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Speaking at a County Council meeting

How to make a request to speak at a County Council meeting (known as 'making a deputation')

Democratic process

Calling all Bass Clef Instrumentalists!

Calling all Bass Clef Instrumentalists! read ( words). Dec 18 2023. 'In At the Deep End' is a day of ensemble opportunities and workshops especially for bass clef readers. The ensemble will be led by HMS specialist ensemble staff and the workshops

Music education

Kingsclere walk 2

Kingsclere walk 2. Route distance. 3 miles. Start point. North Street. Download the route. A short description of the Kingsclere walk. Kingsclere has varied countryside including open downland, steep slopes, small fields and woodland. This walk is

Terms and conditions for membership of Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Terms and Conditions of membership to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES – THRUXTON C17 SLIP ROAD & A303 FROM J A342 TO J A338 W, AMPORT, TEST VALLEY

The following roads will be temporarily closed some time during the next 6 months, with an approximate start date of 01/08/2026.

Public notices

Things to see and do

There's so much to do at Manor Farm. Discover our animals, play facilities, history and more!

Picnic

Take a break from exploring the countryside to enjoy a picnic in the outdoors

Artists at Work

Artists at Work. Free entry to the exhibition. Download to calendar. 5 May 2027 10am to 5pm. Wednesday 5 May – Tuesday 18 May, 10am – 5pm. Six friendly artists and photographers, known as Artists at Work, are all brought together by working

About EMTAS services

About EMTAS services - offering bilingual and parental support, family learning, translation of texts, online and offline resources, training and advice.

Miscellaneous

Calshot Castle

Pause video. Pause video. Calshot Castle. Step back in time. Calshot Castle was built by Henry VIII as an artillery fort in 1539, as part of his chain of defences along the English south coast. As Henry VIII began closing Catholic monasteries across

Quercus (oak)

Quercus (Oak). Oaks were a particular passion of Sir Harold, and for many years the world expert on oaks was the botanist at the Gardens. As such, the impressive Quercus collection, containing over 500 cultivars and 916 individual plants, includes

Highway construction standard details

The Highway Construction Standard Details are a set of drawings which detail how elements of any highways are to be built if they are to be adopted by Hampshire County Council as the Highway Authority.

Highways developers

Consultation to create a shared catchment area for housing at Albany Park, Fleet

Consultation to create a shared catchment area for housing at Albany Park, Fleet

Things to do

There’s plenty to enjoy at Royal Victoria Country Park, from woodland and coastal walks to outdoor activities and a historic Chapel.

Cornus (dogwood)

Cornus (dogwood). Of all our National Collections, the Cornus collection is possibly the most diverse, containing over 340 trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. Some are grown for their colourful winter stems and some for their summer flowers. Four

Embracing the winter solstice in Hampshire

Slow down and reconnect with the beauty of the countryside.

Crew Adventures - Episode 2

On a camp in the New Forest, we were given a talk about Hampshire Scout Expeditions and they pitched a trip that they were running to the Himalayas in autumn 1998. ... That experience threw me into the Hampshire Scout Expeditions group where I became a

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – LINFORD ROAD, RINGWOOD, NEW FOREST

The following road will be temporarily closed sometime during the next 6 months, with an approximate start date of 28/09/2026

Public notices

Celebrating our Hub Partner

Music Fusion have appeared in the media this week for their outstanding work

Music education

Engraved signage

Cost-effective and professional engraved signs

Anstey Road Crossing Improvements

Improving accessibility and making it pleasant for the local community.

Andover

Andover Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC). Find on a map, check opening and closing times, permitted and restricted items and book an appointment.

Household waste recycling centres

Schools in Hampshire

Location of Hampshire’s schools, including Primary, Junior, Infant and Secondary

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – Totton Western Bypass, Ashurst and Colbury, New Forest.

The following road will be temporarily closed sometime during the next 21 days, with an approximate start date of 16/09/2026

Public notices

Countryside newsletter subscription

Subscription form for Hampshire countryside newsletters