Latest News - July 2021

Covid - Local Business and Amenity Information

* The village shop and Post Office at Hill Farm is open.  

* Gilberts Garden Centre is open - Tuesday to Sunday 

* The Hatchet Inn is open

* The playground is open.  Please use with care and sanitise hands before and after use.

* St Leonard’s Church is holding a service each Sunday at 11am, and will hold a monthly Holy Communion Service on 4th Sunday, following the current government guidelines.

SEDCA Grants

Each year, there is a slight surplus of advertising revenue over printing costs. If
there are any community organisations within the Parish who could benefit from
a grant (overseen by the SEDCA committee) please contact SEDCA via email so that your request can be considered.
 

Neighbourhood Development Plan

Survey results can be downloaded from the Parish Council Page.  Once adopted by TVBC, the council must follow the NDP in relation to any future developments in the parish.

Ecology

Protected and Notable Birds recorded in and around Sherfield English
Barn Owl, Brambling Cuckoo,,Fieldfare, Firecrest, Grey Wagtail,Hawfinch, Hobby House, Sparrow, Kingfisher,Lapwing, Little Egret, Linnet, Mistle Thrush, Peregrine, Red Kite, Redwing,Song Thrush, Spotted Flycatcher, Starling Skylark, Wheatear' Yellowhammer.  All of these on the UK ‘red List’ .
Have you seen any of these or perhaps the Yellow wagtail or Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (much smaller and slightly different markings from more abundant Greater Spotted woodpecker)
On the ‘amber’ list are Mallards, Tawny Owls, Swifts and Bullfinches.

Please report any significant parish sightings.  
 

Footpaths

Some real improvements around the village with stiles removed, vegetation cut back and surface improved.  Also several 'kissing gates' ordered from HCC and hopefully to be installed soon.  Enjoy your local exercise!

We do all need to be clear on the lines of responsibility, duty and powers as many are not and that is part of the problem.

• The County Council has the Duty to ensure that they are kept clear (not to actually do the work)

• The Parish Council has the power to ask for the work to be done and to get it done, if needed.

• Users have responsibility to keep to footpaths and respect the environment but also the right to clear and go around obstructions, if needed. 

https://documents.hants.gov.uk/countryside/ParishGuidesection3.pdf.

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Parish Council News

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The next full Parish Council Meeting will be held at 7.30pm on 15th September in the Village Hall. A typical agenda is on the 'Meeting Details' page. Please contact the Clerk if you would like to attend. A specific agenda will be published nearer the time.

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Residents are welcome to attend at 7.30pm for Open Forum, when any issues can be raised. Covid restrictions may be in place - tba.