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Casual Vacancy for a Councillor

Date: 22nd June, 2022

ANDOVER TOWN COUNCIL (ST MARY’S WARD) Notice given under Rule 5 of the of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales)...

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Notice of Uncontested Election 2021

Date: 15th April, 2021

See attached for Notice of Uncontested Election 2021...

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Andover Conservation Area

Date: 15th January, 2021

First Six-Week Public Consultation: Friday 15 January – Friday 26 February 2021...

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Civic Ceremony

Date: 1st June, 2018

The Town Mayor of Andover, Cllr Barbara Long, accompanied by the Deputy Town Mayor of Andover, Cllr Michael Mumford attended Cllr Ian Carr’s Civic...

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New Office

Date: 9th March, 2018

Thank you for your patience whilst we moved offices. We are please to say that we are now in our new offices at 68B High Street and open for...

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Notice of Casual Vacancy

Date: 8th February, 2017

Notice is hereby given that, by reason of the resignation of Josie Msonthi, a Vacancy has occurred among the members of the Town Council in Winton...

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Notice of Casual Vacancy

Date: 3rd August, 2016

Notice is hereby given that, by reason of the resignation of Michael James, a Vacancy has occurred among the members of the Town Council in Winton...

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Casual Vacancy for Councillor

Date: 30th June, 2016

Notice given under Rule 5 of the of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 There is a vacancy on the Town...

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A-Fest is back!

Date: 9th May, 2016

Andover’s family-friendly live music event returns to Andover High Street on Sunday 29 May 2016....

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Allotment Scarecrow Competition Winners

Date: 6th May, 2016

The Winners of the Andover Allotment Scarecrow Competition will be awarded their prizes at the Annual Meeting of the Town Council on 12 May 2016, at...

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Improvements to our Community

Date: 15th January, 2016

Andover Town Council is happy to announce its intentions to bring significant improvements to our community and the resources we access....

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Vacancy for Co-Option of Town Councillor

Date: 25th November, 2015

Notice is hereby given that, by reason of the resignation of Roderick Pond, a Vacancy has occurred among the members of the Town Council in Harroway...

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Christmas Shopping in Andover

Date: 25th November, 2015

Shoppers will have even longer to stock up on fabulous festive goodies and tantalising treats this Christmas, as Test Valley Borough Council is set...

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Andover Christmas Lights Switch On

Date: 18th November, 2015

Come and join in the fun on Friday 20th November, 2015...

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Andover Little Star

Date: 5th November, 2015

The Andover Christmas Lights big switch on takes place on Friday 20th November on the High Street and we're giving a child the chance to switch them...

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Queen Elizabeth II - Longest Reigning UK Monarch

Date: 9th September, 2015

Congratulations Your Majesty!...

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The South Downs Show and Wood Fair

Date: 17th July, 2015

The South Downs Show and Hampshire Wood Fair is an exciting family event taking place at Queen Elizabeth Country Park on 15th 16th August....

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Vacancy - Part-time Office Administrator

Date: 13th July, 2015

Andover Town Council would like to recruit a member of staff to assist with office administration....

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Town Centre Partnership - Savour Andover

Date: 15th June, 2015

The Town Centre Partnership, tri-funded by Andover Town Council, Test Valley Borough Council and Hampshire County Council has launched a new leaflet...

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Councillor Vacancies

Date: 10th June, 2015

The Town Council currently has vacancies for Councillors....

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Andover A-Board Licensing Pilot 2015/16

Date: 8th June, 2015

Hampshire County Council have published a letter for all Traders in Andover with information about how to apply for an A-Board Licence....

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Council Meeting 22nd April 2015

Date: 20th April, 2015

Due to unforeseen circumstances the council meeting due to be held on 22nd April at 7pm at Andover Guildhall has been cancelled. There will be no...

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A Boards in Andover

Date: 8th April, 2015

You may be aware that Hampshire County Council is taking positive action to pilot the County's first licensing scheme for A-Boards, in Andover town...

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Parish Elections 7 May 2015

Date: 27th March, 2015

The Notice of Election for the Parish Elections scheduled for 7 May 2015 has been published....

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Neighbourhood Plan - Public Meeting

Date: 20th March, 2015

Andover Neighbourhood Plan Steering Committee is holding a Public Meeting on Tuesday 24th March 2015 at 7pm in the Guildhall to discuss the future...

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A-Fest Auditions

Date: 2nd March, 2015

Have you got a band or an act that you'd like to showcase to the Young People of Andover?...

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Town Council Elections - May 2015

Date: 23rd January, 2015

If you are interested in standing for election for Andover Town Council information on the work of the Town Council can be obtained from the Town...

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Christmas Day Memorial Football Match

Date: 23rd January, 2015

As part of the World War 1 Commemorations Andover Town Council organized a Christmas Day football match, to mark the event that is reported to have...

