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MEETING DATES  2025-2026

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING THURSDAU 29TH MAY 25
AT WHIPPINGHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE AT 7PM
To be held in the back room off the Main Hall entrance to that room through the room to the left of the hall.

 

Please go to Heading called Meetings to see a list of dates when the Council will be Meeting on a WEDNESDAY
Whippingham Community Centre Hall at 7.15pm 

 

PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY
There are 2 Parish Council Vacancies 1 in the South Ward  which includes Island Harbour and 1 in the North Ward which includes Medina Park Area and we are hoping that people in those area's will apply.
The Council would like to represent  all parts of our Parish.  Councillors are the eyes and ears for our Residents  feeding their views, thoughts and needs. back to the Council.
Please click below for information.
Whippingham South Vacancy
Whippingham North Vacancy

 Grant Application
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Contact details for Natural England

Email: 

southcoastalaccess@naturalengland.org.uk

Addresss: 

Coastal Access Delivery Team-South Hub Natural England

4th Floor Eastleigh House

Upper Market Street

Eastleigh
Hampshire

Whippingham Parish Council

There are just under 500 households in the electoral area of the Parish Council which is made up of the village of Whippingham, Barton Manor Estate and surrounding area and also includes part of Island Harbour.
The village school that was closed by the Isle of Wight Council a few years ago is now occupied by Priory School who's students take a great interest in our village.

We also have a lovely local pub on the banks of the river Medina called "The Folly" and it serves up delightful meals.

The hub of our village is Whippingham Community Association's Hall that is run by a dedicated group of people. The hall is used for a vast range of activities by many groups, clubs and individuals. 
Over the last few years the Hall has been upgraded with new central heating system, refurbished kitchen and the final windows double glazed.

The latest refurbishment has been the ladies and disabled toilets. Alteration to the entrance  the with a new double door allowing easy wheelchair access. Improvement in lighting in the toilets to save electricity. The hall floor have been completely re-sanded and sealed. Credit must be given to the Hall Committee for working so hard to raise the money for this work to be done.

Parish Boundaries

 

Parish History

Whippingham is best known for its connections with Queen Victoria especially Mildred's Church which was redesigned by Prince Albert. The village became the centre of the royal estate supporting Osborne House and Barton Manor.

The farms, school, almshouses, forge and cottages were rebuilt when they became part of the Queen's estate and Prince Albert had a 'model farm' built at Barton. Queen Victoria took a close interest in 'her people' in Whippingham, providing for them in sickness and in health.

St Mildred's Church is the Church of England Parish Church. Its close connection with Queen Victoria is reflected in the many memorials in the church which commemorate members of the Royal Family and the Royal Household. A side chapel is dedicated to the Battenberg/Mountbatten family.

Whippingham played an important part in the second world war as the SARO Works were located down Folly Lane on the banks of the River Medina. Saro Works were part of Saunders-Roe.