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Have your say on the future of local government across Hampshire and the Solent area. The Government is running a consultation asking for views on proposals to reorganise councils and how they deliver services. Share your views by 11 Jan '26. Take part at: consult.communities.gov.uk/local-govern...
November 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Have your say on the future of local government across Hampshire and the Solent area. The Government is running a consultation asking for views on proposals to reorganise councils and how they deliver services. Share your views by 11 Jan '26. Take part at: consult.communities.gov.uk/local-govern...
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...
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...
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...
⚠️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...
🚂 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
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...
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
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...
⏳ Just a few days left to have your say on how councils could work across Hampshire & the Solent.
Help shape local services like schools, roads & social care for the future.
Complete the survey at www.hants.gov.uk/lgr by Sun 17 Aug.
#LGR #SimplerStrongerSecure
Help shape local services like schools, roads & social care for the future.
Complete the survey at www.hants.gov.uk/lgr by Sun 17 Aug.
#LGR #SimplerStrongerSecure
August 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
⏳ Just a few days left to have your say on how councils could work across Hampshire & the Solent.
Help shape local services like schools, roads & social care for the future.
Complete the survey at www.hants.gov.uk/lgr by Sun 17 Aug.
#LGR #SimplerStrongerSecure
Help shape local services like schools, roads & social care for the future.
Complete the survey at www.hants.gov.uk/lgr by Sun 17 Aug.
#LGR #SimplerStrongerSecure
Just 1 week left to have your say!
This is your chance to help shape a future for our area where:
💚 Local services truly meet your needs
🗣️ Your voice guides decisions in your community
🏡 You feel proud of where you live, with councils that protect the vulnerable, keep people safe & ....1/2
This is your chance to help shape a future for our area where:
💚 Local services truly meet your needs
🗣️ Your voice guides decisions in your community
🏡 You feel proud of where you live, with councils that protect the vulnerable, keep people safe & ....1/2
August 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Just 1 week left to have your say!
This is your chance to help shape a future for our area where:
💚 Local services truly meet your needs
🗣️ Your voice guides decisions in your community
🏡 You feel proud of where you live, with councils that protect the vulnerable, keep people safe & ....1/2
This is your chance to help shape a future for our area where:
💚 Local services truly meet your needs
🗣️ Your voice guides decisions in your community
🏡 You feel proud of where you live, with councils that protect the vulnerable, keep people safe & ....1/2
Time’s running out to have your say on our idea to build a better future for Hampshire and the Solent area
There’s still time to help shape the future of local government – but the clock is ticking. Read more: www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025080... #HampshireLGR
There’s still time to help shape the future of local government – but the clock is ticking. Read more: www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025080... #HampshireLGR
August 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Time’s running out to have your say on our idea to build a better future for Hampshire and the Solent area
There’s still time to help shape the future of local government – but the clock is ticking. Read more: www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025080... #HampshireLGR
There’s still time to help shape the future of local government – but the clock is ticking. Read more: www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025080... #HampshireLGR
Hampshire County Council is planning over 100 transport improvement projects across the county in the coming year to make everyday journeys safer, greener, and easier for everyone
👉https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20250627Transport2526
👉https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20250627Transport2526
July 1, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Hampshire County Council is planning over 100 transport improvement projects across the county in the coming year to make everyday journeys safer, greener, and easier for everyone
👉https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20250627Transport2526
👉https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20250627Transport2526
You’ve been asking, and we’re listening. We know lots of you have questions about Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) – what it means, how it’ll work, and how it could affect your community. We want to make sure you’ve got the facts, not the myths...... 1/2
June 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
You’ve been asking, and we’re listening. We know lots of you have questions about Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) – what it means, how it’ll work, and how it could affect your community. We want to make sure you’ve got the facts, not the myths...... 1/2
To mark the start of #ArmedForcesWeek, and honour Hampshire’s Armed Forces community, we’ve held a flag-raising ceremony at our Winchester HQ to honour the brave servicemen and women who defend our country.
We thank all who serve and have served. #ArmedForcesDay #HampshireRemembers
We thank all who serve and have served. #ArmedForcesDay #HampshireRemembers
June 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
To mark the start of #ArmedForcesWeek, and honour Hampshire’s Armed Forces community, we’ve held a flag-raising ceremony at our Winchester HQ to honour the brave servicemen and women who defend our country.
We thank all who serve and have served. #ArmedForcesDay #HampshireRemembers
We thank all who serve and have served. #ArmedForcesDay #HampshireRemembers
We're assessing four potential options for local government across Hampshire and the Solent to identify the best way of delivering simpler, stronger and secure councils in the future under Government plans to shake up councils across the country
Read more: www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025061...
Read more: www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025061...
June 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We're assessing four potential options for local government across Hampshire and the Solent to identify the best way of delivering simpler, stronger and secure councils in the future under Government plans to shake up councils across the country
Read more: www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025061...
Read more: www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025061...
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Shout out for our brill Waste Prevention Community Champions this #VolunteersWeek They reached 2,000+ Hampshire residents last year, spreading the word on reducing waste and saving cash. Want to join them? For more info including training & support see www.hants.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling/getinvolved
June 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Shout out for our brill Waste Prevention Community Champions this #VolunteersWeek They reached 2,000+ Hampshire residents last year, spreading the word on reducing waste and saving cash. Want to join them? For more info including training & support see www.hants.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling/getinvolved
We’ve drafted a Local Nature Recovery Strategy based on expert and community input.
It sets out how we’ll protect habitats, support sustainable farming, and guide local planning. Consultation is open until 23 June 2025.
Learn more and have your say: www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
It sets out how we’ll protect habitats, support sustainable farming, and guide local planning. Consultation is open until 23 June 2025.
Learn more and have your say: www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
June 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM
We’ve drafted a Local Nature Recovery Strategy based on expert and community input.
It sets out how we’ll protect habitats, support sustainable farming, and guide local planning. Consultation is open until 23 June 2025.
Learn more and have your say: www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
It sets out how we’ll protect habitats, support sustainable farming, and guide local planning. Consultation is open until 23 June 2025.
Learn more and have your say: www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
Big changes could be coming to councils across Hampshire by 2028. The Government plans to replace HCC, 11 district/borough councils + the unitary councils of Southampton, Portsmouth & Isle of Wight with fewer councils delivering the same services...1/2
May 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Big changes could be coming to councils across Hampshire by 2028. The Government plans to replace HCC, 11 district/borough councils + the unitary councils of Southampton, Portsmouth & Isle of Wight with fewer councils delivering the same services...1/2
📅If you’d like your child to be considered for school transport in Hampshire from September and they attend a mainstream school, apply by 31 May. Families with children who already receive transport do not need to do anything, unless their circumstances have changed www.hants.gov.uk/educationand...
May 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
📅If you’d like your child to be considered for school transport in Hampshire from September and they attend a mainstream school, apply by 31 May. Families with children who already receive transport do not need to do anything, unless their circumstances have changed www.hants.gov.uk/educationand...
Hampshire County Council elects new Chairman at annual meeting:
The County Council’s chain of office has passed to Councillor Mark Cooper who has been elected as Hampshire County Council’s new Chairman.
www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025052...
The County Council’s chain of office has passed to Councillor Mark Cooper who has been elected as Hampshire County Council’s new Chairman.
www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025052...
May 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Hampshire County Council elects new Chairman at annual meeting:
The County Council’s chain of office has passed to Councillor Mark Cooper who has been elected as Hampshire County Council’s new Chairman.
www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025052...
The County Council’s chain of office has passed to Councillor Mark Cooper who has been elected as Hampshire County Council’s new Chairman.
www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025052...