Beech Village News

New Village Plan

Ten years after the first Village Appraisal in 2001, the Parish Council is seeking volunteers to help in the production of a Beech Parish Plan. This is YOUR opportunity to shape how our village develops and to help decide the issues that will be at the top of the Beech agenda in the coming months and years.

• What do you value most about living in Beech?
• What changes might improve village life?
• What do you think should be avoided at all costs? 

To find out more follow this link.

If you care about your village please volunteer to help prepare a Parish Plan for Beech.

EHDC Launch New Community Website

Dedicated to East Hampshire community: www.easthampshire.org

They hope it will act as a hub for web users looking to find out what’s on in the region such as gigs, events, clubs and societies etc.

30mph Speed Limit Throughout Beech

At long last as a result of persistent lobbying from the Parish Council, a uniform 30mph speed limit has been introduced throughout the village. Whilst some issues remain such as the apparent lack of repeater signage on the Medstead Road section alongside the Forestry Commission land due to street lighting regulations, it is now up to residents to lead the way and observe the new limit themselves.

Good Neighbour Award Scheme 2009

The Good Neighbour Awards scheme, introduced five years ago by Hampshire County Council in partnership with Age Concern Hampshire, Carers Together and other organisations, gives people the opportunity to publicly acknowledge and reward the support of volunteers and neighbours who provide them with that ‘bit of help’ they need to allow them to stay independent at home.

Download a nomination form (PDF 82KB) or get more information.