Committees, Minutes and Meetings
Public Attendance at Parish Council Meetings
Parish Council Meetings
🕖 Regular Meetings:
- The Parish Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month (except August and December) at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall.
🗣 Public Attendance & Participation:
- Meetings are open to the public, and members of the public are welcome to attend Parish Council and committee meetings.
- A short period at the beginning of each meeting is designated for members of the public to make presentations.
📅 Annual Parish Meeting:
- The 2026 Annual Parish Meeting is on Wednesday 29 April 2025. (Unlike a parish council meeting, the annual parish meeting is a public meeting where parishioners have the right to speak on relevant matters during the meeting.)
📌 Meeting Schedule:
- The schedule of all Parish Council and Committee meetings is publicised in advance on:
- The Parish Council noticeboard on Brookley Road
- The Parish Council website
- For further details, please email the Parish Clerk.
📜 Meeting Minutes & Documents:
- Minutes of Parish Council meetings and other documents are available:
- On the Parish Council Meetings & Minutes page
- By request from the Parish Clerk
Planning Committee Meetings
🏛 Role of the Planning Committee:
- The Parish Council Planning Committee is a Statutory Consultee that reviews local planning applications and submits its comments to the New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA), which acts as the planning authority.
🗣 Public Attendance & Participation:
- Meetings are open to the public, and community members may address Councillors with comments or concerns regarding planning applications.
📅 Meeting Schedule:
- The Planning Committee usually meets on the fourth Monday of each month. However, dates may change.
- To confirm the meeting date or check when a specific application will be discussed, please email the Parish Clerk.
📩 Submitting Comments:
- If you are submitting written comments to the NFNPA, please consider also sending a copy to the Parish Council, preferably by email.
📜 Meeting Minutes & Planning Documents:
- Minutes of Planning Committee meetings and other related documents are available:
- On the Planning Page of the Parish Council website
- By request from the Parish Clerk
🔍 Viewing Planning Applications:
- Planning applications can be accessed:
- In person at Lymington Town Hall during public opening hours
- Online via the Planning section of the NFNPA website
Amenities and Infrastructure Committee
📅 Meeting Schedule:
- The Amenities & Infrastructure Committee meets three times per year.
- In the meantime, any items of concern can be reported to the Parish Clerk by email.
📜 Meeting Minutes & Documents:
- Minutes of Amenities & Infrastructure Committee meetings and other related documents are available:
Policy, Resources & Finance Committee
📅 Meeting Schedule:
- The Policy, Resources & Finance Committee meets at least four times per year.
- The committee is responsible for implementing the Council's policies and procedures, ensuring adequate provision of resources, and managing Council finances, including setting the precept each year.
📜 Meeting Minutes & Documents:
- Minutes of Policy, Resources & Finance Committee meetings and other related documents are available:
Events Committee
🤝 Committee Membership:
The Events Committee is a joint committee that includes representatives from:
- Brockenhurst Business Association
- Friends of Brockenhurst
- Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School PTA
- Brockenhurst Parish Church
- Brockenhurst Rotary Club
- Brockenhurst College
🎉 Role & Activities:
The committee organises various community events, including:
- Annual Pancake Races
- Christmas Fun Evening
- Events for national or local commemorations
📜 Meeting Minutes & Documents:
- Minutes of Events Committee meetings and related documents are available: