Page 20 • The HERALD • 20th November 2025 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v Next Level Scaffolding Ash 07702 082961 Next Level Scaffolding Josh 07896 883508 ashcarroll@nextlevel-ltd.co.uk All joinery and carpentry requirements undertaken • Bespoke wooden windows, doors and staircases • PVCu windows and doors fitted • Decking, pergolas and out buildings • Custom made wardrobes and cupboards • Fencing and gates Contact us for advice and quotes Tel 023 8066 8021• Mobile 07467 594993 fillisjoinery@outlook.com Professional quality joinery for over 25 years FLAT ROOFING SPECIALISTS All Roof Repairs Tel: 023 8184 5632 Mobile: 07880 508415 Email: steve@braithwaiteroo ng.co.uk THE FLAT ROOF SPECIALIST SOLENT SKIP HIRE LTD FOR ALL YOUR COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC WASTE MINI ~ MIDI ~ MAXI SKIPS ALSO CUBIC YARD BAGS OWN BAG COLLECTION AVAILABLE 023 8066 0123 01590 619700 • 01962 588288 Email: office@solentskiphire.co.uk Fawley Parish Council Named Hampshire Council of the Year 2025 Fawley Parish Council has been awarded Hampshire Council of the Year 2025 by the Hampshire Association of Local Councils (HALC), recognising its outstanding leadership, innovation, and unwavering commitment to the local community. HALC’s announcement praised Fawley Parish Council for setting “a standard of excellence for parish councils across Hampshire” through its strategic vision, strong governance, and active community engagement. e award celebrates a council that exempli es the very best in local government - forward-thinking, inclusive, and deeply rooted in its community. Council Chairman Alan Alvey said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be named Hampshire’s Council of the Year. This award belongs to everyone in Fawley - councillors, staff, volunteers, and residents - who work together to make our community such a special place. It’s a real celebration of what can be achieved when people pull together with passion and pride.” Over the past year, Fawley Parish Council has gone above and beyond in delivering value for residents. Councillors and o cers have worked tirelessly to ensure the best possible value from the council’s budget, while successfully securing external grants to deliver projects and services that go well beyond what could be achieved through the parish precept alone. is proactive approach has enabled a wide range of initiatives that have enhanced community life and improved local facilities. Among the many achievements are the creation of a new Centre has boosted biodiversity and reclaimed a boggy area, and a brand-new baseball pitch has been provided to meet the needs of one of the parish’s fastest-growing sports. e council continues to bring people together through free and low-cost community events such as Emergency Services Day, Armed Forces Day, and the annual Fireworks Display. Over the past year, special commemorations have also marked D-Day and VE Day with a ernoon tea, live music, and the installation of a commemorative bench - meaningful gestures that have honoured both local and national heritage while strengthening community bonds. In partnership with Waterside Arts, the council has ensured that high-quality cultural opportunities are accessible to all. From live theatre performances and music to children’s arts festivals, these collaborations have helped make arts and culture a vibrant part of everyday life within the parish. Looking to the future, the council’s Strategic Plan to 2030 and Neighbourhood Plan are shaping a sustainable, community-driven path forward. e refurbishment of Jubilee Hall and St George’s Hall, along with the creation of the Six Villages Charity, underline the council’s commitment to long-term investment in community spaces and nancial resilience. From o cers entering local ower festivals to sta fundraising for charities and residents nominating neighbours for Fawley’s Finest awards, community spirit remains at the heart of everything the council does. is recognition from HALC is not only a re ection of past achievements but a springboard for future ambition. Fawley Parish Council continues to demonstrate that with strong leadership, teamwork, consultation, and dedication, a parish can achieve extraordinary things for the people it serves. Community Orchard, transforming unused land into a flourishing community space, and the provision of new allotments to meet growing demand for sustainable, healthy lifestyles. e council has organised holiday clubs with meals included to support families throughout school holidays and overseen major energysaving upgrades at Gang Warily Recreation Centre, ensuring its long-term sustainability. Two popup cinemas have brought affordable entertainment to underserved areas, while the installation of a Christmas tree in Black eld has helped foster local pride and identity. Tree planting at Gang Warily Recreation Councillor Chas McGill MBE receiving the HALC Council of the Year Award 2025
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