5th February 2010
Sir.– We would like to make a plea on behalf of a number of residents we represent who live close to the railway station.
Hunt for some long-lost relatives
8:45am Friday 5th February 2010
Sir.– I am looking for assistance in locating long-lost relatives.
Have a heart
8:44am Friday 5th February 2010
Sir.– I would like to let your readers know that February 2010 is National Heart Month, and I am supporting the British Heart Foundation in asking the people of Hampshire to help fight the UK’s biggest killer by organising a red event this February.
Importance of our local shops
8:51am Friday 29th January 2010
Sir.–Following the recent snow and the associated difficulties when it came to shopping for the usual essentials such as bread and milk, it highlights the importance of local shops.
New members plea from BBC
8:54am Friday 29th January 2010
Sir.–The BBC Regional Audience Council in the South Region is looking for new members. This council meets four times a year, plus two outreach events and members, who provide feedback to the BBC Trust, are selected to represent the views of the licence fee payers in the area. This is a voluntary role, but expenses are covered.
Ambulance thanks during snow
8:52am Friday 29th January 2010
Sir.–Over the past month in Hampshire, the extreme weather has created very challenging conditions for providers of emergency services.
Lessons from cold blast
8:47am Friday 29th January 2010
Sir.– Some letters published recently have been critical of the county council for not treating more pavements and residential areas during the severe weather.
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