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Be wildlife aware and help protect the countryside – if you see a fire call 999 Fire Safety 2025 Poster

Please see the full presentation from Cllr Sally Yalden regarding the Local Plan consultation. Housing Needs Survey

How to Comment   Comments on the draft Local Plan should either be: Sent in writing to Planning Policy and Economic Development, Test Valley Borough Council, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3AJ, or Emailed to planningpolicy@testvalley.gov.uk Using the response form available atwww.testvalley.gov.uk/localplan2042 Please provide your name and either a postal or email address. If you are responding…

Please see the full report from the Chairman Jane Bennet – Read here

BRAISHFIELD PARISH COUNCIL CASUAL VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR Notice given under Rule 5 of the of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 There is a vacancy on the Parish Council caused by the resignation of George McMenemy. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if, not later than…

Notice of Public Rights 2023-24

The Chairman’s report for the year 2023/24 can be found here

Test Valley Borough Council 2040 On the 9th January 2024 TVBC published the Reg 18 Version of the Local Plan. The following note seeks to provide a high-level view of the potential impact on the village of Braishfield with particular reference to housing provision. The note is structured so as to align with that of…

Draft Local Plan 2040 (Regulation 18 Stage 2) Public Consultation Public consultation on the draft Local Plan 2040 (Regulation 18 Stage 2) will take place for eight weeks between Tuesday 6 February and Tuesday 2 April 2024 (closing at noon). During the public consultation period, the draft Local Plan and supporting documents will be available…

Hampshire County Council are reducing the amount of money they spend on the HWRC network by a minimum of £1.2 million each year which would contribute towards addressing the County Council’s overall anticipated £132 million budget deficit from April 2025 – this includes the potential closure of our service in Bunny Lane. Full details can…

The County Council will launch a public consultation at midday today (8 January) to understand people’s views across Hampshire on proposals to change and reduce some local services and help the Authority address a £132 million budget shortfall faced by April 2025. The Future Services Consultation runs from 8 January to 31 March 2024, and…

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Village survey for the Neighbourhood Plan. You can see the results below which will be used to create the statutory planning document for the village. https://braishfieldnp.org/survey-presentation/

The Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, Terry Norton is coming to a meeting on 23rd October at 5.30 in the Village Hall to discuss the rural crime issues occurring in the village. Please come along as this is your opportunity to raise your concerns.

A vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Peter White. Councillor Vacancy Notice

Public Spaces Protection Order – Drinking

Public Spaces Protection Order – Dogs

Details of the May 2023 Newsletter can be found here

The Neighbourhood Plan will be entirely based on the opinion of villagers.  It is important that we get as many people as possible to give their opinion, to arrive at a representative view.  We do have the chance to make a difference to the future of the village as, when completed, it will become a statutory…

It has been a year with quite a few changes…………… Peter Quarendon decided to resign as a Councillor but has joined the Neighbourhood Plan group.   We welcomed Cllr Michael Stubbs who was co-opted during the year.  After 4 years of serving on the Council, Cllr Sally Yalden did not seek re-election and neither did Carole…

BECOMING A LOCAL COUNCILLOR  YOUR  CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE PARISH As a local councillor you can become a voice for your community and make real change. Local councillors are the champions of their community who invest time in local projects and issues to the benefit of residents and the neighbourhood. We currently…