January Blog 2026

What a marvellous way to end all the village activities with Steventon Carol service.  Followed by Christmas drinks and canopies back at Matt & Tamin’s with a brilliant catch-up with everyone.  Thank you both so very much for your wonderful welcome and hospitality, seems such a long time ago now.  Monday 8th saw the village … Read more

Parish Council Guidance Notes on Local Plan

Please find attached two PDF linked documents that have been prepared by William Laxton of the Steventon Parish Council. Argument Against the Adoption of Popham Garden Village / CoxfordDown into the Basingstoke & Deane Local Plan V2 Detailed Analysis – Argument Against the Adoption of Popham Garden Village / CoxfordDown into the Basingstoke & Deane … Read more

Jane Austen Tea Towel

Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th yearwith this unique tea towel showingplaces in and around Steventon whichJane Austen would have known Designed by Steventon artist Rachel Cheesman£10(plus £2.50 p and p within UK)Available fromCopse Cottage, Steventonorsteventonjane1775@gmail.com

Ongoing Church Funding

You may have recently received a letter from the Parochial Church Council regarding the ongoing need for funding for St Nicholas Church. Throughout its history St Nicholas Church has served our village in a number of vital ways – taking a lead role in community activities – offering occasions for regular worship – arranging services … Read more

SPC Representation for BDBC Local Plan

25th February 2024 Steventon PC PROPOSED STEVENTON PC REPRESENTATION TO SPS5.5 POPHAM GARDEN VILLAGE WITHIN BCDC’S DRAFT REGULATION 18 LOCAL PLAN UPDATE – DRAFT Headlines The proposed development of Popham Garden Village will undeniably sacrifice our natural environment for the built environment, exploiting and spoiling our countryside, while failing to protect and enhance it for … Read more