Local News

New conditions of use and phased opening for Clanfield's playgrounds and outside games areas

Published: 2nd July 2020
Categories: News, Clanfield, Alerts

Clanfield Parish Council has published new conditions of use for its children’s playgrounds which will be reopening, on a phased basis, over the next two weeks.

New conditions of use have also been published for the skateboard facility at Peel Park and for the multi-use games area (MUGA) at Windmill View. Making this announcement today, Diane…

Windmill View and South Lane Meadow Play Areas

Published: 2nd July 2020
Categories: News, Clanfield, Alerts

These play areas remain closed

Pending the completion and implementation of a Coronavirus risk assessment. The opening date will be announced on www.clanfieldpc.org.uk

Car Park Closures

Published: 22nd June 2020
Categories: News, Clanfield

The car parks at South Lane Meadow and Peel Park are being closed for security reasons.

Any inconvenience this may cause is regretted. The Parish Council will re-open the car parks as soon as possible.

Parish Council is Reaching out to the Community

Published: 11th June 2020
Categories: News, Local projects, Clanfield, Interests & Pursuits, Outdoor & Leisure, School & Youth

At its May and June meetings, Clanfield Parish Council has taken significant steps towards implementing the community-based strategy.

This strategy has been developed during the past year and which was outlined in the Chairman’s recently-published Annual Report. At the Council’s Annual Meeting on 12th May, a new Community…

Parish Council Action to Counter Anti-Social Behaviour

Published: 4th June 2020
Categories: News, Clanfield, Alerts

At its meeting on Tuesday evening, Clanfield Parish Council received a report on the recent anti-social behaviour at Peel Park and agreed on measures to address the problem which has been well-publicised online during the last week or two.

During the course of the debate, Members heard about large gatherings of young people not observing social distancing, extensive litter including evidence of significant alcohol and nitrous oxide use, broken…

Litter in the Parish

Published: 21st May 2020
Categories:

Clanfield Parish Council wishes to advise residents that the organisation which it employs for litter picking is not providing this service during the current Covid-19 emergency.

Therefore, we would like to ask everyone to be extra vigilant to help to keep the village tidy during this crisis. PLEASE pick up your litter and either bin it,…

Scam Awareness

Published: 29th April 2020
Categories: News, Community & Volunteer, Hampshire, Alerts

Beware, criminals are exploiting the Covid-19 pandemic to defraud people.

Below are some of the most common scams to be aware of: Email, text and phone call scams An unexpected email from the government offering you money. The 'infection list'…

Butterflies Bereavement Support

Published: 23rd April 2020
Categories: News, Community & Volunteer, Hampshire

Butterflies Bereavement Support is a Hampshire based bereavement support charity.

Bereavement care and support for all types of bereavement and loss Friendship for the lonely and isolated Advice and information services for the bereaved Counselling and listening services Suicide support…

Help us on the right path

Published: 6th February 2020
Categories: News, Hampshire

Help us shape the future of the district’s cycling and walking infrastructure by telling us how often you travel by bike or on foot, and what would encourage you to do more.

Help us to get more people walking and cycling more often, as part of their daily lives! Help shape the future of the district’s cycling and walking infrastructure by telling…

How to register your car to access Household Waste Recycling Centres

Published: 7th January 2020
Categories: News, Hampshire, Alerts

Find out how to register your car to access Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs).

Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras will check the registration of vehicles entering the Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) against the number plates that have been registered with the Hampshire…

Do you know someone who is struggling to keep their home warm?

Published: 20th November 2019
Categories: News, Clanfield, Hampshire, Advice

Hitting the Cold Spots is funded by Hampshire County Council and aims to support Hampshire residents to efficiently and effectively keep their homes warm.

Do you know someone who is struggling to keep their home warm? Cold homes not only make life uncomfortable but can also lead to serious health problems such as respiratory…

What might a good CIL fund application look like?

Published: 14th November 2019
Categories: News, Business, Clanfield, Hampshire, Advice

Funding advice from the South Downs National Park Authority.

