🚨REMINDER🚨 Due to the bank holiday tomorrow (5th May), bin collections will take place one day later than usual this week in Test Valley. Please check our updated schedule online: testvalley.gov.uk/bins

Free Parks Tennis starting in Andover! 🎾 Meet new people, enjoy exercise in a social environment, and practice your skills. From Sunday 11 May every weekend starts at 10:00 at Vigo Recreation Ground, Andover. Book here: clubspark.lta.org.uk/VigoRecreation… #FreeTennis #Andover

☀️ Planning a summer event with alcohol? 🍻 You might need a Temporary Event Notice (TEN). 🏛 A building licence doesn’t always cover outdoor areas! 🚫 No licence = risk of unlimited fines or jail. 👉 More information: testvalley.gov.uk/TemporaryEvent… or call 01264 368000.

Andover Jobs Fair for adults of all ages is back! This is for anyone who is interested in entering the workplace, returning to work after a break, changing career or seeking a new challenge. 📍 The Lights theatre in Andover 📅 Wednesday 11 June ⏲ 9.30am to 12.30pm

Are you aged 11-25 and ready to sell your products in a real market environment? If so, join us at the Young Traders Market on Sunday 8 June on Andover High Street, alongside the monthly Second Sundays market! No charge to trade, apply by Monday 25 May: form.jotform.com/230314424560344

Barton Stacey Stores received a £25,000 grant from us via the Rural England Prosperity Fund. The funding has transformed the village shop and Post Office, making it safer and more welcoming. #CommunitySupport #RuralDevelopment #UKSPF Read more: testvalley.gov.uk/news/2025/may/…

☀️ Planning a summer event with alcohol? 🍻 You might need a Temporary Event Notice (TEN). 🏛 A building licence doesn’t always cover outdoor areas! 🚫 No licence = risk of unlimited fines or jail. 👉 More information: testvalley.gov.uk/TemporaryEvent… or call 01264 368000.

🧵 Sew Confused Fabrics has transformed a previously empty unit into a go-to spot for fabric and wool lovers — and we’ve supported the business with a £1200 Independent Retailer Grant. Read more: testvalley.gov.uk/news/2025/may/… #ShopLocal

The Tea Room Andover, located at 45 High Street behind the Guildhall, is receiving a £1,200 grant from our Independent Retailer Grant scheme. Read more 📲 testvalley.gov.uk/news/2025/may/… 📍 Book a visit to The Tea Room 📲 thetearoomandover.co.uk

Free Parks Tennis starting in Andover on Sunday 1 June! 🎾 Every weekend at Vigo Recreation Ground. One-hour sessions every Sunday at 10am. Book for each week: clubspark.lta.org.uk/VigoRecreation… #FreeTennis #Andover #CommunitySports #GetActive #VigoRecreationGround #TVBC #LTA

We’re proud to be flying rainbow flags above our council buildings today, to mark the start of Pride month🏳‍🌈 We recognise the contribution the LGBTQ+ community have had, and continue to make locally, nationally, and internationally.

📅 The Andover Jobs Fair is next week! Connect with local employers and get expert career advice. At The Lights theatre on Wednesday 11 June from 9.30am to 12.30pm. For more information and details on businesses attending 📲 testvalley.gov.uk/news/2025/jun/…

Exciting news for #Andover! We've launched a new grant scheme with @AndoverBID & Andover Trading Corp to transform shop fronts in the town centre. Grants up to £12.5k available for improvements! Learn more: testvalley.gov.uk/andovertowncen… Read news release: testvalley.gov.uk/news/2025/jun/… #UKSPF

We have a fantastic range of employers coming to the Andover Jobs Fair at The Lights on Wednesday 11 June from 9.30am to 12.30pm! They are recruiting for a great variety of roles, for more information and a list of vacancies, please visit: testvalley.gov.uk/news/2025/jun/….

We’ve awarded Michael Walters, owner of MW Composer a £750 Business Incentive Grant. 🎬🎧 Our grant will help him invest in mobile studio gear so he can keep composing on the go. 🎼 testvalley.gov.uk/news/2025/jun/… #TestValleyBusiness #BusinessGrants

Beauty at 15 in North Baddesley is the latest local business to receive a £750 boost from our Business Incentive Grant scheme! 🎉 Read more: testvalley.gov.uk/news/2025/jun/… #BusinessGrants #TVBC

🏏 Great news for cricket lovers! We have installed a brand-new, accessible cricket pitch at London Road Sports Ground it is designed to support year-round play and bring more opportunities for everyone to enjoy the game. Read more: testvalley.gov.uk/news/2025/jun/…

We’re exploring how local councils across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight could be organised in the future. Share your views in our short survey and help shape how local services work for you & your community. ow.ly/HyXB50WiipI

Due to the high temperatures forecast this weekend, we’ve decided to cancel the Ragwort Pull scheduled for Saturday, 12 July . This activity involves a lot of physical work in exposed areas and it simply wouldn’t be safe or enjoyable for our countryside team or volunteers.🌞

We’re reviewing how councils across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight are organised - and we want to hear from you. Tell us what matters most to you and your community by completing our short survey: ow.ly/jcfs50Wiq1k