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News

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    HPC Meeting 09 December 2025

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Please find the agenda here

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Dec 25
  • BDBC Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation- Woodpecker Pub

    BDBC Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation- Woodpecker Pub

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Thursday 15th January 2026 from 2pm to 8pm at The Woodpecker, Wash Water, RG20 0LU- Cllrs Paul Harvey and Andy Konieczko from BDBC will host...

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Dec 25
  • Hampshire Budget Consultation- have your say

    Hampshire Budget Consultation- have your say

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    The deadline for responses is 07 December 2025. Make your voice heard! https:

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Nov 25
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    Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    https://consult.communities.gov.uk/local-government-reorganisation/hampshire-isle-of-wight-portsmouth-southampton/ This statutory consultat...

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Nov 25
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    Bus Service Update

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Following the cessation of the 7/7a bus, East Woodhay PC and Highclere PC continue to seek solutions to try and restore a local bus service....

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Nov 25
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    Oakley Farm- update

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Thank you for your interest in keeping up to date with the latest happenings on Oakley Farm. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Councillor, Joh...

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Nov 25
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    Full Council Meeting 11 November 2025

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Please see agenda here

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Nov 25
  • STOP OAKLEY FARM DEVELOPMENT- WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

    STOP OAKLEY FARM DEVELOPMENT- WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    OAKLEY FARM We are faced with an inappropriate and unwanted 500-house development in the edge of Highclere Parish, bordering West Berkshire...

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Oct 25
  • Little Pen Wood Nature Conservation day- 27 October

    Little Pen Wood Nature Conservation day- 27 October

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    See poster

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Oct 25
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    HPC Meeting 14 October 2025

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Please see agenda here

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Oct 25
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    HPC Meeting 23 September 2025

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Please see agenda here

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 Sep 25
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    Watermill Bridge Consultation- September 2025

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Please see our Watermill Bridge page here for the current consultation. Please note this closes on Friday 26 September.

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Sep 25
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    CLLR SAM CARR speaks for East Woodhay and Highclere

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Please see the link to Cllr Sam Carr speaking at the Local Plan Update meeting at BDBC: https://fb.watch/B-Z8YXTZ1c/ on the proposed Oakley ...

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Sep 25
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    Parish Cllr Graham Falconer speaks at Local Plan Meeting regarding Oakley Farm

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    See here for our parish councillor Graham Falconer speaking at the Local Plan update meeting on 04 September: https://drive.google.com/file/...

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Sep 25
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    Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2025

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Audit 2025 is now complete. All documents can be found here.

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Aug 25
  • FOOTPATH CLOSURE NOTICE

    FOOTPATH CLOSURE NOTICE

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Please note the closure of Highclere/East Woodhay footpath closures due to the commencement of the Watermill Bridge development from Septemb...

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Aug 25
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    CHANGE OF DATE TO NEXT MEETING- Now 23 September

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    HPC will next be meeting on 23 September, 7:30pm, Westridge Studio.

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Aug 25
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    Watermill Bridge development- new web page

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    HPC has got a dedicated page to the latest developments on the Watermill Bridge development. Please click here to read it.

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Aug 25
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    HPC Meeting 08 July 2025

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Please find the agenda here

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Jul 25
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    Notice of the period for the exercise of public rights

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    HPC has published its internal audited accounts, see here.

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Jun 25
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    Annual Parish Meeting- Minutes published

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    The Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting have been published here. They include a list of the questions posed to Emily Woods from Bewley Hom...

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Jun 25
  • COUNCILLOR VACANCIES

    COUNCILLOR VACANCIES

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    We are actively seeking parish councillors to join our supportive and committed team. If you are interested in what you can do to support yo...

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Jun 25
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    Full Council Meeting 10 June 2025

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Pleae see here for the agenda

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 25
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    HPC Annual Meeting 20 May 2025

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Annual Meetings The Council needs to hold an annual meeting to carry out those things that only need doing once a year. These include: ...

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 May 25
  • Highclere Annual Parish Meeting 20 May- meet the Bewley Homes rep

    Highclere Annual Parish Meeting 20 May- meet the Bewley Homes rep

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    We are pleased to host the Highclere Annual Parish Meeting on Tuesday 20th May at 7:30pm. We have a Bewley Homes representative to talk thr...

