PARISH COUNCIL INFORMATION

On the pages listed in the side menu, you will find the dates of the Parish Council meetings, a list of Councillors and their nominated responsibilities, copies of the Meetings Agenda's and Minutes, Council policies, information relating to the finances of the Parish Council, and other current issues.

WHAT WE DO:

During a four-year term of office the Parish Councillors determine and set policy to cater for the social, cultural welfare and environmental needs of all Sandleheath's residents. It is financed through the New Forest District Council by raising a precept on all those residential properties in Sandleheath.

Working under the authority of Hampshire County Council and New Forest District Council, the Council has a statutory responsibility for administering the Parish's open spaces, and in particular the Common, in the centre of the village.  This, helps to safeguard and enhance the natural environment, and character of Sandleheath Parish itself.  The Council is committed to giving support to young people, the elderly and those with disabilities.  In particular, the Council assists and encourages other village groups, and their events.  This includes a summer fete and annual village fireworks.  The Parish Council is also keen to ensure that the local shop continues to flourish.

Acutely aware of its responsibility to engage the community that it represents, the Parish Council is delighted to report that its regular meetings are always well attended by the public.  It also sees itself as an information supplier, which is achieved through the Parish's annual assembly, village noticeboard and this new website.

CONTACTING THE PARISH COUNCIL:

In order for the Council to represent all the views of the Parish, any resident is permitted to advise the Council of any concerns or thoughts that they may have, in advance of the meetings, at which the Council will then deliberate on and vote, either 'For' or 'Against'.  Please see the 'Agenda' posted on the Parish noticeboard outside the village shop, or on this website, under the Agenda page heading.

DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING YOU WISH TO SAY TO THE COUNCILLORS?
Residents may voice any views or concerns that they may have on any Agenda item before a meeting, as indicated above.  The Parish Council also actively seeks any ideas for improving the village.  This can be done in the first instance, through the Parish Clerk.  The Parish Clerk, Lindsey Malcom, is contactable on 07493 390965 . Or preferably, you can email :- clerk@sandleheathparish.co.uk

Should you wish to speak to a particular Councillor about any subject for which they are responsible for, then please see the "Your Council Make-Up" section below.  You can also check which Councillor does what, by checking on the Parish noticeboard by the shop