Your Parish Council

Parish, Town and Community Councils are the most direct form of democracy in England and Wales, being the first tier of local government.

Botley Parish Council has been in existence since 1894. The Council is an elected body with twelve seats filled by Botley residents whose primary role is to represent the interests of their community.

Cllr Chris Cooper Chairman

Tel: 07967 275469

Email: chris.cooper@botley-pc.gov.uk

Biography

Why did you become a Parish Councillor?

My hook was getting involved in the Botley to Bishop's Waltham bike path. I then got more involved. Highlights have been our two community events.

What do you want to see happen in Botley Parish in the near future?

With the bypass coming soon and living on the High Street I really want to make sure Botley village retains vibrant, welcoming and thriving economic centre.

What are your passions outside of being a councillor?

I am one of the founders of Botley Community Land Trust. We plan to buy and develop Botley Fields (off Winchester Street). We intend to create cozy, net zero homes and a forever asset for Botley. I also referee rugby games for Hampshire RFU.

Appointments

Standing Committees

Planning & Highways
Recreation Committee
Policy & Resources Committee

Sub Committees / Working Groups

Botley High St. & Bypass Business Engagement Stakeholder Group
Botley Emergency Plan Working Group
2025 Event Planning Working Group

Outside Bodies

Botley Market Hall Management Committee
Parish Bus/Transport Representative
North Whiteley Development Forum
Bishops Waltham Rail Trail

Cllr Sue Grinham Vice Chairman

Tel: 01489 781680

Email: sue.grinham@botley-pc.gov.uk

Biography

Why did you become a Parish Councillor?

I wanted to support all of the parishioners to ensure we had a cohesive and vibrant community, to maintain what is good about Botley and the surrounding countryside. I did not want to have a political agenda driving local matters.

What do you want to see happen in Botley Parish in the near future?

I would like all of the new communities to be integrated into Botley Parish to ensure a single vibrant community, and we maintain as much of the countryside around the area.

What are your passions outside of being a councillor?

Gardening, family, friends and walking the coastline and hills of our beautiful country.

Appointments

Standing Committees

Planning & Highways
Recreation Committee
Policy & Resources Committee
Neighbourhood Plan Committee

Sub Committees / Working Groups

Botley High St. & Bypass Business Engagement Stakeholder Group

Outside Bodies

HEWEB Boorley Park Public Art Working Group
Botley Neighbourcare/Minibus Group
Bishops Waltham Rail Trail

Cllr Lisa Andrews

Tel: 01489 787181

Email: lisa.andrews@botley-pc.gov.uk

Biography

Why did you become a Parish Councillor?

I would like to work with the local community and see how I can help develop a better space for local neighbourhoods and communities.

What do you want to see happen in Botley Parish in the near future?

I would like to see more education and training provided, for people of all ages.

What are your passions outside of being a councillor?

I have a passion for meteorology and science.

Appointments

Standing Committees

Planning & Highways

Vacancy

Tel: 01489 787181

Email:

Cllr Tom Gurd

Tel: 01489 787181

Email: tom.gurd@botley-pc.gov.uk

Biography

Why did you become a Parish Councillor?

To work with stakeholders to address the damage being done to our environment by sewage pollution.

What do you want to see happen in Botley Parish in the near future?

I want to raise understanding of criminal sewage dumping. We must empower the community to provide the necessary information to the Environment Agency, so that they might start to take enforcement action in our Parish.

What are your passions outside of being a councillor?

I am a keen gardener, but I spend my happiest days paddling on the River Hamble & admiring our unique environment. This compels me to take action against those who seek to destroy it for financial gain.

Vacancy

Tel: 01489 787181

Email:

Cllr Dave Kinloch

Also Borough Councillor for Botley

Tel: 07875 232557

Email: dave.kinloch@botley-pc.gov.uk

Biography

Borough Member since 2021.

Why did you become a Parish Councillor?

To help make Botley a better place to live and to provide the community with what it deserves. Whether that is in infrastructure (community centres, parks and playing fields etc) or activity (community groups, youth services etc) and to make sure everyone in Botley is represented.

What do you want to see happen in Botley Parish in the near future?

