Hampshire County Council will meet later this week for the first time since the local elections held on 7 May 2026, as councillors move to establish a new administration that will run the authority over the next two years.
The outgoing Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane Colin Phillimore has spoken of his pride and gratitude as he comes to the end of his mayoral year, describing the experience as both “humbling” and eye-opening.
Mayor Reflects on “Humbling” Year Serving Basingstoke and Deane Read Post »
Southampton supporters heading to Wembley this Saturday face major travel disruption, with engineering work set to severely reduce train services between Woking and Basingstoke.
Rail Disruption Warning for Southampton Fans Travelling to Wembley Read Post »
The government has confirmed that a new northern Hampshire unitary council will serve residents in Basingstoke and surrounding areas from April 2028, marking the biggest change to local authority structures in Hampshire in 50 years.
Passengers planning travel over the Easter weekend are being advised that Stagecoach will operate a revised timetable, with several days running to a Sunday and public holiday schedule.
Stagecoach to Run Sunday Service Across Easter Bank Holiday Weekend Read Post »
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has stepped up its efforts to protect local rivers and streams across northern Hampshire.
Council backs new rights for rivers in Basingstoke and Deane Read Post »
One of Hampshire’s most popular visitor attractions will re-open after a severe electrical power failure.
Army Flying Museum reopens on Friday Read Post »
Hampshire farmers got one of the biggest rounds of applause at this evening’s Reform UK rally in Basingstoke.
Applause for Hampshire farmers at Reform rally Read Post »
Residents across Basingstoke and Deane are recycling more and throwing less away, according to new figures from the borough council.
Borough’s residents recycling more Read Post »
Hampshire County Council is consulting on a proposal to lower the limit from 60mph to 40mph on B3400 London Road, close to Oakley.
Speed limit cut to 40mph proposed for main road near Basingstoke Read Post »
Voters across Hampshire will go to the polls in May after the Government confirmed that local elections will take place as planned.
Hampshire Elections to Go Ahead as Government Confirms May Polls Read Post »
With the festive season fast approaching, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council have released the revised collection schedule for rubbish and recycling over Christmas and New Year.
Changes to bin collections over Christmas Read Post »
Campaigners fighting to save Popham Airfield say time is running out for supporters to make their voices heard, as a new public consultation gets under way on plans to turn the site into a “garden village”.
Campaigners Rally as New Plan Revives Proposal for 4,250-Home ‘Popham Garden Village’ Read Post »
Stagecoach has set out its bus schedule for the Christmas and New Year period, with several changes to normal services across the region.
Stagecoach Confirms Christmas and New Year Bus Timetable Read Post »
Plans to elect a new regional mayor for Hampshire have been pushed back by three years, delaying a key part of the government’s wider devolution programme.
Hampshire Mayoral Elections Delayed Until 2028 Amid Row Over Democracy Read Post »
