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Botley Parish Council
Welcome to Botley Parish Council’s new website, the purpose of which is to make it easier to engage with the Council.
The website is intended to make the Council more approachable while making it easier to inform and be informed about services, activities and information available within the community.
The Parish Council has a broad range of responsibilities some of which are summarized below:
- Provision of Sports. Recreational and Leisure Facilities
- Provision of Playgrounds and Play Equipment
- Managing a number of public open spaces
- Responding to statutory consultations on planning issues, working to influence Planning Authority decisions, based on Councillors local knowledge
- Making representations to other local and national bodies, on issues that affect the local community
- Working with the County Council on traffic matters
- The preparation of a Botley Neighbourhood Plan to reflect a shared vision for the future of the community.
- Working with the SaferNeighbourhood Team on policing in the community.
- Engaging with other local Parish Councils on matters that affect us all.
- Whilst they limited power over the decisions of other organisations the Parish Councils does have the ability to influence and negotiate with decision makers on matters affecting the residents of Botley.
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Botley Parish Council
Botley Parish Council represents the residents of Botley and provides recreational facilities
We are very pleased to announce that tomorrow sees the launch of 'Gather' the new cafe opening at Boorley Green Community Centre.
Doors open at 10am. We hope that the local community enjoy this new space.
ViewFinder Project – Your Chance to Contribute: Playback Workshop!
Over the summer, the ViewFinder Project has been collecting insights into our community's artistic aspirations for Hedge End, West End and Botley.
Through conversations on walks, during workshops, while shopping and at community events, the ViewFinder Project has been capturing the essence of our local area and transforming it into a vibrant tapestry of ideas for public art that reflect our shared values and identity.
We're thrilled to invite all Hedge End, West End and Botley residents to a free Playback Workshop where we'll share detailed findings and gather your valuable feedback. This is your opportunity to refine and shape the vision for public art in our community.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 9 October
Time: Doors open at 5.30 pm for a 6 pm start, closing at 6.45 pm.
Location: The Dart, Wildern School, Wildern Lane, Hedge End, SO30 4EJ
Cost: Free, and just turn up
At this workshop, you'll have the chance to:
• Review comprehensive findings from the ViewFinder Project
• Give your feedback on proposed art concepts and locations
• Engage with Hedge End, West End and Botley Councillors and project leaders
• Provide your input to further develop ideas
Your voice is crucial in this process. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a long-time resident, or someone who simply cares about our community's future, your perspective matters.
To learn more about the ViewFinder Project, please visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-culture/arts-and-culture/public-art/public-art-vision-for-....
Let's come together to create a vision for public art that truly represents the heart and soul of Hedge End, West End, and Botley. Your creativity and passion can help transform our shared spaces into inspiring places for generations to come.