Posts by Parish Clerk

We wanted to share an important update on the draft Neighbourhood Plan. During the recent Neighbourhood Plan consultation phase, the Environment Agency raised an objection to Policy 7. Although the policy was updated and they removed their formal objection tick in the box, their written response still included the word “object”, which counts as an objection…

The Parish Council has been awarded funding to improve the play park at Botley Recreation Ground. We would love to hear your ideas and understand what children and families would most like to see included. Click on the link below to complete a short survey to tell us your thoughts. High Street Recreation Ground – …

Citizens Advice Eastleigh has been at the forefront of our community for over 80 years, helping local residents, no matter what the problem. From benefit enquiries, to housing issues to employment woes, we’re a vital service that is always in high demand. They pull hard for the people of Eastleigh and their impact cannot be…

With thanks to Cllr Chris Cooper, Chair of Botley Parish Council for this month’s update about the council’s preparations for Christmas 2025.    The Christmas Lights in the High Street are now up. Courtesy of the crew at Botley Fire Station and assisted by Dave Bastable (Botley Parish Senior Groundsman). My thanks to the residents and businesses that host the…

Please read the below for an update on the status of the Botley Neighbourhood Plan. We will update the Neighbourhood plan section of this site with any further news regarding a new application. Neighbourhood Plan – Botley Parish Council You can read further information on the Eastleigh Borough Council Website by clicking on the link…

Botley Parish Council are delighted to be a drop off point for Mission Christmas this year. Mission Christmas volunteer, Steve, delivered the collection box to the Parish Council office earlier today. Want to know more…. ‘Mission Christmas is an annual gift appeal, to provide gifts for children who might otherwise wake up with nothing on…

The Parish Council are investigating future projects and would like to hear your thoughts around leisure provision. This survey does not guarantee that we will be able to provide any of the ideas listed but it will help us prioritise our project list and consider funding options. Thank you for your time. Please click on…

With thanks to Cllr Chris Cooper, chair of Botley Parish Council, for this narrative of the Botley Parish Council strategy day, held on 12th October 2025 at Meon Springs, hosted and facilitated by Jamie Butler. Attendees:  Why we had a strategy day? The reasons for having a strategy day were multiple. There was deemed to…

I have been a Parish Councillor since 2021, and I have been privileged to be chair of Botley Parish Council for just over two years now.  The chair role is varied and although being chair comes with some extra responsibilities, I am part of a great team.    Botley Parish Council is apolitical; our guiding principle…