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Hampshire Outdoor Centres for schools

Hampshire Outdoor Centre's core purpose is to enhance young lives through outdoor education. We take pride in offering a truly memorable residential experience tailored to your preferences. Our four fantastic locations offer a range of adventurous

News and features

Keep up to date with news and information about Hampshire's countryside

Kids Zone

Loads of puzzles, story readings, and book recommendations from the Hampshire Library team. Join the Summer Reading Challenge - read or listen to 6 books and collect rewards

Libraries Campaigns

Parking permit

Apply for a parking permit in the county of Hampshire.

Parking

The Hampshire Pledge

Information about the Hampshire Pledge

Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership

Information and support for individuals and professionals

Domestic abuse

Hampshire County Council celebrates incredible staff during Social Work Week 2026

Hampshire County Council is celebrating Social Work Week (16 to 20 March) by sharing real stories from social workers who support children, families and adults across the county

Carer's assessment

Carer's assessment. Anyone who may need support in their caring role has a right to a carer’s assessment.

Adult social care Caring for the elderly Support for carers

First Best Start Family Hub launches in Hampshire

Leigh Park has become the first place in Hampshire to welcome a Best Start Family Hub, a one-stop shop supporting families from pregnancy and early years through to starting school and beyond

Blue Badge parking scheme

Blue Badge parking for people with disabilities - who can get a badge, how much it costs, where it can be used and how to apply

Parking

Holiday Activities and Food programme to bring festive fun and healthy meals to Hampshire families

Children and young people from low-income families across Hampshire can look forward to a winter break filled with exciting activities and nutritious meals, thanks to Hampshire County Council’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme

Special needs support takes to the road with new ‘Local Offer Discovery Days’

Parents of children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) are being invited to find out more about SEND support in Hampshire through a series of in-person events running this spring

Hitting the cold spots

Help and advice on keeping your home warm

Adult social care

Hampshire foster carers play key role in children’s safe return home

Foster carers across Hampshire are playing a vital role in helping children return home safely to their families when that is the right and best outcome for the child, as shown in a new video released by Hampshire County Council

Services

At Hampshire Libraries you can borrow books and more items, print documents, use the computer, hire a room, or learn something new.

Welcome to the family – Best Start Family Hubs set to expand into three new locations

Residents of Gosport, Andover and Alton will be the next in Hampshire to welcome Best Start Family Hubs – one-stop shops supporting families from pregnancy and early years through to starting school and beyond

Paying for care in your own home

How we assess whether you are eligible for funding from Hampshire County Council towards your care at home and how we work out what contribution you need to pay

Adult social care

Families

There's plenty to do for all the family

Hampshire Day 15 July: celebrating communities that help residents thrive

This Hampshire Day, Hampshire County Council is celebrating the vital role local groups and volunteers play in helping residents thrive, while highlighting the range of services and support available from the Local Authority to communities across

Our benefits

Family protection - the schemes provide benefits for your loved ones if you die in service and support if you become too ill to continue to work. ... Family friendly policies. We offer a full range of family-friendly policies including generous maternity

Teaching roles

Experienced teacher. Collaboration is at the heart of the Hampshire family of schools, supported by strong networks sustained and developed through joint efforts of schools and the authority working together. ... As a four star County Council with an

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

Library computers

Hampshire Library computers are available to use, free of charge, for all library card holders.

Libraries

Ramping up long term action for Nature

Hampshire County Council has published its first-ever Biodiversity Report, showcasing the wide range of work underway across the county to protect, restore and enhance the natural environment