A home for mixed plastics 

We've installed temporary recycling banks for mixed plastics at five local sites to help residents who want to recycle more. These banks can be used for various mixed plastics.

Yes please (items should be clean and empty):

• plastic pots such as yoghurt pots, cosmetic and make-up containers and plants pots
• plastic tubs used for ice cream, butter, margarine and other spreads 
• plastic trays such as fruit and vegetable punnets or trays from meat, fish or microwaveable meals
• food and drink cartons including Tetra Pak
• plastic tubes used for toothpaste, cosmetics, make-up or hair conditioners

No thanks:

• rigid plastics like children's toys
• plastic films including bags, liners, polythene and cling film
• compostable packaging

Hampshire County Council is building a new sorting facility which will allow us to collect more recyclable items from homes including plastic pots, tubs, trays, tubes and cartons from 2028. We cannot collect these items from recycling bins at home at the moment because they cannot be sorted and processed by the county council's current sorting facility.

A local company has been sourced to collect and recycle these items through sustainable markets. 

Find the mixed plastics banks at: 

• Church Road Car Park, Church Road, Fleet GU51 4LY 
• Monachus Lane Car Park, Monachus Lane, Hartley Wintney, RG27 8NP 
• Crossways Manor Car Park, Reading Road, Hook RG27 9EA 
• Deer Park View Car Park, Deer Park View Odiham, RG29 1JY 
• Hawley Memorial Hall, Hawley Green, Blackwater GU17 9BW

Improving accessibility at Whitewater Meadows

We have recently completed pathway and accessibility improvements to Whitewater Meadows Country Park in Hook.

Hart Chair Councillor Stuart Bailey visited the site with our countryside team, alongside ward councillors for Hook both past and present, to see how the recent works extend access to the site. 

A formalised pathway has been installed providing a hard standing central route through the site, allowing for easier access to those with mobility aids, especially during winter months. Along this route we have installed benches at 100m intervals to provide seating and places to reflect in nature. The benches are designed to accommodate different heights, as well as having spaces for wheelchairs or mobility scooters to sit alongside. 

We have also installed a new disabled parking bay at Whitewater to replace an older disabled space. 

Four more organisations join the Here for Hart Directory

We're pleased to welcome four new organisations to the directory: 

• Fleet Aces Pickleball Club – a friendly local club offering opportunities to play one of the UK's fastest-growing sports. 
• Cody Bowmen – an archery club providing opportunities for people interested in developing their archery skills. 
• Pyestock Bowls Club – a welcoming bowls club promoting recreation, social connection and outdoor activity. 
• Borders Three Counties Cadet Corps – supporting young people to build confidence, learn new skills and take part in a wide range of activities. 

The Here for Hart Directory continues to grow - these new entries join the hundreds of local services, clubs and community organisations already listed on the Here for Hart Directory. 

Whether you're looking to get active, meet new people, learn a new skill or support a young person's development, the directory can help you find opportunities close to home. Visit the Here for Hart Directory today: 👉 www.hereforhartdirectory.org.uk

Ready, set, carve!

Do you know someone who's looking for some Halloween fun this year? Be sure to tell them about our event, Autumn Tales with Pumpkin carving! 

Come along to have a go at making your own Jack O' Lantern and learn all about the history and traditions surrounding Halloween as we take an educational walk at Bramshot Farm Country Park - suitable for all ages!