About Hook


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Hook is situated in the district of Hart, in north east Hampshire. It is a large village (in 2011 the population was 8,334) lying astride the A30, just to the north of the M3 at Junction 5, about six miles from Basingstoke.

The village is bounded on the east side by the picturesque valley of the River Whitewater, and to the south by two areas of common land - Hook Common and Bartley Heath.

Bartley Heath is an area of wet heathland designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is particularly remarkable for the presence of the rare Marsh Gentian.

Bartley Heath and Hook Common are easily accessible from the village and are a great place to enjoy wildlife. For more information visit the [link]Hampshire Wildlife Trust[/link]’s website.

Hook has a busy community life - find out more from the links on the About Hook menu to the left of the page.


Parish Council Office

Following the announcement by the Prime Minister advising people to work from home where possible, please be advised that we will be running a rota system within the office from Monday 13th December so that only one member of staff will be in the office at any one time. All other staff will be available via email or phone. Should you wish to see or speak to a particular staff member, please contact them to arrange.

Clerk to the Council - 01256 768687 ext 202

Responsible Financial Officer - ext 203

Administrative Officer (Planning) - 01256 768687 ext 204

Administrative Officer (Environment & Community) - 01256 768687 ext 202

Administrative Officer (Community Engagement) - ext 205


COVID-19 - Latest help and information

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Hook Parish Council is issuing useful information via our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/HookParishCouncil, on the News Section of our App and on the news section of our website https://dev.hook.gov.uk/category/news/news-releases/

For safety guidance whilst using our play areas please see our poster Play Area COVID SAFETY rev 13 Aug 2020

If you are self-isolating, please call the Hampshire Coronavirus Support and Helpline on 0333 370 4000 (calls charged at local rate.) if you need help with urgent and essential tasks such as food shopping or collection of prescriptions. The helpline is open 9am to 5pm weekdays. Hampshire Coronavirus Helpline poster

The mental health charity MIND have produced a collection of hints and tips to help you cope.https://bit.ly/3owQhkt

For help or advice with the below please go to https://www.hart.gov.uk/covid-19

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Waste & recycling

Dog Waste Bags

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Our biodegradable Dog Poo bags are available to Hook dog owners, FREE.

If you require Dog Poo bags, please call the office number 01256 768687 to find out where your nearest doorstep collection point is.

All dog waste can be placed in ANY bin, not just the specific dog waste bins.


Fix My Street

Fix My Street

Issues relating to roads, streetlights, footpaths, verges, potholes, fly tipping etc. should be reported to Fix My Street, as this will be passed on to the correct authority.

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Hook Parish Council

Hook has been a civil parish, with its own Parish Council, since 1932. The council has twelve members, who each represent the whole village. The full council meets approximately once a month, with committee meetings more frequently. Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings, and may address the council under the "Ten Minute Rule" during meetings of the full council.
Hook Parish Council
Hook Parish Council7 hours ago
Green Waste Subscription Service resumes

Hart District Council have advised that the staffing shortage there were experiencing has now been resolved and they are able to reinstate the green collections for those that subscribe to the service, as of 31st January.

For more information go to https://www.hart.gov.uk/waste-recycling
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Hook Parish Council shared a video from the playlist Big Garden Birdwatch 2022.17 hours ago
Looking for something to do this weekend ? RSPB are running their annual Big Garden Birdwatch which you can take part in for FREE from the comfort of your own home.

To find out more go to https://bit.ly/BGBWFB
Hook Parish Council
Hook Parish Council4 days ago
South East Water are launching a consultation looking at how they and there neighbouring water companies, will keep supplying water up to the year 2100.

Options for the supply area include reducing leaks, water efficiency, a new reservoir & water recycling.

To read the plan and find out more go to: https://orlo.uk/PR4uS

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