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We joined Steve, a Meals on Wheels driver in Hampshire, on his round, bringing smiles and support to the community🍽️ Nutritious meals & a friendly wellbeing check, 365 days a year. Learn more: hants.gov.uk/meals-on-wheels
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Delivering Smiles and Meals: Inside Meals on Wheels Hampshire
YouTube video by Hampshire County Council
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November 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We joined Steve, a Meals on Wheels driver in Hampshire, on his round, bringing smiles and support to the community🍽️ Nutritious meals & a friendly wellbeing check, 365 days a year. Learn more: hants.gov.uk/meals-on-wheels
youtu.be/OOMRaf9quLo
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Children and young people from low-income families across Hampshire can look forward to a winter break filled with exciting activities and nutritious meals, thanks to Hampshire County Council’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025111...
Holiday Activities and Food programme to bring festive fun and healthy meals to Hampshire families
Children and young people from low-income families across Hampshire can look forward to a winter break filled with exciting activities and nutritious meals, thanks to Hampshire County Council’s Holida...
www.hants.gov.uk
November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Children and young people from low-income families across Hampshire can look forward to a winter break filled with exciting activities and nutritious meals, thanks to Hampshire County Council’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025111...
Hampshire County Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the future of its six Outdoor and Study Centres, which support thousands of children and residents across the county with high-quality educational and recreational experiences:https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20251211OutdoorCentresFuture
County Council sets out commitment to Hampshire’s Outdoor and Study Centres supported by £2 million investment
Hampshire County Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the future of its six Outdoor and Study Centres, which support thousands of children and residents across the county with high-quality educati...
www.hants.gov.uk
November 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Hampshire County Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the future of its six Outdoor and Study Centres, which support thousands of children and residents across the county with high-quality educational and recreational experiences:https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20251211OutdoorCentresFuture
We're consulting on proposed changes to admission arrangements for community and voluntary controlled schools (excluding Portsmouth and Southampton) for the 2027/28 school year.
The consultation is open until 26 Dec.
👉 Find out more and take part here: hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
The consultation is open until 26 Dec.
👉 Find out more and take part here: hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
November 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
We're consulting on proposed changes to admission arrangements for community and voluntary controlled schools (excluding Portsmouth and Southampton) for the 2027/28 school year.
The consultation is open until 26 Dec.
👉 Find out more and take part here: hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
The consultation is open until 26 Dec.
👉 Find out more and take part here: hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
Staff, pupils, and council leaders recently came together to celebrate the official opening of Hounsome Fields Primary School, a brand-new school serving two new housing developments in Basingstoke www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025111...
New chapter begins - Hounsome Fields Primary School in Basingstoke celebrates official opening
Staff, pupils, and council leaders recently came together to celebrate the official opening of Hounsome Fields Primary School, a brand-new school serving two new housing developments in Basingstoke
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November 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Staff, pupils, and council leaders recently came together to celebrate the official opening of Hounsome Fields Primary School, a brand-new school serving two new housing developments in Basingstoke www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025111...
Have your say on the #Fareham and #Gosport Transport Strategy Consultation launched today.
Plans include improvements to walking, wheeling, cycling, road, rail & ferry travel, looking ahead to 2050.
📍 Find all the information and take part by 21 December at www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
Plans include improvements to walking, wheeling, cycling, road, rail & ferry travel, looking ahead to 2050.
📍 Find all the information and take part by 21 December at www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Have your say on the #Fareham and #Gosport Transport Strategy Consultation launched today.
Plans include improvements to walking, wheeling, cycling, road, rail & ferry travel, looking ahead to 2050.
📍 Find all the information and take part by 21 December at www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
Plans include improvements to walking, wheeling, cycling, road, rail & ferry travel, looking ahead to 2050.
📍 Find all the information and take part by 21 December at www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
Parents and carers in Hampshire with children due to start Reception Year (Year R) or move to Year 3 at a junior school in September 2026 can now apply for school places. Applications are open until 15 January 2026 www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025110...
Is your child starting school in 2026? Make your top three choices count
Parents and carers in Hampshire with children due to start Reception Year (Year R) or move to Year 3 at a junior school in September 2026 can now apply for school places. Applications are open until 1...
www.hants.gov.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Parents and carers in Hampshire with children due to start Reception Year (Year R) or move to Year 3 at a junior school in September 2026 can now apply for school places. Applications are open until 15 January 2026 www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025110...
