Legal services

Shared Legal Services provides legal services for Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and Hart District Council.

We support all council members and officers in:

  • protecting all the council’s resources
  • enabling the council to meet its objectives
  • delivering the Council Plan

We are permitted to provide legal advice and services to public bodies such as housing associations and other councils but not to members of the general public.

If you would like our assistance please contact us by:

  • email instruct.legal@basingstoke.gov.uk
  • calling 01256 845357 for Property and Contracts advice
  • calling 01256 845327 for Planning and Litigation advice
  • calling 01256 845475 to speak to Shared Legal Services Manager
Shared Legal Services Manager Ann Greaves
Property, Contracts and Practice Support Team Manager Maria Bundy
Planning, Litigation and Governance Team Manager Emma Bethell

If you are a member of the public and you need legal assistance you can contact one of the organisations below:

Organisation Information
Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB)

Basingstoke CAB
Tadley CAB
Citizens Advice website
Legal aid Legal aid can help you pay for legal advice, mediation or representation in court if you can't afford it. The GOV.UK website gives information about legal aid and how to claim.

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