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BPC January News
Our first meeting of the year was on Monday 12th January at 18.30 and it was great to start the New Year. We welcome public attendance to our meetings.
The next meeting will be on Monday 9th February at 18.30. We look forward to seeing you.
BPC Highways Report – January 2026
Flooding as an issue has dissipated with the drier weather in the second half of December but is likely to re-emerge when wet weather returns. The water running towards Boldre Bridge from a water main on Perkins Piece / Royden Lane created significant icing risk at the junction. The water company is aware of a problem and some work is scheduled.
The Group have received some complaints about dirty, rural roads with damaged verges and mud or muck on the road.
BPC have pursued issues relating to highway encroachment with visits made or letters delivered. Please refer encroachment issues, where they arise – hedge trimming needs to be completed relatively soon. We have also responded to concerns raised about wrongly directed aggressive contacts from HCC regarding hedge trimming.
Reporting Highways Issues - Please continue to report highways issues – potholes, flooding, damaged signs, hedge encroachment to Hampshire County Council:
There is also now a section on HCC’s Website to report abandoned road signs !
A reminder that the Recreation Ground and Children’s Play Area are Dog Free Zones.
A Neighbourly Community
While we pass through the rest of the winter, The Council supports and encourages the community to look out for one another and check in on our neighbours in times of adverse weather.
Pavilion and Football pitches
If you’re part of a group that might benefit from an outdoor exercise class or wants to use the pavilion as a hub for training, consider reaching out to the Clerk with your suggestions. The Pavilion is an excellent spot for hosting events or classes, offering access to toilets, showers, and a simple kitchen. Whether you have a new idea for using the space or belong to a group looking for a venue—occasionally or regularly—the Pavilion can accommodate your needs.
Dates for the Diary
Monday 23nd March – Spring Open Evening
BPC welcomes the parish to join them for a spring open evening.
More information to follow.
First Aid Course
The Council is arranging a first aid course free of charge. If you would like to book on, please contact the Clerk –
And finally from us.
Parish Councillor Vacancy
The council has two vacancies for a Parish Councillor. Being a Parish Councillor is a great way to get involved with the local community. If you like meeting new people, helping solve local problems, organising events and enhancing community facilitates this is a great opportunity!
If you would like more information about being a Parish Councillor, contact the Parish Clerk:
Volunteers
Can you help out? The councillors are all volunteers and give up their time to help the community. We have a few extra projects on the recreation ground that we could do with some extra help. Please let us know if you can give an hour, it is very much appreciated.
Boldre Parish Council
Council Chairman – Vincent Slattery
Parish Clerk – Victoria Thomas
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Parish Council Vacancies
Boldre Parish Council currently has two Councillor vacancies, and we invite members of the community to consider joining us. Our Council is dedicated to supporting local initiatives and advancing projects that benefit our parish.
Achievements in 2025
- Establishment of a Second Play Area
- Upgrades to the first Play Area
- Development of a Community Orchard
- Promotion of recreation ground and sports facilities usage
- Provision of table tennis equipment for community use
- Small grants awarded to local groups, including support for the local School, Pilley Players, and Boldre History Society
Council Responsibilities
The Council manages key parish functions on behalf of residents:
- Highways: We go beyond reporting potholes! We maintain footpaths, perform regular tree surveys, and liaise with district and county councillors regarding infrastructure issues.
- Planning Applications: We review and provide input to uphold quality and design standards for local properties.
- Amenities: We have a very passionate team overseeing improvement of parish amenities. The parish grounds are maintained by a highly skilled groundskeeper,
- Staff Group: Ensuring the welfare of our employees and Councillors.
- Finance Group: Responsible for financial management and pursuit of relevant funding opportunities. Recent investments include the purchase of generators to support an emergency plan.
Your Time
Council meetings are held monthly at Boldre War Memorial Hall, on the second Monday at 18:30, with additional subgroup and project meetings as needed throughout the month.
Future Objectives
We welcome your assistance.
