Casual Vacancy for a Parish Councillor, Parish of Hamble le Rice

There is a vacancy on the above Council caused by the resignation of Sarah Lehneis. A by election to fill the vacancy will be held if within 14 days (excluding Saturday or Sunday, Bank Holidays and any appointed days for thanksgiving or mourning) from the date below, ten electors for the Parish of Hamble le Rice give notice in writing claiming such an election to the Returning Officer.

Teddy Bear’s Picnic – How Big Ted Met Wetwheels

Hamble-based charity Wetwheels will be running its inaugural Teddy Bear’s picnic on Saturday 30 September at Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park! Wetwheels Hamble was launched in 2016, becoming the third regional operator for the Wetwheels Foundation, and has her home at MDL’s Mercury Yacht Harbour in Hamble, so is…

Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2023

The audit of accounts for Hamble Parish Council for the year ended 31 March 2023 has been completed and the accounts have been published. The formal notice for this can be read here. For details of the full audit findings, please visit our Finance Audits page.

Plaques Restored on the Foreshore

We are delighted to advise that the plaques for the Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee and the previous bench seat sponsors have been reinstated on the Foreshore after several months of absence. Wren Building Contractors Ltd meticulously restored these plaques and the results are stunning.  What’s more, the handcrafted cast iron…

Become a Parish Councillor Drop In Sessions

Could You Help Us Make Hamble a Better Place to Live and Work? Why not become a Parish Councillor? To help you decide if becoming a councillor is for you, we are hosting two short drop in clinics at Roy Underdown Pavilion. The times and dates are: 🔹 Wednesday 16…

Renewable Diesel for a Sustainable Future

Our grass mowers, truck and tractor are now running on HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil). HVO, also known as Renewable Diesel serves as a fossil-free alternative to mineral diesel. By using HVO, Greenhouse Gas emissions can be reduced by up to 90%. With this sustainable fuel alternative, we’re reducing our carbon…

Letters to HCC Planning Department and Regulatory Committee – Mitigation Measures and Conditions

Further to the recent consultation response from Hampshire Highways in respect of the Hamble Airfield planning application, Hamble Parish Council has written to the HCC Planning Department and Regulatory Committee with comments on the proposed mitigation measures and conditions.  These letters can be found here: Letter regarding mitigation measures Letter…

Summer Activities in Hamble for Children

  Looking for some fun activities for your children to do this summer? Join in at The Mercury Library and Community Hub for a variety of exciting events that will keep your little ones entertained and engaged all summer long. From arts and crafts workshops to interactive storytime sessions, we…

We Are Looking For a New Councillor

Could You Help Us Make Hamble a Better Place to Live and Work? We are looking for a new Councillor to help meet our mission, which in short, is to make Hamble better! The voluntary role requires a time commitment of at least 5 hours a month, and potentially more…

We’re Recruiting: Part Time Estates Administrator – 3 Month Contract

We’re Recruiting! Do you like being outside in the fresh air? Do you have a passion for Hamble? Would you like to join a small team of dedicated staff looking after the Parish Council’s assets?   Hamble Parish Council is seeking an Estates Administrator (3 month fixed term contract) to…