Latest News from HIRA

HIRA Meeting 13th MARCH 2007
Present  Paul Fisher, Margo Allen, Bruce Bennett, Carole Evans,Brenda Greenland, Lois Neale, Dale Norman,                 Colin Richards,Dave Turvey. Councillor  Andy Lenaghan Apologies Shirley Adams, Chris Lewington, Barbra Gardner, Tony Higham, Claire...

20th July 2004 [read full story]
 

HIRA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
7.30 pm, 13th MARCH 2007 SUNNYSIDE HALL, WEBB LANE   Present                       Paul Fisher, Margo Allen, Bruce Bennett, Carole Evans,                &n...

20th July 2003 [read full story]
 

HIRA- Report April 2007
THREATS TO ISLAND SERVICES  This is the topic for the April Open meeting at the United Reformed Church Hall at 7.30pm, Thursday 19th April. We are concerned that the population of the Island is growing, with more flats and houses constantly being built, especially for retired people, but the Health Centre has not expanded accordingly, the pol...

20th July 2003 [read full story]
 

HIRA Meeting 13th Feb 2007
HAYLING ISLAND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (HIRA) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING   7.30 pm 13th February Sunnyside Hall,   Webb Lane     Present           Paul Fisher, Tony Higham, Bruce Bennett, Dale Norman, Lois Neale,          &...

20th July 2003 [read full story]
 

Planning to Destroy Hayling’s Character
In contrast to last month in which I reported some decisions that would adversely affect Hayling being deferred for the time being at least, this month I have to report some imminent decisions that could materially alter aspects of life on Hayling and lead to a considerable reduction in the long-term quality of life on the Island if these examples ...

20th July 2002 [read full story]
 

HAYLING ISLAND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (HIRA)
7th JANUARY 2007 Present Paul Fisher, Tony Higham, Lois Neale, Margo Allen,  Brenda Greenland, Carole Evans, Barbra Gardner Councillor Andy Lenaghan 1. Apologies Shirley Adams, Colin Richards, Don Hooker, Clare Myers. 2. Matters Arising from Minutes 12th December  Christmas Newsletter Well received...

20th July 2002 [read full story]
 

Record Turnout for Seaside Railway’s ‘Tin Snail Invasion’.
The 18th annual ‘Fils de Vitesse’ New Year’s Day Barbie, held this year for the second time with the support of Funland Amusement Park and the Hayling Seaside Railway, was a resounding success. Over sixty of the colourful and iconic French Citroen 2CV’s defied forecasts of inclement weather, to bring their very own brand of sunshine to Hayling seaf...

20th July 2001 [read full story]
 

HIRA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
  HAYLING ISLAND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION   12TH DECEMBER 2006 SUNNYSIDE HALL, WEBB LANE   Present:                      Paul Fisher, Tony Higham, Dale Norman, Lois Neale,         &nbs...

20th June 2002 [read full story]
 

Postcard from Hayling
Hayling Island Station Theatre and Hayling Island Residents' Association are hosting the launch of the DVD 'A Postcard from Hayling Island' plus the presentation of the MTI healthcheck findings and public consultation event. The healthcheck research findings reflect 18 months of hard work and commitment by local volunteers and will cover Haylin...

20th June 2002 [read full story]
 

Children in need money.
Message form Cllr. Andy Lenaghan: I paid in a total raised of £830 for the Children in Need swim. I would like to thank everyone who sponsored us Councillors or Hayley at the Lifeboat. A worthwhile sum for a worthwhile cause. See you all again on the beach next year (with your bathers)....

20th June 2002 [read full story]
 

HIRA minutes of the Meeting held 10th October 2006 at Sunnyside Hall
HIRA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Minutes of the Meeting held 10th October 2006 at Sunnyside Hall Present Paul Fisher, Tony Higham, Dale Norman, Lois Neale, Claire Myers, Colin Richards, Carole Evans, Brenda Greenland, Barbra Gardner. Councillor Andy Lenaghan Apologies Dave Turvey, Margo Allen, Shirley Adams, Bruce Bennett. The Minutes of the ...

20th June 2001 [read full story]
 

HIRA December Article
HIRA to Challenge Planning Decision At our November committee meeting HIRA decided to challenge the decision of Havant Borough Council to allow Portsmouth Housing Association to build 14 flats on the old Rainbow Club site at Beachlands. On taking advice from the Planning Inspectorate, the Government agency that deals with appeals, it appear...