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Christmas Lights Switch-On

Date: 21st November, 2014

Andover Town Council's Christmas Lights are being turned on tonight!!...

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Christmas Tree Installed

Date: 13th November, 2014

Photos supplied by Cllr Barbara Long

Andover Town Council installed the Christmas Tree in the early hours of this morning, ready for Switch-on...

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Rememberance Day 2014

Date: 11th November, 2014

Andover Town Council Chairman Councillor Geoff McBride attended Andover Remembrance Day Service...

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Andover Forum - Andover Neighbourhood Plan

Date: 11th November, 2014

Andover Town Council will be holding a Forum for members of the public to attend on Wednesday 19 November 2014 at 5.30pm in the Upper Guildhall. The...

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Andover Neighbourhood Plan Area Designated

Date: 22nd August, 2014

Andover Town Council has received approval for the Parish of Andover to be designated as a Neighbourhood Area. Our journey now begins. We feel it is...

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Have your say….What do you think about Andover?

Date: 24th July, 2014

Do you visit Andover? Would you like to see improvements? This is your opportunity to let us know what you think....

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Give the Andover ‘The Lakes’ cycle route a try this weekend; Sunday 22nd June.

Date: 18th June, 2014

The event is being promoted in conjunction with Andover Vision, Andover Breeze and HCC through the 'My Journey' sustainable travel imitative....

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Letter from the Chairman of Andover Town Council

Date: 12th June, 2014

The Town Council would like to meet you and hear your ideas.........

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Andover Youth Council Consultation

Date: 29th May, 2014

Young people of Andover have a chance to say what they would like to see in Andover....

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Tackling Roadside litter

Date: 30th April, 2014

Test Valley Borough Council is tackling roadside rubbish this spring with the help of its handy car litter bags!...

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Europeon Election 2014

Date: 25th April, 2014

Election for Europen Member of Parliaments will be held on 22nd May 2014....

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Andover Town Council applies for designation of Neighbourhood Planning Area.

Date: 22nd April, 2014

Andover Town Council has applied to Test Valley Borough Council to designate the parish of Andover for a proposed Neighbourhood Plan. This will...

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Photography Competition

Date: 16th April, 2014

Loads of great prizes to win....

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Affordable Insurance Flood Cover

Date: 16th April, 2014

Were you affected by the recent floods? BIBA want your help to find out what problems there are over insurance....

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Sandbag Collection Scheme

Date: 9th April, 2014

Test Valley Borough Council will be collecting unwanted sandbags across the borough over the next two weeks. Sandbags in the Andover Town area will...

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Andover Youth Council Press Release

Date: 29th March, 2014

Andover Youth Council met on 25th March. Read Sophie Porter's press release on the meeting here....

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Bus Services Survey

Date: 20th March, 2014

What are your priorities for Public Bus Services?...

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Andover Town Council Grants awarded

Date: 19th March, 2014

Andover Town Council Grants to be awarded...

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Meeting of Electors

Date: 14th March, 2014

The Town Council will hold its Annual Meeting of Electors on the 20th March in the Upper Guildhall at 7pm....

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Andover Youth Council Meeting: 16th January 2014

Date: 7th February, 2014

The first Andover Youth Council meeting of 2014 took place at the Town Council Offices on the evening of 16th January....

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Andover Town Council Grants

Date: 29th January, 2014

Andover Town Council is inviting clubs and socities to apply for small grants for 2014....

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Holocaust Memorial Day

Date: 23rd January, 2014

The theme of Holocaust Memorial Day this year is "Journeys". A County Service of Commemoration is being held at Winchester Cathedral on 27 January...

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Launch of Andover Youth Council

Date: 26th November, 2013

Andover Youth Council was launched on Thursday 21 November 2013. Sophie Porter was there and has written the following account of proceedings......

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Public urged to take extra care during fire-fighter industrial action

Date: 15th October, 2013

Public urged to take extra care during firefighter industrial action Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service is reassuring the public that emergency calls...

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Police Commissioner to make Presentation

Date: 30th August, 2013

The new Police Commissioner for Hampshire Police will make a Presentation at the Town Council Meeting....

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New Andover Youth Council

Date: 31st July, 2013

New Andover Youth Council: Inspiring Confidence, Nurturing Creativity and Passion Saturday, 27th July 2013 marked the first public meeting of an...

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Farmers’ Market

Date: 16th July, 2013

The Farmers' Market on Sunday 21 July 2013 will also host a Charity Day....

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New Town Councillor Elected to Andover Town Council

Date: 12th July, 2013

An election was held yesterday for a Town Council Member for the Winton Ward...

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Notice of Poll

Date: 4th July, 2013

Winton Ward - Election of a Town Councillor...

