2 minutes
Stuck without a bus?
Too many east-west journeys still do not work if you live away from the main bus spine.
Proposed fix: Back a proper east-west link.
Resident evidence wantedWhat should Chandler's Ford fix first?
Rats on local routes. No proper east-west bus. Velmore pressure. Unsafe crossings. Underfunded local projects. Tired local centres.
Pick an issue, add evidence, back a fix, and help get it done across Chandler's Ford, Hiltingbury, Velmore and nearby communities.
No private emails are published. Reports are moderated. We publish evidence, not rumours.
Live local priorities
Public launch evidence is being gathered. Real approved reports will appear after moderation.
What can I do in 60 seconds?
Hot local issues
Pick the issue you care about. Each card has one main action, a quick share link and a clear evidence status.
Hot now
2 minutes
Worried about Velmore?
Velmore could add pressure to traffic, drainage, schools, health services and green space.
Proposed fix: Demand infrastructure before pressure lands.
EBC Velmore evidence30 seconds
Seen rats?
Residents should not have to walk past rats on school, shop or bus routes.
Proposed fix: Report a hotspot safely.
Resident evidence wanted1 minute
Think CFH gets a raw deal?
Local funding decisions are hard to scrutinise and residents need clearer public information.
Proposed fix: Back the fair funding dashboard.
Local funding evidenceEveryday fixes
30 seconds
Unsafe crossing?
Some routes to schools, shops and stops still feel unsafe or hard to use.
Proposed fix: Put it on the map.
Resident evidence wanted1 minute
Rogue shops or illegal vapes?
Good local traders deserve support, while residents need safe routes for concerns.
Proposed fix: Support honest high streets.
Open for feedbackFuture builders
2 minutes
Want local jobs and skills?
School Lane should do more for repair, retrofit, enterprise and practical skills.
Proposed fix: Shape the School Lane Innovation Hub.
Delivery idea1 minute
Want a community venue?
The Hut needs honest feasibility work before anyone promises a civic venue.
Proposed fix: Register interest in The Hut.
Open for feedback2 minutes
Want better green links?
Parks, paths, verges and nature projects need a joined-up resident map.
Proposed fix: Shape Chandler's Ford Green Ring.
Delivery idea2 minutes
Want warmer homes?
Energy advice and retrofit work should be trusted, local and plain English.
Proposed fix: Share what help would be useful.
Open for feedbackThe ten-point plan
This is not just a list of complaints. Each proposal is based on local evidence, resident experience and practical delivery routes. Read the plan, challenge it, support the parts you agree with, and sign up to help.
1
Fair Funding Deal
Publish a fair funding dashboard and practical local investment plan.
2
East-West Bus Link
Build a practical east-west bus link that feeds the existing north-south spine.
3
Velmore Infrastructure First
Demand clear infrastructure, drainage, transport, construction and ecological mitigation before pressure lands.
4
Safe Routes
Create a resident evidence map for crossings, pavements, lighting and walking-route fixes.
5
Chandler's Ford Green Ring
Map green links, volunteer-ready improvements and nature corridors into a practical local programme.
6
School Lane Innovation Hub
Shape a hub for jobs, retrofit advice, repair, apprenticeships, small business support and practical green skills.
7
The Hut Community Venue
Test a community venue model that brings people together and reinvests profits locally.
8
Rat-Free Chandler's Ford
Build a moderated hotspot map and push for clean streets, sealed waste and proper enforcement.
9
Honest High Streets
Back fair standards for local traders and safe checked routes for concerns.
10
Warmer Homes, Lower Bills
Create trusted referral routes for home energy advice, retrofit skills and local repair work.
Resident proof will live here
Real moderated comments can appear later with first name and area only if the resident consents. Until then, these are story slots, not fake quotes.
Resident story slot: impossible bus journey
Have you experienced this? Add your evidence.
Add evidenceResident story slot: unsafe crossing
Have you experienced this? Add your evidence.
Add evidenceResident story slot: Velmore concern
Have you experienced this? Add your evidence.
Add evidenceResident story slot: rat hotspot
Have you experienced this? Add your evidence.
Add evidenceWhat residents are telling us
We will show real approved comments and map reports here after moderation. Until then, these are launch targets, not supporter totals.
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Share the campaignFirst task
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