Community Grants from Binsted Parish Council – Deadline May 31, 2025

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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 31 May 2025. Please note the download for this form maybe slow, but it will download!

ANNUAL BINSTED PARISH MEETING – Tuesday April 29th, 2025

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We’re hoping to see as many of you as possible this coming Tuesday evening, 29 April, for Binsted’s Annual Parish Meeting.

Drinks and light refreshments will be served from 7pm. The meeting will finish by 8:30. Please join us if you can!

The meeting venue is The Wickham Institute (opposite Binsted church).

You can park in Binsted school carpark, Binsted Rec ground carpark or the parking strip opposite the church.

We’re delighted to have local historian Roy Waight as our guest speaker, to talk about the parish’s history.

County Councillor Mark Kemp-Gee, our District Councillors, the parish council team, and community groups will discuss what’s happening locally.

It’s also a great chance to raise any concerns or ask questions you want to raise.

TRAFFIC CALMING AHEAD

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Funding has finally been secured for TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES in Frith End! Parishioners are warmly invited to come and view the plans.  For further details, please contact the Parish Clerk at clerk@binstedparishcouncil.org.uk.

Firth End Concept Plans can be viewed CFI-Frith End – Concept Plans at 2025 31 Jan

Local Contacts for Help and Support

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The Binsted Council has complied a list of local organisations offering help and support for the local community.  This includes organisations such as Citizens Advise, Hampshire County Council(Services for young children and Social Care & Health), East Hampshire – Cost of Living Support and the Lions Club, For complete details go to https://binstedparishcouncil.org.uk/local-citizens-advice-east-hampshire.

WARM BOX LIBRARY SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE, YOUNG ADULTS AND CHILDREN

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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