• Hampshire’s new bus pass scheme is announced - what are your views in Hedge End?

  By Caroline_W at 14:23 on 19/11/10

  

  Following the announcement of the change for responsibility for running the National Concessionary Travel Scheme - providing free bus passes for people over 60 and for people with disabilities - moving from district to county council level, Hampshire County Council (HCC) has now released details of how the new scheme will work in Hampshire. From 1 April 2011 people aged over 60 will be entitled to free bus travel from 9.30am to 11pm,...

• A New Award For Southampton Bus Drivers

  By Andy_H1 at 19:17 on 18/10/10

  

  Southampton Area Bus Awards is based in the Southampton & Eastleigh Area on the South Coast of the United Kingdom. Our aim's are simple and that is to award bus drivers in the Southampton & Eastleigh Area for going abaove and beyond the call of duty. The Award is between First Hampshire & Dorset and Bluestar (formerly Solent Blue Line) buses. Why not visit their website at www.soton.services.officelive.com or follow...

• Get your child car seat checked for free in Winchester on Thursday 21 October

  By Caroline_W at 13:05 on 18/10/10

  

  On Thursday 21 October you can get your child car seat checked for free at Tesco in Easton Lane, Winchester, in a joint initiative organised by Hampshire County Council and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, 10am-4pm Car seat checks carried out during the year at various locations across Hampshire have shown that 68 percent of child car seats are fitted incorrectly, with 10 percent non-compatible with the car. Hampshire County...

• Know a 'rusty driver' in Hedge End? Hampshire’s Older Driver Appraisal Scheme could help

  By Caroline_W at 12:50 on 06/10/10

  

  Know a 'rusty driver' in Hedge End – someone over 55 and who could benefit from updating their driving skills? According to a poll conducted by Hampshire County Council two thirds of people in Hampshire admit to knowing a 'rusty driver' and so the council has put together a scheme to encourage 'mature, more experienced drivers' to continue driving safely, the Older Driver Appraisal Scheme. Across the county older drivers are...

• Are you taking part in the first nationwide Liftshare Week in Hedge End?

  By Caroline_W at 09:14 on 01/10/10

  

  Want to cut down on fuel and parking bills, help cut congestion, reduce the stress of driving on the daily commute and do your bit for the ozone layer in Hedge End? Next week. Monday 4 – Friday 8 October, is the first nationwide Liftshare Week and people across the country are being encouraged to car-share on their way to work. Backed by liftshare, the national journey matching database, Hampshire County Council is joining with...

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