News

Council helps people celebrate VE Day 80 with a street party

[Apr 17, 2025]

Basingstoke and Deane residents wanting to hold street parties celebrating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day next month are being supported by the council.

Mayor’s call for people with memories of VE Day

[Apr 11, 2025]

Residents and armed forces veterans from across the borough are being invited to join the Mayor Cllr Dan Putty at a special ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Community projects set to benefit from councillor grant funding

[Apr 09, 2025]

Community groups and organisations can now apply for funding for small-scale local initiatives following this year’s launch of the council’s Councillor Community Grant Scheme.

New ‘drop ins’ to bring sustainability are just a few steps away

[Apr 01, 2025]

Free sustainability advice will be steps away for people living in Basingstoke town centre when eco experts hold their first community ‘drop ins’.

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.

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.