Fleet Town Council

11/06/2026

🌿Fleet Town Council Meeting 🌿
The next Recreation, Leisure & Amenities (RLA) meeting will take place on Wednesday 17th June at 7pm in The Harlington, Function Room. Please see https://www.fleet-tc.gov.uk/council-info/council-meetings for more information.

Recreation, Leisure & Amenities (RLA): Responsible for Council facilities including parks, venues and playgrounds.

10/06/2026

We’re delighted to see the pollinator corridor coming to life 🌼🌸

The plants have really appreciated the recent rain, and it’s wonderful to see how the space has transformed into a rich, living habitat.

From early resident engagement in January 2025—helping shape the vision and identify the best location—through to planting in April 2025, everything is now established and bursting into bloom.

What began as an idea is now a vibrant, flower-filled corridor ready for pollinators, birds, and all kinds of wildlife to enjoy. A small but meaningful step toward supporting biodiversity, and a real joy to see. Please do go and take a look for yourself—we hope everyone continues to enjoy it.

10/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the volunteers at the Fleet Repair Café on their well-deserved recognition as Fleet Lions' Hero of the Month!
Their dedication highlights the rewards of volunteering, and the real difference local people can make in our community.
In March, they achieved an amazing milestone — £50,000 saved for Fleet residents by repairing items rather than replacing them. ♻️💚
Why not help them reach their next milestone? Come along to one of their sessions at The Harlington or join their Facebook group to learn more and get involved. 😁

The Fleet Repair Café are Fleet Lions Club heroes of the month for June.

They wrote: Their free repair services for household items help our community reduce waste, tackle carbon emissions and save money. A-ma-zing!

Thank you Lions! We are super proud of what we have been able to achieve.

10/06/2026

🎉 Park Consultation Update – Preferred Design Selected 🎉

Thank you to everyone who took part in our play park consultation and shared their views.

We are delighted to announce that the preferred design is Option B (HAGS), which received 62% of all votes, making it the clear favourite among residents.

What stood out most in the feedback was the importance of creating a park that is inclusive, accessible and welcoming for everyone. Residents particularly valued the design's wheelchair-accessible equipment, sensory play features, range of activities for different ages, and its more natural appearance and layout compared with the other options.

We also received a number of valuable suggestions and ideas, which will be reviewed as the project develops.

The next step is for the Council to progress an application for Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) funding to help bring this exciting project to life. Once approved, the loan funding will be used alongside the generous contribution already committed by Fleet BID, for which we are extremely grateful.

Thank you again to Fleet BID for its support, and to everyone who has helped shape the future of The Views play park.

🌳 Watch this space for further updates as the project progresses.

09/06/2026

🛝New Slides Have Arrived! 🛝

As part of our weekly maintenance checks, two of our slides were identified as needing replacement.

The slide at Basingbourne has now been replaced, and a brand-new slide is being installed at Calthorpe today, ensuring our residents can continue enjoying our play parks safely and happily.

We are committed to keeping our parks well maintained for everyone to enjoy. Alongside our regular inspections, we always welcome feedback from residents to help us keep our play areas in great condition.

Thank you for helping us make our parks the best they can be! 🌳😊

09/06/2026

🌿 Meet Fleet Town Councillor – Kumar Kuntikanamata! 👋

Fleet Town Councillors are dedicated volunteers who generously give their time to represent the local community and help shape the town’s future 🏘️💚

💡 What motivated you to join Fleet Town Council?
I've always been passionate about supporting the community, helping those in need, and getting involved in local initiatives. Joining the council was a natural way to make a positive difference through local government.

👔 Professional & personal background
With a degree in Pharmacy and an MBA, I spent over 29 years working in the NHS and pharmaceutical industry. Today, I run my own marketing consultancy and stay actively involved in local community events.

🏗️ What local project are you most excited about?
Supporting Fleet's parks and open spaces, helping ensure they continue to thrive for future generations.

🏏 Outside of council work
I enjoy playing cricket and supporting India–UK cultural and trade relations.

🌟 Biggest highlight at FTC?
Working with fellow councillors on the Harlington auditorium development project.

💬 A community issue you've helped resolve
I recently supported a resident following a crime, helping them access the right support from the police and local representatives.

🗳️ How can residents get involved?
Attend council meetings, follow council updates, and contact councillors directly with your ideas and concerns.

Who are Fleet Town Councillors and how can I contact them?
👉https://www.fleet-tc.gov.uk/council-info/councillor-contacts

07/06/2026

🌟 It’s Local Council Clerk Week! (8–12 June 2026) 🌟

Empowering change starts at the heart of our communities—and this week, we’re celebrating the people who help make it happen!

👋 Do you know your Town Clerk?
Meet Rita Tong from Fleet Town Council!

Town Clerks are at the heart of local councils—supporting councillors, managing services, and helping turn community ideas into action. Rita works with your local Councillors to deliver the things that matter most to you.

Fleet Town Council looks after parks, the skatepark, play areas, community halls, floral displays, lights, and provides grants that support local events and organisations.

🎥 Watch our video below to meet Rita, hear why she became a Clerk, and learn about what’s coming next for Fleet!

Want to know more about clerks and the work of your local council, you can contact Rita Tong at 📧[email protected]

05/06/2026

👨‍🚒🚒Your Service, Your Say 👩‍🚒🚒

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service invites you to join their resident engagement panel – Your Service, Your Say – a way for you to share your thoughts on Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Your feedback helps shape local services, ensuring they meet the needs of our communities.

Visit their website for more information and to sign up:
👉https://www.hantsfire.gov.uk/about/engagement-hub/your-service-your-say/

They are currently seeking your views on the impacts climate change is having on our area as we face an increasing wildfire risk.

Make your voice count - sign up today!

03/06/2026

☕ Meet Your Local Councillors ☕

Your local councillors warmly invite you to their next Councillors' Coffee Meeting. ☕💭 This is a great opportunity to meet directly with Fleet Town Councillors, share what you value most about our town, and let us know any ideas or suggestions you have for future improvements. 🌿

📅 Saturday 20th June
⏱10.30am - 1.30pm
📍The Harlington

You'll also have the chance to find out more about what we do and hear about upcoming events and developments we're working on at Fleet Town Council.

Please do take this opportunity to come along, get involved, find out what we do and let us know your thoughts on your local area!

02/06/2026

📢 Calling all children, young people, parents, carers, schools and youth groups!

The Children's Commissioner for England wants to hear from children and young people aged 0–18 through The Big Future national survey.

This is a chance for young people to share their views on their communities, concerns, hopes for the future, and what a good childhood looks like today.

Complete the survey before 23 October 2026: The Big Future survey
👉https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/the-big-future/