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Please drive carefully through the villages!![]()
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Just lately we've been seeing some truly shocking driving, particularly around the junction by Hinton Parva village hall, where there have been two accidents already this week.![]()
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The Parish Council fought for years to get the speed limit through Hinton Parva reduced to 30mph, to ensure the safety of walkers, riders, animals and drivers in our villages.![]()
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The width limit on Body Horse Hill is 6ft, also for safety's sake. Please check your vehicle size and take the main road if it is wider than 6ft or 1.8 metres.
Dr Karen MacGregor has been co-opted to Bishopstone Parish Council, filling the seat left vacant by the resignation of![]()
Gary Pass.![]()
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The Bishopstone resident, who has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for the past 30 years, is looking forward to being an active member of the council. Cllr MacGregor moved to Bishopstone more than seven years ago and had previously lived in Wanborough for 10 years.
A vacancy has arisen on Bishopstone Parish Council (which includes Hinton Parva and Russley Park) following the resignation of Cllr Gary Pass.![]()
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As no election has been called to fill this vacancy, Bishopstone Parish Council wishes to co-opt someone to fill the vacancy and invites expressions of interest from people who live or work in our community. Applications must be received by the Clerk by 9am on FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST and will be considered at the Parish Council meeting on 2nd September 2024.![]()
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Applicants from under-represented parts of the community are particularly encouraged to consider becoming a parish councillor. When co-opting new councillors, the parish council always seeks to enhance its diversity, increase its representation and broaden its skills.![]()
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Bishopstone Parish Council has a clear and transparent procedure for co-option, which can be found under ‘Policies’ on the parish website at bishopstoneandhintonparva.org/documentsandnotices ![]()
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Email the clerk, Jaine Blackman, at clerk@bishopstoneandhintonparva.org for further information.![]()
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If you would like to find out more about being a parish councillor, don’t hesitate to contact the clerk or speak to one of our current councillors![]()
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Further information can be found here: www.local.gov.uk/be-councillor![]()
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Bishopstone Parish Councillors are not paid or affiliated to any political parties.
www.local.gov.uk
If you’re considering becoming a councillor, you will find everything you need to know to make your decision, here.