Steve Forster

Steve Forster – HCC Cabinet Member for Highways and Passenger Transport, Serving Fleet A long-standing resident living in Fleet West, Steve understands the pressures facing families and local businesses. He has focused on tackling the issues residents raise time and again: making the most of limited government funding including improving road maintenance, improving safety on our streets, protecting school standards and strengthening SEN provision, and supporting our local businesses. Steve proudly serves Fleet as a Hampshire County Councillor, Hart District Councillor (where Conservatives are in opposition), and Fleet Town Councillor. Following the county elections, he was appointed Executive Member for Highways and Passenger Transport at Hampshire County Council, having previously held the Education portfolio. He works hard to keep residents informed, act on feedback, and deliver practical improvements where they matter most – on our roads, in our schools, and across our community. What Steve Has Delivered       •     Kept residents informed through regular communications, including online updates reaching households across Fleet. Please do follow his pages on FB. https://facebook.com/SteveForsterHDC https://facebook.com/NotMrPothole       •     Focused on value for money, reducing council costs through efficiency savings, while protecting frontline services.       •     Secured significant road repairs and resurfacing, with further schemes scheduled this year.       •     Supported local schools to ensure sufficient places and high standards, including new SEN spaces and a new local primary school currently being built.       •     Backed evidence-based road safety improvements, using long-term accident data to justify new crossings, with further town centre improvements to follow.       •     Worked closely with partners, including the Police and Crime Commissioner and local police, to address anti-social behaviour and crime concerns.