20th June 2001 [read full story]
 

Minutes of the Meeting held 12 September 2006 at Sunnyside Hall
HIRA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Present Paul  Fisher, Tony Higham, Bruce Bennett, Dale Norman, Don Hooker, Claire Myers, Dave Turvey, Colin Richards, Barbra Gardner, Carole Evans Councillor  Andy Lenaghan  Apologies  Lois Neale, Shirley Adams, Chris Lewington and Margo Allen.Lesley & Nigel Marsden have resigned f...

20th June 2009 [read full story]
 

Planning Applications being Resisted..
A number of planning applications are in the pipeline and the Residents’ Association is unhappy with many and objected to them vigorously. We are concerned about the extent to which desirable houses are being demolished to build more units in many parts of the Island. An example in St. Catherine’s road is a case in point.   The matter of gre...

20th June 2008 [read full story]
 

ENJOY SITTING IN TRAFFIC?
I have received this email from Ann  Griffiths of The Langstone Residents' Association: It is regarding the Planning Application by Fassett to build the 3 office blocks at the Havant (IBM) roundabout Bosmere Playing Field. "The LRA committee asked me to email you, as the islanders are going to suffer most if the Fasset plan is approved. It i...

20th June 2007 [read full story]
 

Minutes of the HIRA Meeting held on Tuesday 13th June at Sunnyside Hall
Matters Arising: Bosmere Field:   Date for next planning decision not known.  The Development was subject to planning approval.  The general opinion was that any development should be north of the A27.  Still concern over access to site. John Smith, recently elected as a Councillor, was welcomed by the ...

20th June 2006 [read full story]
 

HIRA - Minutes of the meeting held on May 9th, 2006 at Sunnyside Hall
Present:  P Fisher (PF), A Higham(AH), Dale Norman(DM), B Bennett (BB), L. Neale (LN), Nigel & Lesley Marsden (NM & LM), Colin Richards (CR), Don Hooker (DH), Claire Myers (CM), DaveTurvey (DT), Chris Lewington (CL),Chris & Margo Allen    (CA & MA), Barbra Gardner (BM), Carole Evans(CE), Tony Higham (TH)   ...

20th June 2006 [read full story]
 

Minutes of HIRA meeting held on April 11th, 2006 at Sunnyside Hall.
Present:  P Fisher (PF), A Higham (AH), Dale Norman (DN), D Turvey (DT), L Neale (LN), Colin Richards (CR). Bruce Bennett (BB). Councillors: A Lenaghan (AL) Apologies: Shirley Adams. (SA). Nigel & Lesley Marsden (NM &LM). Minutes: The minutes for the February meeting were approved, as the March meeting had to be cance...

20th June 2005 [read full story]
 

HIRA Open Meeting
Hayling Charities raise over £500K p.a. At the HIRA open meeting on 20th April, various Island charities and fundraising bodies gave accounts of their programmes and the activities by which they raised their funds. In total, for those charities that were able to give figures, more than £500K was raised during the last year.The number of organi...

20th June 2004 [read full story]
 

HIRA - April Meeting to Discuss Local Charities
Our meeting on Thursday, 20th April, will discuss the Island Charities; how they raise money and distribute it. Together these organisations raise £100Ks each year and thus are an important part of the Island's social structure. Please come to our meeting and any organisations wishing to take part should contact Paul Fisher. 'Call and Go' Service ...

20th June 2002 [read full story]
 

Minutes of meeting held on January 10th 2006, at Sunnyside Hall
Present.:  P Fisher (PF), A Higham (AH), D Turvey (DT), Nigel & Lesley Marsden (NM & LM), Bruce Bennett (BB), Dale Norman (DN), Colin Richards (CR). Councillors: None Apologies: Shirley Adams. (SA), Lois Neale (LN). Minutes These were approved. Actions Completed. Matters Arising Actions on roundabouts still c...

20th June 2002 [read full story]
 

Exciting Ideas for Seafront Development Presented.
HIRA had a packed hall on Thursday, 20th January, for its quarterly meeting where ideas were put forward that could affect the role and appearance of Hayling seafront for many years to come. Its purpose was to present to Islanders the near-final ideas for Eastoke Corner and to outline possible developments for the future if a key lottery bid is suc...

