Petersfield Society

Petersfield Society Working with the community to conserve and enhance the special character of Petersfield and surround

🌼 There’s plenty going on for Petersfield’s Street Scene group this month. 🌱 Thanks to Norse and East Hampshire District...
03/08/2026

🌼 There’s plenty going on for Petersfield’s Street Scene group this month.

🌱 Thanks to Norse and East Hampshire District Council for improving the look of our town. The removal of A Frames and planting have made a big difference.

đźš® Litter is still a major issue but plans are in place to try and improve the situation.

Thank you Petersfield’s Shine Radio for this post - go to https://shineradio.uk/2026/07/there-is-plenty-going-on-for-petersfields-street-scene-group-again-this-month/ to find out more 📻

A team of seven volunteers from the Petersfield Society and Petersfield Climate Action Network (PeCAN) submitted a detai...
22/07/2026

A team of seven volunteers from the Petersfield Society and Petersfield Climate Action Network (PeCAN) submitted a detailed joint response to the South Downs National Park Authority's latest Local Plan consultation last month.

The draft Local Plan will guide decisions on housing, transport, nature, employment and development across the National Park for many years to come and we felt it was important that local residents contribute their knowledge and ideas.

Volunteers from both organisations reviewed hundreds of pages of planning documents and evidence before preparing responses on a range of policies and site allocations. Whilst our comments were prompted by our focus on the Petersfield area, we feel that most are also relevant across the whole of the National Park, especially other market towns and larger settlements such as Midhurst, Petworth and Lewes.

Find out much more about the consultation including a link to our full response here: /petersfieldsociety.org.uk/our-response-to-the-south-downs-local-plan-consultation/

The June Keeping Petersfield Clean report is now available. We had our quarterly meeting last week, which involved repre...
20/07/2026

The June Keeping Petersfield Clean report is now available.

We had our quarterly meeting last week, which involved representatives from Petersfield Society, East Hants District Council, Norse, and Hampshire County Council. We thanked EHDC for arranging for the removal of excessive A-boards in the Square, meaning benches and bike racks could be used properly. The issue of watering new trees in Waitrose car park was raised and assurances given. Thanks was also due for the tidying of shrubbery at the churchyard, new planting in town, on the Causeway and around the Avenue Pavilion, and regular road sweeping.

The main cause for concern remains litter and bins. Despite great progress by Norse, efforts are being undermined by consistently overflowing bins in the town centre. Larger bins will be trialed in certain places and the volume of litter collected will be monitored with a view to improving the outcome.

You can read the June report, and others, here: https://petersfieldsociety.org.uk/street-scene-monthly-reports/

🚨 RED WILDFIRE ALERT – EXTREME FIRE RISK 🚨We are sharing this important message from Petersfield Town Council.A Red Wild...
11/07/2026

🚨 RED WILDFIRE ALERT – EXTREME FIRE RISK 🚨

We are sharing this important message from Petersfield Town Council.

A Red Wildfire Alert has been issued, meaning conditions are currently at an extreme fire risk level. In these conditions, fires can start with very little warning and spread rapidly, becoming extremely difficult for firefighters to control.

This level of risk presents a serious threat to life, property, wildlife, and our natural spaces. Wildfires can destroy habitats, kill or injure animals, damage the environment, and place significant pressure on emergency services and nearby communities.

When you visit the Heath and other open spaces across Petersfield please take extreme care and think carefully about your actions. Please help us protect these valuable areas by avoiding anything that could increase the risk of fire.

For everyone’s safety:
🔥 Barbecues and open fires are strictly NOT permitted
đźš­ Do not use anything that could create a spark or ignition source
🌿 Take extra care with any activities outdoors and leave no trace behind
🗑️ Please take all litter home
If you see a fire:
➡️ Move away from the area immediately and get to a safe location
đź“ž Call 999 and ask for the Fire Service
đź“Ť Provide the exact location if possible (What3Words can be extremely helpful)
❌ Do NOT attempt to tackle the fire yourself

Your awareness, caution, and quick actions can make a huge difference in protecting The Heath, our wildlife, our open spaces, and the wider Petersfield community đź’š

Thank you for helping us keep these areas safe during this period of extreme fire risk.

Don't miss Petersfield’s biennial Eco Fair, which returns to the Heath this Sunday 12th July, 10am–4pm!Organised by PeCA...
09/07/2026

Don't miss Petersfield’s biennial Eco Fair, which returns to the Heath this Sunday 12th July, 10am–4pm!

Organised by PeCAN and Petersfield Town Council, this free community event invites everyone to discover simple ways to live more sustainably.

With advice, activities and local groups to connect with, there’s plenty to explore:
💡 Save energy and money at home – get practical advice
🦋 Make your garden more wildlife-friendly – pick up tips on nature-friendly gardening
🙏 Discover local activities – meet community groups & find out what’s happening around Petersfield
🚴‍♂️ Bike checks and security marking – bring your bike along for a health check & security marking
🌏 Shop locally & sustainably – browse planet-friendly products from local makers
🎨 Get creative – join in with crafts & activities
🌟 Family fun – children can take part in an eco-tips treasure hunt & grown-ups can enter a prize draw

Find out more about the 2026 Petersfield Eco Fair here: petersfieldcan.org/projects/eco-fair

Have you got your broken items ready for fixing? Don’t forget to gather them up to bring to Petersfield’s monthly Repair...
26/06/2026

Have you got your broken items ready for fixing?

Don’t forget to gather them up to bring to Petersfield’s monthly Repair Cafe - TOMORROW at the Avenue Pavilion!

