News

New northern Hampshire unitary council to serve residents from 2028 announced

[Mar 25, 2026]

The government has announced that a new northern Hampshire unitary council will serve residents in Basingstoke and Deane from April 2028, in the biggest change to local authorities in Hampshire in 50 years.

Funding to support community and voluntary groups

[Mar 23, 2026]

Community and voluntary groups across the borough are set to benefit from more than £130,000 in funding, following the launch of this year's council grant scheme designed to provide more targeted activities, services and support for residents.

New scheme set to strengthen work with housing associations

[Mar 23, 2026]

A new scheme that aims to drive up housing standards and strengthen support for residents has been launched by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

More infrastructure work needed before borough’s plan for new homes can progress

[Mar 20, 2026]

Concerns about water supply issues for new homes needed in Basingstoke and Deane in the future, raised by the council, have now been supported by the Environment Agency and Natural England in a consultation on the borough’s draft Local Plan.

Summer sun to power council community centres with free electricity

[Mar 19, 2026]

Over 400 brand-new solar panels will help to power more of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s community centres with zero-emission electricity this summer.

New sessions to encourage people to get on their bikes

[Mar 18, 2026]

Free sessions to help people living in Popley in Basingstoke to build their confidence when cycling will start this summer.

Progressing plans for bold partnership to unlock major investment

[Mar 17, 2026]

An ambitious search for a partner to fast-track improvements in Basingstoke town centre and Basing View is set to get underway.

Borough’s children encouraged to get creative to help reduce littering

[Mar 16, 2026]

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is asking children in the borough to draw upon their artistic skills and design a poster to encourage people to put their litter in the bin.

Residents encouraged make their gardens more wildlife-friendly this spring

[Mar 16, 2026]

People across Basingstoke and Deane are being encouraged to book a free home visit from eco experts to get top tips for making their gardens more wildlife friendly.

Council declares rights for rivers in Basingstoke and Deane

[Mar 12, 2026]

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has strengthened its commitment to protect rivers and streams in northern Hampshire.

Work begins to declare Old Down a local nature reserve

[Mar 11, 2026]

Work is now underway to make Old Down in Basingstoke the borough’s newest local nature reserve.

Vision for new landmark leisure destination unveiled

[Mar 10, 2026]

The first look at the new energy-efficient water and leisure complex to replace the Aquadrome in Basingstoke has been revealed.

Borough’s biodiversity strategy benefitting nature two years on

[Mar 06, 2026]

Over 10,000 hours of volunteer conservation work and a new nature reserve headline the ramp-up in local nature recovery efforts since the borough’s first biodiversity strategy was approved two years ago.

Borough’s residents recycling more

[Mar 06, 2026]

Following the start of the council’s new weekly food waste recycling collection service last October, the amount of rubbish being put into residents’ grey bins is reducing.

Borough council pledges continued support for Citizens Advice

[Mar 05, 2026]

Residents facing money worries, housing issues and other challenges will continue to benefit from free and confidential advice, following a package of support from the borough council.

Council support to help residents be more active

[Mar 02, 2026]

Working with partners, the borough council is offering sessions to support residents to access opportunities to work on their wellbeing.

Councillors agree plans for additional investment in services

[Mar 02, 2026]

Spending plans to strengthen frontline services during the next year have been backed by councillors at Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Get ready for play time with improvements to more council play areas

[Feb 17, 2026]

Two more play areas have been transformed with new and inclusive play equipment, thanks to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s play area refurbishment scheme.