News

Change to Own Home Loan scheme set to give more residents a chance to buy their first home

[Mar 24, 2025]

More first-time buyers can get support to buy a home of their own following changes to one of the council’s affordable housing schemes.

Devolution and local government reorganisation

[Mar 21, 2025]

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been accepted onto the government's Devolution Priority Programme as a fast-track to delivering devolution for the area.

New unitary councils are also set to replace our existing county and district council structure in Hampshire.

Council achieves specialist accreditation for domestic abuse and homelessness work

[Mar 14, 2025]

The country’s leading specialist domestic abuse partnership has recognised the borough council for the high standard of support it offers those suffering domestic abuse.

More play areas set for major makeovers

[Mar 13, 2025]

Four more play areas have been earmarked for major makeovers in the next year as part of the council’s drive to continue to provide play spaces that are inclusive and well maintained.

Listen Up returns with free live music in Basingstoke

[Mar 12, 2025]

Music fans will be able to enjoy another fantastic line-up of live performances in Basingstoke town centre this month as part of a showcase of music from homegrown talent and national artists.

Funding to support community and voluntary groups

[Mar 11, 2025]

Community and voluntary groups across the borough are set to benefit from more than £140,000 in funding following this year’s launch of a council grant scheme designed to provide more targeted activities, services and support for residents.

Plans for refurbishment of town centre hostel at centre of borough’s drive to tackle homelessness

[Mar 10, 2025]

A Basingstoke hostel which provides emergency accommodation for residents at risk of homelessness is set to undergo a major transformation as part of work to protect the vital service.

Councillors set to discuss future of Westside Community Centre

[Mar 10, 2025]

Opportunities for the redevelopment of a Basingstoke community centre are set to be explored alongside plans for a new long-term community hub for the area.

Pledge to continue investment in frontline services after councillors agree budget for the next year

[Feb 28, 2025]

Plans to continue significant investment in the borough council’s frontline services for the next year have been given the green light by councillors.

Council unveils exciting plans for five replacement play areas

[Feb 26, 2025]

Work to transform five more of the borough’s play areas is under way as part of the borough council’s commitment to ensure play areas are inclusive, well maintained and fun places for families.

New play area now open at Sinclair Drive

[Feb 19, 2025]

Play time just got even better for children living near Sinclair Drive in Basingstoke following the completion of work to install a new play area.

Opening the door for more community services to restart in South Ham

[Feb 07, 2025]

More community services and activities look set to restart later this year following a partnership effort to secure additional space in South Ham for a community association after its centre had to close.

Land sale to create new affordable homes proposed

[Feb 03, 2025]

More new affordable homes could be built in South Ham if Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council agrees to sell land it owns to a housing provider.

Thousands of new trees taking root throughout the borough

[Jan 30, 2025]

New trees that will provide food and shelter for native wildlife are now taking root in gardens throughout the borough after more than 1,500 residents collected free saplings in the Tree-mendous Giveaway.