20th June 2002 [read full story]
 

Proposed new traffic lights at Langstone
email received regarding proposed office block construction. Could be a source of aggravation for Hayling residents when driving on and off the Island. Get your objections in today if you wish to oppose this plan.     There is an application to build offices for 250, plus a day nursery, in the field fronting the top of Langstone Road...

20th June 2001 [read full story]
 

HIRA Minutes of meeting held on December 13th, 2005
Present.  P Fisher (PF), A Higham (AH), L Neale (LN), Bruce Bennett (BB), Dale Norman (DN). Councillors: None Apologies: Shirley Adams (SA), D Turvey (DT), Nigel & Lesley Marsden (NM &LM), Colin Richards (CR), Cllr. A Lenaghan. Minutes These were approved. Actions. Roundabout issue being pursued, PF to write let...

20th June 2001 [read full story]
 

Eastoke Corner and other ideas for the future.
HIRA Report for January 2006 The HIRA public meeting in the URC Hall at 7.30 on January 19th will present the final plans for the Eastoke Corner development. It will also review the remainder of the Liveability programme that was developed by the Community Board. Included in the plan is a sculpture, appropriate to the location. It will be interest...

20th May 2002 [read full story]
 

HIRA November Minutes
HIRA Executive Committee Minutes of meeting held on November 8th, 2005 at Sunnyside Hall Present: P Fisher (PF), A Higham (AH), D Turvey (DT), Nigel & Lesley Marsden (NM &LM), Colin Richards (CR). Councillors: A Lenaghan (AL). Apologies: Shirley Adams (SA), L Neale (LN), Bruce Bennett (BB). Minutes These were approved.  Actions ...

20th May 2002 [read full story]
 

HIRA - AGM, Thursday, 20th October: attend & be heard!
HIRA Report for   October 2005 Our AGM will be held on the above date, at 7.30, in the URC Hall. HIRA needs you to attend so that it can better understand your views and desires. Monitoring of planning applications is a key area and we would love someone to join the Committee and make an impact in this area. After the formal meeting we h...

20th May 2009 [read full story]
 

HIRA Meeting May 10 2005
Present:  P Fisher (PF) Lesley Marsden (LM) Nigel Marsden (NM)   D Turvey (DT) L Neale (LN) and Colin Richards (CR)Councillors:  None.Apologies:  A Higham, A Lenaghan and R Blindell.Minutes:  April minutes not available.Community BoardPF handed out several documents for HIRA perusal: Terms of R...

20th May 2006 [read full story]
 

Liveability Meeting Presents Benefits to Islanders.
On Thursday 21st April, HIRA held its public meeting to explain the Liveability programme benefits to Islanders. This was scheduled in 2004 as being the time by which most decisions on the programme should have been made. The timing was right as on the 18th a meeting was held to review the proposed Eastoke Corner schemes (for which £0.5M has been a...

20th May 2004 [read full story]
 

BIKE RIDE 20th RIDE CAPACITY UP TO 250
Due to the unprecedented demand for places on the 20th ride, the annual recce to hotels and waystops on the route had to negotiate more hotel rooms and provision for more riders and support crew at the various morning, lunch and afternoon stops. French liaison chief Pascal Pichon and Paul Fisher visited all of the venues in the week after Easter, s...

20th May 2004 [read full story]
 

HIRA Minutes of meeting held on March 8th, 2005
Present:  P Fisher (PF), Robert Blindell (RB), D Turvey (DT), L Neale   (LN), N Marsden (NM) and Lesley Marsden (LM). Councillors:  None. Apologies:  A Higham, A Lenaghan, C Richards and S Adams.Minutes:  Approved, except 286 Seafront should read 386 Seafront.Actions:  Completed.Mat...

20th May 2004 [read full story]
 

HIRA Report for April 2005
Liveability Programme Meeting to Present Benefits Coming to Hayling. At the quarterly HIRA meeting to be held in the URC Hall on 21st April at 7.30, presentations will be made on the programmes that have now been agreed for improvements to Hayling. These mainly relate to the outdoor environment in which we live.Various Island residents and counci...

