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The temperatures this summer have been exceptionally high and a drought has been officially declared across Hampshire.

The effects of the heatwave remain even with the cooler weather expected this week.

Here is some helpful advice from our Countryside team to protect our wildlife and stay safe:

In its commitment to fight climate change, Hart District Council has approved the installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers across Hart. The project will provide an expected 36 public charge points, both rapid and fast chargers, across the district in council-owned car parks for residents and visitors to use.

A new neighbourhood plan for Yateley, Darby Green and Frogmore has had final sign-off from Hart District Council.

This followed a resounding success at referendum on 30 June 2022 with 2,185 votes in favour of the plan (91%) and just 210 against (9%).

On 26 July 2022, Hart District Council’s (HDC) Audit Committee met to consider the internal report commissioned to review the procedures and governance of the Shapley Heath Project, which explored one of the potential options to meet future housing demand in the district.

Fleet Pond Nature Reserve has been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the very best in the UK. The Pond joins Hartley Wintney Central Commons and Elvetham Heath Local Nature Reserve to claim this award for the 11th year in a row.

 Members of the public are being asked to use local Ministry of Defence (MOD) land responsibly over the summer. 

This follows a series of incidents of antisocial behaviour and parties, fires and unauthorised vehicles on MOD land across Rushmoor and Hart. 

There will be a number of partial and full road closures in place:

Over 1,700 students took part in community safety events, Stay Safe and Think Safe, coordinated by Hart District Council.   

The events saw students from across Hart take part in workshops, throughout June and into July, covering topics that not only could impact them but also impact the community.   

On Tuesday 26 July, our Audit Committee will be reviewing the Shapley Heath Garden Community Project Review Audit. This will be an exempt item to the public, however following discussion, the report will be published in full on our website on Wednesday 27 July. 

Improvements at Fleet Pond are now open for the public to enjoy.

Fleet Pond’s access road and car park are finished marking the opening of the Fleet Pond Corridor, following the successful completion of phase one, the new 3-metre-wide path running alongside Fleet’s train station.

Leisure centres in Hart are set to offer free membership to children in care, and young people who have experienced care, from this month.