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Thousands of Hampshire residents to benefit from expanded weight management support programme

More Hampshire residents will be supported to improve their health and wellbeing after plans for continued investment in adult weight management services were approved today

Hampshire confirms longer-term help for residents facing financial hardship

Hampshire residents facing financial hardship are set to benefit from a major package of support, agreed today by Hampshire County Council

Free summer holiday activities now open to book in Hampshire

Families across Hampshire can now book free holiday activity sessions as the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme returns for summer 2026

Advice for staying safe and well ahead of red heat health alert

With temperatures set to reach and exceed 35°C in some parts of Hampshire this week, a red heat health alert will come into place across Hampshire from 1am tomorrow (Wednesday 24 June) until 11pm on Thursday 25 June

New Chair to lead Hampshire Skills Partnership in boosting skills and the local economy

The Hampshire Skills Partnership – a collaboration between Hampshire County Council, education and training providers, and businesses – has appointed Julie Milburn, Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Sparsholt College Group, as its new

New supported employment pathway opens for people with social care needs

Hampshire County Council has announced a new, dedicated gateway into its Connect to Work programme for people with social care needs, helping more residents move into and stay in meaningful employment

Hampshire approach to domestic abuse highlighted at House of Lords committee

House of Lords evidence showcases Hampshire’s partnership approach as new campaign warns of increased domestic abuse risk during major men’s football tournaments

Welcome to the family – Best Start Family Hubs set to expand into three new locations

Residents of Gosport, Andover and Alton will be the next in Hampshire to welcome Best Start Family Hubs – one-stop shops supporting families from pregnancy and early years through to starting school and beyond

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