20th May 2004 [read full story]
 

Minutes of meeting held on February 8th, 2005
Present.:          P Fisher (PF), A Higham (AH), D Turvey (DT), Nigel & Lesley Marsden (NM & LM), L Neale (LN), Colin Richards (CR).  Councillors:    None  Apologies:      Shirley Adams (SA), Robert Blindell (RB)  Minutes   &n...

20th May 2003 [read full story]
 

Borough Regeneration Strategy Report
Borough Regeneration Strategy Report Raises Questions of Credibility. In December last, Havant Borough published a report entitled ‘Havant Borough Draft Strategy for Regeneration 2005-2009’. The document aims to ‘to set a vision for a more prosperous Borough and to outline the challenges and opportunities to be addressed’. This begins by identifyin...

20th May 2003 [read full story]
 

Minutes of HIRA meeting held on January 11th, 2005 at Sunnyside Hall
Present: A Higham (AH), D Turvey (DT), Robert Blindell (RB), Nigel & Lesley Marsden (NM &LM), L Neale (LN), Colin Richards (CR) Councillors: V Pierce Jones Apologies: P Fisher (PF), Shirley Adams (SA) Minutes These were approved. Actions Completed. Matters None. Arising Planning Considerable discussion took place on this topic with V P J ex...

20th May 2002 [read full story]
 

HIRA Meeting Report
Passionate Audience Involvement at Tourism Meeting A well-attended Residents’ Association meeting on tourism raised passions amongst a number of members of the audience. In particular a range of points were made about the extent to which various members of the Council, both past and present, had or had not done their best to support the Island’s to...

20th May 2001 [read full story]
 

Hayling Island - The 6 Strategic Liveability Projects.
1. Improvements to Eastoke Corner (as recommended by consultants) Re-align road Pedestrianise area Landscape the area 2. Gateway Improvements: North Hayling (south of bridge) including better walking access to Northney Common Create rural path along south side of Northney Road towards hotel and south from there (requires a small bridge over drainag...

20th May 2001 [read full story]
 

HIRA Minutes of meeting held on December 14th, 2004
HIRA Executive Committee. Minutes of meeting held on December 14th, 2004 at Sunnyside Hall. Present.: A Higham (AH), D Turvey (DT), P Fisher (PF), Robert Blindell (RB), Nigel & Lesley Marsden (NM &LM). ), L Neale (LN). Councillors: A Lenaghan. Apologies: Colin Richards (CR), Shirley Adams (SA). Note: Mary Mortimer has decided not to confirm...

20th May 2001 [read full story]
 

HIRA January Meeting to address Beach & Tourism
HIRA Report for January 2005 HIRA January Meeting to address Beach & Tourism On Thursday, 20th January, the HIRA open meeting will present various aspects of Beach Development and Tourism. It is hoped to look at some of these in relation to the Planning issues that would need to be addressed before such improvements could be made. The meeting w...

20th May 2001 [read full story]
 

HIRA - Tourism is the subject of January meeting.
It is some years now since HIRA had a meeting on tourism on Hayling and the effect it has on the Island and the effect the Island has on tourists. At our last meeting, the committee agreed that tourism was good for the Island and that the Island should encourage it as a matter of principle. People clearly sometimes disagree on the extent to which w...

20th April 2002 [read full story]
 

OCTOBER HIRA Meeting
HIRA Executive Committee. Minutes of meeting held on October 12th 2004 at Sunnyside Hall Present: L. Neale (LN), A. Higham (AH), D. Turvey (DT), P. Fisher (PF). R Blindell (RB) Lesley and Nigel Marsden attended the meeting. We hope they will join the Committee at the AGM. Councillors: A Lenaghan Apologies: Colin Richards (CR), Shirley Adams. (SA) M...

20th April 2001 [read full story]
 

MP Answers Questions at AGM
HAVANT MP David Willetts was our guest speaker at Hayling Island Residents’ Association annual general meeting, which was held at the United Reformed Church Hall on October 21. David talked about many aspects of the flooding threat to Hayling; Langstone Bridge and the need for a secondary bridge for cyclists and pedestrians; the Hayling School’s e...

20th April 2000 [read full story]
 

Ideas are urgently required for Liveability Funding.
The first full meeting of the Hayling Island Community Board was held on 7th September. This Board has been set up to implement ideas for the improvement of life on Hayling using funds provided to Havant under the Liveability funding initiative. HIRA is well represented on this Board. The aims of the programme have been widely reported and will ...