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Apr 25
  • Full Council Meeting 08 April 2025

    Full Council Meeting 08 April 2025

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Please see the agenda here

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Apr 25
  • HPC Action Plan 2025-27

    HPC Action Plan 2025-27

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    As part of our commitment to improved communication and project commitment, HPC has created an action plan where parishioners can see what o...

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 1 Apr 25
  • Our new website is live!

    Our new website is live!

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Our new website is now live! We have migrated our website to a .gov.uk domain. Please check here for all updates on Highclere Parish Counc...

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Mar 25
  • 04 April 2025 Planned Roadworks- A343

    04 April 2025 Planned Roadworks- A343

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    ROADWORKS- INFORMATIOM FROM HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL As part of Hampshire County Council Highways’ annual planned maintenance program...

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Mar 25
  • Neighbourhood Plan Community Survey- DEADLINE FRIDAY 1ST OCTOBER

    Neighbourhood Plan Community Survey- DEADLINE FRIDAY 1ST OCTOBER

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Please see our dedicated NP page for more details. We are seeking your input either using the Survey Monkey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.u...

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Sep 21
  • HPC Meeting 14 September 2021 Meeting @Highclere Village Hall

    HPC Meeting 14 September 2021 Meeting @Highclere Village Hall

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Agenda is attached and also avaialbe to view here

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Sep 21
  • Update to Community Engagement Page

    Update to Community Engagement Page

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Please visit our community engagement page for info on our Annual Parish Meeting on 04 May 2021

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Apr 21
  • Update on Community Speed Reduction Project

    Update on Community Speed Reduction Project

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Please visit our Community Engagement Page to see where we are on the project.

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Apr 21
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    Minutes now available from 09/02/21

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Please click here

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Mar 21
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    Latest Coronavirus Newsletter

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Please click here to find the latest update following the Government announcement on Monday.

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Feb 21
  • February updates available on our Community Engagement Page

    February updates available on our Community Engagement Page

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Click here for Community Engagement updates on: HPC's speed reduction initiative - the Parish Council will be deciding in the 09 Marc...

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Feb 21
  • HPC Meeting 09/02/21 @7:30pm

    HPC Meeting 09/02/21 @7:30pm

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Agenda is attached and can also be viewed on our Agenda page

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Feb 21
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    Minutes of 12/01/21 now on the website

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Please see our minutes page

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Feb 21
  • NEW Community Engagement Page added to website

    NEW Community Engagement Page added to website

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    HPC is wanting to engage to commmunity on the pojects they are currently involved in. Please see the new Community Engagement page to find o...

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Jan 21
  • Extraordinary Meeting of the Parish Council 27/01/21

    Extraordinary Meeting of the Parish Council 27/01/21

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Please see attached agenda.

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Jan 21
  • HPC Meeting 12/01/21 @7:30pm

    HPC Meeting 12/01/21 @7:30pm

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Agenda attached

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Jan 21
  • HPC Meeting 08/12/20 @7:30pm

    HPC Meeting 08/12/20 @7:30pm

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Agenda attached,

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Dec 20
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    Extraordinary Meeting 25/11/20 @7:30pm

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Extraordinary meeting of the council. Please find the agenda here.

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Nov 20
  • HPC Meeting 10/11/20

    HPC Meeting 10/11/20

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Agenda is attached

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Nov 20
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    BDBC Climate Survey

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Please take a look at BDBC's climate survey: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/climate-consultation

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Oct 20
  • HPC Meeting 13/10/20

    HPC Meeting 13/10/20

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Updated Agenda attached to include Pirates Cottage planning application

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Oct 20
  • PKF Littlejohn Audit Completion

    PKF Littlejohn Audit Completion

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Copies of the Audit can be obtained from the Clerk for £1.

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Sep 20
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    HPC Meeting 08/09/20

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Agenda can be found: http://www.highclerepc.uk/community/highclere-parish-council-6542/agenda-2020-2021/

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Sep 20
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    Newtown HWRC Tip permits to continue

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Great news from Highclere Parish Council   |  

    Posted: 24 Jul 20
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    Hampshire Hospitals Consultation

    Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire
    Article by: Amy White

    Residents of North Hampshire, Newbury and West Berkshire can have their say on an exciting new NHS programme during a special online meeting...

    Highclere Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Jul 20