Kingsclere Parish Council

27/08/2026

Road closure Part of A339 Kingsclere Bypass between its junction with B3051 Little Knowl Hill and a point approx. 253m southeast from that junction (end of the dual carriageway section). Expected start date of 7th September 2026

The following road will be temporarily closed at some point over the next 6 months, with an expected start date of 7th September 2026

27/08/2026

Kingsclere Community Orchard
Damsons and plums should be ready from late August to early September, with apples and pears following from September onwards. Fruit is ready to pick when it comes away from the tree easily with a gentle twist. There are already plenty of fallen apples, perfect for crumbles and pies, and the hedgerows are also worth a look for blackberries, blackcurrants and gooseberries.

17/08/2026

Buy tickets for Ginnett Circus's upcoming events. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

07/08/2026

Residents who want to recycle more can now take their plastic pots, tubs, trays, tubes and cartons to the six council-owned recycling sites across the borough, with more sites being explored.

The temporary mixed plastics banks have been introduced at:

✅ Brighton Hill Parade, Brighton Hill Centre
✅ Castons Car Park, Basingstoke town centre
✅ Overton Hill Car Park, Overton
✅ Popley Fields Community Centre, Carpenters Down
✅ The Fieldgate Centre, Kingsclere
✅ Winklebury Centre, Winklebury

The banks will provide more opportunities for you to recycle while Hampshire County Council develops a new recycling sorting facility. Once operational, the facility will allow even more items, including plastic pots, tubs, trays, tubes and cartons, to be recycled at the kerbside from 2028.

04/08/2026

More live theatre at the Village Club.
Newbury Dramatic Society present A Tale of Beatrix Potter, featuring the life of Miss Potter and her characters.
In aid of Library funds, Thursday 3rd September, 7pm
Suitable for children.
Please contact the Kingsclere Community Library for more information.

31/07/2026

Help Harriet Burley raise money to support Diabetes UK

21/07/2026

The next Meeting of Kingsclere Parish Council which will be held on Monday 27 July 2026 at 7:30pm at The Main Hall, The Village Club.

Everyone is welcome to attend. Details are here -

July 27th 2026 information for Kingsclere, Newbury, Hampshire, on the official site for Kingsclere Parish Council

20/07/2026

Many thanks to Hampshire County Council, The gate on the lane from Kingsclere lake to Foxes lane has been repaired. The Gate post has been replaced and the gate re hung.

13/07/2026

Don't forget the A339 to Newbury at Headley is being resurfacing from the 13th July to 6th August between 8pm and 6am.

Yellow warning signs will be erected to let you know dates the works will take place. The works may not take place on the first date advertised but will take place during the dates shown on the sign.

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03/07/2026

🚰 Hosepipe Ban in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from 10 July 🚰

The River Test, one of the world’s rarest chalk streams, is under pressure after months of hot, dry weather. In June, river flows fell to 25% below normal levels.

We’re working hard to protect water supplies and the environment by:
💧Cutting leaks across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
💧Investing in new reservoirs, water recycling and transfer pipelines
💧Improving chalk stream habitats and migration routes for wildlife

To help protect the River Test and ensure there’s enough water for everyone this summer, a hosepipe ban will come into effect from 10 July for water customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Thank you to everyone who supported last year’s ban, helping reduce demand by 5%. We’re asking customers to start saving water now, because every drop counts.

Recent rainfall has been low and much of June’s rain was absorbed by dry soils rather than replenishing the aquifers that feed our rivers.

Find out more about restrictions, exemptions and water-saving tips in our FAQs. https://ow.ly/1n8H50ZjVJR