
Welcome to our village website
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Here you can find information about the village, local groups, events and services.
For a general introduction to Sherfield English see the article
at the bottom of this page. ​
November 2023
3/11/23 ** Unfortunately Cancelled ** Fireworks Night
Unfortunately we are having to cancel the Sherfield English fireworks scheduled for the evening of Saturday 4th November. It has been a difficult decision to make as many have invested time and funds in setting up this event, as well as not wanting to disappoint those planning to come along.
Due to the recent storms and high rainfall, the sports field is already very waterlogged as are the parking areas, with yet more heavy rain forecast for tomorrow it would not be safe or practical. We would be grateful if you could please pass on this information to neighbours who could be planning to come along, but may not have seen the cancellation notices.
Neighbourhood Development Plan
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There will be a further round of consultation on the NDP in December. This will give everyone a chance to read and make comments on the draft plan, and we encourage everyone to do this - it’s an important part of how your village will progress
and this is your chance to have your say. Full details on the consultation coming shortly.
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Village Footpaths
Our parish is blessed with a large number of footpaths into the countryside. They are marvellous for walking and maintaining good health! Once on high ground you can see (weather permitting!) Southampton Docks, Fawley, The Solent and most of the northern outline of the Isle of Wight. The lengthsman has now returned to work and residents should have already noticed the improvements in the condition of footpaths, the removal of overhanging branches and the recent fallen tree at the side of the A27. The lengthsman’s brief is quite broad and can include clearing drains/grips etc. and even repairing walls and paving, but he must be instructed what to do. You can help by telling any parish councillor where the problem exists and our co-ordinator will pass it on. footpaths@sherfieldenglish.org.uk
Hampshire Minerals & Waste Draft Update
Dunwood Fruit farm have put forwards part of their site for the extraction of Soft Sand, one of the rarest minerals needed for construction in Hampshire. If it were to be included in the Mineral Plan Full planning permission would still be needed before extraction could go ahead. After extraction there would be restoration (further to landfill).
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To add or update relevant news items to this section please email editor@sherfieldenglish.org.uk
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The next full meeting of the Parish Council will be at 7.30pm on Wednesday 10th January in the Village Hall. See the Parish Council page for more details and past meeting minutes.

Facebook Links
Sherfield English
General Public Group
Sherfield English
Residents only group
Cllr Nick Adams-King
TVBC Councillor for Blackwater Ward: Wellow, Awbridge, Michelmersh & Timsbury, Sherfield English and Plaitford & Melchet Park
Caroline Nokes MP
Member of Parliament for Romsey and Southampton North
Parish Council News
The dates for all Parish Council meetings in 2023/24 are available on the Parish Council Page, along with agendas (available 3 working days prior to the meeting) and minutes.
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Residents are welcome to attend Parish Council meetings at 7.30pm for Open Forum to raise any issues. You are also welcome to stay for the main business of the meeting, but only as an observer.
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