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30/06/2008 by admin.
An exciting new exhibition is opening on Saturday at Emsworth Museum. The exhibition dives beneath the surface of our local waters to give a glimpse of the amazing wildlife that lives beneath the waves. The exhibition called ‘What Lies Beneath’ features underwater photography from within Chichester
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26/06/2008 by admin.
The Emsworth design Statement is almost ready to be published and is only awaiting approval by the Full Council on 23rd July.It is reported that a supplementary document is to be produced which will contain the views of Emsworth residents which we have been removed from the draft statement because they were considered to be either inappropriate for a Design Statement or to conflict with planning policy. www.emsworthdesignstatement.org.uk
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26/06/2008 by admin.
There is a clearly established case for encouraging people to walk or cycle around town instead of using their cars. The case for cycling was documented in A Strategy for Cycle Route Development in Emsworth published by Emsworth Community Board in March 2007. This should be read in conjunction with this report.
The cycling strategy report was presented to local government transport officers who recommended that the needs of pedestrians should also be considered. They proposed that a Community Street Audit should be carried out to provide a comprehensive list of improvements that would encourage more people to walk and cycle around Emsworth. Such a list could form the basis for a formal Town Access Plan for Emsworth which would be consulted when funding for highways projects became available. Emsworth Community Board undertook to carry out the Street Audit with the help of other Emsworth residents. All those who took part were volunteers. Planning for the Street Audit took place during the summer of 2007 and the street surveys took place in October/November 2007. Conclusions from the audit were consolidated and published in March 2008.Download the report ……………………….The case for cycling was documented in A Strategy for Cycle Route Development in Emsworth published by Emsworth Community Board in March 2007. This should be read in conjunction with this report. (click here to download this report)
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17/06/2008 by admin.
A woman has been left with serious injuries after being hit by a car while cycling. She was in collision with a car at the junction of Record Road and Havant Road, Emsworth. The cyclist was rushed to Queen Alexandra Hospital suffering from leg and facial injuries.Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The incident happened at 11.05am on Saturday and anyone with information on the accident should call Cosham Roads Policing Unit on 0845 045 45 45.
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14/06/2008 by admin.
Get your maps at the ready for Emsworth’s annual treasure hunt which takes place on Thursday, June 19.The hunt starts from the museum in North Street at 7pm and should last for about an hour. Afterwards participants are invited back to the museum for refreshments, and to check the answers.This years clues have been set by the winners of the 2007 hunt. There will be a small prize for the winner or winning team. There is a £1 entrance fee per person payable on the night. For more information contact Dorothy Bone on 01243 373780, or send an email to dorothybone@btinternet.com
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