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Considering fostering?

I'm considering fostering. Fostering is when a child, or young person, is cared for by someone who is not their parent or guardian. Becoming a foster carer offers you the opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life. It’s different

Lock opening times

Lock opening times. Deepcut and Brookwood Flights (Locks 12 to 28) closed until further notice due to low water levels. The canal does not have a major water source so there is a need to conserve water which means that we have to manage lock usage.

Country parks

What our instructors are up to this summer

We spoke to Zofia, Lead Environmental Educator at Calshot, about her recent adventure in Wales.

Technical guidance notes

Technical guidance (TG) notes detailing what the adoptable standards are within Hampshire

Highways developers

Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre (HBIC)

Hampshire is rich in wildlife and enjoys a long tradition of biological recording

Environment

Hampshire Mental Health Charter

This Charter is based on four principles for specifically supporting people on the autism spectrum who require care and support for their mental health conditions. This Charter has been designed following the Mental Health and Autism Consultation

Access to your records

The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 entitles an individual to access the records about them held by Children's Services. This is called a subject access request (SAR).

Camping and Pod stays

Camping and Pod stays. Camping. One pitch - max six people | From £36.20 per night. Looking to get away from it all and create memories under canvas? Pitch your tent, get the campfire started and stargaze from your cosy woodland camp! Our site

Trading Standards Enforcement Policy

Detailed guidance about Trading Standards' enforcement policy for businesses.

Newtown The Gully

Newtown The Gully. Route distance. 1.5 miles. Start point. Jonathan Hill car park. Download the route. A short history of Newtown. The Parish of Newtown lies in the very north of Hampshire and adjoins the border with Berkshire at the River Enborne.

Active Travel Fund; Brockenhurst

Scheme to create better spaces for people walking and cycling in and around our towns

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.

Residents’ views sought on ways to balance the budget

Hampshire County Council is asking people for their views on ways the Authority could balance its books over the next two years, up to April 2027, as costs and demand for local services keep rising alongside ongoing underfunding by central

A guide to the wildlife of Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve

Situated in the east of Hampshire, Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve is a woodland of beech, ash, and yew trees.

Using our website if you speak another language

Using our website if you speak another language. Online translation tools can help you translate the text on our website into other languages. Most web browsers come with built-in tools that can translate text on the website. The following guides

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

Resources Centre and Shop

Online and offline resources to help pupils and parents.

Miscellaneous

ABBA

ABBA. Tribute Picnic Concert. Download to calendar. 8 August 2026 6:15pm to 10:30pm. Gates open for picnics at 6.15pm, concert 7.30pm – 10.30pm. Saturday 8 August. SOLD OUT. Back by popular demand! One of the longest established & most authentic

Barbecues and picnics

Hiring a BBQ at River Hamble Country Park makes for an idyllic setting to relax with friends, hold a meeting, or host a corporate day, children’s party or family get together.

Winchester (City Focus) Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP)

The Winchester (City Focus) Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) sets out the ambition for investment in walking and cycling in Winchester City over the next 5-10 years.

Celebrating our Hub Partner

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

Music education

Peer Education

Peer education. « Back to School Toolkit. What works with school age students? NICE Guidance for Smoking Prevention in Schools found that approaches led by young people, nominated by the students themselves can be most effective at reducing smoking

Public health

Crew Adventures - Episode 2

Crew Adventures - Episode 2. read ( words). Mar 3 2022. Our expert crew live for adventure and the great outdoors which leads them to extraordinary achievements. In this edition, Dave, our operations manager at Tile Barn, speaks to us about his

Winter Garden shown on BBC Two show Gardeners’ World

The show is now available to watch back on the BBC’s website here

Crew Adventures - Episode 1

Crew Adventures - Episode 1. read ( words). Jan 31 2022. We’re proud of our expert crew and the incredible work they do at our outdoor activity centres. Their love for the great outdoors has steered them into a career like no other. This passion