The December News Bulletin is out now! Take a moment to check out the latest updates and highlights.
Announcements
Announcements
Thank you to everyone who attended the public meeting on 8th December 2025 at St John’s Hall, where over 250 residents gathered to hear updates on the proposed 350-home development at West End Farm (Site SPS5.15).
The meeting included:
Stratfield Mortimer Parish Council has written to Olivia Bailey MP (Reading West and Mid Berkshire) and Alex Brewer MP (North East Hampshire) regarding the proposed allocation of Site SPS5.15 – Land at West End Farm, Mortimer in the Basingstoke and Deane Draft Local Plan.
This follows earlier correspondence sent on 23rd September 2025, and reflects the growing concern within the community over the scale and location of the proposed development.
During the holiday period, the parish council office will be closed from Wednesday 24 December 2025
and will reopen on Friday 2nd January 2026.
Messages can be left on 07436 807543, but please note that these may not be picked up regularly. Replies to Emails may take longer during this time.
We wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Stratfield Mortimer Parish Council will be holding a Public Meeting on 8 December at 730pm at St John’s Village Hall regarding the proposal for 350 homes and a travellers’ site on the edge of Mortimer.
Representatives from West Berkshire Council, Ward Councillors, and the Parish Council will explain the Regulation 18 objection process, how to access the consultation portal, and the planning grounds needed for effective objections.