Parish Council Responsibilities

What is a Parish Council?

A parish is the tier of local government closest to its community, and represents the interests of the people of the parish. As such the views of the parish councils should be given weight by Winchester City Council, Hampshire County Council and South Downs National Park Authority when determining issues which will affect the parish. It is often thought that parish councils are associated with the parish church in a village, but this is not the case.

Parish councils are consulted on matters which affect the parish. These include planning applications and policies, education proposals, highways issues and any other proposals or plans which will affect, or be of interest to the parish. The views of the parish and town councils must be taken into consideration in making decisions. Consultations are sent to the Parish clerk, who circulates the information to the Councillors for comments/decisions.

What does the Parish Council do?

The parish council meets monthly to discuss issues of interest to the local community. It has powers relating to planning, provision of recreational facilities, crime prevention, community transport, footpaths and commons.

The Council meets at Owslebury Parish Hall, and all members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are generally on the second Monday of the month and start at 7.00pm.

The Parish Council duties include:

  • Consulting and commenting on all local planning applications.
  • Engaging with residents and obtaining an understanding of needs and priorities.
  • Engaging with the County Council in relation to the services delivered by them.
  • Engaging with other service providers, for example the local police and NHS in relation to the services they provide.
  • Acting as the eyes and ears on local matters.
  • Encouraging and supporting community and community groups.
  • The maintenance of community assets owned by the parish council.
  • Provide awareness and access to the services delivered by the County Council.
  • Provision and maintenance of the play and recreation areas.
  • Grass cutting.

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GrOws – Repair Cafe

March 1 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Owslebury GrOws’ Repair Cafes Are Back!

Our first event of 2025 takes place on 1st March at Owslebury Parish Hall

between 1.30 and 4.30pm (last registration 4pm)

This is a great opportunity to breathe life back in to those treasured items that have been relegated to the “don’t-know-what-to-do-with-but-can’t-just-throw-away cupboard”…..we all have one!  Give them a New Year dust-off and bring them along for us to fix.  You will find the same friendly buzz, the same great repair skills and the same delicious cakes and refreshments as last year (well not quite the same cakes, freshly baked obviously!).  DON’T MISS IT!

Repair skills available will be:

WOODWORKING, CERAMICS, ELECTIRCAL, MECHANICAL, DARNING, SEWING, BICYCLES, GENERAL AND SHARPENING.

We are always on the lookout for new volunteers and additional skills, so if this is a project you would like to be involved with, please do get in touch or come along and have a look!  We only put on four events a year and you only take part when and if you can….no pressure.

Monica: 07986 938455           Nicky: 07960932531

Future Dates for your Diary:  17th May; 5th July; 11th October

Details

Date:
March 1
Time:
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Venue

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Owslebury and Morestead Parish Council have been awarded the Foundation Level of the Local Council Award Scheme from the National Association of Local Councils in September 2024.

In a continued effort to enhance our community and demonstrate exemplary governance, the Parish Council submitted an application for the Foundation Local Council Award. This accolade, granted by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC), recognises excellence in local government and showcases councils that set high standards in transparency, accountability and community engagement.

The Local Council Award is a benchmark of quality for parish and town councils across the country.

Applying for the Local Council Award is a commitment to our residents.  It signifies the Councils dedication to continuous improvement and the provision of the highest standard of local governance.  Achieving this award has validated the Councils efforts and provides a framework for future progress.