Odiham Parish Council Latest News:
Below are our most recent news posts. For all parish news please see the the posts on the relevant Village News and Events or Planning News pages. You can also follow us on Facebook.
Cemetery
Just a reminder to grave owners and families that all seasonal decorations such as Christmas wreaths and ornaments were due to be removed by 1 February 2020. If you have not yet done so, it would be a great help if you could clear away any such items, please. Perhaps...
Mildmay Court Boundary
At the Full Council meeting on 14th January, OPC approved a boundary agreement with Medalstable Ltd, the management company at Mildmay Court. This agreement consents to the erection of a fence and gate on condition the gate is not locked pending a decision from HCC on...
Library Closure
HCC are proposing to close the Odiham library as part of a £1.76m savings plan. To find out more and have your say see www.hants.gov.uk/library-consultation or attend the drop in session at the library on February 6th 2-6pm
Help shape Hampshire’s Library Service for the future
Hampshire County Council is asking people who live, work and study in Hampshire to have their say on proposed changes to libraries. Odiham Library is listed as one of the ten libraries identified for possible closure. The full consultation can be read at:...
Register your car to access Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs)
If you're a Hampshire resident you will need to register your vehicle to access Household Waste Recycling Centre. You can register here: https://www.hants.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling/recyclingcentres/vehicle-registration
Planning Committee papers
The Planning Committee is meeting on Tuesday 7 January 2020 at 8.30 pm. Planning list
Odiham Parish Council serves the villages of Odiham and North Warnborough where you will find a beautiful Georgian High Street, a historic Church, a cemetery, 3 schools, the Basingstoke Canal and a number of Conservation Areas. There are approximately 2100 houses within the parish including houses on the RAF base. To ensure equal representation for residents, the Council has been split into wards. The Odiham ward has 6 Councillors, North Warnborough 3 Councillors and the RAF ward 1 Councillor. All Councillors can participate fully in all activities of the Parish Council. Parish Councillors are elected every four years, with the last elections taking place in May 2019. The role is a voluntary one.
On behalf of its residents, the Council owns and manages 4 play areas in Chamberlain Gardens, Bufton Fields, Chapel Pond Drive and the Recreation Ground. The Council also owns and manages King Street Cemetery; King Street public conveniences; the Parish room where its meetings take place and the tennis courts and bowling green which are run by the local clubs.
Grants are made twice a year in January and July to assist local community groups and charities who serve our residents.
The Council is a statutory consultee for all planning applications received by Hart District Council. The planning committee support the interests of all residents when responding to Hart DC.
Odiham Parish Council employs s full time Parish Clerk and part-time Admin Officer to ensure that the Council is operating in accordance with the latest legislation and strive for best practice and a caretaker for the Parish room.
All details for the cemetery, including fees can be found under the heading committees, amenity and then cemetery or by clicking on this link – http://www.odiham.org.uk/committees/amenity/cemetery/ or by contacting the Admin Officer.