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Hampshire County Council elects new Chairman at annual meeting

The County Council’s chain of office has passed to Councillor Mark Cooper who has been elected as Hampshire County Council’s new Chairman

Planning permission granted for new secondary school in North Whiteley

A new 900-place secondary school in North Whiteley has received the official seal of approval, following planning consent granted by Hampshire County Council today (Wednesday, 30 April)

Completed Worthy Road walking and cycling improvement scheme gets thumbs up

Improvements to make it easier and more appealing for people to walk and cycle on Worthy Road in Winchester have been completed by Hampshire County Council

£13 million to improve local bus services given the go ahead

Improvements to local bus services and associated infrastructure to the value of £13,049,411 will be made across Hampshire during the coming year, 2025/26

Funding for new North Whiteley secondary school given green light

Plans for a new 900-place secondary school in North Whiteley have moved a step forward, as funding for the project has been officially approved

Funding for new North Whiteley secondary school awaiting seal of approval

Plans for a new 900-place secondary school in North Whiteley could reach an important new milestone next week, as funding recommendations for the project are due to be considered by Hampshire County Council

Hampshire County Council Fast-Tracked for Devolution Priority Programme

Hampshire County Council has been accepted onto the Government's fast-track Devolution Priority Programme (DPP) – marking a significant milestone in the journey towards devolution for Hampshire and the wider area

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Working together in Hampshire to tackle climate change: twelve months in focus

Hampshire residents and communities are making a vital contribution to tackling climate change with over 550 householders investing in Hampshire County Council’s third Solar Together scheme, generating their own green electricity and contributing

Save money and reduce waste this festive season

Festive tips on how to save money, reduce waste and recycle more this Christmas, which could help manage the cost of living, have been published in a handy online guide by Hampshire County Council

Setting a course for economic success in Hampshire

Creating jobs that will bring employment security for Hampshire residents, serving the future needs of businesses across the county, and tackling financial and social inequality are among the priority outcomes to be driven by a strategy for economic