Hook Parish Council

14/05/2026

The agenda for the Environment & Community (E&C) Committee meeting being held on the 20th May 2026 at 7.30pm in Bartley Room, Hook Community Centre, Ravenscroft, RG27 9NN is now available on our website.

You will find all of our meeting agendas and cancellation notices here https://bit.ly/3VYuaac

Members of the public are welcome to attend all Council and Committee meetings and may address the meeting during the agenda item for public speaking. If you wish to raise a matter with Councillors at a meeting, please read our Public Participation Policy here https://bit.ly/4eCFDmZ for further information.

13/05/2026

Grants - April 2026

Each year, the Council includes in its budget, provision to give grants to support local groups and organisations with their activities, within the community of Hook.

Grant applications are accepted throughout the year and considered by the Environment and Community (E&C) Committee at their monthly meetings. Forms can be found on our website https://hook.gov.uk/the-parish-council/council-publications/council-policies

At the last meeting on 15th April, the Committee considered the applications received and awarded a grant to support the following groups:

Hook Odiham & Hartley Wintney Lions Club - £2000 to support the two prostate screening events taking place in May and November this year. The May event is taking place on Saturday, 23rd May 2026 at Odiham Cottage Hospital from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Go to https://holc.mypsatests.org.uk/Events/ to book your spot.

Bluebell Café - £750 which will be put towards the ongoing running costs of their bus. The cafe is for people with dementia and their carers or anyone who feels lonely or needs support and is held every Friday 2pm - 4pm. https://www.whitewaterchurches.co.uk/calendar/12948

If you have any queries regarding the grant process, please contact the E&C Officer at [email protected]

12/05/2026

🏃‍♂️Just 5 more sleeps to go until hundreds of runners take to the streets of Hook for the much-loved annual Hook Fun Run & Road Races this Sunday 17th May! 🏃‍♀️

💻If you haven’t entered yet, there’s still time — entries close this Thursday 14th May. https://www.entryhub.co.uk/hook-fun-run-road-races-2026

Follow Hook Fun Run & Road Races on Facebook and visit their website for the latest updates and event information https://hookfunrun.com/

🚗 Please note:
The car park at Hartletts Park will be closed from 5pm on Saturday 16th May until 5pm on Sunday 17th May.

Parking information can be found in the event FAQs:
https://hookfunrun.com/faqs/

There are also route changes and different road closures in place this year:
https://hookfunrun.com/road-closures/

It’s always a busy but fantastic community event. If you’re not running, please come along, line the streets, and cheer on all the runners! 👏

The 2025 Hook Fun Run & Road Races are back on Sunday 18th May. This is the biggest annual community event in Hook and we welcome everyone!

11/05/2026

🚛 Have you ever wondered what happens to your rubbish once it’s been collected by the bin lorry?

In our area, the contents of our black bins are taken to the Chineham Energy Recovery Facility, where waste is converted into energy via incineration. ⚡ Green waste, food waste, and recycling are sent to separate specialist facilities for processing.

Veolia - UK runs “Wonder” Open Days, giving members of the public the opportunity to visit these facilities, look around, and learn more about how waste is managed and processed.

Upcoming Open Days
Chineham Energy Recovery Facility – 27 August 2026
To book a place, please call 0203 567 3855.

Little Bushy Warren Composting Facility – date to be confirmed
For more information, please call 0203 567 3068.

Further details about the Wonder Open Days can be found here:

Veolia Wonder Days

08/05/2026

The results of yesterday's elections are now in and we have two new Councillors.

Your Councillor at Hart District Council (HDC) is Ann Baty (Liberal Democrat). She will be joining Cllr. Selena Coburn (Conservative) and Councillor Dermot Smith (Independent) who are already in post and also represent residents at HDC.

Your Councillor at Hampshire County Council is Chris Dorn (Conservative Party)

Congratulations to the winning candidates and thank you to all those who stood and/or turned out to vote. There was a good turn out this year at over 45%. In previous years it has been around 28% – 35%.

Further break down of the results can be found here https://www.hart.gov.uk/voting-and-elections/7-may-2026-election-results

Image credit for Councillor pictures - https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/

07/05/2026

The agenda for the Planning and Infrastructure (P&I) Committee meeting being held on 13th May 2026 at 7.30pm in Bartley Room, Hook Community Centre, Ravenscroft, RG27 9NN is now available on our website.

You will find all of our meeting agendas and cancellation notices here https://bit.ly/3VYuaac

Members of the public are welcome to attend all Council and Committee meetings and may address the meeting during the agenda item for public speaking. If you wish to raise a matter with Councillors at a meeting, please read our Public Participation Policy here https://bit.ly/4eCFDmZ for further information.

06/05/2026

The agenda for the North East Hook Community Project (NEHCP) Committee meeting being held on the 11th May 2026 at 7.30pm in Bartley Room, Hook Community Centre, Ravenscroft, RG27 9NN is now available on our website.

You will find all of our meeting agendas and cancellation notices here https://bit.ly/3VYuaac

Members of the public are welcome to attend all Council and Committee meetings and may address the meeting during the agenda item for public speaking. If you wish to raise a matter with Councillors at a meeting, please read our Public Participation Policy here https://bit.ly/4eCFDmZ for further information

06/05/2026

Don't forget that the Local Elections for your District (Hart) and County (Hampshire) Councillors are happening tomorrow.

Polling Stations are open 7am - 10pm

In order to vote you will need to:

Have a valid form of photographic ID or a Voter Authority Certificate

and

Go to the correct Polling Station

Hook has two Polling Stations, Hook Community Centre RG27 9NN (in Hartletts Park) and Elizabeth Hall RG27 9HH (behind the Hook Tandoori).

Your polling letter tells you where you need to go or you can check on https://wheredoivote.co.uk If you go to the wrong one, you will not be able to vote.

To find out who is standing go to https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/

05/05/2026

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Many of us like to get out and about to enjoy the beautiful countryside we have around us. However, do keep an eye out for Ticks.

These tiny bugs can transmit bacteria such as Lyme Disease, when bitten. This is a debilitating and little-known about condition. However, it can be treated, if caught early.

They are typically found in woodland, grassland, moorland or heathland but are also found in urban parks and gardens. When out, remember to keep to footpaths, avoiding long grass and check yourself and others with you (and your dog, if on a dog walk) for ticks at the end of your walk.

Lyme Disease UK are running a photography competition that closes on the 15th of May. Simply take a photo of your pet dressed in green and then email it to [email protected]. More information about the competition can be found on the Lyme Disease UK website https://lymediseaseuk.com/wear-lime-for-lyme-day-2026/

See nhs.uk and Lyme Disease UK for more information on signs, symptoms and treatments for Lyme disease.
• https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lyme-disease/
• https://www.facebook.com/LymeDiseaseUK
• https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/21/what-is-lyme-disease-and-why-do-we-need-to-be-tick-aware/