Cllr Nik Daas

31/07/2026

Cllr Geoff Cooper & myself are trying to stop the wastage of £500k by Hampshire County Council.
This money could fill in 700 potholes!

Thanks to That's TV Solent for having me on.

05/07/2026

Pubs need our Support this World Cup and for the long term, if they aren't going to disappear.

02/07/2026

Common Sense may Prevail for our Pubs 🍻🍷🥂

It seems a bit of common sense may well prevail with the government now looking to allow pubs to open so locals can watch the England vs Mexico match there.

Initially, the government had said that pubs could not open when England football team take on Mexico next Monday morning (01:00).

Following an excellent question by Max Wilkinson today on why they aren't being allowed to open, the government is now reconsidering.

The local community needs a space to come together and celebrate an England victory in person. What better way to do this while also supporting our fantastic local pubs.

It seems common sense to allow them to stay open will prevail, eventually.

BBC News - Government may now allow pubs to extend hours for 1am England clash - BBC News

The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further than they already have been for the World Cup.

28/06/2026

Beggars Fair - Less than 2 Weeks Away! 🎪🎪🎪

The annual Beggars Fair is on the way with many great local music artists, local performers and a real sense of community.

This event is organised by volunteers every single year so a huge thanks must go to the Beggars Fair Organising Committee for all the hard work they have put in.

23/06/2026

Our time to Support England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿and our Pubs 🏛️🍻🏛️

Supporting England this World Cup brings people together and gives us all something to cheer about. But it’s also a perfect moment to think about the places that bring our communities together all year round: our local pubs and restaurants.

These places have been through tough times. From lockdown to rising costs, our local pubs are more than just businesses. They’re community assets where we celebrate, commiserate and bring our community together.

While in our area we have been lucky enough to retain the majority of our pubs, other places across England have not been so lucky. Since 2020, more than 2,000 pubs have closed their doors for good in England - that’s roughly 1 per day.

So, while we’re raising a glass to a hopeful England victory, why not raise it in your local pub.

Cheers to England, and cheers to the pubs that bring us together.

26/05/2026

One Romsey Festival is BACK! 🎪🎪🎪

Coming this 14th June with all sorts of things going on during the day.

✨🌍 ONE ROMSEY IS BACK! 🌍✨

Bring your family, your friends, your neighbours… bring the dog… honestly, invite random people you meet in the street 😄 because this is going to be AMAZING!

Get ready for a day packed with feel-good vibes, music filling the air, incredible performances, colourful culture, delicious food smells drifting through the streets, and a brilliant community atmosphere from start to finish. 🎶🍜💃🌈

There truly is something for everyone — all ages, all backgrounds, all welcome. Whether you stay for an hour or spend the whole day soaking it all in, One Romsey is a celebration of culture and diversity right in the heart of Romsey. 💛

And this year we have a dedicated One Romsey website, kindly designed by Viscreo • it support, with all the information you need to make the most of the day — plus a very exciting countdown clock ticking away to the big event! ⏰🎉

🗓 Sunday 14th June 2026
📍 Romsey Market Place, Cornmarket, Church Place, Romsey Abbey South Garth and War Memorial Park
🕒 11am to 5pm

A huge thank you to Romsey Beggars Fair for supporting this fantastic event, and to our sponsors CGM Solicitors and Viscreo IT Support for helping make it all possible. 🙌

This is one you do NOT want to miss!

👉 All you need to know can be found here: www.oneromsey.co.uk

See you all there!

21/05/2026

Really sad to see that it seems Reform UK are now running the show at Hampshire County Council alongside the Conservatives.

See a really useful update from one of the Hampshire County Councillors for Totton, David Harrison.

CONSERVATIVES THANK REFORM.

One of the strangest Annual meetings of Hampshire County Council today.

The recent election halved the number of Conservative Councillors on the authority and so nobody could be sure how things would pan out when it came to electing a Leader who forms the Cabinet and therefore runs the new administration.

The Reform party are the third largest party on the authority now, having secured votes by promising change and a completely fresh approach.

In the event, Reform votes meant that the Conservatives remain in control. The price the Conservatives paid was giving them a number of Chairmanships on Committees (for which they get an increased allowance).

The Liberal Democrats tried to gain control, putting forward our own candidates, both as Leader and Committee Chairs, but once again Reform voted against or abstained.

So, the outcome of all this is effectively a Conservative/ Reform Coalition running the Council, with a 26 strong Liberal Democrat presence in opposition.

The Lib Dems were never going to do a backroom deal with Reform or the Conservatives. We think people voted for change, not for the Conservatives to be propped up and carry on as before.

I will post a link to the video of the full meeting in which we asked that all votes be recorded so you can see the difference between what Reform tell you what they will do before the election and what they do once elected ....

13/03/2026

New Lighting for Abbey United Reformed Church, Romsey 💡💡💡

Sandra Gidley and myself dropped down to the URC Church in Romsey town centre to check out the new energy efficient lighting they have installed, following a council grant.
The URC also run the Abbey Hall, which is on the way to the park - we very nearly got caught up in a Tai Chi session going on 🧘. Both buildings now have much improved lighting quality, which is more energy efficient and also saving the buildings money.
Well done to Therese and Andy who having done such a huge amount of work to get this sorted. Also check out the beautiful organ inside.

If you run a local a local community building and want to make some energy efficient improvements, please get in touch.

05/03/2026

Fancy working on behalf of our Town? 🏛️

Romsey Town Council has a vacancy for a Bookings & Events Officer. Check out the job description below.

📢 We’re Hiring: Bookings and Events Officer

Romsey Town Council is seeking an enthusiastic and capable individual to join our team as a Bookings and Events Officer.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
• Provide a full bookings service for hirers of the Town Hall
• Promote and help develop the Town Hall and its programme of events
• Assist the Civic Engagement and Events Officer in organising civic and community events

📍 Location: Town Hall (office-based)
🕒 Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday–Friday
💷 Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 (pro-rata, SCP 11–19, dependent on experience)
🏦 Benefits: NEST Pension Scheme

📄 Further information:
The Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form are available on the Town Council’s website: romsey-tc.gov.uk, or via email from the Chief Officer, Helen Klaassen, at [email protected].

https://www.romsey-tc.gov.uk/town_council_staff.html

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Chief Officer.

📅 Closing date: Friday, 3 April
🗓 Interviews: Week commencing 13 April

Join us in helping deliver events and activities at the heart of the Romsey community.

02/03/2026

From a Star to the Horsefair ⭐ ➡️ 🐎

Did you know that the Star Inn Pub at the bottom of Cherville Street, Romsey has now been taken over and is now called The Horsefair Pub & Rooms.

They have already had an excellent rebirth and from tomorrow will be serving fresh sandwiches 🥪 produced by a local bakery.

Our food offering launches next Tuesday! 🎉
We’ll be serving from midday, with a delicious selection of freshly made sandwiches – including this classic Coronation Chicken 👑🥪
All our sandwiches are made using fresh bread delivered daily from our local bakery, packed with quality fillings and plenty of flavour.
Pop in from 12pm and be one of the first to try the new menu… we can’t wait to welcome you!