Voter ID is coming …

Test Valley Borough Council is urging residents to make sure they are prepared for the introduction of voter ID later this year, as the government rolls out the major change to elections across the country. By law, from 4 May 2023, all residents will need to show photographic ID when they go to a polling…

Southern Water Update

Planning and Growth  Here are Southern Water’s proposals regarding their future planning requirements to ensure that customers receive a high quality service and  protect the environment. Planning Brief Water Resource Management Plan  Southern Water are consulting on a draft plan until 20 February 2023. It’s really important that they hear your views on it! Management…

Letter of Condolence to His Majesty The King

  Private Secretary to His Majesty The King and the Royal Family Clarence House, 8 Cleveland Row, St. James’s, London, SW1A 1BA.   Dear Sir, I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty the Queen and join with the nation in mourning Her loss. I write to express our heartfelt condolences to…

Speed Limit Consultation

Hampshire County Council is seeking the views of residents about 20 mph limits within Hampshire. The County Council is keen to hear from as many residents, businesses and other stakeholders as possible, to find out their views on the implementation of 20mph limits in the context of other highways priorities and the County Council’s statutory…

Corporate Plan

Test Valley Borough Council are undertaking to seek community input into the development of their Corporate Plan, in readiness for publication in the Spring of 2023.  That Plan will set their direction for the next four years (2023 to 2027) and provide them with a focus for delivering services and activities, as well as inform…

Play Area Refurbishment

We were very pleased to open the Play Area on Saturday 16th July when we welcomed Cllr Martin Hatley, our Test Valley Borough Councillor who has supported this project throughout. We would like to thank Test Valley Borough Council (£22500) and Hampshire County Council (£500) for their generous grants towards the funding of the play area.…

Local Plan Consultation Comments

Braishfield Parish Council considers that Braishfield should remain in Northern Test Valley. The village embraces its characteristics as a rural community accommodating organic growth and aligning itself with rural central Test Valley.  By aligning ourselves with Northern Test Valley, we feel that Braishfield is a far better match with central Test Valley rather than the…

Braishfield Village Design Statement

I am happy to inform you that the revised Braishfield Village Design Statement was adopted by the Test Valley Borough Council Cabinet. The document received compliments from many of the Members on the quality and content of the document. View the VDS here 

Storm Eunice – Emergency Numbers

In case of emergency Loss of Electricity Phone 105 or SSE on 0800 072 7282 If you require special assistance call SSE on 0800 072 7282294 3259 to register for Priority Services Water supply or wastewater emergencies, blocked drains or possible pollution  Phone Southern Water on 0330 303 0368  ********* Police Phone 101 or 999 if…