Cherish Chilbolton

Cherish Chilbolton began in opposition to over-development of Chilbolton, but has expanded into community-related action

Chilbolton Open Gardens for 2026 has been put back on the agenda. A meeting between Cherish Chilbolton and Cllr David Hall, Chair of the Parish Council confirmed the new plan yesterday.

Whether or not Chilbolton Open Gardens will take place this year was thrown into doubt last night. Cllr Sue Larcombe announced at the Parish Council meeting that she and Mrs Tessa Youell would not be able to organise the 2026 edition, planned for 21 June.

After discussions with the Test Valley Borough Council’s Enforcement Officer, Cherish Chilbolton now advises residents that any posters that are displayed outside must be taken down.

“It started at that meeting last December: their ‘vision’ was more of a nightmare.”

It’s a story we’ve heard before, but in this case it led Nicola Revolta to become a member of the action group “Cherish Chilbolton”.

Another well-attended meeting at the Village Hall this morning set villagers to work to help form the Parish Council’s response to James Painter’s 75 home proposal.