Are you actually asking for funds for infrastructure? This covers a broad range ofprojects. However historical and feasibility studies are not infrastructure and bids forthese types of projects are unlikely…

Wheels to Work Hampshire

Published: 6th November 2019
Categories: News, Local projects, Clanfield, Hampshire, School & Youth

Need help getting to work, interviews or vocational training? If you’re 16+ and live in East Hampshire Wheels to Work can get you moving

Wheels to Work offers: Moped loan scheme Weekly charge Fully taxed and insured Servicing and maintenance Breakdown cover Motorcycle training (CBT - Compulsory Basic Training) Protective clothing Get in touch…

Landscaping Works at St James Place

Published: 31st October 2019
Categories: News, Clanfield, Hampshire

Work has now commenced to complete the approved landscaping at St James Place prior to handover of the land areas that remain to be transferred to Clanfield Parish Council.

Work has now commenced to complete the approved landscaping at St James Place prior to handover of the land areas that remain to be transferred to Clanfield Parish Council. This…

Landscape Replacement Works Windmill View

Published: 28th October 2019
Categories: News, Clanfield, Hampshire

Contractors will proceed with landscape replacement and associated works on the Windmill View estate and from 18th November

We are writing to advise you that we have instructed contractors to proceed with the following landscape replacement and associated works on the Windmill View estate and, whilst weather dependent,…

Grounds Maintenance Contract for Tender

Published: 14th October 2019
Categories: News, Clanfield, Hampshire, Alerts

Clanfield Parish Council grounds maintenance contract for tender. The Council owns or manages over 23 hectares of land and property at 11 locations within the Parish.

Ground maintenance contract for tender, Clanfield Parish Council, Hampshire Contract start: 1st April 2020Contract end: 31st March 2023 or 31st March 2025Contract value: £60,000 - £75,000 or £100,000 - £125,000Deadline…

Bowls Club win award at Fullers Village of the Year 2019

Published: 30th September 2019
Categories: News, Clanfield, Hampshire, Shops, Pubs & Restaurants

The Parish Council, in conjunction with the Bowls Club, won the Best Community Facility award for the "Fullers Village of the Year 2019".

It has been well publicised that The Clanfield Bowls & Sports Club (Bowls Club) has been a resounding success within the village and has quickly become a social hub. This…

Boxing added to summer activities programme

Published: 23rd August 2019
Categories: News, Clanfield, Hampshire, Health & Wellbeing

Two free boxing “taster” sessions have been added to Clanfield’s Summer Activities Programme for young people aged 12 to 18.

Two free boxing “taster” sessions have been added to Clanfield’s Summer Activities Programme for young people aged 12 to 18. For these, the Parish Council has teamed up with Lab…

Take the lead on responsible dog ownership

Published: 16th August 2019
Categories: Hampshire, Alerts

We are holding a consultation to gather residents' views on dog fouling and the control of dogs in the district.

East Hampshire District Council is looking to replace outdated byelaws with a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). This will provide a clearer and more consistent approach to dog control and…

Clanfield Sports and Community Foundation Trustee Vacancies

Published: 15th July 2019
Categories: Community & Volunteer, Clanfield, Alerts

The foundation is governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees and is currently looking for new Trustees to act as members and directors of the company.

Clanfield Sports and Community Foundation is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status that operates Clanfield Sports and Community Centre. The company is governed by a voluntary Board of…

Street Safe Clanfield & Horndean

Published: 4th July 2019
Categories: News, Clanfield, Horndean

Helping our young people stay safe when out and about on our streets.

Youth workers from Youthfirst will be out on the streets of Petersfield on Friday afternoons for the next year. Their task is to find out what our local young people…

Petersfield Cadet Unit is in need of Leaders

Published: 17th June 2019
Categories: News, Clanfield

Volunteer Police Cadets - can you help?

The scheme provides a safe environment where young people can learn as individuals, develop positive relationships with the police and actively support the community. The Petersfield Unit is made up…

Community Groups Bid for Developer Contributions

Published: 4th June 2019
Categories: News, Clanfield

Community groups in East Hampshire can apply to receive developers’ contributions to support their project.

Every time a new home is built in the district the developer pays money towards improving the infrastructure of the surrounding area. Around £2 million is currently available across the…

The Cost of Vandalism

Published: 3rd June 2019
Categories: News, Clanfield

The recent spate of vandalism to landscaping and community facilities on the two new estates at Windmill View and St James Place in Clanfield was the subject of discussion at the Parish Council meeting on Tuesday 14th May 2019.

At the latest count, 24 young trees had been destroyed, hedge plants have been pulled out of the ground and one young person has even been seen on the lower…

New Parish Council Chairman

Published: 22nd May 2019
Categories: News

John Bannell is the new Chairman of Clanfield Parish Council. He was unanimously elected to the position by his fellow Councillors at the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 14 May.

