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Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
We recognise our responsibility to safeguard young and vulnerable people in the borough and works in partnership with a range of organisations to achieve this.
Safer Food Better Business (SFBB)
Information on Safer Food Better Business.
Safer streets
Safer Streets 2 Project
Sandbags
Flood updates,weather warnings, who to contact and roles and responsibilities
Satellite dishes
Find out if you need planning permission in Basingstoke & Deane
Schools
Information on colleges, university and schools including Basingstoke College of Technology(BCOT), Queen Mary's College(QMC) and University of Winchester campus.
Scrap metal
A-Z of waste and recycling to help you recycle more.
Scrap metal dealers
information on scrap metal dealers
Search and bid online for properties
Information on how to search and bid online for social housing (housing association) under the homebid scheme and how it works.
Section 44a
Under section 44a of the Local Government Finance Act 1988, Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council has the discretion to award a discount for partially occupied properties, providing the situation only exists for a short time.
Self-build and Custom Build Register
Are you thinking of building your own home, register your interest for self-build or custom build homes in Basingstoke and Deane.
Self-care guide
elf-Care is the practice of looking after and prioritising own mental and physical wellbeing.
Selling animals as pets
Licensing information for selling animals as pets in Basingstoke and Deane.
Selling your vehicle
Find out what your responsibilities are when you sell your vehicle and follow our guidelines to ensure you are not an innocent victim of car crime.
Senior citizens
Advice and support for over 55s
Senior management structure
Senior management structure chart for Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
Septic tanks
Further information on sewerage and drainage and who to contact
Service arrangements over the holiday period
Information on the changes to collection dates during the festive period.
Severe weather information
Find out what to do if we suffer from severe weather in Basingstoke and Deane -information on flooding, snow and ice, hot weather and gales.
Sewers
Further information on sewerage and drainage and who to contact
Sex establishment licensing
Information on how to apply for sex establishment licence
Shared ownership
Shared ownership is a part-buy, part-rent scheme for people who can't afford to buy a home outright.
Sheltered housing
Information on and future changes to sheltered housing
Sherborne St John Neighbourhood Plan
The Sherborne St John Neighbourhood Plan (SSJNP) was submitted to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (BDBC) on 1 November 2016.
Sherfield on Loddon Neighbourhood Plan
Information on the Sherfield on Loddon Neighbourhood Plan
Sherfield on Loddon Parish by-election 15 June 2017
Sherfield on Loddon Parish by election to be held on 15 June 2017
Sherfield Park ancient woodland restoration project
Work to restore an area of ancient semi-natural woodland at The Larches at Sherfield Park. This will create a very noticeable change in the appearance of the site
Sinclair Drive play area refurbishments
Sinclair Drive play area refurbishments
Single person discount
Information on council tax discounts and exemptions in Basingstoke and Deane.
Single person discount review
Information and guidance about Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council's single person discount review for council tax purposes.
Skate parks
Information on skate parks, BMX facilities and basketball courts in the borough
Skills and training
Improving your skills and training in Basingstoke and Deane.
Skin piercing
Businesses and individuals carrying out skin treatments such as acupuncture, piercing, electrolysis and tattooing need to be registered.
Skin treatment registration
Businesses and individuals carrying out skin treatments such as acupuncture, piercing, electrolysis and tattooing need to be registered.
Skip licences
Who to contact for highways maintenance, regulatory services, highway adoptions, safety engineering
Small Business Rate Relief
Find out if your business is entitled to Small Business Rate Relief
Smoke pollution
We are required under the Environment Act 1995 to review and assess the quality of air in the borough against the national air quality standards and objectives
Smoking in public places
Find out more about the smoke-free law
Snow
Information on what to do if there is snow and ice
Social housing
Help and information on how to apply for social housing and to exchange/homeswap properties
Social housing changes
Information on social housing changes in Basingstoke and Deane.