20th April 2009 [read full story]
 

HIRA Meeting Minutes
HIRA Executive Committee Minutes for meeting held on July 13th, 2004 at Sunnyside Hall. Present: L Neale (LN), A Higham (AH), Colin Richards (CR), D Turvey (DT), Mary Mortimer (MM) Councillors: None present Apologies: P Fisher (PF), F Gibson (FG), Robert Blindell (RB) Minutes of June meeting These were approved, subject to the ...

20th April 2009 [read full story]
 

HIRA Executive Committee. Minutes Meeting June 8 2004
AGENDA ITEMS Planning Issues Flats and Parking Spaces Rainbow Club Site next to Barley Mow Hayling Trailers Billy Trail Report Drop Ride Hayling Casino Broadmarsh Plan Bright’s Lane Land to the West of Sinah Warren. Vandalism and ASBOs NEHRA Planning Issues Robert Blindell, our new planning officer, presented a number of items. ...

20th April 2007 [read full story]
 

Come along to the HIRA Public Meeting!
Thursday 15th April 7.30pm URC Hall, Hollow Lane Web Access to Havant Borough Council The Hayling Island Residents Association Quarterly Open Meeting will consist of a presentation by HBC staff on how to access the Council’s activities via the internet and your own computer.Our Quarterly Open Meeting will consist of a presentation by HBC s...

20th April 2004 [read full story]
 

HIRA report for April 2004.
This month's report from Hayling Island Residents Association covers the topics of : The HBC Website, Gorse Clearances, Beach Replenishment, Other Tourism Issues & Flat Developments,Web Access to Havant Borough Council Our Open Meeting on 15th April at the URC Hall, starting at 7.30, will consist of a presentation by HBC staff on how to acces...

20th April 2003 [read full story]
 

HIRA Report - January 2004
This month's report from Hayling Island Residents Association covers the following topics: Hayling Billy Trail Havant Vision Football Ground Council TaxJanuary Open Meeting – The Billy Trail First, our Public Meeting on Thursday, 15th January, at the URC Hall will make a number of presentations on the state of the Billy Trail. We hope to d...

20th April 2001 [read full story]
 

HIRA 2003 December Report
HIRA Programme for 2004 HIRA is currently preparing its programme for public meetings in 2004. During 2003 we had meetings covering Beach Issues, Meeting the Councillors, reviews of the new Policing regime and the proposed football ground at the Hayling School and on the Nature Reserves on the Island....HIRA Programme for 2004 HIRA is currently...

20th March 2002 [read full story]
 

HIRA Executive minutes November 2003
Below are the minutes for meeting held on November 11th 2003 at Sunnyside Hall. Present.: P Fisher (PF), F Gibson (FG),), L Neale (LN), A Higham (AH), C Richards (CR) (N Hayling).Councillor: E Gale (EG), A Lenaghan (AL), Vic Pierce-Jones (VPJ). Apologies: S Adams(SA), D Turvey (DT). Minutes of October meeting. These were approved. Mat...

20th March 2001 [read full story]
 

HIRA 2003 November Report
HIRA 2003 November Report. AGM supports new Football Ground After the formal business of the AGM was completed, presentations were made by Carrie Pither of the local police and by various members of the Hayling United Football Club....AGM supports new Football Ground After the formal business of the AGM was completed, presentations ...

20th March 2001 [read full story]
 

HIRA Executive minutes October 2003
Below are the minutes for meeting held on October 14th 2003 at Sunnyside Hall Present.: P Fisher (PF), F Gibson (FG), D Turvey (DT), C Wise (CW), P Bleiker (PB), A Higham (AH)Councillor: A Lenaghan Apologies: L Neale, S Adams, C Richards, M Weedon, F Pearce Minutes of September meeting These were no formal minutes of the September mee...

20th March 2000 [read full story]
 

Don't Forget! HIRA Meeting Tonight
Come along to the HIRA meeting tonight! Apart from the AGM stuff, the police will be there to explain how they are now doing their work on the Island, following recent changes, but perhaps more interesting will be the presentation by Hayling United about their application to move the club to the Hayling School, together with all their other plan...

