Wellow Parish Council

29/10/2026

Sue Thomas, chairman of the parish council, said: "This honour reflects the strong community spirit evident throughout the village over the past year.

"The council has strengthened its engagement with the community, supported by dedicated parishioners who trust us to keep Wellow a safe and welcoming place to live.

"We have earned that trust through openness, transparency and an enduring commitment to the village."

HALC said the council’s success was built on commitment, leadership and a genuine desire to serve residents.

27/10/2026

🎃 A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Wellow and Plaitford Scarecrow Competition! 🌾

It’s been wonderful teaming up with our friends in Plaitford and seeing so many fantastic scarecrows bringing our communities together.

And the exciting news is that next year’s competition is set to be bigger and better, with Sherfield English joining the fun! 🎉

Thank you again to everyone who got involved. We can’t wait to see what next year brings! 🧑‍🌾🐦‍⬛

For the first time this year, the villages of Wellow and Plaitford joined forces for the annual scarecrow competition.

20/10/2026

19/10/2026

👏 Well done again to everyone involved in bringing the Men’s Shed to life over the past six years!

The facility has been created to provide a welcoming space where local people can come together, socialise, learn new skills, share knowledge and enjoy a wide range of creative, practical and recreational activities.

🔧 The Men’s Shed will also support the group’s repair shop service, which has already been running successfully for several years. This valuable service gives residents the opportunity to bring in household items to be repaired or repurposed, helping to reduce waste, extend the life of everyday items and avoid unnecessary disposal costs.

A fantastic addition to the local community and a great example of what can be achieved through dedication, teamwork and a shared vision. Well done to everyone who has helped make it happen! 👏

They are currently working on a project to train DIY to a group of ladies in the village getting more people involved and teaching skills.

More info on the shed in the article

A community facility built to bring people together has opened in Wellow after nearly six years of planning, fundraising and construction.

17/10/2026

🏆🎉 Wellow Parish Council has won the big one! 🏆🎉

We have been awarded Hampshire Council of the Year by the Hampshire Association of Local Councils.

A huge congratulations to all of our councillors and staff for their hard work and dedication. The amount of time, effort and commitment that has gone into the parish this year has been truly incredible.

We would also like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to our parish over the past year. This award isn't just a reflection of the Parish Council's efforts—it's a recognition of the incredible community spirit shown by the many volunteers, groups, organisations and residents who help make Wellow such a special place to live.

This really is an achievement for the whole village.

Congratulations Wellow, and well done, everyone! 👏🎉

15/10/2026

New planning application, Slab Lane
Should you wish to comment please do so via the link below

14/10/2026

The Wellow History Society warmly invites the community to the launch of its new book, The Making of the Wellows by Michael Sleigh, on Saturday 7th November, from 2.30pm at Wellow Village Hall.

Join Professor Margaret Cox as she shares the story behind The Making of the Wellows, explaining how the book came together and exploring some of the fascinating people, places and historical events featured within its pages.

Copies of the new book will be available to purchase on the day, along with a selection of other publications produced by the Wellow History Society.

Whether you are a lifelong resident, new to the village, or simply interested in local history, come along and discover how Wellow has developed over the centuries into the wonderful community we know today.

Everyone is welcome, and free refreshments will be provided.

13/10/2026

Planned road works A36

A36 Pedestrian traffic signals renewal on Crawley Hill

We’re writing to inform you of upcoming essential work on A36 Crawley Hill approaching the roundabout that links Salisbury Road, Lower Common Road and Canada Road.

The works are planned from 19th October until 6th November 2026.

To carry out our work safely we will have the following traffic management in place:
• 2 way temporary traffic signals during day time hours
• Nightime convoy working, between 20:00-24:00 from 26th October to 28th October 2026

Access to frontages and emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout.

Our ref: 622513 A36 West Wellow Traffic Signals

We’ll make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community and travelling public is kept to a minimum. We always aim to work to the programme, however unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes.

Please accept our apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

For further information:

If you would like further information about these works, please contact National Highways Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 open 24/7, who will direct your enquiry to the most appropriate person. Alternatively, please email [email protected]

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08/10/2026

🎉 Wellow Men's Shed Officially Opened! 🎉

Wellow Men's Shed at Hatches Farm Sports Ground was officially opened this afternoon by the Deputy Mayor of Test Valley, Councillor Iris Andersen. 👏

A huge congratulations and well done to everyone who has worked so hard to make this project happen. The shed looks absolutely fantastic and is a real asset for the community. 🛠️🏡

If you'd like to take a look for yourself, it's open until 4:00pm today. Pop along and see the amazing work that's been achieved! 😊

08/10/2026

Calling all Residents .......

The Remembrance Sunday Service will be held at 10.00 am in Wellow Village Hall, with parade leaving the Village Hall Car Park at 10.40.

Please note the road closures on the day - details below.

All Residents are welcome to attend, refreshments will be available after The War Memorial Service at the Village Hall up to 12.30.

We look forward to seeing you there.