News

Cabinet approve renewal of town centre antisocial drinking order

[Oct 09, 2024]

Plans to renew an order to curb antisocial street drinking in Basingstoke town centre to keep it a safe and welcoming place, have been agreed by the council.

Fang-tastic activities in Basingstoke town centre this half-term

[Oct 07, 2024]

Children will be able to enjoy a frightfully fun programme of activities this October half-term as Love Basingstoke Presents returns to the Top of the Town.

New exercise classes to help more people to get moving

[Oct 04, 2024]

People in Oakridge, Buckskin and Popley who are looking to be more active are being encouraged to join a new physical activity class organised by the council.

Shaping the borough’s future workforce

[Oct 02, 2024]

Businesses across Basingstoke and Deane will get the chance to come together and learn more about the benefits of having an inclusive and diverse workforce at a free event next month.

New grant scheme set to boost support for borough’s independent retailers

[Oct 02, 2024]

Businesses in Basingstoke’s Top of the Town and other towns and villages across the borough can now get help to fund improvements to their buildings, following the launch of a new grant scheme.

Free help to save hundreds of pounds on energy bills

[Oct 01, 2024]

As the energy price cap goes up by 10% today (1 October), people living in Basingstoke and Deane are being reminded there is free help to save money on their bills and keep their homes warm this winter.

Proposals for more electric vehicle charging points

[Sep 23, 2024]

Until Monday 4 November, have your say on our proposals to help create new vehicle chargers across the borough.

Councillor funding for community projects

[Sep 20, 2024]

Community groups and organisations can still apply for funding for small-scale local initiatives through the council’s Councillor Community Grant Scheme.

Exhibition to celebrate 50 years of Basingstoke and Deane

[Sep 12, 2024]

As part of a special exhibition to celebrate 50 years since the creation of Basingstoke and Deane, residents and businesses are being encouraged to share their experiences of living and working in the area.

Pawsome stray dog service

[Sep 04, 2024]

The council’s stray dog service and licensing team has been given a round of a-paws after winning the RSPCA’s top PawPrint Awards.

Purchase of town centre site set to support innovative work to prevent homelessness

[Sep 03, 2024]

The council could purchase a town centre building to protect the key service it provides to those at risk of homelessness.

Free expert-led nature and climate activities for local primary schools

[Sep 02, 2024]

Fun new activities and assemblies to help four to 11-year-olds learn about wildlife, plants and climate change are coming to local primary schools this autumn.

Supporting delivery of affordable homes as part of regeneration plans

[Sep 02, 2024]

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is set to transfer land it owns in Winklebury to support the regeneration of the area and enable the delivery of new affordable homes.

Double celebration for borough’s conservation heroes

[Aug 30, 2024]

Work to protect and enhance the borough’s natural environment has received a boost thanks to the efforts of volunteers who have more than doubled the number of hours spent carrying out conservation in a year.

Making sure you are registered to vote

[Aug 28, 2024]

The council will be contacting households across the borough throughout the summer to ensure their details are correct on the electoral register as part of the annual canvass.

New ultra-low carbon taxi takes to the streets

[Aug 21, 2024]

The first of up to 17 new ultra-low carbon hackney carriages recently took to the streets of the borough under the council’s scheme to assist local taxi drivers to invest in greener and accessible taxis.

Free advice for residents looking to buy their own home

[Aug 14, 2024]

Residents looking to own their own home can now get tailored advice following the launch of a free appointment service.

Thousands of free trees up for grabs

[Aug 12, 2024]

Residents can get two free trees to plant in their gardens this autumn to encourage native plants and wildlife and capture carbon as The Tree-Mendous Giveaway launches in Basingstoke and Deane.