EAST Hampshire District Council has postponed a planning meeting due to be held on Thursday evening (March 1) due to the expected snow and icy conditions.

The Met Office has issued amber warnings for the area with dropping temperatures and heavy snow likely to cause major disruption to travel.

The meeting, which includes an application for a replacement sports centre in Alton, will now be held on Monday, March 5, at the Council Offices, at Penns Place, Petersfield.