Cllr Elly Newman

02/10/2026

😎 It’s been a beautiful afternoon at Leesland Park today. 🌳

🛹 Great to see the skate park all fixed up and available for use following some badly timed issues at the end of the school holidays.

‼️ The pink spray paint on the Heather Ayling Memorial Garden sign will be reported to StreetScene for removal.

30/09/2026

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⛲ The Falklands Gardens fountain's long overdue restoration begins 26 October!

Gosport Borough Council is upgrading one of our town's most recognisable landmarks. The work will take about six weeks to complete and delivers a much-needed, long-term investment in the memorial.

The improvements will include:

💧 A modern, efficient recirculating water system

🔧 New mechanical and filtration equipment

✅ Improved water quality and upgraded health standards

✨ A refreshed appearance and a reliable feature for everyone to enjoy

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15/09/2026

‼ FREE LAPTOPS FOR FAMILIES IN GOSPORT‼

Please visit the website as detailed below for more details but paper application forms are also available on request by texting 07984 445476.

14/09/2026

🌳PARKFEST 26 🌳
Happening this Saturday in Leesland Park! Admission is free so please come along.

10/09/2026

WORLD SU***DE PREVENTION DAY - YOU ARE NOT ALONE 💛

Every year on September 10, we mark World Su***de Prevention Day. Mental health challenges touch every street and every family in our community. If you or someone you care about is struggling, please know that asking for help is a sign of strength, and support is available right now.

🚨 Immediate Help & Crisis Contacts
Samaritans: Call 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
Text SHOUT: Text SHOUT to 85258 for 24/7 crisis support via text
NHS Mental Health Services: Call 111
Young People (Papyrus HOPELINE247): Call 0800 068 4141
Emergency: Call 999 in an immediate crisis

🤝 How You Can Help a Neighbor, Friend, or Relative
Reach out: A simple text or asking "How are you really doing?" can open the door to a lifesaving conversation.
Listen without judgment: You don't need to have all the answers—just being there matters.

Get free training: Take the free, 20-minute online su***de awareness training at Zero Su***de Alliance.

As your local councillor, I am committed to supporting our local mental health services, reducing isolation, and building a compassionate community where no one has to struggle in silence.

Please share this post to help ensure these vital numbers reach anyone who might need them today. 👇

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07/09/2026

‼️LEESLAND SKATE PARK OPEN ‼️

Both Bridgemary and Leesland skateparks have now reopened.
All works are now complete and ready for residents to use.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

04/09/2026

‼️ LEESLAND SKATE PARK TO REOPEN IN 24 HOURS ‼️

Subject to good weather, the works at the skate park are scheduled to finish today and it will reopen in 24 hours (to allow the concrete to dry).

03/09/2026

‼️CROSS TRAINER - Leesland Park‼️

⚠️ Unfortunately the cross trainer has had to be closed for health and safety reasons.⚠️

The supplier of the machine has been contacted by the council and a repair date has been requested.

⏱️Updates to follow when a date is known.📆

03/09/2026

🎼 If you’re interested in learning to play the piano, 🎹 please contact this local tutor for further info 🎶🎵