Social media
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council's social media house rules
Social services
Information and contact details for social care and health in Hampshire
Solar Panel Study
Solar Panel Study
Solent Quality Place Awards
Information on the Solent Quality Place Awards in Basingstoke and Deane.
Sound insulation
Find out more information about installing sound insulation
South and South East in bloom
Information on voluntary community-led project and how you can get involved
South Ham and Buckskin - Environmental Renewal Scheme
South Ham and Buckskin Environmental Renewal Scheme
Speed cameras
Who to contact for highways maintenance, regulatory services, highway adoptions, safety engineering
Speed limits
A permanent traffic road order (PTRO) is the statutory way of moving of stationary traffic on the highway
Sport pitch prices
Information on cost of hire of council pitches - rugby and football, netball courts, 4G astro, cricket and changing rooms.
Sports and recreation
Information on sports facilities and what is available to book direct with the organisation in Basingstoke
Sports club/facility
Information and links on sports and dance clubs
Sports facilities
Find out what sports facilities are available in Basingstoke and Deane. Book a council owned sport's pitch for your club or event.
Sports facilities to hire
Basingstoke and Deane offer a wide range of outdoor facilities to hire, including football and rugby pitches, astro, athletics and netball.
Sports infrastructure
Find out about the latest sports activities in the borough and how we are developing and supporting the future of sport in Basingstoke and Deane
St Mary Bourne Neighbourhood Plan
St Mary Bourne Neighbourhood Plan (SMBNP) was submitted to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council on 6 May 2017.
Stand for election
If you'd like to stand for election to the borough council or a parish council, you can find information and advice on eligibility and the nomination process
Statement of Community Involvement
Sets out how the council intends to involve the local community in planning issues.
Stop spiking
Drink spiking is adding a substance to someone's drink without their knowledge. We are working with Hampshire Constabulary to make our licensed premises aware.
Strategic approach to parking
The Strategic Approach to Parking was adopted by the council on 9 October 2008. Read the documents relating to the Borough's strategic approach to parking.
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
We completed a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment, in conjunction with the Environment Agency and the local water companies
Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA)
Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment
Strategic projects
Get an update on the strategic projects happening in Basingstoke and Deane, including Basing View, the Leisure Park and the Town Centre.
Street care and grounds maintenance
Report a street care issue, such as fly-tipping, litter, graffiti in Basingstoke and Deane
Street cleaning
Frequently asked questions on street cleansing including fly-tipping and street cleaning.
Street lighting
Who to contact for highways maintenance, regulatory services, highway adoptions, safety engineering
Street name plates
Information on street naming and numbering in Basingstoke and Deane.
Street naming and numbering
Information on street naming and numbering in Basingstoke and Deane.
Street parties
Street parties are a great way to have fun, meet and get to know your neighbours, which helps to build a friendly community environment.
Street trading
Information on what is street trading
Structure of the council
Information on how Basingstoke and Deane Borough council is structured the Political makeup, the Council, the mayor, the cabinet and senior management and council officers.
Submit a planning application
You can submit applications electronically using the Planning Portal
Subscribe to our business newsletter
subscribe to newsletter/join our mailing list
Subsidy control
Information on the UK subsidy control regime
Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD)
We have prepared a number of Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) to provide additional guidance to the Saved Policies of the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Local Plan
Support for care leavers
Support and guidance for care leavers in Basingstoke and Deane
Support for groups and councils to take climate action
information on support for groups and councils to take climate action
Support Services
Support services in Basingstoke and Deane.
Supported housing
Find out how you can qualify for supported housing if you are single and homeless and need help to sustain and manage your housing
Supporting families leaving Ukraine
Supporting families leaving Ukraine
Sustainability Appraisal
The Sustainability Appraisal performs a key role in providing a sound evidence base for the Local Plan and forms an integrated part of the plan preparation process
Sustainable business
Information on climate change for business in Basingstoke and Deane.
Sustainable living
Information on what Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is doing to address the issue of climate change locally.
Swimming pools
Information on sports facilities and what is available to book direct with the organisation in Basingstoke

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