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Civic Service

Date: 27th June, 2013

The Chairman of Andover Town Council, Cllr Geoff McBride attended the Civic Service...

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Charity Banner Sites

Date: 18th June, 2013

Did you know that there are two sites in Andover where you can advertise your Charity Event?...

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Election of a Town Councillor

Date: 17th June, 2013

The Statement of Persons Nominated for the Winton Ward Bye-Election has now been published....

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Election of a Town Councillor

Date: 7th June, 2013

The Notice of Election for a Town Councillor for the Winton Ward has been published....

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New Chairman of the Town Council Appointed

Date: 7th June, 2013

At its Annual Council Meeting on 23 May 2013, Andover Town Council appointed Cllr Geoff McBride as its Chairman for 2013/2014. Cllr Andy Fitchet was...

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Another Workshop - Call for Ideas

Date: 7th May, 2013

Last Saturday 27 April 2013, Andover Town Council held a Workshop in the Guildhall to look at the needs of a variety of groups in the town. The Town...

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Casual Vacancy for Councillor

Date: 23rd April, 2013

There is a vacancy in the Town Council Winton Ward caused by the resignation of a Councillor....

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Jubilee Oak Tree Planted at Vigo Road Recreation Ground

Date: 10th April, 2013

Town Council Chairman David Drew and Test Valley Mayor Dorothy Baverstock plant the Diamond Jubilee Oak Tree

On Tuesday 26 March 2013 an Oak Tree was planted by Andover Town Council to commemorate the Queens Diamond Jubilee....

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Bus Station Presentation at Annual Town Electors Meeting

Date: 22nd March, 2013

Proposed Andover Bus Station

A presentation was given at the Annual Town Electors meeting on the new Bus Station for Andover....

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Andover Town Council - Youth Advisory Panel Formed

Date: 12th March, 2013

Andover Town Council is pleased to announce the formation of the Andover Youth Council Advisory Panel....

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Annual Town Meeting - Presentation

Date: 12th March, 2013

At the Andover Annual Town Meeting of Electors on 21 March 2013 there will be a representation from Test Valley Borough Council and Hampshire County...

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Revised Local Plan

Date: 12th March, 2013

Revised Local Plan A Public Consultation on the Revised Local Plan will begin at 9:00am Friday 8th March until 4:30pm on Friday 26th April....

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Andover Summit - Working Groups to meet

Date: 20th February, 2013

At the end of 2012, the Andover Summit was held with interested Stake Holders to find a way to revitalise the Town Centre of Andover. Five working...

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New Use for Time Ring in Town Centre

Date: 20th February, 2013

Following the recent Andover Summit free bookings of the Time Ring have been introduced for charities and other not-for-profit organisations to use...

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Andover Town Centre - Unauthorised Signage

Date: 20th February, 2013

Following comments about the current action being taken by Test Valley Borough Council against shopkeepers for unauthorised advertisements...

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Town Council Noticeboard

Date: 8th February, 2013

We are delghted to announce that the Town Council has an Official Noticeboard...

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Policy and Resources Committee

Date: 31st January, 2013

The Agenda for the Policy and Resources Committee meeting has been published....

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Council Precept 2013/2014

Date: 24th January, 2013

On Wednesday 30 January 2013, Andover Town Council will consider its Budget and Precept for 2013/2014....

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Amenities and Town Development Committee

Date: 11th January, 2013

The latest Agenda for the Amenities and Town Development Committee has been published....

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Grant Applications 2012/2013

Date: 4th December, 2012

Local Organisations and Charities are invited to apply for a share of Grant monies available through the Town Council....

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Policy and Resources Committee

Date: 12th October, 2012

The Agenda for the Policy and Resources Committee Meeting on 17 October 2012 is now published. Please see meetings pages for more details....

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Policy and Resources Committee

Date: 20th September, 2012

The Agenda for the next Policy and Resources Committee has been published!...

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Second Community Awareness Day

Date: 21st August, 2012

Following the successful Community Awareness Day in March a Second Community Awareness Day will be held on 16th September 2012 10am - 2pm...

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Town Councillor Vacancy

Date: 26th July, 2012

NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCYNotice is hereby given that, by reason of the resignation of Anthony Raper, a Vacancy has occurred among the members of...

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Best Dressed Window Competition

Date: 15th May, 2012

Andover Town has come alive with red white and blue. Walking around Andover you can see some fantastic themed windows in celebration of the Diamond...

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Youth Council - A Call For Ideas

Date: 25th April, 2012

Since its formation, Andover Town Council has been determined to form a Youth Council. This has been identified as a major part of the Town Council'...

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Allotment Pages - Coming Soon

Date: 2nd March, 2012

There will soon be pages available, dedicated to the Allotments....

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Best of British

Date: 2nd March, 2012

Best of British Music Concert at the Lights....

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