Above : Whitebeam Sorbus aria 'Lutescens' planted by Cllr Edwards for our late Queens Platinum Jubilee

 

East Tytherley Parish Council is the first tier of local government, and is responsible for:

• Setting the annual precept and dispersing funds to support its activities
• Commenting on planning and treeworks applications made to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC)
• Ensuring Hampshire County Council Highways dept. is aware of problems with highways, including pot-holes 
• Ensuring landowners maintain footpaths and bridleways
• Maintaining the village's Recreation Ground 
• Using its statutory powers to provide benefits to the community on matters not covered in the above list

There are five seats on the council. Elections are held every four years. Where a vacancy falls in the intervening period, the vacancy will be advertised and an eligible candidate may be co-opted.

There is currently a vacancy on the Parish Council.

East Tytherley PARISH COUNCIL

Notice of Vacancy in the office of Councillor

Notice given under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972

There is a vacancy on the Parish Council caused by the resignation of Barbara Bascombe. For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, requests by TEN registered local government electors in East Tytherley must be made by no later than Friday 24 April 2026 to:

            The Returning Officer

            Test Valley Borough Council

            Beech Hurst

            Weyhill Road

            Andover

            SP10 3AJ

On receipt of a valid request, the Returning Officer will set the date of an election to be held within 60 days of this notice (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays), in accordance with Rule 5 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006.

If an election is not requested, the Parish Council will co-opt a person to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable.

Sue Holder East Tytherley Parish Clerk

Dated: 2 April 2026