20th March 2000 [read full story]
 

HIRA AGM - An Opportunity to Raise Issues
On Thursday October 16th in the URC Hall at 7.30, HIRA will be holding its AGM. Apart from the routine elements of such a meeting, it is intended to present some items of more general interest to Islanders, including a review of the effectiveness of the new policing regime and the progress on the football ground at Hayling School. We wish to attemp...

20th March 2000 [read full story]
 

HIRA Report - September 2003
This month's regular report from Hayling Island Residents Association, written by Tony Higham, includes: * HIRA's plans to address youth issues * The success of, and concerns regarding Hayling Carnival * Issues of Hayling Beach and SSSI areas * Public transport, and road problems at West Lane * HBC Structure * The HIRA Annual General MeetingA...

20th March 2008 [read full story]
 

Meet Your Councillors
Five out of the six Havant Borough Councillors representing Hayling, together with County Councillor Ted Gale, will be speaking on their roles and activities, as well as giving Islanders the opportunity to ask questions at this evening’s open meeting. Unfortunately, Gordon Erlebach will not be able to attend. Be sure to come along to take advant...

20th March 2007 [read full story]
 

HIRA Executive Committee Minutes June 2003
below are the minutes of the HIRA Executive Committee Meeting help at Sunnyside Hall on June 10th. Present: Paul Fisher (PF- Chairman), Dave Turvey, Colin Wise (CW- Planning), Colin Richards (CR – NEHRA), Tony Higham (TH - Reporter), Lois Neale (LN- Noticeboard) Mike Weedon (MW - Publicity), Fred Gibson (FG-Membership Sec)1. Apologies - Apology...

20th March 2006 [read full story]
 

HIRA Report - July 2003
This month's regular report from Hayling Island Residents Association details problems with housing poilicy on Hayling and also covers the topics of West Hayling Nature Reserve, Dark Skies policy, the Civic Design Award and Regional Assemblies.Housing Policy For Hayling Island As readers will know, HIRA has been attending to the issue of excessi...

20th March 2005 [read full story]
 

HIRA Executive Committee Minutes May 2003
below are the minutes of the HIRA Executive Committee Meeting help at Sunnyside Hall on May 13th. Present: Paul Fisher (PF- Chairman), Dave Turvey, Colin Wise (CW- Planning), C Richards (CR – NEHRA), Paul Bleiker (PB- Vice-Chairman), Tony Higham (TH - Reporter), Mike Weedon (MW - Publicity), Fred Gibson (FG-Membership Sec)1. Apologies - Apol...

20th March 2005 [read full story]
 

HIRA Executive Committee Minutes Apr 2003
Below are the minutes of the HIRA executive committee meeting held at Sunnyside Hall on Tuesday 8th April. Present: Paul Fisher (PF- Chairman), Jan Arkcoll (JA- Minutes Secretary), Dave Turvey, Colin Wise (CW – Planning), Tony Higham (TH- Reporter), Mike Weedon (Publicity), Fred Gibson (FG-Membership sec), Lois Neale (LN-Notice board)1 Apologies...

20th March 2005 [read full story]
 

HIRA 2003 May report
This month's regular report from Hayling Island Residents Association covers plans to extend the Billy Cycle Trail across the bridge to Havant, Regional Assemblies, Housing in South Hayling and the Seafront railway.Consultation on Billy Cycle Trail extension to Hayling. W S Atkins, as consulting engineers to HCC and HBC recently provided interes...

20th March 2004 [read full story]
 

HIRA Executive Committee Minutes
Below are the minutes from the regular Hayling Island Residents Association meeting held at the Sunnyside Hall on Tuesday 11th March 2003. Topics covered include: Policing on Hayling, various planning issues, The future of Funland & Parking at/near Mill Rythe School.Present: Paul Fisher (PF- Chairman), Paul Bleiker (PB- Vice Chairman), Shirley A...

20th March 2004 [read full story]
 

HIRA Report, April 2003 - Addition re: Hayling Beaches
We have now had more feedback resulting from the January meeting. The talks were generally well received and people felt that they were informative. The new funfair ride was turned down by the planning committee and various articles have appeared in local papers. We understand that the Hill brothers will take the matter further but it is not our ro...

20th March 2003 [read full story]
 

HIRA Report, April 2003
This month's report from Hayling Island Residents Association covers the topics of Police staffing levels, Parking at Schools and Summer Events.Meeting with the Police At our March Committee Meeting, Sergeant Warry of the Hayling force came to talk to us about the new arrangements for Police cover starting on 31st March. He started by explain...

