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Farnborough roadworks: Lynchford Road paving operations causes disruption
Residents of the Lynchford Road in Farnborough have faced interruptions to their sleep and massive detours on the roads this month after work to expand the capacity of the A3011 began taking place during the night.
Paving operations took place just metres away from people’s front doors as late as 1:30 AM , with many disgruntled residents taking to Facebook to express their frustration.
One resident, who posted anonymously, complained that the steamrollers used to pave the road made so much noise, “it sounded like the world was about to end”.
Road closures due to Hampshire County Council’s plans to expand the main road have caused traffic backlogs for over a year now, making travel times in North Camp and the surrounding areas significantly longer at peak times.
Some local businesses have reported a decrease in customers, including Chinese restaurant, Yumi Yumi.
Manager, May Yoke Chong, said that due to a lack of parking, there have been cases where customers arriving to collect food “drive round looking for parking” but by the time they find anywhere the food is getting cold.
The council has stated in their scheme overview that the works are necessary, as they will “accommodate increasing travel demands in Farnborough”.
The council said: “Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership has identified Farnborough as one of its ‘growth towns’ and has allocated £6.472 million […] for transport improvements.”
So far, the road has largely been resurfaced and a brand new two way cycle lane has been added along a stretch past shops in North Camp Village.
Nevertheless, delays have been prevalant throughout the process pushing the initial deadline of winter this year back to at least February 2024.
Furthermore, the initial council estimate of £10.8 million for the works has now been revised to nearly £13 million.
Works remain underway so whether these new deadlines and estimates will remain accurate is yet to be seen.
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Police hunt man who threw chair and threatened shoppers
A man threw a chair and threatened bystanders in the centre of Gosport on Friday.
Police say the man, who was behaving aggressively, threw the chair on the ground and shouted threats at nearby shoppers before running away. No one was injured.
It happened just before noon, outside a Greggs Bakery on the High Street.
Hampshire Police say the man was white, bald and in his late 40s. He was wearing a baseball cap and a grey hoodie.
Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact them.
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Police officers injured during anti-migration rally
Twelve people were arrested after 350 anti-migrant protestors clashed with police overnight in Gosport following reports of a small boat landing in the area.
A small number of officers needed medical treatment following the protests near Walpole car park.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds said: “Violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest, our position on this has been clear that we will investigate thoroughly and take robust action against anyone responsible.
“Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.”
Police had banned face coverings and had issued a dispersal order ahead of the protests across Gosport.
Those arrested were held on suspicion of assaulting officers or being drunk and disorderly.
The protest marks an increase in tensions within the UK after protests at Portsmouth, Taunton, Basingstoke and Glasgow in recent months.
Gosport Reform UK councilor Paul Carter told GB News: “If you think about this last night, no one really knew what was happening… I think a lot of people are really worried.”
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Residents warned over closure of recycling centre
People in Romsey are being warned that the town’s recycling centre will be closing for a month for repairs.
The closure of Casbrook recycling centre will take place from 12 October to 12 November.
The council says that repairs are essential to keep the site safe, after heavy vehicles damaged the tarmac beneath waste containers.
Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council’s deputy leader, said: “We are investing in essential improvements to preserve the surface of Casbrook HWRC (Bunny Lane) and ensure the facility continues to serve residents safely and effectively for many years to come.
“I thank residents for their patience during these works and confirm that capacity is available at nearby HWRCs to ensure residents that usually use Bunny Lane, can still dispose of their waste during this time.”
Locals have been advised to use alternative centres in Winchester and Eastleigh while the repairs take place.
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