The Parish Council Office, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RY
01590 622829
clerk@brockenhurst.gov.uk

 

The Parish Council publishes "The Brock News" newsletter three times per year which is distributed to all homes within the Parish.

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Dr Julian Lewis MP followed up our request for help to resolve the legal issue holding up the installation of super-fast broadband in the North West segment of Brockenhurst. BT OpenReach management have responded with an expected date of completion by March 2019. Since the only permission preventing work on Cabinet 2 is the national legal agreement between Open Reach and the Forestry Commission, we were disappointed that the date was not earlier. Together with Hampshire County Council, we will continue to press for early resolution of the legal issue to try to advance the forecast date.

New Forest District Council are setting up a working group meeting focused on improving the Broadband provision in the New Forest under the Chairmanship of Cllr Michael Harris. We will be attending together with other councils in the New Forest. We will raise the issue of the legal agreement referred to above. We would therefore like to hear from those residents in the north-west segment of the village with regard to the continuing effect of this delayed installation.

Comments from those in the outer area of Brockenhurst not being covered by the current Hampshire managed UK roll-out plan would also be welcome as the meeting is intended to air the problems in getting Broadband to the more rural areas.

Please send comments by email clerk@brockenhurst.gov.uk or by post to the Parish Council office.

  

An evening of music, songs and readings featuring the national award-winning Michelmersh Silver Band. 

A Concert to commemorate the Centenary of the end of the First World War is to be held at the Village Hall on Saturday 3rd November at 7.00 for 7.30 pm. Please note that due to the nature of the content this concert is not considered suitable for under-12s.

Tickets: £12 Adults / £6 Students - Wine, Tea, Coffee, Cakes & Ice Creams will be available.

We are updating the Brockenhurst Village Directory for 2019 which will delivered free to all homes in the Parish.  It is the definitive guide to businesses, clubs and societies and local services in Brockenhurst.  

If you would like to publicise your organisation, advertise your business or amend an existing entry, please call 01590 622829 or email clerk@brockenhurst.gov.uk with your details by Monday 29th October 2018.  Brockenhurst businesses who provide us with their details by this date will be listed in the Directory free of charge (please note that charges apply to formal advertisements).  

 

 

A PDF version of the above statement by Brockenhurst Parish Councillor Harry Oram and response by Parish Council Chairman, Peter Wales issued 29th September 2018 can be viewed here. 

 

Brockenhurst Parish Council has always and will continue to respect all those who fought in both World Wars and other theatres of operation.  Our most notable testimony to this is the manner in which we look after the war graves at St. Nicholas' Church receiving many commendations from not only the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, but also the New Zealand High Commissioner, their armed forces and the many visitors from across the world.  

Over two years ago the Parish Council considered what would be the most appropriate way to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.  We came to the conclusion that as local residents had originally created a shrine on the current site of the War Memorial we would put our efforts into its complete refurbishment.  This has been completed and received many very favourable comments.  

The Parish Council then considered what further action could be taken and started working with other local organisations including Brockenhurst Business Association.  A 'Silent Soldier' was considered along with other ideas.  The Parish Council preferred the more traditional option to decorate the major village roads with poppies on lampposts as this would be seen by all passers by with Brockenhurst Business Association agreeing to purchase the 'Silent Soldier'.  Discussions are ongoing as to where this might be placed given the freedom of animals to roam the village.  Working very closely with the Business Association, the local branch of the Royal British Legion will financially benefit from the commemorative concert we are jointly organising and which we feel will be a fitting tribute.  We will be offering a pack of 'Remembrance' crocus to those attending the concert as a longer lasting memory.  Finally, we are hopeful of obtaining some small clear seated figures which will be distributed around the village in due course.

Parish Councillors will have the opportunity of reviewing the ongoing discussions at their next meeting. 

 

Pete Wales, Chairman, Brockenhurst Parish Council

Sarah Neller, Chair, Brockenhurst Business Association

26th September 2018

 

AFC Bournemouth's Premier League Kicks Programme are running free community football sessions at Brockenhurst College every Tuesday from 5.30 to 6.30pm on the all-weather pitch.  Sessions will be split into age groups: 8-11 years and 12+ years.

Children will be coached by qualified AFC Bournemouth community coaches and the sessions aim to give all children the opportunity to participate in positive activity in the area.  

For further information, please see the poster below.

 

Following completion of major works at Brockenhurst Railway Station, the Parish Council is seeking volunteers to be "Friends of the Station" to enhance the station environment, form a more welcoming atmosphere and encourage greater community use of the railway.  Many stations throughout the country have similar organisations and train companies are actively encouraging friends groups and establishing good working relationships.  

The aims of working together are to:

• Encourage use of the railway through a variety of regeneration and community activities;
• Promote the station as a gateway to Brockenhurst, the New Forest and Lymington areas;
• Improve the environmental and operational upkeep of the station; and
• Enhance the historical heritage of the station.  

Volunteers will join an existing group of helpers to:

• Regularly visit the station to conduct surveys;
• Alert South Western Railway to any damage, vandalism or disrepair;
• Suggest improvements for the overall benefit of customers using the station;
• Assist with community event planning such as 'Music at the Station' events.

South Western Railway will continue to manage the line and station and be responsible for its cleanliness, decorative order and repair.  Volunteers will not take on tasks currently performed by South Western Railway's staff or agents.  If you are interested in helping, please contact the Parish Clerk by email or on 622829 in the first instance.    

Click here for HCC's latest Guide to Waste and Recycling

The Parish Council have been working with various bodies to achieve flood reduction by identifying watercourses and drains that are particularly prone to blockage so that their clearance can be prioritised.  In low lying areas such as Brockenhurst it is particularly important that watercourses and drains are actively managed.  

Please see the Flooding section of our Emergency Services webpage for more information.  

To report a faulty or blocked watercourse please phone the Parish Clerk on 622829 or New Forest District Council on 023 8028 5000.

If you live in the Parish and are interested in having an allotment please contact the Parish Clerk by email or on 622829 to be put on the waiting list.  

 

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