Otterbourne

This is an example showing how a local Parish Council in Otterbourne, Hampshire have created a Welcome Pack for new residents to the village, to connect people with services and facilities in their area.

Location: Otterbourne, Hampshire

About

Otterbourne Parish Council in Hampshire have created a Welcome Pack for new residents to the village, to connect people with services and facilities in their area.

The pack includes a history of Otterbourne, a Parish Map, a list of Parish Councillors, Parish Council meetings, a description of St Matthew’s Parish Church and other religious establishments.

It also gives information about facilities such as health, shopping, education, emergency services, the Post Office and public transport, sport and recreation, and the library. It includes a list of clubs and societies, recycling and civic amenity sites, plans for the village, supermarkets and large stores and other local attractions. Alongside new neighbours becoming first contacts and advisors, councillors or the Parish Clerk are also available for information and help.

Key Details

Who are the key stakeholders involved?

Otterbourne Parish Council
Neighbours
Residents
Councillors
Clerk

Impact: What are the outcomes? Who benefits?

They hoped that the information in the Welcome Pack would help settle new residents more comfortably into their new home and the village.

Source/s of information

(1) Otterbourne Village Welcome Pack; http://www.otterbourneparishcouncil.org/uploads/3/3/9/5/3395455/welcome_pack_jul_2016.pdf

(2) Otterbourne Parish website; https://www.otterbourneparishcouncil.org