Hampshire County Council is asking people for their views on ways the Authority could balance its books over the next two years, up to April 2027, as costs and demand for local services keep rising alongside ongoing underfunding by central Government. Learn more www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025110...
November 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Hampshire County Council is asking people for their views on ways the Authority could balance its books over the next two years, up to April 2027, as costs and demand for local services keep rising alongside ongoing underfunding by central Government. Learn more www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025110...
We’re seeking views on proposed changes to our current School Transport Policy and our Post-16 Transport Policy for 2026/27
For full details and to share your feedback see:
School Transport Policy hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
Post-16 Transport Policy hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
For full details and to share your feedback see:
School Transport Policy hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
Post-16 Transport Policy hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
November 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
We’re seeking views on proposed changes to our current School Transport Policy and our Post-16 Transport Policy for 2026/27
For full details and to share your feedback see:
School Transport Policy hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
Post-16 Transport Policy hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
For full details and to share your feedback see:
School Transport Policy hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
Post-16 Transport Policy hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
🔹County Council highlights support for private foster carers ahead of awareness day 🔹
Are you caring for the child of a friend, neighbour or someone in your extended family? If the answer is yes, you could be in a private fostering arrangement. www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025103...
Are you caring for the child of a friend, neighbour or someone in your extended family? If the answer is yes, you could be in a private fostering arrangement. www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025103...
October 31, 2025 at 9:41 AM
🔹County Council highlights support for private foster carers ahead of awareness day 🔹
Are you caring for the child of a friend, neighbour or someone in your extended family? If the answer is yes, you could be in a private fostering arrangement. www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025103...
Are you caring for the child of a friend, neighbour or someone in your extended family? If the answer is yes, you could be in a private fostering arrangement. www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025103...
We're continuing our long-term investment in special educational needs and disabilities provision, with plans underway to deliver 1,000 additional specialist school places between 2025 & 2030. www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025102...
Hampshire County Council continues to grow SEND provision with more specialist places and inclusive support
Hampshire County Council is continuing its long-term investment in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision, with plans well underway to deliver 1,000 additional specialist school p...
www.hants.gov.uk
October 31, 2025 at 9:39 AM
We're continuing our long-term investment in special educational needs and disabilities provision, with plans underway to deliver 1,000 additional specialist school places between 2025 & 2030. www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025102...
⚠️M27 closure ⚠️
Fully closed between J9 (Whiteley) and J11 (Fareham) from 8pm on Weds 24 Dec 2025 to 4am on Sun 4 Jan 2026.
A giant concrete underpass will be slid into place as part of the major upgrade to junction 10.
Plan ahead to avoid severe delays.
www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025231...
Fully closed between J9 (Whiteley) and J11 (Fareham) from 8pm on Weds 24 Dec 2025 to 4am on Sun 4 Jan 2026.
A giant concrete underpass will be slid into place as part of the major upgrade to junction 10.
Plan ahead to avoid severe delays.
www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025231...
October 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
⚠️M27 closure ⚠️
Fully closed between J9 (Whiteley) and J11 (Fareham) from 8pm on Weds 24 Dec 2025 to 4am on Sun 4 Jan 2026.
A giant concrete underpass will be slid into place as part of the major upgrade to junction 10.
Plan ahead to avoid severe delays.
www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025231...
Fully closed between J9 (Whiteley) and J11 (Fareham) from 8pm on Weds 24 Dec 2025 to 4am on Sun 4 Jan 2026.
A giant concrete underpass will be slid into place as part of the major upgrade to junction 10.
Plan ahead to avoid severe delays.
www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025231...
🎃 🔥 With Halloween & Bonfire Night near, our Trading Standards team has shared practical safety advice to help families enjoy the season responsibly.
From costume checks to safe lighting, our tips are designed to help you avoid any unwanted surprises. www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025141...
From costume checks to safe lighting, our tips are designed to help you avoid any unwanted surprises. www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025141...
October 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🎃 🔥 With Halloween & Bonfire Night near, our Trading Standards team has shared practical safety advice to help families enjoy the season responsibly.
From costume checks to safe lighting, our tips are designed to help you avoid any unwanted surprises. www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025141...
From costume checks to safe lighting, our tips are designed to help you avoid any unwanted surprises. www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025141...