John is a Chartered Surveyor (now retired from professional practice after a career as both a property consultant and a planning consultant) and he is also a published children’s author.…

Clanfield Post Correction: Election information

Published: 26th April 2019
Categories: News, Clanfield, Alerts

In the Clanfield Post edition dated, April 17th, under the headline ‘Guide to town and parish candidates’ on page 20, it was reported that Clanfield Parish Council has 12 council…

Notice of Road Closure Sunday 19 May 2019

Published: 19th April 2019
Categories: News, Clanfield, Alerts

EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL (CLANFIELD: NORTH LANE AND SOUTH LANE) (CLANFIELD CHALLENGE) (TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS) (SPECIAL EVENTS) ORDER 2019

NOTICE is hereby given that not less than seven days from the date of this notice, East Hampshire District Council pursuant to an arrangement entered into under Section 19 of…

Log on for your election information

Published: 18th April 2019
Categories: News, Clanfield, Alerts

Residents can find out everything they need to know about East Hampshire District Council elections from a new website designed to make life easy for voters.

The website will give details of candidates in each ward, voting times and the address of each polling station location – particularly useful as many East Hampshire polling stations have…

Tributes paid to popular councillor

Published: 10th April 2019
Categories: News

East Hampshire District Council has paid tribute to Cllr Nigel Wren, who passed away last week.

Cllr Wren was the Ward Councillor for Clanfield and Finchdean since his election in 2015 and was a member of the Community Forum (Clanfield, Horndean and Rowlands Castle). Gill Kneller,…

Clanfield Street Watch

Published: 5th April 2019
Categories: Local projects, Community & Volunteer, Clanfield

Clanfield Street Watch is a Hampshire Police and community partnership initiative that supports Clanfield residents engaging in community civilian street patrols.

Street Watch is a proven programme working elsewhere in the country and is a natural extension to schemes such as Neighbourhood Watch. Street Watch volunteers are ordinary citizens with no…

Notice of election

Published: 27th March 2019
Categories: News, Clanfield, Alerts

Details of upcoming elections

Good causes get lucky with local lottery

Published: 26th March 2019
Categories: News, Community & Volunteer, Clanfield

Local charities and community groups could be in line for a windfall after plans to run a lottery in East Hampshire were given the go ahead.

East Hampshire District Council will launch the new fund-raising lottery which gives players a maximum prize pot of £20,000. It will be delivered in partnership with a lottery management expert…

EHDC makes £1 million available to community groups

Published: 21st March 2019
Categories: News, Community & Volunteer, Clanfield

Community groups have eight weeks to bid for a share of East Hampshire District Council’s £1 million grant pot.

The council has set the massive total aside to support worthy schemes across the district over the next three years. Clubs and groups will have an eight-week window to apply…

Hampshire Police Alert

Published: 19th March 2019
Categories: News, Clanfield, Alerts

Police Aware Of Encampment In London Road Clanfield

Hampshire Police are aware of an encampment of caravans on the dead end area of London Road Clanfield. We are working with our partner agencies to resolve this and when…

Parish Council Report February 2019 from District Cllr Ken Moon

Published: 11th March 2019
Categories: News, Clanfield

Infrastructure is the key to growth The Local Plan needs to plan for growth - but growth needs infrastructure to support it. EHDC will do all it can during the…

Make a change, become a local councillor

Published: 5th March 2019
Categories: News, Community & Volunteer, Clanfield

Clanfield Parish Council is calling on residents, passionate about their community to stand in the local elections in 2019.

What do councillors do? Councillors are the champions of their community and give residents a voice on the decisions the council makes. Becoming a councillor will allow you to make…

Love cricket? Join the Club!

Published: 1st March 2019
Categories: Sport & Fitness

Friendly cricket Sunday afternoons and mid-week evenings from April - September.

Friendly cricket Sunday afternoons and mid-week evenings from April - September. Pre-season cricket net sessions, every Wednesday from 27th February - 3rd April 2019. New to cricket or an experienced…

In Memory - David Roch

Published: 27th February 2019
Categories: News, Alerts

It is with sadness that the Parish Council announce the passing of David Roch who was a member of the Council from 2001 to 2008 including a term as Chairman.

