Newtown HWRC Tip permits to continue

Following lengthy discussions Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, who have no responsibility for HWRC’s, have nevertheless stepped in and signalled their intention to protect the interests of their residents as part of their initiative to reduce carbon emissions in response to the climate change emergency declared last year. They are prepared to share with Hampshire County Council (HCC) the costs for continued access for existing permit holders demanded by West Berkshire Council.

This will be a transitional arrangement for one year, but HCC will also undertake to examine the possibility of establishing a new HWRC at a site which has been identified locally in Kingsclere. This would have the benefit of not only serving the residents of NW Hampshire but also potentially relieving some of the pressure on the Wade Road site in Basingstoke by attracting residents from parts of Tadley, Baughurst, Overton and surrounding areas.

Access to Newtown Road will remain as before and currently is by pre-booked appointment only. It is restricted to those already holding the authorisation permits.

The agreement is expected to be finalised by all three councils next week and be effective from August 1st.

Thank you to everybody who signed the petition to show the strength of feeling of residents and to Sally Fenwick for setting it up.