Rooksdown Parish Council

23/07/2026

🌞Free summer adventures for children to explore this August 🌞

August Adventures returns to parks and green spaces across Basingstoke and Deane this August, offering a fantastic range of free activities for families 🌳 🛝 🥁

Children can discover new skills, get creative, enjoy sports and games, and collect stickers along the way to complete their Adventure Passport.

Activities will take place between 11am and 3pm at the following locations:

- Friday 7 August at The War Memorial Park, Basingstoke
- Tuesday 11 August at Heathlands Park, Penwood
- Thursday 13 August at The Green, Tadley
- Tuesday 18 August at Russell Howard Park, Basingstoke
- Wednesday 26 August at Brighton Hill Park, Basingstoke

📅 Events run from 11am to 3pm
🎟️ Free entry, no booking required.

Find dates, locations and activity details at: 👉

With a rich history and in an excellent location, Basingstoke and Deane offers the perfect blend of a vibrant town and scenic countryside.

17/07/2026

🐶 Have Your Say on Dog Fouling Enforcement 🐶
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is seeking residents' views on proposals to extend the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for dog fouling until 2029.

The order helps tackle dog fouling by allowing tougher penalties for owners who fail to clean up after their pets or carry suitable waste bags.

Find out more and take part in the consultation via the Parish Council website: 👇

Residents are being asked to give their views on proposals to continue to take a tougher stance on dog owners who don’t clear up after their pets.

23/06/2026

🌞 Heatwave Update – Water Usage Guidance from South East Water 💧

With the extreme hot weather forecast this week, water demand is expected to increase significantly.

During recent high temperatures, daily usage has already risen well above average levels.

When demand remains this high over consecutive days, it can put pressure on the network, particularly for properties on higher ground or at the ends of supply areas.

✅ Temporary guidance

To help maintain supplies for all customers, the following measures are being encouraged:

🚫 Pause use of hosepipes

💧 Use water for essential purposes only (drinking, cooking, hygiene)

🛑 Avoid refilling paddling pools or hot tubs

🚿 Do not use jet washers

16/06/2026

🛝 Rooksdown Park Play Area Update 🌳

The Parish Council have been liaising with BDBC regarding the condition of the main play area at Rooksdown Park.

We have received the following updates:
- The site has unfortunately suffered repeated vandalism 🚫.
- The swings, replaced in March, were dismantled within a day. Most parts have been recovered and remaining fixings are on order, with reinstatement expected in the next few weeks 🔧.
- The rope bridge was also vandalised but has now been rebuilt and reinstated ✅.
- Damage to the safety surface around the rotating pole has been repaired, with turf and surfacing replaced 🛠️.

Grass cutting will be followed up to ensure it is carried out as scheduled ✂️🌱.

If you notice any further issues, please do let us know 📩 .org.uk

16/06/2026

🚧 Overnight Road Closures – Winklebury Way & Roman Road 🚧

We’d like to let residents and road users know about upcoming overnight road closures as work continues to complete the new four-way junction.

🗓 Dates: Monday 29 June – Friday 3 July 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00pm – 6:00am each night

During these times:
• Winklebury Way and Roman Road will be closed overnight
• Signed diversion routes will be in place
• Access to properties will be maintained where possible
• Short delays may occur (occasionally up to 30 minutes)

These works are being carried out at night to help reduce disruption during busy daytime hours.

15/06/2026

🏡 Free Event for First-Time Buyers

Thinking about buying your first home but not sure where to start?

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is hosting a free drop-in event to help first-time buyers explore their options and get expert advice.

📅 Thursday 25 June
⏰ 3pm – 7pm
📍 Civic Offices, London Road

At the event, you can:

✅ Learn about different routes into home ownership
✅ Speak to mortgage experts, solicitors and the council’s housing team
✅ Find out about schemes like shared ownership, First Homes and the Own Home Loan
✅ Get information on available local properties from housing associations

For updates on low-cost home ownership opportunities, you can also sign up here:
👉

15/06/2026

📢 Public Rights of Way – Reporting an Issue

If you need to report a problem on a Public Right of Way, you can do so easily using the online form here:

👉🏻 https://hantsrow.esdm.co.uk/standardmap.aspx

You can also report via the OurHants app, which allows you to report a range of issues and directs you to the appropriate service.

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22/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual Residents Evening 🌟🏡

Please find attached the presentation from the Chair, which summarises the last year’s highlights and shares our plans and priorities for the year ahead.

Thank you again for your continued support and involvement 😊

19/05/2026

Rooksdown parish Council Residents Evening – Thursday 21st May, 6.30pm to 7.30pm, prior to the Annual Meeting.

The Parish Council is hosting a very relaxed and friendly residents’ evening at the Rooksdown Community Centre, and everyone is warmly invited to come along 😊

If you’d like to hear what the council has been actively working on over the past 12 months, plans for the next 12 months, meet council members, or find out whether becoming a parish councillor might be right for you, this is the perfect opportunity.

It’s an informal drop‑in style evening so join us for a catch up and refreshments 🍷🧀🫒

We hope to see you there 🌟

23/04/2026

🐈 🐕 Free pet health checks 🩺, microchipping 📍, flea/worm treatments 🐛, up to £250 in vet care vouchers 💷, plus food 🥣, supplies 🎁, and expert advice 🐾🐰🐹