Great to catch up with Pauline & George at Staunton Country Park for the Live Longer Better event 💚
Simple changes can help us stay active & well as we age, and it’s never too late to start!
hants.gov.uk/socialcarean...
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Simple changes can help us stay active & well as we age, and it’s never too late to start!
hants.gov.uk/socialcarean...
youtu.be/AXdKk5wtNf0
Live Longer Better at Staunton Country Park in Hampshire
YouTube video by Hampshire County Council
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October 2, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Great to catch up with Pauline & George at Staunton Country Park for the Live Longer Better event 💚
Simple changes can help us stay active & well as we age, and it’s never too late to start!
hants.gov.uk/socialcarean...
youtu.be/AXdKk5wtNf0
Simple changes can help us stay active & well as we age, and it’s never too late to start!
hants.gov.uk/socialcarean...
youtu.be/AXdKk5wtNf0
Have you heard about our #Reminiscence collection in Hampshire libraries? It includes posters, games, quizzes, postcards, printed and recorded #music, #memory boxes, jigsaws, photographs and #books which can be used to stimulate and support reminiscence. 🧩🎶📚
www.hants.gov.uk/librariesand...
www.hants.gov.uk/librariesand...
Reminiscence collection
www.hants.gov.uk
October 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Have you heard about our #Reminiscence collection in Hampshire libraries? It includes posters, games, quizzes, postcards, printed and recorded #music, #memory boxes, jigsaws, photographs and #books which can be used to stimulate and support reminiscence. 🧩🎶📚
www.hants.gov.uk/librariesand...
www.hants.gov.uk/librariesand...
A £100,000 funding boost will help make swimming more inclusive across Hampshire – supporting pools to better serve older adults, those with health conditions, and inactive residents. Learn more: hants.gov.uk/News/2025092...
£100,000 funding boost to help more people make a splash
Swimming is set to become more accessible across Hampshire, thanks to a £100,000 funding boost approved today by Hampshire County Council
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September 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM
A £100,000 funding boost will help make swimming more inclusive across Hampshire – supporting pools to better serve older adults, those with health conditions, and inactive residents. Learn more: hants.gov.uk/News/2025092...
🚂 Celebrating 200 years of railways in Britain with archive footage from @hantsarchives
🎥 Fordingbridge (1964)
🎥 Basingstoke Belle (1955–65)
🎥 Southampton Terminus (1940s)
🎥 Bishopstoke (1940s)
Watch & explore: www.hants.gov.uk/librariesand...
#Railway200 #HampshireHistory
🎥 Fordingbridge (1964)
🎥 Basingstoke Belle (1955–65)
🎥 Southampton Terminus (1940s)
🎥 Bishopstoke (1940s)
Watch & explore: www.hants.gov.uk/librariesand...
#Railway200 #HampshireHistory
September 25, 2025 at 8:56 AM
🚂 Celebrating 200 years of railways in Britain with archive footage from @hantsarchives
🎥 Fordingbridge (1964)
🎥 Basingstoke Belle (1955–65)
🎥 Southampton Terminus (1940s)
🎥 Bishopstoke (1940s)
Watch & explore: www.hants.gov.uk/librariesand...
#Railway200 #HampshireHistory
🎥 Fordingbridge (1964)
🎥 Basingstoke Belle (1955–65)
🎥 Southampton Terminus (1940s)
🎥 Bishopstoke (1940s)
Watch & explore: www.hants.gov.uk/librariesand...
#Railway200 #HampshireHistory
'Get Hampshire Working' − plans to help more residents across the county into meaningful, sustainable work, especially those who have faced barriers such as long-term health conditions, caring responsibilities, or lack of qualifications are unveiled: www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025091...
Help to support residents facing barriers to employment
Hampshire County Council has unveiled plans to help more residents across the county into meaningful, sustainable work, especially those who have faced barriers such as long-term health conditions, ca...
www.hants.gov.uk
September 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
'Get Hampshire Working' − plans to help more residents across the county into meaningful, sustainable work, especially those who have faced barriers such as long-term health conditions, caring responsibilities, or lack of qualifications are unveiled: www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025091...
Hampshire County Council has unveiled new plans to make walking and cycling easier and more accessible in future in both the #NewForest and #Winchester, representing a major milestone in promoting sustainable travel and healthier communities: www.hants.gov.uk/News/Opening...
