News

Investment in frontline services focus of budget proposals

[Nov 11, 2026]

Residents would see continued investment in frontline services, with no cuts to services, under Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s draft budget for next year.

Malls car park welcomes Christmas shoppers after major makeover

[Nov 10, 2026]

The first phase of a major makeover of The Malls car park has been completed in time for the Christmas shopping season.

Leader urges government to decide on North Hampshire Council

[Oct 30, 2026]

Minister for Local Government, Devolution and Regional Growth Jim McMahon OBE told Parliament on Thursday 29 October that the government remains committed to the local government reorganisation programme.

Residents serve up a year of food waste recycling success

[Oct 29, 2026]

Residents across Basingstoke and Deane and Hart have helped to recycle the equivalent weight of almost 1.4 million pumpkins in food waste since the introduction of the weekly recycling service in the run up to Halloween last October.

Former Mayor announces charity totals

[Oct 27, 2026]

The former Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane has presented two local charities with cheques raised from his charity appeal during his year in office.

Festive Friday returns to kick-start Christmas in Basingstoke

[Oct 23, 2026]

Residents and visitors are invited to get into the Christmas spirit as Festive Friday returns to Basingstoke’s Top of the Town on Friday 20 November from 5pm to 8pm, bringing an evening of festive fun, entertainment, shopping and seasonal treats.

Basingstoke residents saddle up this summer

[Oct 20, 2026]

Over 40 residents have gained more confidence in bike riding thanks to successful cycling confidence and learn to ride events organised by the council.

Residents benefit from health and wellbeing support

[Oct 16, 2026]

Residents of all ages are being encouraged to take positive steps towards being more active through initiatives supported by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Free home energy surveys to help residents save money

[Oct 15, 2026]

As the weather begins to turn and temperatures start to dip, a specialist team is offering to visit Basingstoke and Deane residents’ homes for free, to give them advice on how they could save hundreds of pounds on their energy bills every year.

Have your say on new plan for future development in the borough

[Oct 09, 2026]

Give your views as work starts on the council's new Local Plan which will guide where future homes, jobs and infrastructure could go.

Changes to bin collections have started

[Oct 07, 2026]

Changes to waste collections have started as the borough takes steps to recycle more and reduce the amount of rubbish thrown away.

Professionals come together to strengthen help for people facing homelessness

[Oct 02, 2026]

Housing, health, criminal justice, community safety and voluntary sector professionals gathered earlier this week for a session that highlighted the help they offer to people experiencing or at risk of rough sleeping.

Homelessness support success highlighted as strategy refresh begins

[Sep 23, 2026]

A pioneering strategy that has helped hundreds of people find a safe and secure place to live, supported others to keep their homes and kept levels of rough sleeping consistently low in Basingstoke and Deane is set to be updated.

New volunteer group rolls up its sleeves for wildlife

[Sep 21, 2026]

A new nature group sprang into action at Daneshill Park Woodlands over the weekend as volunteers gathered for their first session on Saturday 19 September.

Council takes Baton of Hope pledge to support suicide prevention

[Sep 18, 2026]

The council has strengthened its commitment to supporting mental health and suicide prevention by signing up to the Baton of Hope workplace pledge.

Young artists create striking new look for kickabout wall

[Sep 15, 2026]

A wall used for ball games in Basingstoke has been transformed with vibrant new pieces of public art.