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More than 20,000 young people respond to youth wellbeing survey

More than 20,000 young people from Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton have shared their views on the health and wellbeing issues that matter most to them through a large-scale survey of Year 7 and 10 pupils

Half a million meals served: Hampshire’s Meals on Wheels reaches major milestone

Hampshire’s Meals on Wheels service has reached a major milestone, delivering over half a million meals to residents across the county in just over two years

Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority set to deliver transformative changes across the region

The Hampshire and the Solent region has secured a major investment fund of £1.3 billion — making it one of the largest allocations ever received by the area

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Winchester dog fields due to open this spring, offering the ‘paw-fect’ place for worry-free walks

Dog owners will soon have a new place to explore with their four-legged companions - complete with purpose-built activity courses - as two new fenced dog fields open near Winchester this spring, operated by Hampshire County Council

Still time to register to have your say in May’s Hampshire County Council elections

Hampshire residents are being encouraged to check they are registered to vote ahead of the County Council elections on Thursday 7 May 2026, an important opportunity for people across the county to influence decisions that shape everyday services –

Special needs support takes to the road with new ‘Local Offer Discovery Days’

Parents of children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) are being invited to find out more about SEND support in Hampshire through a series of in-person events running this spring

Hampshire County Council celebrates incredible staff during Social Work Week 2026

Hampshire County Council is celebrating Social Work Week (16 to 20 March) by sharing real stories from social workers who support children, families and adults across the county

Plans progressed for a further 116 special needs places

There’s good news for parents and children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) this week, as the County Council has today progressed plans for an extra 116 special needs school places across south Hampshire

Hampshire County Council to consult on first specialist SEN unit in the county

Hampshire County Council is set to ask for people’s views on a proposed new specialist unit for children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs in Lymington

Step into Spring Smokefree: Hampshire residents urged to quit on No Smoking Day

With the lighter days and signs of spring emerging across the county, Hampshire County Council is encouraging residents to make this season a fresh start and take a positive step towards better health on National No Smoking Day