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An interesting article in the Hampshire Chronicle by Charles Elliman asks whether Test Valley Borough Council councillors on the planning committee are “voting tactically” when considering planning applications.

How frustrated were you when there were traffic lights and tankers in the middle of Chilbolton? Delayed by minute or two? We spoke with Joanna and Brian McMenemy, of Abbots Rest opposite the pumping station, to find out how much worse things could be.

The last two open meetings the Parish Council held were widely praised for their openness and free-flowing nature. Last night, surprisingly, a return to a presentation-style format with a solid agenda proved even more successful and productive.

After some shaky moments in previous meetings, Chilbolton Parish Councillors last night had set aside their differences and found themselves in a new and carefully choreographed agreement.

The build-up to the Parish Council meeting on Monday 7 Apr 2025 at 6:30pm couldn’t have been more dramatic. That Saturday morning back in February where the Village was told that the planning pre-application had been paused. The tense exchanges at the last CPC meeting. Will the latest episode of this drama live up to it’s billing? Here’s what to look out for: