Lockerley Silver Band Faces Eviction After More Than a Century Lockerley Silver Band, a much-loved local institution with a history spanning over 164 years, is facing eviction from its long-standing rehearsal space following a decision by Lockerley Parish Council. At a Parish Council meeting held 17 th November, councillors voted to give the Band notice to vacate the room that has been its home for more than a century. The decision was carried by four votes in favour, with one against and two abstentions. The notice requires the Band to leave by the end of March 2026. A potential alternative location in the annexe of the Memorial Hall had previously been suggested. However, at the Memorial Hall’s Annual General Meeting it was confirmed that the former youth club space will be relaunched as The Hive, with a renewed focus on youth provision. As a result, Lockerley Silver Band currently has no confirmed future base. Without a suitable rehearsal venue, the Band’s continued existence is under serious threat. Members fear that, after generations of music-making and community involvement, Lockerley Silver Band could be forced to disband, bringing a long local tradition to an end. Despite the uncertainty, the Band remains committed to performing and supporting live music in the community. Parish council Meeting 19th Janurary 2026 ( closed session ) Band Awaits Council responce to Letter 10th Feb 2026 At a meeting of Lockerley Parish Council held on 19 January 2026, the Council formally resolved that Lockerley Silver Band must vacate the Parish Room by 31 March 2026. The Council stated that it considers the use of public funds to support the Band to be financially prohibitive, unjustifiable and unsustainable, and that precept funds must be used for the benefit of parishioners as a whole. The matter had previously been discussed in public session in November 2025, and representatives of the Band had also met with Parish Council members in September 2025. In subsequent correspondence, the Council confirmed that it would not enter into further discussion on the decision. The Band has also been provided with a copy of a historic agreement dated 1 May 1998 relating to the Band’s use of the Parish Room, which references notice provisions. The decision therefore stands, and the Band is required to leave the Parish Room by the end of March 2026. A historic document dated 1 May 1998 has recently been disclosed to the Band. The current committee had no prior knowledge of this agreement and is unable to confirm who signed it on behalf of the Band at the time. Until this disclosure, we were unaware of any document that may have affected our understanding of our security of tenure.