About the Council
Hampshire County Council is responsible for a wide range of services across the whole county
The County Council’s role is to act strategically and implement policy as determined by Cabinet. This means delivering services to the people of Hampshire (and sometimes beyond) in an open and cost-effective way. The Council acts in the best interests of Hampshire and its residents.
The County Council
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Strategies and information
- teaching
- 135,000
- pupils
- serving more than
- 1.4 million
- residents in Hampshire
- managing a
- £3.3 billion
- gross budget for 2026/27
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Every year across Hampshire, we're working hard to deliver for everyone across our county.
Your travel.
Your care.
Your environment.
Your future.
Your wellbeing.
Your safety.
Your communities.
Your life.
We’re your county council.
Serving Hampshire with purpose and pride.