Cllr Clare Bond

03/09/2026

Leaflets delivered around Bridgemary! 🏃‍♂️💨
A big thank you to my lovely volunteer Linda.
We couldn't do this without you.
​I may need a little nap this evening... 😴
​If anyone needs me, I’ll be out cold on the sofa! 🛋️💤

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03/09/2026

SAFETY ALERT FOR GOSPORT PARENTS 🚨
​Following an incident reported yesterday where strangers were seen approaching children outside a school in neighboring Fareham, parents in Gosport are advised to stay vigilant.
​Please take a moment to remind your children:
​• Stick to main routes and walk with friends or adults when traveling to and from school.
• Never engage with strangers, accept items, or get into unfamiliar vehicles.
• Seek immediate help from a school, local business, or trusted adult if anyone makes them feel unsafe.
​Please report any suspicious behavior around local schools or parks to the police on 101 (or 999 in an emergency).
​Stay safe and please share to keep our community informed! 🙏

​ Police

03/09/2026

🚨 Important Information for Nationwide Building Society customers

We've received reports from some Nationwide Building Society customers who have noticed card payments appearing in their banking app as payments made to Fareham Borough Council, despite having had no dealings with the Council.

Following investigation, these transactions have not been received by Fareham Borough Council and do not appear to be connected to any Council service.

If you notice a transaction showing as a payment to Fareham Borough Council that you do not recognise, please contact Nationwide Building Society directly for clarification and further investigation.

03/09/2026

🎬 Cinema tickets for £4 this weekend! 🍿
​Grab £4 tickets at Cineworld, Odeon, Vue, Picturehouse, and Showcase this Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September for National Cinema Weekend.
​Plus, a few top money-saving tricks to keep in mind:
🎟️ Meerkat Movies: 2for1 tickets on Tuesdays & Wednesdays are now completely FREE via the Compare The Market app.
🎟️ Three+ Members: Get £3 tickets at Cineworld & Picturehouse every weekend.
🎟️ Vodafone/Voxi: Grab 2 Odeon tickets for £8 any day of the week.
​Tag who you're taking to the movies! 👇
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02/09/2026

Heartbreaking and horrific details have emerged from Sheffield Magistrates' Court regarding the murder of a newborn infant, known as Baby S.
​Prosecutors revealed that the newborn baby girl suffered 33 distinct wounds from 15 separate stabbings before her body was found hidden inside a bag in an outbuilding in Wincobank.
​Four Slovakian nationals—Andrea Skopova, Peter Horvath Jnr, Peter Horvath Snr, and Nina Horvathova—have appeared in court charged with murder, alongside a 15-year-old girl charged with perverting the course of justice.
​It is completely devastating to read about such unimaginable cruelty toward a helpless newborn. Justice must be served for Baby S.
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02/09/2026

🪂 I'm taking on the Spinnaker Tower abseil and I need your help!

As Mayor of Gosport, I'm stepping (quite literally) out of my comfort zone this year by abseiling 170 metres down the iconic Spinnaker Tower. It's for two causes very close to my heart, supported through the Mayor's Charity Fund:

🎺 Band of the RMVCC Gosport — nurturing musical talent, discipline and confidence in our young cadets.

🤝 Community Spirit — bringing our residents together through volunteering and community action here in Gosport.

I'll admit, heights aren't really my thing, so I could really do with your support to get me over the edge (in more ways than one!). Every donation, big or small, will go directly to these two wonderful charities.

Please consider sponsoring me, let's make this leap count for Gosport!
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/mayor-of-gosport-abseil?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Find out more about the charities I'm supporting:
🔗 Band of the RMVCC Gosport: https://www.volunteercadetcorps.org/rmvccbands
🔗 Community Spirit: https://www.cfirst.org.uk/volunteering/gosport-community-spirit/

Thank you for your support, it means the world to me and to Gosport. ❤️

Councillor Kirsten Bradley
Mayor of Gosport

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

Keir Starmer has resigned as an MP for Holborn and St Pancras, stepping down from the House of Commons after resigning as Prime Minister.
His brief premiership saw public approval ratings drop, making him one of the most unpopular prime ministers in modern British history.
​Here is why his popularity plummeted:
​Winter Fuel Cut: Stripped winter payments from millions of pensioners.
​Freebies Scandal: Accepted thousands in gifts, luxury clothes, and event tickets.
​Tax Hikes: Raised Employers' National Insurance and Capital Gains Tax despite election pledges.
​Early Prison Releases: Let thousands of inmates out early to solve overcrowding.
​Farmer Tax: Removed inheritance tax exemptions on family farms, sparking massive protests.
​Welfare Cuts: Tightened rules on disability and health-related benefits.
​Mandelson Appointment: Named Peter Mandelson US Ambassador despite controversial Epstein ties.
​Constant U-Turns: Repeated policy backtracks left the government looking weak and indecisive.

His resignation is one decision that will finally win the approval of the public

01/09/2026

1st September marks the start of Su***de Prevention Month. 💚
​Throughout this month, I’m going to be highlighting some of the local resources available right here in Gosport, breaking the stigma around mental health, and sharing practical ways we can all start real, life-saving conversations.
​Many people hesitate to reach out because they simply don't know what to say. But asking direct questions saves lives—and asking "Are you having thoughts of su***de?" does NOT put the idea in someone's head. It opens a safe, non-judgmental space for them to speak.
​How to check in on someone:
👉 "You’ve had a lot on your plate lately—how are you really doing?"
👉 "I’ve noticed you seem a bit quiet recently. I'm here if you want to talk."
​If you or someone you know needs support, help is available 24/7:
​📞 NHS Mental Health Team: Call 111
📞 Samaritans: Call 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
💬 Shout Text Support: Text HANTS to 85258
🏥 Solent Mind (Gosport): Call 01329 281445
​No one in our community has to carry things alone. Keep an eye on this page all month long as we share local support links, conversation tips, and ways to look out for each other.
​Please share this post to help spread the word across Gosport!
​ ***dePreventionMonth

31/08/2026

What a busy weekend.
More shopping trolleys 🫩🙄
Helping out with Friends of Bridgemary and a bit of litter picking.
Some more issues reported for repairs at Bridgemary Park.