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Special ceremony marks start of journey for Stanhope Primary School, Aldershot

Stanhope Primary School in Aldershot has become the second of three brand-new primary schools in Hampshire to mark its official opening

Have your say on the future of local government across the Hampshire and Solent area

A public consultation has been launched by central Government on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) across Hampshire and the Solent area – a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape how council services are delivered in the future

Local Government Reorganisation

Statutory consultation to go ahead on future of Smannell and Enham Church of England Primary School

Hampshire County Council will open a statutory consultation on 20 November on the proposed closure of Smannell and Enham Church of England Primary School on the edge of Andover

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 Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme

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 educational and recreational experiences

Statutory consultation to be requested on future of Smannell and Enham Church of England Primary School, Andover

Further discussions about the future of a school on the edge of Andover are due to take place next week

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

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 15 January 2026

Residents’ views sought on ways to balance the budget

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

County Council sets out new ideas for the future of Hampshire’s outdoor and study centres

Thousands of children and residents across Hampshire stand to benefit from a new three-year plan aimed at securing the future of the county’s six Outdoor and Study Centres