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Village Projects

Godshill Parish Council has made available funds to support projects and new initiatives that will help to continue the development of OUR GODSHILL COMMUNITY. Research so far shows these TEN as being the most in demand. 

NONE OF THESE PROJECTS WILL HAPPEN UNLESS VOLUNTEERS COME FORWARD

PLEASE PICK YOUR TOP FIVE YOU THINK SHOULD BE STARTED AND IDEALLY COMPLETED IN 2026

CLICK/TAP ON SUBMIT TO SEND US YOUR SELECTION

PLEASE NOTE: We ask for your name to help verify that you live or work in Godshill. Your name will be deleted within 24 hours of receipt of your entry, only a list of your selections will be retained.

Suggested Projects

Please select up to FIVE of the following which you think should be started and ideally completed in 2026. There is a brief description of each project at the bottom of the page. *

Please select any of the projects on which you might be able to lend a hand. Anything from the odd hour now and then, upwards. *

Here is a brief summary of the projects being considered.

1.      Central Mead Community Hub

The upgrade and conversion of the old cricket pavilion in Central Mead – residents’ café, social club, exercise classes, youth group, meetings, events, etc.

2.      May Close – Getting it up to Scratch

Too long neglected and forgotten, May Close has the potential to become both a fun and a relaxing space for the village. Significant groundwork and equipment repairs are needed.

3.      The Village Shop – Longer Hours

Volunteers will work in teams of 2 or 3 allowing us to open on Sundays and Monday to Saturday afternoons , possibly through into the evenings.

4.      Godshill Village Fair

Back in the days of the Horticultural Society, there used to be a huge Village Fair. It needs a dedicated team of volunteers to start work on the organisation as soon as possible.

5.      Worsley Wombles - Litter

We need a group willing to venture out on a regular basis, making sure all parts of our village are kept clean and tidy.

6.      Speeding, 20mph for All Godshill

Demos, meetings, etc. to highlight the problems to authorities, residents and drivers. Campaign to get the whole village declared a 20 mph zone.

7.      The Godshill History Trail

Sharing historical information – both fact and fiction. The trail will be focussed on the centre of the village with small information lecterns telling a story about each location and having a QR code linking to further information.

8.      Godshill Green Spaces

Turning these locations into green and pleasant spaces. Car park grass bank, All Saints Churchyard, Godshill Primary School grounds, Scout Hall area, May Close and the space on Yarborough Close – opposite surgery. A team to make this happen and keep the spaces looking their best.

9.      May Close – Greening Project

Multi-use meandering dry pathway around the edges of the park through bushes and small trees, some bearing edible berries etc. Pond and spring to be developed. Also, a covered area for when it rains.

10.    May Close – Playground for all Ages

Multi-use skateboard/amphitheatre. Outdoor exercise equipment (incorporated on the meandering pathway).