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Please be advised that there will be filming on 26 January 2026 between 07.00 and 19.00 on the following roads.

• Church Lane , Hawkesbury
• Hawkesbury Hill, Hawkesbury
• Upper Chalkley Lane, Hawkesbury

They will manage the roads while filming using stop go boards, as shown on the attached plan.They are filming driving sequences and may put a drone up. They will have a crew of 50 and 15 vehicles, which will... Read More »

On Friday 9th January, local MP Claire Young will hold a surgery 12.20 -1.30PM at the Village Hall, High Street, Hawkesbury Upton.

This is a drop in session and there is no need to book an appointment.

Please feel free to come along to discuss anything you believe your local MP can assist with.

She can also be contacted by email at claire.young.mp@parliament.uk Read More »

Badminton Road, Little Badminton will be closed 12th -16th January in connection with National Grid Works. The closure is between the junction with Church Lane and the junction with Well Lane. See link below for more details and map. Read More »

Please be aware that the Road between Hillesley and Hawkesbury Upton will be subject to two way traffic light control on Monday 19th January between 09:00 - 17:00 while works take place on and around the telecoms mast between Starveall Lane and the Somerset Monument. Read More »

A big thanks to Sophie and James who did the honours and switched on the Christmas Lights on the Tree on Saturday.

Thanks to members of the choir who started the festivities with some beautiful carol singing.

Mulled wine and mince pies were served.

Many thanks to all those who helped with the organising, road closure and donated the mince pies. Thanks also to the Beaufort Inn, John Otley and to Andrew... Read More »

Reminder: On Saturday 13th December from from 5.20 pm until 6.20 pm there will be a temporary closure to vehicles along High Street from The Plain to The Pool to ensure safety during the Christmas Tree Lights Switch On. See attached map for guidance on extent of closure. Read More »

On Saturday 13th December 2025 from 5pm you are invited to come and sing carols as the Christmas Lights are switched on by the oldest and youngest children from Hawkesbury primary school .

Enjoy a free glass of mulled wine or squash and a mince pie - please bring an empty cup if you can.

Meet on the Plain by the Christmas Tree, then walk up to the Beaufort and the Village Hall.

Song sheets will be available... Read More »

The Annual Christmas Light Switch On will take place on Saturday 13th December 2025 At 5.30pm
Please meet at the Plain (War Memorial) from 5.00pm for mulled wine and mince pies

Please note a Road Closure will be in force from 5.20pm

DONATIONS OF MINCE PIES WELCOME - Please contact Hazel Jones Parish Clerk Tel; 01454 238074 or drop them off to 2 Fox Close before 4.30pm on 13th December Read More »... Read More »

The Local Plan as far as it affects Hawkesbury Parish concerns land to the side of France Lane - the attached aerial view shows the location marked in red.

The full text and links to the Local Plan documents are contained in the original news item from February.

Current position is that the initial consultation has completed and the strategy and locations have been retained with no new sites proposed.... Read More »

Please be advised that there will be filming on the 1 December 2025 between 08.00 and 18.00 on the following roads:

• Church Lane , Hawkesbury
• Hawkesbury Hill, Hawkesbury

The production company will manage the roads while filming using stop go boards, as shown on the attached plan.They will be filming driving sequences and will put a drone up. There will be a crew of 80 and 15 vehicles, which will be parked... Read More »