Exercise of Public Rights 2026
Unaudited AGAR 2026 Sections 1 and 2
Hoe Lane Closure for Works by Southern Water – 22nd June 2026 to 3rd July 2026
Baddesley 5K Race and 1K Fun Run – Sunday 28th June 2026
Section 137 Expenditure Limit for Parish and Town Councils Announced for 2026/27
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has informed us of an increase in the Section 137 expenditure limit for parish and town councils in England for the 2026/27 financial year. The new limit is £11.60 per elector, up from £11.10 in 2025/26.
Starting January 2026 – Cricket – North Baddesley and Ampfield Cricket Club See poster for details
Notice of Conclusion of Audit
I confirm that the Parish Council’s Accounts for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 were audited by BDO LLP and in their opinion the information in Sections 1 and 2 of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return is in accordance with Proper Practices and no other matters have come to their attention giving cause for concern that relevant legislation and regulatory requirements have not been met.
External Auditor’s Report and Certificate 2024/25
Joan Harrington
Parish Clerk
18 September 2025
Unity
Unity is a Dedicated non-profit Incorporated Charity, working with local organisations to support vulnerable members of the Test Valley Community. They give wide ranging support covering funding searches, community transport, setting up groups and have available template policies. They also have events for charities and groups which they hope North Baddesley organisations can access. They are very keen to develop links with all organisations across North Baddesley with regards to helping them improve the village. They can be contacted on 03304 004116 or at info@unityonline.org.uk
Mountbatten Park Roadway Improvements Works
The Parish Council has invested £120,000 in the refurbishment of the Mountbatten Park Access Road. The work was started by the Parish Council’s chosen contractor, STC Construction and Civil Engineering, on 4th March with a programme period of 6 weeks. For the full report and photos please click here.
Could You or a Loved One be Entitled to Pension Credit?
Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit designed to top up the income of people over State Pension age, if your weekly income is below:
- £218.15 if you are single
- £332.95 if you have a partner
Even if your income is higher, you might still be entitled to claim it if you have a disability or care for someone.
The average Pension Credit award is worth £3,900 per year and unlocks a host of other benefits such as: winter fuel payments, free TV licence (if over 75 years old) and support with rent/mortgage interest and council tax.
For more information and to apply for Pension Credit, please visit www.gov.uk/pension-credit or call 0800 99 1234.
Test Valley councillors have come together to support some of the most vulnerable pensioners in the borough who are set to lose their Winter Fuel Allowance following the government’s recent decision to limit payments to those receiving means tested benefits.
Councillors showed unanimous support for the proposal to allocate £20,000 to the Test Valley Winter Fuel Payment Scheme, and a further £20,000 if required, to continue support for those of pensionable age in the borough who need assistance with paying their winter bills.
North Baddesley Tennis Courts are now open and available for public use.
To book a court please click on the link below:
http://clubspark.lta.org.uk/northbaddesleyrecreationground
Any queries please email: tennis@northbaddesley-pc.gov.uk.
CITIZEN’S ADVICE TEST VALLEY
VOLUNTEERING FOR CITIZEN’S ADVICE
Test Valley Borough Council has issued two Extensions to Public Spaces Protection Orders,
one for Dog Control and one for Consumption of Alcohol:
Dog Control
Consumption of Alcohol
Cost of Living Support
Test Valley Borough Council is aware that people in Test Valley are facing rising goods and energy prices, inflation and cost of living pressures. By clicking on the link below you can find services and support that you can access:
www.testvalley.gov.uk/cost-of-living
TVBC Grounds maintenance of North Baddesley
The following information has been provided by TVBC:
The intended grass cutting frequencies are as below.
- Close mown TVBC open space land for recreational use will be cut every 2 weeks.
- HCC verges will be cut approx. every 3 -4weeks. Subject to weather and operational constraints.
The thing to remember with the HCC verges (Agency Agreement) we are only contracted to carry out 4 cuts per year to satisfy the contract and HCC requirements . We endeavour to substitute this with more frequent mowing but this is at our discretion. The frequency of every 3-4 weeks therefore exceeds the agency agreement.
The above is the same whether you live in North Baddesley , Valley Park, Nursling and Rownhams or even Romsey main Town area. Some areas are laid out very differently and require extra or different methods and may need a return visit to complete all necessary actions . For example, a higher level of strimming.
Last year saw unprecedented weather conditions which contributed to a delayed and slow start to the mowing season and saw fast growth rates between cuts that we have not experienced before which led to areas looking like they had not been cut before or for a long time. We hope that this year will be kinder, and we have made some minor changes to our wider mowing and support teams to help with any unprecedented growth. We hope that residents will appreciate that everything within our specifications and commitments are being completed.
Use of Recreation Ground
The football pitches on the pavilion side of the Recreation Ground are undergoing works set out in a 6-year plan of improvements using grant funding from the Football Association and are therefore out of use for the foreseeable future.
There are other areas available but, due to the large number of teams already using the grounds, space is very limited.
All facilities at the Recreation Ground have to be booked, through the Parish Clerk, well in advance.
Email: clerk@northbaddesley-pc.gov.uk
INorth Baddesley covers 794 hectares in the south-east of Test Valley, between Valley Park to the east, and the town of Romsey, to the west, and has a population of approximately 7,000.
The village is the 9th most densely populated ward in Test Valley and the main residential area is in the south-western corner.
The remainder of the ward is dominated by countryside with a few houses and small hamlets.
Find out more about North Baddesley here
What does the Parish Council do for the community of North Baddesley?
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