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2025-02-18 - Vacancy Notice for Co-Option

Botley Parish Council – Vacancy of Councillor.

Botley Parish Council currently have a vacancy which will be filled by co-option. Please see below for information on how to apply.

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Botley Market Hall is looking for a Chairperson

Can you help or do you know anyone that may fit the bill? All the details are below.

Botley Neighbourhood Plan: Your Future – Your Vote

Article by Cllr Stephen Wildin The ‘Botley Neighbourhood Plan’ outlines the future of the local community for the next 20 years. The Botley Neighbourhood Plan has been developed based on the opinions and concerns expressed by residents of the Botley community. It provides tools for local people to plan for the types of development that…

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Botley Village Improvement Survey

Hampshire County Council have now launched their Botley Village Improvements survey online. The survey provides an opportunity for local residents to share their feedback on the proposed improvements. The survey will be live from 12 noon Monday 3 February, closing at 11:59pm on Sunday 23 March. To complete the survey follow this link: https://www.hants.gov.uk/botley-bypass Additionally,…

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The end of an era……….

Thursday 30th January marked the end of an era at Botley Parish Council as longstanding Parish Clerk Janet Morgan left to enjoy a much-deserved retirement. Janet spent 24 years working for the Council, overseeing many changes to the village. From the redevelopment of the Botley Centre, the challenge of keeping things running during Coronavirus, to…

Botley Bypass – Commencement of Advance works

Botley Bypass – Commencement of Advance Works. We have been advised of the following by Hampshire County Council Advanced Works: On Friday 31 January 2025, there will be traffic signals and a lane closure on the A334 from 8pm to 6am the following morning. These measures are necessary to prepare for our advanced works. Starting…

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Cook & Eat Programme coming to The Dart Centre

The Dart Centre in Hedge End will be hosting a free-to-attend Cook & Eat Programme funded by Eastleigh Borough Council commencing on Saturday 25th January 2025 and running for 6 consecutive weeks. The programme intends to support and improve knowledge, skills and confidence around cooking from scratch, to improve health and well-being through improved nutrition…

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Eastleigh community invited to give back at volunteer fair

Community First, a leading local charity, is calling any budding volunteers in Eastleigh to attend its volunteer fair on January 23.The event will be hosted at the Pavilion at the University of Southampton Wide Lane Sportsground, offering an exciting opportunity for local organisations to connect with potential volunteers.  From 4pm to 7pm, attendees can explore…

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We wish you a merry Christmas

The Councillors and staff of Botley Parish Council would like to take this opportunity to wish all residents and business owners in the Parish of Botley a very merry Christmas. Please see below for the office opening times for the festive period and also some festive snaps from around the village.

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Botley Parish Council Chair Update – Carols in the Square

This month’s update from the Parish Council puts a spotlight on Carols in the Square.  How does this event even get off the ground?  Read on for more.   For those that attended on the 8th of December thank you.  Seeing so many of the community enjoying the closed High Street, the choir and band, and…