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[Sep 10, 2024]

Cabinet meeting Tuesday 10 September 2024 at 6.30pm

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.

Supporting business success at Basing View

[Aug 09, 2024]

Additional parking has been created at Basingstoke’s central business district as part of the council’s work to support businesses and attract new companies to the borough.

More play areas set for major refurbishment

[Aug 09, 2024]

Five more play areas in the borough are to undergo a major makeover as part of the council’s commitment to ensure play areas are inclusive, well maintained and fun places for families.

Former Mayor’s charity fundraising totals revealed

[Aug 07, 2024]

The former Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane has thanked local people for helping him raise more than £15,000 for three local charities during his year in office.

Growing garden waste collections

[Aug 07, 2024]

More people in Basingstoke and Deane are recycling their garden waste through the council’s collection service, helping to cut carbon in the borough.

New outdoor mural celebrates wildlife in South View

[Aug 01, 2024]

A colourful new mural that celebrates habitats and wildlife in South View has been brought to life as part of a new project.

Introduction of food waste collections agreed by Cabinet

[Jul 31, 2024]

The introduction of weekly kerbside food waste collections from October 2025 was agreed by the council’s Cabinet on Tuesday 30 July.

Proposals for new water and leisure complex being drawn up

[Jul 31, 2024]

Plans for a new water and leisure complex to replace the Aquadrome are being firmed up as the council prepares to start the formal search for a leisure specialist to design, build and run it.

Basingstoke Festival success curtain-raiser to summer of fun

[Jul 29, 2024]

Over 12,000 people attended free family-friendly outdoor arts events as part of Basingstoke Festival this year, it has been revealed after it finished earlier this month.

Investment in Whiteditch open space brings new facilities for all

[Jul 29, 2024]

Visitors to Whiteditch open space in Oakridge can now enjoy new games and fitness equipment as well as woodland-themed sculptures and totems after a major £390,000 improvement project.

Proposed changes to waste collections to help residents recycle more

[Jul 23, 2024]

Residents will be able to recycle more next year if borough council plans to speed up the introduction of food waste collections in Basingstoke and Deane are approved.

Greener bin trucks driving down council’s carbon emissions

[Jul 19, 2024]

Over 288 tonnes of carbon emissions have already been saved after the council began fuelling its bin trucks with a low-carbon biofuel three months ago.

Green Flag success for borough’s parks

[Jul 17, 2024]

Three popular parks in Basingstoke and Deane have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag, putting them among the very best parks in the UK.

Action plan to kick-start rejuvenation of Basingstoke’s historic heart

[Jul 16, 2024]

Basingstoke’s Top of the Town is set to benefit from a package of improvements aimed at breathing new life into the area and enhancing its vibrancy.

Feedback to shape next version of borough’s plan to guide development

[Jul 15, 2024]

Over 7,000 comments made on the draft plan that will guide development and planning decisions in Basingstoke and Deane until at least 2040 are being considered by the borough council.