Reporting Highway Issues
Hampshire County Council Highways Operation Centre team would like to remind us all that the best way to report any new highway concern is using their online reporting systems (links below) or by emailing roads@hants.gov.uk. Alternatively, if you know that the road is maintained by National Highways (e.g. motorways) then you can report problems at…
Read MoreMental Health Toolkit
The following was contributed by unityonline who thought this might be useful to those who might come across this in our local community during these challenging times. Introduction Increasingly staff and volunteers are in contact with people who are distressed and frightened by the current situation regarding Covid-19. Some of these people are already known…
Read MoreAnimal Welfare
The Test Valley Borough Council Animal Welfare Team have published this presentation. It explains their role, and the legislation they work to. It also tells you how you can get involved as a community, and help the team achieve success. Click to open the presentation (PDF 1.2MB)
Read MoreResidents urged not to bin batteries following string of vehicle fires
Reproduced from testvalley.gov.uk Test Valley Borough Council is urging residents to dispose of old batteries safely and NOT to put them in their household bins, due to the risk of them catching fire. This follows multiple bin lorry fires, including two in one day earlier this year. When the waste is compressed in the back…
Read MoreSupporting Hampshire’s Heart: Help for Community Groups, Charities & Village Halls
Did you know there’s a local charity dedicated to helping small community groups, village halls, and charities thrive across Hampshire? Action Hampshire has been empowering local communities for over 70 years. Whether you’re running a village hall, starting a community project, or managing a small charity, they offer practical support to help you succeed. From…
Read MoreLaunch of the New Police and Crime Plan 2024–2028
The Commissioner’s new Police and Crime Plan 2024–2028 was formally approved by the Police and Crime Panel on 18th October and has officially launched. Titled ‘More Police, Safer Streets 2’, this plan builds on achievements from her first term with a focused strategy to address the crimes and issues most important to the public. The…
Read MoreUrban Meadows 2025
Now that spring has arrived and the first signs of wildflowers appear across many of our nature reserves and green spaces, details have been provided for this year’s Urban Meadows season. In response to the Climate Emergency, and to help make our green spaces more wildlife friendly, TVBC will be relaxing the current grass cutting…
Read MoreParish Council response to the 2042 Local Plan
Please find below (and here as a PDF 62KB) the Parish Council response to the 2042 Local Plan. Valley Park Parish Council Response to the revised Regulation 18 of the draft Local Plan 2042 Valley Park Parish Council welcomes the opportunity to comment to the revised Regulation 18 of the draft Local Plan 2042. There…
Read MoreDeliberate Fires!
Currently there is a spate of fires being deliberately started in the woodlands in and around our area. The fire service has responded promptly on each of the five occasions and brought the fires under control. The Parish Council is extremely concerned that this continued behaviour has the potential for a major incident to cause…
Read MoreCyber Fraud Awareness
Useful links How to report scams Reporting text messages (SMS) Forward to: 7726 Reporting emails Forward to: report@phishing.gov.uk Safe method of contacting your bank If you think someone is trying to trick you into handing over money or personal details — stop, hang up and call 159 to speak directly to your bank. Call 159…
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