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Read article about Five Hampshire Outdoor Centres activities you’ll only find at Argoed Lwyd. ... Hampshire Outdoor Centres. Why explore marine life at Calshot? Welcome to Calshot Activities Centre.

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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

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

Apply for consent to place or store materials on the highway

Appley for consent if you want to place or store materials on the Highway

Highway licences and permits

Volunteering

As a Library volunteer, you could be helping our library customers, running events or organising activities for children or adults.

Meon Valley Trail

Between 2014 and 2015, Hampshire County Council, in partnership with the South Downs National Park Authority, carried out improvement works to the trail.

Castle Shore Local Nature Reserve

Castle Shore Local Nature Reserve. A grassland amenity area on the shores of Portsmouth Harbour next to the historic Portchester Castle. About the site. Next to the site lies the historic Portchester Castle which dates back to the Roman period.

New green space in Bordon successfully supports communities and wildlife

Local councillors have visited Hollywater Meadows in Bordon to see for themselves how a transformed green space is supporting local wellbeing while contributing to wider efforts to restore biodiversity

Hampshire County Council prepares to finalise plans for simpler, stronger and more secure local councils

Hampshire County Council is entering the final stage of shaping its proposal to central Government on how councils across Hampshire and the Solent could be reorganised to better serve local communities

Support roles

School support roles in Hampshire schools. Schools rely on a wide team of dedicated staff working alongside pupils to create a safe, supportive learning environment.

Countryside Service design standards

Guides - based on the law, local best practice and established local policy - to help Parish Councils and Community Groups who need guidance about creating safe, accessible, enjoyable paths and public “green” areas in Hampshire

Countryside management

Activities

Argoed Lwyd is ideally situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park, surrounded by dramatic landscape featuring caves, rivers, mountains and waterfalls to explore. The Centre is licensed and approved to deliver a full range of real, challenging

Availability

Hampshire Outdoor Centres - enjoy £500 off your next visit when you recommend a new school or group.

New schools and Family Hubs included in multi-million programme of investment

Ten new schools, including two special schools, are planned to open in Hampshire over the next three years, as part of a £633 million investment in the county’s education estate

Download the OurHants mobile app

The new OurHants mobile app gives you convenient access to Hampshire County Council services and notifications from your mobile phone or tablet.

Why volunteer?

Hampshire County Council. Benefits to volunteering: Learn a range of new skills, build confidence, meet new people, support your local community.

Volunteering

Work on upgraded Havant footbridge to start later this year following Hampshire County Council approval

Work to upgrade Havant’s ageing 79-year-old footbridge is set to begin later this year, following approval from Hampshire County Council

Special collections

Hampshire Libraries special collections include aviation, military, naval, railway and Jane Austen.

Hampshire campaign urges residents to reflect on alcohol’s role in relationships as domestic abuse awareness campaign continues

To mark Alcohol Awareness Week, Hampshire residents are being encouraged to consider the impact alcohol can have on their lives and relationships, while a county-wide domestic abuse awareness campaign continues during the men’s World Cup

Threat levels

Resources and information relating to terrorist attack threat levels, including how each level is defined.

Equality

Equality, diversity, inclusion at Hampshire County Council. Discover our equality objectives, impact assessments and data,

Data and statistics Plans and policies

Contact the Special Educational Needs (SEN) service

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Service teams - enquiry form, phone number and email contacts for teams in your area

Support for families Support for young people Support for special needs

Contact Southern Internal Audit Partnership

Contact information for Southern Internal Audit Partnership

Partnerships

Don’t get spooked by the deadline – apply for your child’s secondary school place by 31 October

Parents with children due to start secondary school next year can now apply for their child’s school place