Agenda

Test Valley Association of Parish and Town Councils - Thursday 22 May 2025 6.00 pm

Items
No.	Item
1.	Welcome by Chair of TVAPTC
2.	To elect a Chair and Vice Chair
3.	Election of Representatives Hampshire Association of Local Councils (4) • Clive Ward- Charlton Parish • Fiona Collier - West Tytherley and Frenchmoor • Luigi Gregori - Andover Town • Vacancy Test Valley Strategic Partnership Steering Group (2) • Clive Ward - Charlton Parish • John Parker - Romsey Town Central Hampshire Road Safety Council (1) • Vacancy
4.	Statement of Accounts 2025/25 PDF 9 KB
5.	Launch of the updated Community Planning Toolkit The Community Planning Toolkit is intended to support the process communities who want to make a plan and develop practical ways to improve their area, such as through a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP), Village Design Statement (VDS) or Parish Plan. It will be available on our website at Community Planning Toolkit \| Test Valley Borough Council.
6.	Local Government Re-organisation workshop The workshop will provide an opportunity to hear more about what local government organisation means in practice and how it will be an important part of unlocking wider devolution and delivering public service reform. The session will provide an opportunity for parish and town council colleagues to explore: What communities and partners value most about how local services are delivered and how communities are currently engaged What are the challenges or barriers people face and what could be improved. What could be the guiding principles and ways of working that should be at the heart of any new council so that they deliver the best outcomes for communities and inform the way in which a new council should interact with communities and partners.
7.	What do you have to share and items for future meetings An opportunity for parish and towns to share any challenges and opportunities. Forthcoming meetings: 27 September 2025 – Annual Conference 20 November 2025 5 March 2026