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Autumn Gazette – Out Now!

Our latest Autumn edition is here.  It will be delivered to homes in Hedge End over the coming days and you can also pick up a copy from our offices in the 2000 Centre. It’s full of all your local council and community news. We celebrate the official opening of two brand new play areas, explore…

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Double Delight – Two New Play Areas!

We’re thrilled to let you know that we have opened TWO new play parks in Hedge End! Both the Locke Road and Nelsons Gardens playgrounds have undergone complete transformations with brand new equipment, surfacing, landscaping and fencing. Cutting the ribbon, Chair of Hedge End Town Council Cllr. Ron Nichols said “We are so thrilled. They’re…

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Paddling Pool Currently Closed

We apologise for any inconvenience but the Paddling Pool is currently closed for essential maintenance.

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Nominate your Community Heroes!

** NOW CLOSED FOR NOMINATIONS** Now is your chance to help recognise those special individuals who go above and beyond quietly making a difference, lending a hand and making a real impact in Hedge End. We are proud to announce the return of our Serving the Community Award and Young Person’s Serving the Community Award.…

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Trees Deliberately Damaged

We’re saddened and frustrated to report that five newly planted trees have been deliberately destroyed in our parks within a week. Last night three trees were deliberately snapped in half and possibly killed. Just a week ago two young Elm trees, recently planted in Greta Park, suffered the same fate. They were specially bred Resista…

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Top Environmental Award for Hedge End

The Albert Road Cemetery and War Memorial Garden have been judged to be amongst the best in the country and honoured with the Green Flag Award for the 16th year running! Chairman of Hedge End Town Council’s Recreation and Amenities Committee Cllr. Leigh Hadaway (pictured left raising the flag) said “The Green Flag Award is…

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Conservation Team Hard At Work

The amazing Hedge End Conservation Volunteers have been out and about in the sunshine clearing pathways, picking up litter, removing non-native invasive plants and generally helping to keep our green spaces looking beautiful. The team joined council staff at the Woodstock Close Ecology Park. Chairman of Hedge End Town Council’s Recreation and Amenities Committee Cllr.…

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Local Council Reform – Have Your Say

Eastleigh Borough Council is inviting residents to help shape proposals for Local Government Reorganisation across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. It involves the current two-tier district and county council system being replaced with new unitary authorities, providing most of the services in the area. Parish and town councils would continue to exist…

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Exercise of Public Rights 2024/2025

The Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance & Accountability Return has now been published for 2024/25, and can be viewed on PDF here The Summary of Rights can be viewed on PDF here

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Eastleigh Active – Bookings Now Open!

Summer fun start’s here as the full programme for the Eastleigh Active Summer has just been released! Highlights in Hedge End include Nerf Battles at Greta Park, Junior Gym, Dodgeball, Football and Tennis. Dates for your diary: From Monday 30th June Staggered booking begins for Eastleigh Active sessions Be quick, because some activities sell out…