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Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority formally established following parliamentary approval

The Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority (HSCCA) has been formally established following parliamentary approval of the statutory instrument, marking a major milestone in the creation of a new authority to lead strategic

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Boost for electric vehicle use as Hampshire County Council unveils plan for 17,000 community chargers

People across Hampshire are set to benefit from the introduction of around 17,000 electric vehicle charge points, with new infrastructure set to be installed in local areas where ‘off-street’ charging from home is not an option

Boost for passengers as Hampshire County Council confirms funding for 100+ bus shelter upgrades

Passengers across rural areas in Hampshire are set to benefit from an improved travel experience as 41 parish councils have been awarded grants to refurbish or replace 137 bus shelters

Hundreds of illicit vapes and cigarettes seized from premises in Ringwood and Totton

Illegal vapes, cigarettes and hand rolled tobacco with a total street value of over £3,000 have been seized from two retail premises in Ringwood and Totton following a joint operation between Hampshire County Council’s Trading Standards team and

Hampshire County Council Announces Leader and Cabinet Team

Hampshire County Council has confirmed its new Administration, re-elected Leader and new-look Cabinet, following the 7 May local elections which resulted in no political party gaining overall control. Since the election result was declared

Botley Bypass - drivers reminded to allow more time for journeys ahead of road closures over May half-term

Road users are being reminded to allow more time for journeys ahead of planned road closures needed to build a new roundabout at the junction of the A3051 and A334 - an integral part of the wider Botley Bypass improvements

Support for Hampshire care leavers praised in latest Ofsted report

Care leavers in Hampshire receive ‘consistent and responsive support from practitioners who know them well’ and are ‘supported effectively towards independence’. Those are the key findings in an Ofsted report published today, following a

Media notification: Traffic management during Wickham Horse Fair – Wednesday 20 May

Temporary traffic management arrangements will be in place during the Wickham Horse Fair which will be held on Wednesday 20 May 2025 to ensure the event runs smoothly and safely

Supported internships: a step towards work for young people with SEND in Hampshire

Hampshire County Council is highlighting supported internships as a practical way to help young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) move from education into paid employment – with the right support in place

County Council Election Results Declared

Votes cast in the County Council election held on Thursday 7 May have now been counted, with no single party achieving overall control