Highclere Parish Council convened for its monthly meeting on January 14, 2025. This meeting highlighted crucial discussions regarding the proposed shift of Hampshire County Council to a unitary authority.
Proposed Change to Unitary Authority
One topic of the meeting was the proposed transition of Hampshire County Council to a unitary authority. This change aims to simplify local governance by merging multiple councils into one, with the goal of improving efficiency and streamlining services.
Councillors expressed concerns about the potential impacts on local services, budgeting, and community engagement. The report from Cllr Tom Thacker is attached to the Minutes.
Recruitment of New Parish Councillors
HPC is actively recruiting new parish councillors. The need for fresh perspectives and enthusiasm for local governance became clear during the meeting. If you are interested, please contact the Clerk on parish.clerk@highclerepc.uk.
Our Minutes can be viewed here.
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