Bowls club opening on schedule

Published: 18th February 2019
Categories: News, Interests & Pursuits, Sport & Fitness

Clanfield Parish Council has announced that all the arrangements for the opening of Clanfield Bowls & Sports Club at Columbine Way, just off Chalton Lane, are proceeding to plan.

Speaking, today, about the progress that has been made, Terry Collins (Chairman of the Council) said: “Since the Council acquired the property from the developers of St James Place in…

Down Farm Barn acquired by Clanfield parish council

Published: 18th February 2019
Categories: News, Community & Volunteer, Clanfield

Four years after Clanfield Parish Council resolved to take on the ownership of Down Farm Barn (otherwise known as “Crimea Barn”) for the village, the legal process has finally been completed.

Ownership of the property transferred to the Parish Council last Friday, 15th February. “Now we can get on with drawing up the plans and raising the funds for its restoration”…

The Local Plan consultation is launched!

Published: 22nd January 2019
Categories: Business, Community & Volunteer, Clanfield, Catherington, Chalton, Horndean, South Downs, Hampshire, Alerts

Now is your chance to shape the future of where you live as the Local Plan consultation is launched.

The six-week consultation period will begin on Tuesday 5 February and will give you the chance to comment on policies covering housing, employment, infrastructure and the environment. Ten drop-in sessions…

Scout Group Xmas Panto

Published: 5th December 2018
Categories: Events, Clanfield, School & Youth

1st Clanfield Scout Group presents an Ollie Butler production of Hat's Off To Pantoland, Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December.

1st Clanfield Scout Group (Reg. Charity 308234) present an Ollie Butler production: Hat's Off to Pantoland Clanfield Memorial Hall: Saturday 8th - 2:30pm Saturday 8th - 7:30pm Sunday 9th -…

First Transfer To Parish Council At St James Place Completed

Published: 16th November 2018
Categories: News, Local projects, Outdoor & Leisure

Clanfield Parish Council now owns the Bowls Green, the Sports Pavilion and the Car Park at St James Place. The transfer from the developers, BDW Trading Limited, which was completed…

Clanfield Sports and Community Centre News

Published: 25th October 2018
Categories: Local projects, Clanfield, Health & Wellbeing, Interests & Pursuits, Outdoor & Leisure, Sport & Fitness

The opening times for the soft launch until our Grand opening on the 17th November

Tuesday 30th October 10am -2pm Wednesday 31st October 2pm -6pm Thursday 1st November 9am - 1pm Friday 2nd November Closed Saturday 3rd November 10am -2pm Sunday 4th November closed Monday…

Notice of Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places

Published: 5th October 2018
Categories: News, Alerts

The Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places (Parliamentary Elections) Regulations 2006

The above regulations require East Hampshire District Council to carry out a review of its Polling Districts and Polling Places. Due to the Boundary review conducted we will be doing…

For Sale - Timber trade waste bin shelter

Published: 24th September 2018
Categories: Alerts

Timber trade waste bin shelter (approx. 3.22m x 1.38m x 1.61m) with two 1,100 ltr. Weber bins (green bin 450kg max. and grey bin 510kg max.). Offers invited. Buyer collects from Clanfield address.

This is currently PC property but is no longer required

The Good Companions

Published: 19th September 2018
Categories: Events, Community & Volunteer, Clanfield, Interests & Pursuits

The good companions is a Clanfield club which aims to provide fellowship and entertainment for the over 60s.

The club meets in the blue room of Clanfield memorial hall on alternate Wednesdays from 2 – 4 p.m. For more information about the club, including the date of the…

Update: Travellers on Whiteland Way Evicted

Published: 9th August 2018
Categories: News, Alerts

The travellers were evicted from the Whiteland Way open space on Wednesday 8th August and the site cleaned up on 9th August. The Parish Council contractors are on site carrying out protective works.

Security of Clanfield Parish Council Land and Facilities at Windmill View Now that the travellers have been evicted from the top field at Windmill View, we are writing to address…

Travellers on Whiteland Way

Published: 6th August 2018
Categories: News, Alerts

Clanfield Parish Council are aware that there are travellers on the top field of the Windmill View estate - the Parish Council is working with East Hampshire District Council to resolve this matter as quickly as possible.

Planning application for comment

Published: 19th July 2018
Categories: Local projects, Alerts, Outdoor & Leisure

Clanfield Parish Council have received notification from EHDC regarding: 28463/031   Variation to Condition 17 (Sports Pitches) and 31 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 28463/002 to increase the size of the…