Hampshire County Council

YouTube video by Hampshire County Council Delivering Smiles and Meals: Inside Meals on Wheels Hampshire

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

A bus at a bus stop in urban surroundings

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...

🔹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...

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...

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...

🎃 🔥 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...

YouTube video by Hampshire County Council Live Longer Better at Staunton Country Park in Hampshire

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!
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Reminiscence collection

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. 🧩🎶📚

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£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

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

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...

'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...

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...

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...

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.

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
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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

YouTube video by Hampshire County Council Hampshire Libraries Supporting Digital Skills at Every Age

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

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 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...

Ready for lift off! Hampshire’s three new primary schools count down to launch: www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025090...

2/2 ....your community, and how we can build councils you can trust, in places where you feel proud to live - protecting the most vulnerable, keeping people safe, and improving everyday life. County Council Leader, Cllr Nick Adams-King explains what happens next. #HampshireLGR

YouTube video by Hampshire County Council Next steps for Local Government Reorganisation in Hampshire & The Solent

Thanks to everyone who took part in our survey on the future of councils in our area. Your views are really important to help us shape proposals going to Gov this autumn on how local services should work for you & your family, how decisions should reflect ...1/2

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⏳ 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

Celebrating success and looking forward: Hampshire’s college and sixth form students to receive 2025 exam results This Thursday (14 August) marks a major milestone for thousands of young people across Hampshire as they receive the results of their A-Levels, T-Levels, vocational qualifications and apprenticeships....

🎓 Results week is here!
Whether you're celebrating or rethinking your next steps, our Hampshire Futures Helpline is here to help.
📞 Open Thurs 14 & Fri 15 Aug, 9am–3pm
03707 796 122
Email: careers.service@hants.gov.uk
Details: www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025081...

Local Government Reorganisation

2/2 .... improve everyday life
📢 Your feedback matters – it only takes a few minutes to complete our survey on our idea for how to build simpler, stronger and secure local councils across Hampshire and the Solent in future
Take part by 17 August 👇
#HampshireLGR