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Hampshire County Council to consider response to Government on election delay

Hampshire County Council will soon consider its response to central Government’s invitation to comment on whether elections in 2026 should be postponed in parts of the country where councils are set to be reorganised

Advice for staying safe and well during the cold snap

The UK Health Security Agency has extended the amber alert for cold, with overnight temperatures as low as minus six degrees Celsius, expected from 8PM on 2 January until 10AM on 9 January across the South East. This period of cold weather has the

Hampshire County Council confirms M27 will reopen 24 hours ahead of schedule after successful completion of major engineering operation

The M27 between Junctions 9 and 11 will fully reopen 24 hours ahead of schedule at 4am on Saturday 3 January, following the successful completion of a major engineering scheme to deliver a new underpass beneath the motorway

Final decision made on future of Smannell and Enham Church of England Primary School, Andover

Hampshire County Council has taken the decision to close Smannell and Enham Church of England Primary School on the edge of Andover from 27 March, 2026

Major M27 closure starts today as drivers warned to plan ahead over Christmas and New Year

A full closure of the M27 in both directions between Junctions 9 (Whiteley) and 11 (Fareham) begins from 8pm tonight until 4am on Sunday 4 January

Final decision to be made on future of Smannell and Enham Church of England Primary School, Andover

A final decision on the future of Smannell and Enham Church of England Primary School on the edge of Andover is due to be made later this month

Hampshire County Council welcomes national funding to improve bus travel

People across Hampshire are set to benefit from a funding boost to bus travel, following the Government’s announcement of the Local Authority Bus Grant (LABG)

One week to go: drivers reminded to plan ahead as final preparations underway for major M27 closure

With just one week to go before the full closure of the M27 motorway between Junctions 9 (Whiteley) and 11 (Fareham), Hampshire County Council is reminding drivers to plan ahead and allow extra time for journeys over the Christmas and New Year

Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of councils across the Hampshire and Solent area

There are still a few weeks left for people to take part in central Government’s public consultation on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) across Hampshire and the Solent area

Local Government Reorganisation

Tips for staying healthy this festive season

Whatever your plans this festive season, Hampshire County Council has practical advice to help our whole community stay well and make the most of the celebrations