Examples of what you can bring include:
✂️ Scissors, knives, secateurs, shears, for sharpening and adjusting;
đź“» Electrical items needing new plugs, soldering, general diagnosis, PAT testing;
đź’» Small IT repairs and support;
🚴‍♀️ Bikes in need of simple work such as adjusting brakes, gears etc;
🪡 Garments and toys needing patches, sewing, darning;
đź’Ť Costume or beaded jewellery in need of restringing, a new hook or clasp;
🪆 Wooden or plastic items which need to be glued back together

If you have nothing to repair you are invited to come along and enjoy a cuppa, a cold drink, or a piece of cake from the WI, lend a hand with someone else’s repair job, or simply find out more about local action for sustainability and spend time with like-minded people.

This Saturday 27th June you are also invited to join at 2pm for the official launch of Petersfield Repair Cafe, featuring special guests... 🎀

Don’t ditch it….fix it!

Find Petersfield Repair Café on the last Saturday of the month 13.30-15.30
petersfieldrepaircafe

"SAVE THE COUNTRYSIDE A littered landscape is a shame to England." Thus wrote Reg Gammon, as published in the News Chr...
10/06/2026

"SAVE THE COUNTRYSIDE A littered landscape is a shame to England."

Thus wrote Reg Gammon, as published in the News Chronicle, a national newspaper for which he was a correspondent, in May 1937 - 89 years ago. Reg was from a well-known Petersfield family, born in 1894 and died in 1997, aged 103. He was one of Petersfield's best and most versatile locally born artists, yet sadly he is now almost totally forgotten.

Fortunately, his message that litter is shameful is not forgotten. Petersfield Society works tirelessly to reduce the impact of litter in the town, with some success. Our regular mass clean-ups, especially before Remembrance Day, are well known. More recently we have worked closely with East Hants District Council and its contractor, Norse, to help them focus on the deluge of litter that appears by the hour, producing a monthly report on hotspots and challenges.

More can be done to consider the source of littering, including takeaway packaging, and we plan to run a project to work closely with schools and youth groups. The younger generation has to be key to stigmatising littering as an act that is truly unacceptable and anti-social.

Find out more about our Street Scene team, what they do, and how you can help, here: petersfieldsociety.org.uk/street-scene/

Petersfield Society volunteers' Keeping Petersfield Clean May Report (about street-scene issues) is now available: peter...
08/06/2026

Petersfield Society volunteers' Keeping Petersfield Clean May Report (about street-scene issues) is now available: petersfieldsociety.org.uk/street-scene-monthly-reports/

We've had positive feedback from residents and local businesses about the removal of unlicensed advertising in the Square. Comments have included from businesses that it restores a level-playing field, and from residents that it improves pedestrian access at the Square. It is encouraging to see bicycles parked in the racks when they have previously have been inaccessible and un-used.

In the report we also highlight evidence and rationale for reviewing bin emptying schedules to provide a more efficient and effective service during the busiest times in town and at key locations, including a suggested solution for avoiding the regular overnight raiding of bins by wildlife.

We also offer an update on hands-on projects being driven by residents, in partnership with the authorities, including:
Ornamental planting enhancements
The Hoe Down - residents taking action to reduce w**d spraying near their properties
Folly Lane regeneration

We thank our councils - HCC, EHDC, PTC for their ongoing engagement with these issues. Our next meeting is on Tuesday 14th July at The Courtyard Bistro (formerly Cloisters) in the Square, starting at 8.30am.

🔥 AMBER FIRE ALERT – Petersfield Heath & Green Spaces 🔥 An Amber Fire Alert has been issued for much of central and east...
22/05/2026

🔥 AMBER FIRE ALERT – Petersfield Heath & Green Spaces 🔥

An Amber Fire Alert has been issued for much of central and eastern England and we are sharing this guidance from Petersfield Town Council and PeCAN.

We ask everyone to be vigilant over the Bank Holiday weekend as temperatures are set to rise.

Increasingly dry and warm conditions are expected to lead to an elevated wildfire risk, with severe fire conditions forecast and an increased likelihood of difficult-to-control fires.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also issued a Yellow Heat-Health Alert, currently valid from 9am on Friday 22nd May until 5pm on Wednesday 27th May.

Please take extra care when visiting Petersfield’s open spaces:
❌ Barbecues and open fires are not permitted
đźš­ Avoid anything that could create a spark or ignition
🌱 Help protect wildlife, habitats, and open spaces from preventable fires

If you see a fire:
➡️ Move to a safe distance immediately
đź“ž Call 999 and ask for the Fire Service
đź“Ť Provide the exact location if possible (What3Words can be very helpful)
❌ Do not attempt to tackle the fire yourself

Thank you for helping protect lives, wildlife, and the Heath this Bank Holiday weekend đź’š

Town Council
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Petersfield Society's Street Scene team's monthly Keeping Petersfield Clean report for April is now out!Topics included ...
20/05/2026

Petersfield Society's Street Scene team's monthly Keeping Petersfield Clean report for April is now out!

Topics included w**d spraying, roads which are not regularly swept and litter-picked, bins left full overnight overflowing, particularly on bank holidays.

However, we were impressed with a prompt and thorough clean up by Norse after the recent bank holiday and we were delighted to highlight our recent volunteer-led planting work-party with a local company, Alitex, co-ordinated with Norse for the planning and preparation and clear-up. Work-parties restored areas of planting in Hobbs Lane and the central car park, led by volunteer Helene Young, a landscape gardener with special expertise in ecological and regenerative horticulture.

Check out our website for this and previous reports, and more about what Petersfield Society is up to: www.petersfieldsociety.org.uk

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