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A brief history
Information on history of the borough
A happy place to live and work
Living and working in Basingstoke and Deane
Abandoned vehicle form
Form to report an abandoned vehicle
Abandoned vehicles
How to report an abandoned and unlicensed vehicle. Find out what Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council does it you report an abandoned or nuisance vehicle.
About neighbourhood planning
A way for communities to decide the future of the places where they live and work
About planning enforcement
The planning enforcement team is concerned with resolving serious breaches of planning control, not with neighbour disputes or minor residential developments.
About the borough
Find out what to do in Basingstoke and Deane
About the council
Information about Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
About the Local Plan update
Information about the Local Plan update. The current Local Plan was adopted in May 2016 and covers the period 2011 to 2029. National guidance now promotes the concept of an on-going cycle of plan making and review.
About the Mayor
Mayor for Basingstoke and Deane
About urban design
Information about urban design in Basingstoke and Deane.
Access for everyone
Help and guidance for disabled people, their carers, friends and family. Information on a wide range of topics including transport, benefits, housing and volunteering is available.
Accessibility at the Polling Station
Accessibility at the Polling Station
Accessibility statement
Information on how accessible our website is and what to do if parts of our website are not accessible to you.
Accounts
Information on Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council's spending and accounts.
Acupuncture
Businesses and individuals carrying out skin treatments such as acupuncture, piercing, electrolysis and tattooing need to be registered.
Adapted housing
Help and advice on remaining in your own home if you have a condition that impacts on your mobility and you need to make your home safe.
Adopted Local Plan
The adopted Local Plan sets out the council’s vision and strategy for the area until 2029. And will provide the basis for decisions on planning applications.
Adopted Policies map
Adopted local plan policies map showing different parts of the borough in detail. Individual maps available to view for each of the areas.
Adoption and fostering
information on adoption and fostering
Adult and community learning
List of adult and community learning locations.
Advertising and Sponsorship
Advertising and Sponsorship
Advertising and Sponsorship Policy
Advertising and Sponsorship Policy
Advice agencies (CAB)
Information on Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council's legal services.
Advice for businesses in Basingstoke Town Centre
Advice for business in Basingstoke Town Centre
Advice for customers
Information for customers on taxis, private hire vehicles, limousines and complaints
Advice on buying your own property
Advice on buying your own property details of the steps in the buying process.
Advice on home burial
Advice on home burial in Basingstoke and Deane.
Advice on keeping poultry
Advice on keeping poultry.
Age concern
Advice and support for over 55s
Air 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
Air pollution - what is being done locally
Find out what is being done in Basingstoke and Deane to help reduce air pollution
Air pollution - what the government is doing
Find out what the government is doing to combat the effects of air quality
Air pollution - what you can do to help
Find out what you can do to help reduce air pollution in Basingstoke and Deane.
Air pollution and how it affects our health
An air pollutant is any substance in the air that could harm people or the ecosystem. Pollutants can be solid particles, liquid droplets or gases and can be either man-made or natural.
Air quality in the borough
Find out how good the air quality is in Basingstoke and Deane and review our air quality reports.
Airports
links to transport websites
Alarms for elderly and disabled
Advice and support for over 55s
Alcohol licenses
Information on Licensing Act 2003 - complaints, fees,enforcement
Alcohol licensing
Information about alcohol licensing in Basingstoke and Deane, including how to apply for a premises licence, personal licence and temporary event notices.
Alencon (twin town)
Information on Basingstoke and Deane twinning with Alencon, France Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium and Euskirchen, Germany
Allergen guidance for food businesses
Allergen guidance for food businesses
Allotments
Information on allotment sites in Basingstoke, how to apply, waiting list
Alzheimers
Advice and support for over 55s
Ambulance service
Details for contacting the emergency services (police, ambulance and fire service)
An inclusive employer
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring our staff have access to equal opportunities and are valued and heard.
Animal licence guidance notes and FAQs
The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) England) Regulations 2018 came into force on 1 October 2018 to help with any queries view the guidance notes and frequently asked questions.
Animal licensing
Information about animal licensing in Basingstoke and Deane, including how to apply for a pet shop licence and dog breeding licence.
Animal welfare
how to make an application for animal welfare licence
Animal welfare and pest control
Information on animal welfare and pest control in Basingstoke and Deane
Answers to questions about solar panels
Solar panels and solar farms frequently asked questions
Anti-fraud and corruption
This Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy is part of the council’s commitment to protect public funds.
Anti-social behaviour
Information on the community safety team in Basingstoke and Deane including the shared service with Hart and Rushmoor and other partnership agencies to form Safer North Hampshire.
Ants
Information on pest control, including rats, mice, bed bugs, bees, cockroaches, fleas, wasps and foxes.
Application procedure
Environmental permitting application procedure
Applications made under the Gambling Act 2005
Premises licence applications made under the Gambling Act 2005 in Basingstoke and Deane
Applications made under the Licensing Act 2003
Information on current applications made under the Licensing Act 2003
Applications to place tables and chairs on the highway
Application from business to place tables and chairs on the highway
Apply for an allotment
Application form to apply for an allotment in Basingstoke and Deane
Apply for an assisted bin collection
Apply for a free assisted collection if you need help putting your bins out.
Apply for it
Make an application or request to the council for a variety of services and support.
Apply to hold an event
Apply to hold an event
Applying for a housing association property
Changes to housing allocation policy, who qualifies for housing needs and advice and how to apply for housing in the borough of Basingstoke and Deane.
Apprenticeships (Education and learning)
Information on Apprenticeships in Basingstoke and Deane.
Apprenticeships (Working here)
Delivering Apprenticeships we're proud of, Basingstoke and Deane will be working with three Hampshire councils who have developed an exciting new apprentice programme, providing an alternative to college or university.
Approach us for advice
Information on help and advice about housing and if you are or will become homelessness.
Archaeology
These historic buildings, areas and landscapes provide valuable evidence of our social and economic history
Armed Forces Day flag raising ceremony
Flag raising ceremony for Armed forces day
Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday
Details of the Remembrance Sunday Service and Armistice Day service at War Memorial in Basingstoke
Article 4 advice
Information on the plans to protect Basingstoke Town Conservation Area, including information on the Article 4 Direction affecting the Basingstoke Town area
Article 4 Directions
The council have made a number of Article 4 Directions that remove some permitted development rights from certain areas of the borough.
Arts and culture
Find out about arts and culture venues around Basingstoke; including The Anvil, The Haymarket, Viables Craft centre, Central Studio and Proteus Creation space and theatre company
Arts, culture and events
Basingstoke and Deane has a wealth of arts and cultural facilities, including The Anvil and The Haymarket as well as museums and galleries charting the growth of the town.
Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan
Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan
Asylum seekers
Links to further information on asylum seekers.
Authority Monitoring Report
The AMR monitors both the effectiveness of the policies set out in the Adopted Local Plan and the implementation of the emerging Local Plan which forms part of the Local Development Scheme (LDS).
Awarding contracts
Awarding Contracts
A-Z page
A to Z page for Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council's website
A-Z Recycling
A-Z of waste and recycling to help you recycle more.

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