20th March 2003 [read full story]
 

Hira Report, March 2003
What follows is Hayling Island Residents Association's monthly report. Topics covered include : Nature reserves meeting, Housing, HCC Budget Meeting, Police Budget, The January Beach Meeting & Summer events.April meeting will address Hayling Nature Reserves. On April 24th at 7.30 in the URC Hall, HIRA is hosting a meeting to explain to Islande...

20th March 2003 [read full story]
 

HIRA Executive Committee Minutes
The executive committee of Hayling Island Resident's association met at Sunnydale Hall on Tuesday 11th February. The rest of this article details the minutes of this meeting.Present: Paul Fisher (PF- Chairman), Paul Bleiker (PB- Vice Chairman), Shirley Adams (SA- Treasurer), Jan Arkcoll (JA- Minutes Secretary), Dave Turvey, Colin Wise (CW – planni...

20th March 2003 [read full story]
 

HIRA Open Meeting, Jan 2003
Beach Meeting is a great Success -written by Tony Higham, HIRA Our meeting on 16th January was a great success being attended by some 80 local residents, our largest attendance for many years. The presentations prompted a wide range of questions and answers, some to people’s satisfaction, some probably not. The meeting was called to al...

20th March 2001 [read full story]
 

HIRA Executive Committee Meeting Dec 02
Below are the minutes from the meeting held at the Sunnyside Hall, Tuesday 10th December 2002. Present: Paul Fisher (PF- Chairman), Paul Bleiker (PB-Vice-Chairman),Fred Gibson (FG - Membership Sec), Tony Higham (TH- Reporter), Colin Wise (CW- Planning, Lois Neale (LN-Noticeboard), Dave Turvey(DT) 1. Apologies - Colin Richards, Shirley Ad...

20th March 2001 [read full story]
 

PLEASE COME TO THE HIRA BEACH MEETING
On January 16th at 7.30 pm in the URC hall, a number of speakers will be presenting their views on the way in which the beach is, or could be, managed. We have asked people to talk about their aims for beach development in terms of what could or should be achieved. The speakers will be from Havant Council on the Structure of the beach and on the...

20th March 2001 [read full story]
 

November 2002 HIRA Committee Meeting Minutes
HAYLING ISLAND RESIDENT’S ASSOCIATION (HIRA) MINUTES OF NOVEMBER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Meeting held at the Sunnyside Hall, Tuesday 11th November 2002 Present: Paul Fisher (PF - Chairman), Paul Bleiker (PB - Vice-Chairman), Fred Gibson (FG - Membership Sec), Tony Higham (TH - Reporter), Colin Wise (CW - Planning), Lois Neale (LN - No...

20th February 2002 [read full story]
 

HiRA Report for January 2003
Topics covered: HIRA Beach Meeting New Year Flooding Planning West Hayling Local Nature Reserve The Bridge Squirrels PLEASE COME TO THE HIRA BEACH MEETING. On January 16th at 7.30 pm in the URC hall, a number of speakers will be presenting their views on the way in which the beach is, or could be, managed...

20th February 2002 [read full story]
 

Planning Applications Received 21 Nov - 4 Dec
Below are details of planning applications for Hayling forwarded to us by Havant BC this week. Planning issues are discussed on this website in our Local Planning Issues discussion topic. Information on how to comment on or object to applications can be found on the HBC Planning Applications page APPLICATIONS INCLUDE: Northney Road ...

20th February 2002 [read full story]
 

HiRA Report for December 2002
Christmas Greetings to Members and other Islanders. - By Tony Higham. Christmas is a time for people to reflect on their lives, rekindle links with their families and friends and to look to improvements in the future, be they in relation to weather, wealth, health or any other aspects of their lives. The Residents’ Association has...

20th February 2001 [read full story]
 

Successful AGM and meeting on Twinning held.
HIRA held its AGM on Thursday, 17th October, after which presentations were made be Roy Perry, MEP, about the role of an MEP and the relevance of twinning in Europe and Ian and Averil Pollicott on our local twinning experience...AGM Paul Fisher conducted the AGM which was attended by about 30 people. The business of the meeting addressed finance...

