Councillor to take part in charity skydive

The Ukip leader for both Hampshire County Council and Fareham Borough Council, Councillor Chris Wood, will be skydiving on September 4, in a fundraising effort for the RSPCA’s Stubbington Ark.

Cllr Wood will be joined by nine other people in an event organised by community fundraiser Kim Barton-Smith.

Opened in 1984, the Stubbington Ark is the Solent branch for the RSPCA, and covers 400 square miles, including Portsmouth and Southampton.

The councillor is looking to raise £400, and has already reached £135.

Cllr Wood said: ‘This fantastic local organisation has been a part of our community for as long as many people can remember and does a wonderful job looking after animals, ranging from dogs to chickens.

‘I am just happy to be able to do my bit to help.’