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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…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

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.…

Please see the Notice of the 2022 Annual Parish Assembly here. To be held on Tuesday 3rd May 2022 at 8pm in Braishfield Church Rooms

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…

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 

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…

Consultation Process  The Local Plan 2040 Regulation 18 Stage 1 will be out to public consultation for an 8 period running from 11 February 2022 to noon on 8 April 2022.  We have chosen to make the document available for public consultation for 8 weeks to provide greater time for representations to be made. The…

Please find a link to Hampshire Highways with advice and details of how to report a problem. Stay safe! Hampshire Highways ready for Storm Eunice

Test Valley Borough Council have announced: That the application fee for a temporary road closure will be waived for events that demonstrate that the event is for the purposes of celebrating Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.

Thank you for completing this form. Its purpose is to provide evidence of support to TVBC to replace certain play equipment. The total cost, including a new safety mat, will be around £40,000. Please complete this very simple questionnaire as an indication. Please ‘read more’ to access the link. https://forms.gle/99yWghBPFdfnCA166

Here is the information presented by Sarah Hughes at the Parish Council meeting of the 2nd November 2021   Braishfield presentation November 21 SH

The Council continues to progress with the preparation of our next Local Plan and we wish to provide an update on the latest position and way forward including an updated timetable. Technical work is ongoing, including on compiling an updated evidence base, and on consideration of the comments made in response to the Refined Issues…

Great news for the weekend! The barn has been removed, site cleared and signs removed. Please enjoy Footpath 4

Some of you may have noticed that the basket swing in the play area has been removed and the area taped off. This was due to safety reasons following a recent inspection by TVBC. We are in the process of seeking a repair to the frame, but as there is a national timber shortage at…

UPDATE 4th September 2021 Works are in hand to remove the barn and should be completed by 21st September.  We will notify if the work is completed before that date. This footpath has been closed for your safety as the barn adjoining Paynes Hay Road has been deemed unsafe.  Works are in hand to remove the…

Thank you to those who have been clearing up the dog mess in our village. However, the Council has recently received reports of dog mess still around the village, especially on the Recreation Ground. We would like to remind dog owners to clear up, especially checking and monitoring if your dog is off the lead.…