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The Society is based in the rural village of Hurst in the Royal County of Berkshire, England. The primary concern of the Society is to protect the physical environment and maintain the rural aspect of the area. It aims also to promote greater use of the village amenities and services and to encourage their expansion.
HVS EGM
Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting on Tues 11 June at 7pm to wind up the Society
Dear HVS Members
Despite many appeals over the years, not enough volunteers have come forward to serve as members of the Committee.
Unfortunately several of our stalwarts have now resigned or will soon be moving away from Hurst, and in the absence of replacements to ensure the HVS can function properly, the Committee have reluctantly decided the correct procedure is to dissolve the Society, in accordance with Rule 13 of the Society Rules (available on our website).
The attached Notice is the start of that procedure and is being sent to all members for whom we have contact details. If the EGM votes in favour of winding up then the committee will be required to follow that process.
With many thanks for your support over the years. Sad to be doing this, we hope that other local organisations will carry on the good work.
History of Hurst Book
The History of Hurst book has just been updated and reprinted.
For more details and to buy a copy click here.
Magazine & Newsletter
We send out newsletters (generally monthly) to everyone who has signed up to our email list. If you are interested in receiving the newsletter please let us know or enter your email address by clicking here
You can also view historic to emails sent.
HVS Traffic Calming Strategy
One of the main concerns that HVS members raise is speeding in Hurst. A lot of work has been done by the Parish Council to reduce speeding, but the problem persists.
HVS have therefore devised a Traffic Calming Strategy which was presented to HPC at the December Council Meeting. You can view the presentation by clicking here.
In the meantime, if you have any comments or feedback please email us.
From piano teacher to plasterer, there's probably someone in Hurst with the skill you need. Follow the link below to see the full Skills Register. If you live in the village and want to be included, we charge an annual fee per entry: £20 if you are a member of the Hurst Village Society, £25 if you are a non-member .
HVS monitors all planning applications submitted to WBC and comments as appropriate.
In addition, an increasing number of local residents are contacting HVS to ask our opinion. If you have any planning queries please email planning@hvs.org.uk
View recent letters to Planning Applications written by HVS
Society Aims - The Society endeavours to review all Planning Applications submitted for Hurst and those in neighbouring Parishes which are likely to have an impact on Hurst. The Society makes its views known to the Planning Authority if it is of the view that an Application may have a detrimental effect upon the village.