SMB-PC

19/06/2026

Message from Southern Water on Friday 19th June 2026

Please be aware.....

The usual jetting of the sewers was not able to take place on Wednesday evening, so will be taking place this evening (Friday). This does involve a rolling road closure between the Bourne Valley Inn and the War Memorial in SMB.

There is also a tanker during the day today working at the Applegate area of SMB village supporting maintenance works which are being carried out there.

They apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The Parish Council have fedback that Friday night is usually SMB at its busiest.

18/06/2026

North Wessex Downs Landscape Trust doing its best for our beautiful local area.

The North Wessex Downs Landscape Trust is an independent conservation charity passionate about sharing our love of the natural environment, heritage and culture of our local countryside to inspire others to join us in making positive change. We do this by promoting awareness and understanding of the...

12/06/2026

For your information:
There is a planning application currently under consultation which may be of interest to the community.
Full details can be found by visiting BDBC Website.
https://planning.basingstoke.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=TG1UF9CRKA300
Application reference is 26/01136/HSE - Summer Hayes, Stoke.
St Mary Bourne Parish Council list all Planning Applications for the parish (with the exception of Applications for work of trees in a conservation area) on this page and in the minutes of each monthly Full Council Meeting. Full details of each application can be viewed on Basingstoke and Deane's website by following the link abov

11/06/2026

For your information the Appeal Decision has been made on Land at Lower Wyke - Solar Installation. Allowed.

Please find the link to the Appeal Decision Letter from the Inspectorate

11/06/2026

08/06/2026

For your information:
There is a planning application currently under consultation which may be of interest to the community.
Full details can be found by visiting BDBC Website.
https://planning.basingstoke.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=TEVN0ZCRJDZ00
Application reference is 26/00961/FUL - Barn at Swampton Farm, Wadwick Bottom - Amendments to original application.
St Mary Bourne Parish Council list all Planning Applications for the parish (with the exception of Applications for work of trees in a conservation area) on this page and in the minutes of each monthly Full Council Meeting. Full details of each application can be viewed on Basingstoke and Deane's website by following the link above

08/06/2026

For your information:
There is a planning application currently under consultation which may be of interest to the community.
Full details can be found by visiting BDBC Website.
https://planning.basingstoke.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=TE53IGCRIRB00
Application reference is 26/00853/HSE - Hill End, High Street, SMB.
St Mary Bourne Parish Council list all Planning Applications for the parish (with the exception of Applications for work of trees in a conservation area) on this page and in the minutes of each monthly Full Council Meeting. Full details of each application can be viewed on Basingstoke and Deane's website by following the link above

07/06/2026

Dear Residents,

We have been asked to share information from the police regarding a potential increase in opportunistic thefts from vehicles across local areas in the coming weeks.
These offences typically involve criminals targeting unsecured vehicles or those with valuables left on display. Both rural and residential communities may be affected.
While there is no immediate cause for concern, residents are encouraged to take the following simple precautions:
• Always lock vehicles, even when parked on driveways or outside homes.
• Remove all valuables from view, including bags, tools and electronic devices.
• Avoid leaving keys or keyless entry fobs near doors or windows.
• Park in well-lit, overlooked areas where possible.
• Report any suspicious activity or unfamiliar individuals or vehicles in the area.
Police will continue to carry out patrols where appropriate and undertake proactive measures to prevent crime and reassure communities.
Please remain vigilant and report any incidents promptly, as timely information helps identify patterns and enables an effective response.
Thank you for your continued support in helping to keep our community safe.
Kind regards,

Tanya Mew - Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator

05/06/2026

Here's a link to the latest CPRE Newsletter

Did you catch any of the coverage from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year? It was a fantastic week, not least because the CPRE ‘On the Edge’ garden was awarded RHS Gold and Garden of the Year. It was wonderful to see so many people moved by the striking statue of Gaia, the planting and the po...

05/06/2026

Here's a link to the latest newsletter from this area's Crime Commissioner.

Welcome to the May edition of my newsletter. I’ve delayed sending this as I wanted to ensure I gave you the most up to date and relevant information. As many of you are aware, May has seen two extremely concerning incidents gain both national and international attention, the first of which was the...