Sparsholt Parish Council

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Nine councillors are elected every four years to represent the Parish of Sparsholt; one of the most sought after villages in Hampshire and one of the largest parishes in terms of physical area in the District. 

Our role as a Parish Council is to represent the views and concerns of the community and to help support the activities that are important to the area.

Councillors have a portfolio of responsibilities covering the following areas:

 Planning 

The Parish Council discussing planning applications at its meetings and welcomes those proposing to submit a planning application or having particular comment about a specific application to join the public session.  

For information on current applications and background information Planning

Traffic & Highways

The speed and volume of traffic through the village is an ongoing concern together with maintenance of highways. This is an area of particular focus for the Parish Plan.

Parish Plan

 Footpaths & Open Spaces

The parish boasts numerous footpaths, the conservation area, Ham Green, and the playground (on land leased from Winchester City Council) at Woodman Close. 

 Transport & Security

As a rural community the provision of public transport links and security of village properties is vital. 

 The Well House

The Parish Council is the owner of this historic building and as such responsible for it maintenance and upkeep. The Well House is the Village Shop and Post Office, a key community asset. A councillor representative attends meetings of the Village Shop organisation. 

 Sparsholt Church of England Primary School, Sparsholt Memorial Hall

Both core to the community of Sparsholt a parish council representative attends school governor meetings and memorial hall meetings. More information about both can be found by clicking the organisations tab. 

 Details of individual councillor responsibilities and contact details can be found by clicking on the councillors  and contact tab above. 

 Meetings 

Parish Council meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month in the Mosaic Room of the village Memorial Hall - so please do come along to the public session to learn more about the activities of your council.

Agendas and minutes of meetings are available by clicking on the meetings tab above. 

21^st January          Full Council Meeting

18^th February        Planning Meeting

18^th March             Full Council Meeting

8^thApril                  Special Meeting to agree response to Winchester City Council Local Plan Consultation

15^th April                Annual Parish meeting followed by Planning Meeting

6th May                  Full Council Meeting

21st June               Planning Meeting

15^th July                 Full Council Meeting

August                    No Meeting

16^th September    CANCELLED

21^st October         Full Council Meeting

18^th November      Full Council Meeting

December              No Meeting