NO AUGUST PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
There will be no Parish Council meeting in August. The next Parish Council meeting will be on TUesday September 8th at 7pm.
Community Grants from Binsted Parish Council – Deadline July 17th 2026
Community Grants from Binsted Parish Council
Each year, Binsted Parish Council sets aside some funding (approx £5,000) to share to award as small grants to local organisations, for activities that benefit people living in the parish. These grants are known as ‘Section 137’ grants, in reference to the section of the Local Government Act through which they are allowed.
Any organisation which contributes to the community can apply, including community associations, clubs and local branches of charitable organisations. Individuals and commercial organisations are not eligible.
To apply for funding, please complete the form (in docx and pdf format) below (under attachments) and email it to clerk@binstedparishcouncil.org.uk. The deadline for this year’s applications is Friday 17th July 2026. Please note the download for this form maybe slow, but it will download!
June 9th 2026 – Full Parish Council Meeting
Council shall be meeting in person at the Pavilion on Tuesday, June 9th. This full council meeting is also the AGM. Members of the general public are warmly invited to attend, please apply to the Clerk at least a day before, so we can keep a count on numbers; Tel: 07843 310631 or email clerk@binstedparishcouncil.org.uk
BINSTED AGM MAY 26th 2026
Councillors are hereby summoned to the Annual General Meeting of Binsted Parish Council on Tuesday 26 May 2025 @ 7pm. Council shall be meeting in person at the Pavilion. Members of the public are warmly invited to attend, please apply to the Clerk at least a day before, 07483 310631 or clerk@binstedparishcouncil.org.uk
BINSTED’S ANNUAL PARISH MEETING – WED, MAY 20th
Binsted’s Annual Parish Meeting Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 7pm in Wickham Hall. Open to all – please join us for an enjoyable evening. A chance to meet fellow parishioners, hear news from the past 12 months and plans for the year ahead.
May 12th 2026 – Full Parish Council Meeting
Council shall be meeting in person at the Pavilion on Tuesday, May 12th. This full council meeting is also the AGM. Members of the general public are warmly invited to attend, please apply to the Clerk at least a day before, so we can keep a count on numbers; Tel: 07843 310631 or email clerk@binstedparishcouncil.org.uk
April 21st 2026 – Full Parish Council Meeting
The next Full Binsted Council Meeting will be held in the Binsted Pavilion
Council shall be meeting in person at the Pavilion on the 21st April at 7pm. Members of the general public are warmly invited to attend, please apply to the Clerk at least a day before, so we can keep a count on numbers; Tel: 07843 310631 or email clerk@binstedparishcouncil.org.uk.
Note this meeting had originally been scheduled for April 10th, 2026.
March 10th 2026 – Full Parish Council Meeting
The next Full Binsted Council Meeting will be held in the Binsted Pavilion
Council shall be meeting in person at the Pavilion on the 10th March at 7pm. Members of the general public are warmly invited to attend, please apply to the Clerk at least a day before, so we can keep a count on numbers; Tel: 07843 310631 or email clerk@binstedparishcouncil.org.uk
WARM BOX LIBRARY SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE, YOUNG ADULTS AND CHILDREN
Every public library in Hampshire offers a warm welcome to all members of the local community.
Inside our buildings you can find:
• Warm and vibrant spaces to read, work, relax and socialise
• a national and some local newspapers
• Magazines and books
• Free WiFi
• Free public computers
• Printing and photocopying (available for a small charge)
• Boardgames and jigsaws
• Welcoming library staff and volunteers – who will all be wearing an ID badge, so they are easy to spot
Click here for and Warm Box poster Children A4 LOCAL , Warm Box poster for Adults A4 LOCAL
and Warm and Welcome Spaces – Power Point advocacy pack
In addition, They are distributing Winter Warm Packs from public libraries across 11 Hampshire Districts in October. The Warm Packs, which are supported through the Household Support Grant, include:
- Thermal gloves, hat and scarf
- Warm socks
- Lidded coffee cup
- Fleece or gilet
- Hot water bottle
- Food bank/Community Pantry voucher
We have Winter Warm Packs to give out to your service users who need them most. Our libraries are hosting ‘collection days’ when the users you refer can collect their Winter Warm Pack, from a dedicated collection point, have a drink and snack and learn more about the support libraries can offer.
We have also invited key local partners, including Citizen’s Advice and representatives from local food banks/community pantries, to be at the collection day to provide additional information on local support.’
Best wishes,
Hannah Baynham (she/her)Community Project OfficerEast Hampshire District Council Penns Place, Petersfield GU31 4EX