20th February 2000 [read full story]
 

HiRA report for October 2002
A monthly overview of the activities of Hayling Island Resident's Association...HIRA AGM to include Twinning Presentation by MEP. Roy Perry, MEP, one of our South Eastern representatives, will contribute to our presentation on twinning, after the business of our AGM has been completed. Please come and join in the discussion relating to one o...

20th February 2000 [read full story]
 

Presentation By Roy Perry, MEP at the HIRA AGM
All Islanders are invited to the Residents’ Association Annual General Meeting on Thursday 17th October at the URC Hall, Hollow Lane, at 7.30pm, following which Roy Perry, one our local MEPs, will be making a presentation about twinning in Europe. The Hayling Island-Gorron Twinning Association will then describe how our own successful twinnin...

20th February 2000 [read full story]
 

September 2002 HIRA Committee Meeting Minutes
HAYLING ISLAND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (HIRA) MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Meeting held at the Sunnyside Hall, Tuesday 10th September 2002 Present: Paul Fisher (PF – Chairman), Shirley Adams (SA-Treasurer), Jan Arkcoll (JA- Minutes Secretary), Tony Higham (TH- Reporter) Lois Neale, Colin Wise (CW- Planning pro tem), Colin ...

20th February 2000 [read full story]
 

July 2002 HIRA Committee Meeting Minutes
HAYLING ISLAND RESIDENT'S ASSOCIATION (HIRA) MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Meeting held at the Sunnyside Hall, Tuesday 9th July 2002 Present: Paul Bleiker (PB-Vice-Chairman), Shirley Adams (SA-Treasurer), Jan Arkcoll (JA- Minutes Sec), Fred Gibson (FG - Membership Sec), Tony Higham (TH- Reporter), Colin Wise (CW - Planning pro-tem)...

20th February 2008 [read full story]
 

HIRA July Quarterly Public Meeting
Medical Presenters 5; Islanders 1. On 18th July HIRA held a first class set of talks about the provision of medical services on the Island. Though promoted over the last 3 months, only a handful of Islanders turned up. This was a shame, as everyone would have gained in their understanding of how medical services are made available t...

20th February 2008 [read full story]
 

June 2002 HIRA Committee Meeting Minutes
HIRA Executive Committee Minutes for 11th June 2002. Held at Sunnyside Hall, Webb Lane Present: Paul Fisher, Chairman, Paul Bleiker, Vice-Chairman, Fred Gibson, Shirley Adams, Lois Neale, Gill Leek, Mike Weedon, Colin Richards, Anthony Higham Councillor: Gordon Erlebach. Gordon was congratulated on being elected mayor. ...

20th February 2008 [read full story]
 

May 2002 HIRA Committee Meeting Minutes
HAYLING ISLAND RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (HIRA) MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HELD AT SUNNYSIDE HALL, WEBB LANE, HAYLING ISLAND TUESDAY 14TH MAY 2002 PRESENT: Paul Fisher (PF - Chairman), Paul Bleiker (PB –Vice Chairman), Colin Wise (CW - Planning, pro tem), Jan Arkco...

20th February 2008 [read full story]
 

April 2002 HIRA Committee Meeting Minutes
Below are the minutes from the most recent Hayling Island Residents Association executive committee meeting. The meeting was held and Sunnyside Hall, Webb Lane on April 9th 2002... PRESENT : Paul Fisher (PF - Chairman), Colin West (CW - Planning, pro tem), Jan Arkcoll (JA - Minutes Secretary), Fred Gibson (FG - Membership Secretary),...

20th February 2005 [read full story]
 

March 2002 HIRA Committee Meeting Minutes
Below are the minutes from the most recent Hayling Island Residents Association executive committee meeting. The meeting was held and Sunnyside Hall, Webb Lane on March 12th 2002...PRESENT : Paul Fisher (PF - Chaiman), Paul Bleiker (PB - Vice Chairman), Colin West (CW- Planning, pro tem), June Stowell (JS - Secretary), Jan Arkcoll (JA ...

20th February 2004 [read full story]
 

February 2002 HIRA Committee Meeting Minutes
Hayling Island Residents Association executive committee meeting minutes are now available here. Please use the 'click here for full story' link to view the minutes. Comments on all issues covered are welcome through the discussion forums.HAYLING ISLAND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (HIRA) MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HELD AT THE S...

20th February 2003 [read full story]