Opening the way for greener travel in the New Forest and Winchester
Hampshire County Council has unveiled new plans to make walking and cycling easier and more accessible in future in both the New Forest and Winchester, representing a major milestone in promoting sust...
www.hants.gov.uk
September 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Hampshire County Council has unveiled new plans to make walking and cycling easier and more accessible in future in both the #NewForest and #Winchester, representing a major milestone in promoting sustainable travel and healthier communities: www.hants.gov.uk/News/Opening...
Your Voice, Your Services, Your Future: Hampshire sets out its plan for Local Government reform.
Hampshire County Council has published its final proposal for the future shape of local government across Hampshire and the Solent area.
Learn more: www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025091...
Hampshire County Council has published its final proposal for the future shape of local government across Hampshire and the Solent area.
Learn more: www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025091...
September 18, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Your Voice, Your Services, Your Future: Hampshire sets out its plan for Local Government reform.
Hampshire County Council has published its final proposal for the future shape of local government across Hampshire and the Solent area.
Learn more: www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025091...
Hampshire County Council has published its final proposal for the future shape of local government across Hampshire and the Solent area.
Learn more: www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025091...
Could you help save a life in just 30 minutes?
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay take free training from Zero Suicide Alliance to learn how to spot the signs, start a conversation, and offer support.
You don’t need to be a professional – just willing to listen
zerosuicidealliance.com/suicide-awar...
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay take free training from Zero Suicide Alliance to learn how to spot the signs, start a conversation, and offer support.
You don’t need to be a professional – just willing to listen
zerosuicidealliance.com/suicide-awar...
Free online suicide awareness training from the Zero Suicide Alliance
Take the FREE online suicide awareness training from the ZSA to gain basic suicide awareness and prevention skills.
zerosuicidealliance.com
September 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Could you help save a life in just 30 minutes?
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay take free training from Zero Suicide Alliance to learn how to spot the signs, start a conversation, and offer support.
You don’t need to be a professional – just willing to listen
zerosuicidealliance.com/suicide-awar...
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay take free training from Zero Suicide Alliance to learn how to spot the signs, start a conversation, and offer support.
You don’t need to be a professional – just willing to listen
zerosuicidealliance.com/suicide-awar...
Hampshire County Council is entering the final stage of shaping its proposal to central Government on how councils across Hampshire and the Solent could be reorganised to better serve local communities www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025090...
#HampshireLGR #SimplerStrongerSecure
#HampshireLGR #SimplerStrongerSecure
September 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Hampshire County Council is entering the final stage of shaping its proposal to central Government on how councils across Hampshire and the Solent could be reorganised to better serve local communities www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025090...
#HampshireLGR #SimplerStrongerSecure
#HampshireLGR #SimplerStrongerSecure
At 102, Irene proves digital literacy has no age limit.
She visits her library most days to use the computers to research family trees – hers and her friends’
This #InternationalLiteracyDay explore how Hampshire Libraries
can support your digital skills: youtu.be/yy3Yfd1tH7o
She visits her library most days to use the computers to research family trees – hers and her friends’
This #InternationalLiteracyDay explore how Hampshire Libraries
can support your digital skills: youtu.be/yy3Yfd1tH7o
Hampshire Libraries Supporting Digital Skills at Every Age
YouTube video by Hampshire County Council
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September 8, 2025 at 8:27 AM
At 102, Irene proves digital literacy has no age limit.
She visits her library most days to use the computers to research family trees – hers and her friends’
This #InternationalLiteracyDay explore how Hampshire Libraries
can support your digital skills: youtu.be/yy3Yfd1tH7o
She visits her library most days to use the computers to research family trees – hers and her friends’
This #InternationalLiteracyDay explore how Hampshire Libraries
can support your digital skills: youtu.be/yy3Yfd1tH7o
Hampshire County Council is deeply saddened by the news of the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025090...
September 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Hampshire County Council is deeply saddened by the news of the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025090...
Ready for lift off! Hampshire’s three new primary schools count down to launch: www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025090...
Ready for lift off! Hampshire’s three new primary schools count down to launch
The buildings are complete, classrooms are equipped, and the grounds are landscaped – Hampshire’s three brand-new primary schools are all set to welcome pupils this month, marking the county’s largest...
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September 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Ready for lift off! Hampshire’s three new primary schools count down to launch: www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025090...