- Expand fundraising efforts for community projects
- Enhance youth services and engagement
- Develop the pavilion and recreation ground
- Increase community involvement and communication
We are also actively collaborating with public organisations to secure Affordable Social Housing for younger residents.
For further information on being part of the Parish Council – Contact our Chairman Vincent Slattery or the Clerk –
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Boldre Parish Council take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy New year and wishes for a prosperous 2026.
Our first meeting of the year will be on Monday 12th January at 18.30. We welcome public attendance to our meetings.
Boldre Parish Council postponed the Winter Open Evening scheduled for 1st December 2025. The rescheduled event will now take place on Monday, 23rd March at 18:00. More details will be shared soon.
Boldre Parish Council has two vacancies for Councillors. It is a great time to join the Council, there are many projects in the pipeline to follow on from a hugely successful year where we have implemented a new Play equipment, a Community Orchard, have had successes in highway maintenance and community engagement. If you are interested in joining us, contact the Clerk
The Parish has purchased two portable generators to support the community during power outages. In addition, the Council has obtained an additional grant from SSEN to fund the purchase of further emergency equipment.
First Aid and Defibrillator Training
Boldre Parish Council intends to organise a community First Aid and Defibrillator training session in early 2026. This course will be offered at no cost. For expressions of interest or additional information, please contact the Clerk at
BPC Highways
1. Reporting Highways Issues - Please continue to report highways issues – potholes, flooding, damaged signs, hedge encroachment to Hampshire County Council:
Report a road problem | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk)
HCC have a Mobile App that may be useful – OurHants App is available for Android and Iphone.
Scheduled repairs have been delayed in some cases, apparently because of the protracted closure of Boldre Lane, in October. The wet conditions now make it more difficult to produce effective, lasting fixes. Flooding has emerged again as a problem – some work has been done in Royden Lane, it may have some benefit.
Many issues of hedge encroachment have been addressed by landowners. The Highways Group has been seeking to ‘nudge’ others into acting, but we cannot be seen as ‘touting’ for business, so care is needed. We have also received a number of complaints about ‘aggressive’ letters from HCC about overgrown hedges – some of which have been trimmed already, some belong to other properties.
2, Footpaths - The Highways Group has reached out to the landowner regarding F11. This footpath has deteriorated sharply during the wet weather; the hope is that the problem can be addressed. We await a response.
3. S I D – BPC has requested that the Clerk apply for funding for 2 devices to be deployed in Boldre. This may allow us to address the problem of motorists speeding on local roads, by encouraging responsible behaviour. The competitive grant application is to an allocation made available by the local Police and Crime Commissioner.
Please continue to report road and path problems to HCC.
Hampshire Alert
Hampshire Alert is a free messaging service that allows Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, Neighbourhood Watch and other partner organisations keep you informed about issues in your area that are relevant to you.
Once signed up you'll receive messages about crime, witness appeals and general policing activity and issues in your local area and being able to play an active part in helping make Hampshire and the Isle of Wight a safer place to live and work.
Pavilion and Football pitches
If you’re part of a group that might benefit from an outdoor exercise class or wants to use the pavilion as a hub for training, consider reaching out to the Clerk with your suggestions. The Pavilion is an excellent spot for hosting events or classes, offering access to toilets, showers, and a simple kitchen. Whether you have a new idea for using the space or belong to a group looking for a venue—occasionally or regularly—the Pavilion can accommodate your needs.
Recreation Ground
The Council would like to remind that both the recreation ground and the play areas are dog free zones. This is to protect the health of our children and users of the sports ground.
The Council has opportunities for volunteers for tree watering, youth services, community Speedwatch and fundraising.
Boldre Parish Clerk – Victoria Thomas
The next full meeting will be Monday 12th January and Monday 9th February at 18.30
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Join us on Monday 1st December 18.00 - Boldre War Memorial Hall.
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Boldre Parish Council has vacancy for Two Parish Councillors.
It's a great time to come and join the Council. We have had a really successful year and there are more exciting projects in the pipeline for next year.
If you would like more information or would like to speak to a Councillor - email Parish Clerk
