News

Borough’s net zero strategy updated as council nears carbon neutral goal

[Dec 10, 2025]

A refreshed plan for how Basingstoke and Deane takes action on the climate crisis and reaches net zero by 2045 has been approved.

Hockey club back home for Christmas after blaze

[Dec 09, 2025]

Basingstoke Hockey Club's members can now use some of the facilities at the Maidenwell Pavilion following a fire at the building in Down Grange Sports Complex.

Hundreds of new solar panels for council’s community centres

[Dec 08, 2025]

Work has started on a new project to fit hundreds of new solar panels on community centres owned by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

First Homes scheme delivers new affordable home options for first-time-buyers

[Dec 05, 2025]

More residents wanting to buy their own home can get a helping hand following the launch of a new affordable housing scheme in Basingstoke and Deane.

Repair work in final phase as part of major investment in Basingstoke’s flagship cultural buildings

[Dec 04, 2025]

Essential repair work is almost complete at two of the borough’s popular cultural venues ahead of the busy Christmas period, as part of the council’s commitment to arts and culture.

Ambitious plans to accelerate Basing View and town centre regeneration

[Dec 03, 2025]

Plans for a ground-breaking partnership to fast-track improvements at Basing View and Basingstoke town centre have been unveiled.

New home for golf facilities set to be considered by councillors

[Dec 01, 2025]

Proposals for a pod-style driving range and adventure golf course at Basingstoke Leisure Park will be taken forward as part of plans to reprovide facilities currently at Basingstoke Golf Centre.

New consultation on borough’s plan for new homes

[Nov 28, 2025]

Residents can now have their say on the draft Local Plan that will guide where new homes, employment land and infrastructure should be planned for until 2042.

Infrastructure work lay the ground for new homes at Manydown

[Nov 27, 2025]

Essential work that will unlock the first new homes at Manydown is underway, as part of a bold infrastructure-first approach to creating vibrant new communities at the site.

More wildflower meadows to boost biodiversity in Basingstoke and Deane

[Nov 26, 2025]

Bell orchids and kidney vetch are among the thousands of wildflowers set to spring up in Basingstoke and Deane over the coming years after two acres of new meadows were planted earlier this month.

Council serves up tennis court refurbishment

[Nov 26, 2025]

Over £50,000 of improvements have been served up at Basingstoke Indoor Tennis Centre in War Memorial Park as part of the council’s investment in sport.

Public electric vehicle chargers now live across Basingstoke and Deane

[Nov 25, 2025]

Drivers can now plug in and power up their electric vehicles at public charging points in every ward of the borough, thanks to another six chargers the council has installed since the start of the year.

Your Place residents' magazine now out!

[Nov 24, 2025]

The winter 2025 edition of the council’s magazine Your Place will be delivered to homes throughout the borough from Monday 24 November.

One thousand households given free money-saving energy advice

[Nov 20, 2025]

One thousand households in Basingstoke and Deane could now be saving hundreds of pounds on their energy bills every year, thanks to a local team of money-saving energy experts.

Government consultation launched on major shake up of Hampshire councils

[Nov 19, 2025]

Residents, businesses and groups across the borough can have their say on options for the unitary council that will deliver all services across Basingstoke and Deane in the future, in a government consultation.

Significant savings for low-carbon taxis

[Nov 17, 2025]

Hundreds of pounds of support will be introduced for low-carbon cab owners in Basingstoke and Deane next year.

Supporting businesses to expand outdoor seating as part of café culture ambition

[Nov 13, 2025]

Measures to support the growth of café culture in the borough, by making it easier and more affordable to create outdoor seating areas to serve food and drink, is being proposed by the council.

Community invited to have their say on plans to keep investing in council services

[Nov 12, 2025]

Residents, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to share their views on the council's spending plans to strengthen the delivery of frontline services over the next year.

Events programme helps boost town centre visitors

[Nov 11, 2025]

Over 150,000 people were attracted to Basingstoke town centre events, run or supported by the borough council, in the last year, boosting visitor numbers to support traders and keep the area thriving.

Council sets sights on new look flagship park

[Nov 11, 2025]

Work to explore improvements to enhance and upgrade the facilities at Eastrop Park is being planned by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Community urged to support project to boost shower facilities for those without a home

[Nov 05, 2025]

Residents, businesses and community groups are being urged to get behind an appeal to deliver better access to facilities for people facing homelessness in the borough.

New hub to unlock opportunities for young job seekers

[Oct 29, 2025]

Young people across the borough will benefit from help and support to get back into employment and training, following the launch of a new hub in Basingstoke.

Putting safety first this Halloween and bonfire season

[Oct 27, 2025]

People enjoying Halloween and Bonfire Night are being urged to think of others by the council as part of a campaign to help residents feel safer as the evenings get darker.

Sowing the seeds for a wilder spring

[Oct 24, 2025]

Together with the council’s rangers and Natural Basingstoke, hundred of local nature volunteers are tackling conservation to protect, restore and enhance green spaces and habitats across the borough.

Government urged not to ‘water down’ North Wessex Downs protection

[Oct 20, 2025]

The council’s leaders are urging the government to keep a planning rule that helps to protect England’s national parks from new development.

New fund set to drive opportunities for artists as part of borough’s creative community

[Oct 15, 2025]

Artists and organisations in the borough are set to benefit from a new fund aimed at supporting new original creative work.

Council is reaccredited for work to reduce violence against women and girls

[Oct 14, 2025]

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has been recognised for its commitment to ending violence against women and girls by being reaccredited by White Ribbon UK.