I am looking forward to bringing a café to Boorley Green and the building of the youth group. I am also hoping that we can develop a community that can help look after our area with volunteer groups that can look after Pudbrook or the Botley Quay for example.

What are your passions outside of being a councillor?

I am a musician and love playing the clarinet and saxophone. I run (not fast) and raise money for local and national charities through my antics. I often go for walks with my family around Botley and the local area.

Appointments

Standing Committees

Policy & Resources Committee

Sub Committees / Working Groups

Social Media Working Group

Outside Bodies

HEWEB Boorley Park Public Art Working Group

Cllr Rupert Kyrle

Tel: 02380 407045
Email: rupert.kyrle@botley-pc.gov.uk

Biography

Borough Councillor for Botley, first elected in 2002 and Hampshire County Councillor for Botley and Hedge End North since 2009.

Why did you become a Parish Councillor?

I wanted to become a Parish Councillor to do whatever I could and can do, to protect Botley’s history, and improve its facilities for parishioners of all ages and visitors to enhance their experience of the village and all the parish has to offer.

What do you want to see happen in Botley Parish in the near future?

I will continue to work with my parish council colleagues to enable us to meet future challenges, whilst maintaining Botley parish as being a lovely place to live in, work and a destination to visit.

What are your passions outside of being a councillor?

Reading, fishing and my family.

Appointments

Standing Committees

Planning & Highways
Recreation Committee
Policy & Resources Committee

Sub Committees / Working Groups

Botley High St. & Bypass Business Engagement Stakeholder Group

Outside Bodies

Bishops Waltham Rail Trail

Cllr Dan Simcock

Tel: 01489 787181

Email: dan.simcock@botley-pc.gov.uk

Cllr Janine Stone

Tel: 01489 787181
Email: janine.stone@botley-pc.gov.uk

Biography

Why did you become a Parish Councillor?

Because I wanted to become more involved in my local community. After retiring from the NHS I was looking for something to use my skills and I had the time to give to it. I also wanted to do something about access to the old Botley church.

What do you want to see happen in Botley Parish in the near future?

I would like more people to feel involved in their local community and want to join in.

What are your passions outside of being a councillor?

I’m a keen gardener, we open the garden for charity. I enjoy cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Appointments

Standing Committees

Policy & Resources Committee

Sub Committees / Working Groups

Social Media Working Group
Botley Emergency Plan Working Group

Outside Bodies

Queen Elizabeth II Activity Centre

Vacancy

Tel: 01489 787181

Email:

Cllr Stephen Wildin

Tel: 07842 343993
Email: stephen.wildin@botley-pc.gov.uk

Biography

Why did you become a Parish Councillor?

As a Parish Councillor I wanted to give something back to the community by helping to make sure that the residents of Botley get the right services and support, making sure that residents views are heard and taken into account, and helping to shape the future of Botley.

What do you want to see happen in Botley Parish in the near future?

Botley to be a destination not a drive thru and with a sustainable life style for future generations of Botley.

What are your passions outside of being a councillor?

Working with HM Forces Veterans Associations helping to raise the profile of all veterans ensuring that they are fully supported and not being left alone and unwanted.

Appointments

Standing Committees

Planning & Highways
Recreation Committee
Neighbourhood Plan Committee

Sub Committees / Working Groups

Botley High St. & Bypass Business Engagement Stakeholder Group

Outside Bodies

Eastleigh District Association of Local Councils

Representatives

HEWEB Boorley Park Public Art Working Group

Botley and Curdridge Foundation

Botley Market Hall Management Committee

Botley Neighbourcare/Minibus Group

Eastleigh District Association of Local Councils

Queen Elizabeth II Activity Centre

Parish Bus/Transport

Botley CofE School Governor

HEWEB Youth Partnership

Wildern Community Management Committee

North Whiteley Development Forum

Bishops Waltham Rail Trail

01489 787181

Your Parish Council

Cllr Chris Cooper Chairman

Appointments

Cllr Sue Grinham Vice Chairman

Appointments

Cllr Lisa Andrews

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Vacancy

Cllr Tom Gurd

Vacancy

Cllr Dave Kinloch

Appointments

Cllr Rupert Kyrle

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Cllr Dan Simcock

Cllr Janine Stone

Appointments

Vacancy

Cllr Stephen Wildin

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