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Children invited to join Hampshire Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge 2026

Children across Hampshire are being invited to sign up for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge as it returns to Hampshire Libraries from Saturday 11 July. The 2026 challenge is called Read to the Beat

Make a record-breaking pledge to ditch single-use plastics this July

This Plastic Free July, Hampshire County Council is encouraging residents to make a ‘plastic-free pledge’ to help the environment – and even cut their household costs

Hampshire County Council gives green light to safety improvement scheme at Pulens Lane and Durford Lane

Residents and road users in Petersfield are set to benefit from a safety improvement scheme at the Pulens Lane and Durford Lane junction, which has been given the green light by Hampshire County Council

New Skills Bootcamps help residents get job-ready

A huge range of Skills Bootcamps is now available across Hampshire, giving people the chance to gain valuable skills and boost their career prospects

Boost for local communities as Hampshire County Councillors Grants Scheme opens this July

Vital support to local organisations, projects and initiatives that strengthen communities across the county will be available from Hampshire County Council’s popular Members Grants Scheme which will reopen on 1 July 2026

Ringwood care home recognised with Veteran Friendly Framework status ahead of Armed Forces Day

Residents at Bickerley Green care home in Ringwood now benefit from enhanced support and more personalised care after the home achieved Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status

Inspiring young people into the creative sector at Basingstoke Festival

Hampshire County Council and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council have launched a Creative Work Experience programme giving young people the chance to break into the creative industries, gain hands-on experience, and showcase their talents at this

Plans progressed for more special needs school places in Eastleigh, Aldershot and Hart

More children with special educational needs (SEN) in and around Eastleigh will soon be able to access the right support closer to home, thanks to plans which received the green light today

County Council begins legal challenge over Government’s LGR decision for Hampshire and the Solent area

Hampshire County Council has decided to proceed with a judicial review in relation to central Government’s decision to reorganise councils across the Hampshire and Solent area

Local Government Reorganisation

A system that works for all – New plan to transform special needs support in Hampshire

An inclusive education system that supports children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from early years right through to adulthood - that's the vision of a new landmark plan to transform SEND support in