East Tisted Village

Within the protected surroundings of the South Downs National Park, East Tisted is a village of just over 200 residents just off the A32, 5 miles south of Alton. The village straddles the historic but now-closed Meon Valley railway, one of many walking routes within walking distance of the village centre. A general stores/post office, farm shop, village hall, church and cricket/recreation ground are attributes of East Tisted village. The surrounding countryside is of outstanding natural beauty with local landmarks including the Rotherfield Park Estate, Selborne with its revered Gilbert White natural history connections, Jane Austen’s Chawton and The White Horse Inn. Footpaths and bridleways abound including Noar Hill, the Zig Zag and Hangers Way. Alton with its varied High Street shops, M&S and adjacent Sainsbury’s store also provides senior and private schooling, rail connections to London Waterloo, a sports centre, FE college and both hotels and inns. Primary schools are located at Selborne and Chawton, with the area also providing golf courses and country sports facilities.

Parish Council

The Parish Council consists of five representatives from across the community assisted by a Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer. The Council is elected every four years, the 2023 election was uncontested. Phil Cutts, Helen Evison, Carl McBean, Sandra Nichols and Colin Rule  were elected in April.  Pippa Cockhead was appointed Clerk and RFO.

Parish Councillors are unpaid, however, they are entitled to claim expenses. 

The Parish Council meets quarterly in the Village Hall. Dates for meetings are listed on this website along with agenda and minutes and supporting documents. If there is any other information you would like that you can't find here, please contact the Clerk here.