Our Action Groups
See how local volunteers tackle important community issues.
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What is a Community Action Group
BCAG supports Community Action Groups focused on safeguarding or enhancing the Brockenhurst Community. These groups all fit within the BCAG and BVT structure and therefore need to comply with the core principles and complaint with Charity Commission regulations. The groups benefit from:
Access to the BCAG network of contacts and specialist skills.
Utilization of the multichannel communications network to promote the initiatives.
Use of the Village Hall and other facilities
Support with funding raising activities including Gift Aid recover subject to the regulators
How to Set Up a New Community Action Groups?
Is there something that is important to you and other residents that would benefit from a new community action group? If so, please get in touch, and we will see what can be done (info@yourbrockenhurst.org).
Resilience
Community Wardens
Useful Contacts
Home Preparation
Flood Protection
Ditch Clearing
Fire Protection
Protecting Public Access
We are fortunate to live in a very special part of the world. We are committed to safeguarding public access whilst considerate of environmental impact. This includes access from the village into the New Forest, access routes within the village, traversing across the New Forest (by foot or bike)
Martin’s Road Bridge
We need you to help to protect a vital part of Brockenhurst's heritage and ensure safe, inclusive access to the New Forest for generations to come.
The Martin’s Road footbridge, a century-old crossing connecting our village to the Black Know walking area, is at risk of being permanently removed.
This bridge has been used daily for over one hundred years by walkers, families, dog owners, and visitors. It is a cherished part of our community’s connection to nature.
Thanks to Community Action, Forestry England and the Parish Council are working with us to explore a solution. This will require community funds
Outline Plan (agreed With Forestry England)
1. Independent structural survey of the bridge to determine condition
2. If structurally sound, an agreed proposal to modify the bridge to make it safe.
3. Carry out bridge modifications
4. Periodic inspection, with remedial work
Notes
All associated costs to be funded by the Community / PC
If structural unsafe, the bridge will be removed
No guarantee regarding lifespan, no right of bridge replacement
Latest Update
We are working with local experts and Forestry England to agree a brief for the Structural Survey to cover:
Initial Inspection
Comprehensive Inspection
Safety Design
Final Report
We estimate that £10,000 is needed to fund these works (from a combination of Community funds and Forestry England support).
Once this these works are completed, either we will have an agreed plan to save and maintain the bridge for future generations (this will be subject to further fund-raising) or it will be agreed that the bridge can not be saved (either due to structural integrity reasons or it is not cost-effective to maintain).
PLEASE HELP US RAISE THE INITIAL £10,000*
*Monies will be held by the BVT and release to support the agreed objectives, if there are residual funds, they will be ring-fenced for similar projects to protect public access in the Parish of Brockenhurst.