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ViewFinder Project – Your Chance to Contribute: Playback Workshop! Over the summer, the ViewFinder Project has been collecting insights into our community’s artistic aspirations for Hedge End, West End and Botley. Through conversations on walks, during workshops, while shopping and at community events, the ViewFinder Project has been capturing the essence of our local area…

NOTICE OF CONCLUSION OF AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024. The audit of accounts for Hedge End Town Council for the year ended 21st March 2024 has been completed and the accounts have been published. The Annual Governance and Accountability Return is available for inspection by any local government elector of the area…

Hedge End Town Council has issued an invitation to tender for re-roofing and associated works at the 2000 Centre. The Town Council is looking for a dependable contractor to undertake significant re-roofing work at the 2000 Centre, along with associated tasks such as replacing valleys and flashing. Additionally, there is a requirement to remove and…

Hedge End Village Market is a weekly event, showcasing local handmade food and crafts. University student Megan, who was with the Town Council on a work placement, went along to meet the traders and find out all that the market has to offer. Words by Megan Shepperd For the past four years, the previous Budgens…

We’re seeking a dedicated full-time Grounds Person for the care and maintenance of our grounds and sports pitches, following the recent transfer of additional land. This role involves helping to maintain the front-line services of Hedge End Town Council’s parks and open spaces. Responsibilities include grounds maintenance, cemetery upkeep and burial plot preparation, sports pitch…

Sadly all good things must come to an end and this Sunday (8th September) the Paddling Pool closes for another year. We’ve enjoyed seeing all the happy, smiling little faces splashing around all Summer and let’s keep our fingers crossed for good weather as we head into the final week. The Paddling Pool is open…

Do you know someone special who makes Hedge End a better place to live? Nominate them for an award! Many individuals go the extra mile to support others – whether through volunteering, running a club, helping neighbours or spreading kindness. Say a public thank you by nominating that remarkable person for recognition. There are two…

Help the ViewFinder Project ensure public art in Hedge End reflects the heart and soul of the area! Two events take place next week where you can personally help shape public art in Hedge End, Botley and West End. 1. ViewFinder Project – Walk and Workshop Residents are invited to a free ‘walk and talk’…

It’s Love Parks week when the spotlight is on our parks and open spaces highlighting the vital role they play in boosting our health and wellbeing. This week, more than ever, people are encouraged to get out and enjoy their favourite parks and open spaces. Parks, great and small, offer an outdoor sanctuary – a…

We are delighted to announce that the Albert Road Cemetery and the War Memorial Garden have been judged to be amongst the best green spaces in the country and honoured with a Green Flag Award for the 15th year running. Each year, the Green Flag Award scheme recognises the UK’s best public outdoor spaces, with…