Parish News
Parish News

Are You In Need Of Affordable Housing?
8 affordable homes are being built on the Botley Road and should see residents move in around May of this year. This is a project that was supported by the Parish Council as a way of helping local people stay in the village and access affordable living. There will be an open day, currently planned…

Affordable Houses for Local People Making Great Progress
Curdridge PC has been supportive of this project from the beginning, to create affordable housing to help people with strong connections to the parish to live here. Villagers rated the site the second most popular in the survey conducted in 2011, making it the preferred location out of those actually available. The Council worked with…

Botley Bypass – Meet the Contractor
Hampshire County Council (HCC) will be holding a ‘Meet the Contractor’ information event for Botley Bypass on Thursday 13 March for the general public local to Botley. Hampshire County Council, in collaboration with their partner Milestone Infrastructure (soon to be rebranded as M Group) will be present at the event to address any questions. This…

Hampshire and Solent Devolution – Share Your Views!
The UK Government has launched an eight-week public consultation on devolution proposals for the Hampshire and Solent region. These proposals include forming a Mayoral Combined County Authority, transferring more powers and funding from Westminster to local councils. This change aims to enhance local decision-making in areas like transport, housing, skills, and economic development. The consultation…

CPC Further Response to Silverlake Application Ref HCC/2024/0464
Curdridge Parish Council has submitted a further response to Hampshire County Council in respect of the current planning application from Silverlake Automotive Recycling. A copy of the Parish Council’s objection can be found below, with an accessible link.

Curdridge Primary School (CPS). Co Opted Governor
CPS is a well-established primary school in the centre of the Village. It has an OFSTED rating of Good and has a fine reputation for its innovative approach to learning and care for its pupils. The Board of Governors has an important strategic function and is also a statutory requirement. It is comprised of Parent…

Community Consultation Event – Neighbourhood Plan Update
Dear Residents, Invitation to Community Consultation Event – Neighbourhood Plan Update We are delighted to invite you to a community consultation event to provide an update on the progress of the Curdridge Neighbourhood Plan. This important initiative builds on the groundwork laid during the “Vision 2050” consultation, which began in 2023. The Vision 2050 survey…

Winchester City Council Launches Three Skill-Building Projects for Businesses and Residents with UK Shared Prosperity Fund Support
Winchester City Council has secured funding to deliver though the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund. These programs can help you to grow your business, boost your digital skills, or make a difference with sustainable practices, take a look at the free projects below: Business Growth Factory The Business Growth Factory is open to new entrepreneurs,…

Identifying barriers to walking and cycling
Curdridge Parish Council is supporting Hampshire County Council’s initiative to improve accessibility and promote walking and cycling for short local journeys. We encourage residents to participate in a county-wide survey that seeks to identify the barriers to walking and cycling within our community. Your feedback will play a vital role in helping to create safer,…