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Ramping up long term action for Nature

Hampshire County Council has published its first-ever Biodiversity Report, showcasing the wide range of work underway across the county to protect, restore and enhance the natural environment

County Council secures prosecution of rogue trader caught with illegal and underage-sold e-cigarettes

Hampshire County Council has welcomed the successful prosecution of a rogue trader who has been sentenced for the possession and underage selling of illicit electronic cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, at a business in Aldershot

New funding to help Hampshire households facing hardship

Hampshire County Council has unveiled an initial £850,000 support package to help low-income households during unexpected financial shocks

Hampshire County Council powers ahead with LED streetlighting expansion

Over 26,000 energy-saving LED streetlights will be introduced across Hampshire from next month, helping to cut electricity use, reduce carbon emissions and deliver long-term savings

Hampshire County Council publishes update on safety improvement scheme at Pulens Lane and Durford Lane

Plans are entering the final stages for safety improvements at the Pulens Lane and Durford Lane junction in Petersfield

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 –