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Situations Vacant – EHDC Ethics and Governance
EHDC are seeking an Independent Person to uphold high standards of conduct among Councillors. Ideal for someone seeking a meaningful voluntary role, preferably with experience in local authority ethics and governance.
An annual stipend is provided for expenses. Applicants must be impartial, over 18, and not have been a member of officer of East Hampshire District Council in the past five years. To apply e-mail democraticservices1@easthants.gov.uk by 9:00 am, Monday 16 September 2024.
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EHDC increasing On-line interaction
We’re changing how we work for you
Penns Place closing down, more services to be delivered digitally
We’re changing the way we work to make our services easier for people to use.
Our customer information shows that customers want services they can easily access when and where they want.
As a result, we’ve reshaped our services behind the scenes to make them streamlined and efficient and we are improving the way residents can reach us to make it simple and straightforward.
Already most of our customers expect to access our services online. That way they can get what they want, when they want it.
In fact, only around three per cent of customer enquiries come through the council’s reception at Penns Place.
So from 2 April we will be closing our reception at Penns Place and focusing on providing our services digitally, to support our residents in a more convenient and forward-thinking way.
We are creating a network of access points around the district where residents can speak directly to council officers through a live link-up. Using this network, residents will be able to receive the support and assistance they need to conduct their business with the council.
If customers are unable to access our services digitally, they can contact us via the telephone on 01730 266551 where one of our team will be available to help directly or arrange an appointment for a face-to-face meeting if appropriate.
A handful of our customers still pay for services using cash. We have contacted these customers direct and set up alternative means of payment.
Cllr Richard Millard, EHDC Leader, said: “This way of delivering our services to residents is leaner, more efficient and conforms with what our residents expect of us and how the vast majority of them already contact us.
“By focusing on providing services online we can make life easier for residents that are comfortable using digital technology and still support the very few who cannot.
“Removing our reception from Penns Place will mean the council no longer is tied to an expensive and out-dated facility that is rarely used.”
For more information on how residents can reach us, go to www.easthants.gov.uk.
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Fly tipping fines to make you think twice
In November 2023, a Four Marks resident was found guilty of dumping three bags of garden waste in the village. They were fined £250 plus a £34 victim’s surcharge.
Portfolio holder, Councillor Tony Costigan, said:
“We have a zero-tolerance approach to fly tipping and those involved should know that we’re coming after them.
“One of the great things about living in East Hampshire is our beautiful countryside, and anyone threatening that will be tackled with all of the tools at our disposal.”
See EHDC Links and follow the link to Fly Tipping for more information.
HCC’s new mobile app ‘OurHants’
This app is now live – available for Apple and Android mobile devices. Facilities on offer include and easy reporting services for potholes and fly tipping. Also an improved service to book appointments at Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs).
When booking an appointment at an HWRC, the OurHants app allows individuals to save details if they wish, such as the registration of their vehicle, and any permits they have, to make future bookings quicker. It also allows people to see and manage their bookings in one place and will notify the user of any important updates about their booking.
Anyone can download the app, without charge, from the Apple or Google Play app stores.
Planning Applications.
For latest village planning applications, go to the headings at the top of the home page, select Parish Council, select Planning – or click here – https://wieldpc.org.uk/planning/