Monthly Archives March 2023

Hampshire County Council have launched the pre-planning consultation for their proposal to build a new 1.5 form entry primary school (315 places) together with a resource provision for an additional 8 children at Berewood. This consultation will run until 7 April 2023. The proposed new primary school is planned to open in September 2025 and would admit up to 30 places for Year R (age 4+) and will grow over time to a total of 45 pupils per year group, an overall total of 315 pupils. The school will also provide places for 8 pupils with special educational needs and
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Development proposals are being worked up to enable the submission of an outline planning application on Blue Star land for up to 90 dwellings plus associated drainage and public open space. The site, known as Blue Star land, is located immediately to the north-west of the Waterlooville Fire Station as shown on the site location plan below. The Blue Star land has been allocated for development by Havant Borough Council for almost a decade. Firstly, within the adopted Havant Borough Local Plan (Allocations) July 2014, for mixed use development of housing and main town centre uses, and then within the
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Development proposals are being worked up to enable the submission of a Reserved Matters Application for 27 dwellings on land known as the School Extension Land, which is located in the northern area of Berewood. The site sits to the west of Berewood Primary School and is south to a section of the completed River Wallington Community Nature Reserve, with residential housing to the west and south. The site is identified within the approved outline masterplan as land to accommodate the extension of the primary school, should it be necessary. Recent conversations with Hampshire County Council Education have confirmed that
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Following a recent visit from OFSTED, Berewood Primary School has retained its ‘Good’ rating, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from the inspector. The report praises the highly skilled teaching and strong culture of safeguarding, as well as the inclusivity of addressing the needs of pupils with special educations needs. ‘The school’s Berewood Bonds of being kind and helpful, respectful and safe, resilient and hard-working are known and understood by all pupils. These values are threaded through the wider curriculum and help pupils when making decisions and understanding any consequences.’  ‘Pupils are polite and courteous. They behave well and move sensibly around
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Come and join the lovely Joanna for an interactive story time at Newlands Community Hall on Tuesday afternoons. FAMILY STORY PLAY; 1pm-1:45pm. Perfect for families with a range of ages and childminders. Lots of multi-sensory fun for the little ones, and the opportunity for the big ones to take the lead! BABY STORY PLAY; 2pm-2:30pm. A multi-sensory blend of storytelling, puppets, bubbles and music perfect for babies and toddlers alike. Each week, we will be exploring a brand new story on our feet, crawling on our hands and knees, shuffling on our bottoms or in our parents arms through sounds,
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A planning application for the Northern allotments, situated to the north of our Elm Green phase, has been submitted to Winchester City Council for approval. Visit www.winchester.gov.uk/planning – hit search and enter 23/00347/REM to see full details of the application. The allotments are expected to be complete by the end of the year, ready for the 2024 growing season. To register interest in a plot please contact Newlands Parish Council – clerk@newlands-pc.gov.uk
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