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It is sad to report the death of Ray Sedgwick on 29th June, aged 88, Hamble’s ferryman for over 60 years. A huge number of tributes were immediately posted on Facebook saying the loss of well-known local character who made a massive contribution to our community, a lovely man and their memories of his interactions…

This summer, residents across the UK are invited to take part in the Big Butterfly Count, running from 18 July to 10 August 2025. Why It Matters Butterflies may be small, but they’re powerful indicators of environmental health. Changes in their numbers can reveal the effects of pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. Unfortunately, many…

The Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance & Accountability Return has now been published for 2024/25, and can be viewed here (pdf, opens in new tab)

As part of the ongoing Local Government Reorganisation in Hampshire, Eastleigh Borough Council has approached all town and parish councils within the Borough (including Hamble Parish Council) to gauge their interest in taking over the assets in their area. The types of assets being considered differ according to location, but could include green spaces, buildings,…

We are recruiting for a Grounds & Maintenance Operative to help keep our village clean, safe, and well-maintained. 📍 Location: Parish Council offices ⏳ Hours: 30 – 37 hours per week 💷 Pay: £12.63 – £13.73 per hour 📅 Days: Monday to Sunday (working at least 2 out of 3 weekends) 🚗 Requirement: Full UK driving licence Key Responsibilities: ✔ Grass and hedge cutting, general gardening…

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our survey on the recreational use of Hamble Airfield in February. We received nearly 700 responses. This is an amazing effort and gives us real insight into how you use the Airfield, and where you would go if it were no longer available. We have…

As you may now be aware, Cemex has appealed Hampshire County Council’s (HCC) decision to reject the quarrying application for Hamble Airfield. This means that a Planning Inquiry will now be held, where a planning inspector will decide whether the objections raised by HCC are valid or can be overcome, and whether the quarry will…

Hamble Parish Council would like to extend its thanks to everyone who has shown an interest or taken part in our new Hamble Living Christmas Tree initiative. This service, which we’ll be running every year, offers the community a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional Christmas trees by enabling rooted trees to be planted, stored,…

Each year the Council sells permits for the Foreshore Car Park which allow permit holders 4 hours of free parking, 365 days a year. 200 permits are available on a first come, first serve basis. The annual parking permit charge for 2025 is £25 – less than 7p per day. The Parking permits are now…

We’re looking for a new councillor to help us make Hamble an even better place to live, work, and visit. As a Councillor, you’ll play a vital role in key decision-making, drive positive initiatives, and ensure the voices of our residents are heard. This is a unique opportunity to turn your ideas into meaningful action…