Hampshire County Council elections take place Thu 7 May 2026 🗳️ Candidate names are now published.
www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
County councillors shape schools, roads, transport, care, libraries & parks - your vote matters.
Register by Mon 20 Apr ✅
Don’t miss your chance to vote – make sure you’re registered to vote in the County Council elections on Thursday 7 May 2026.
➡️ Register by 20 April at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
➡️ Vote in person, by post, or by proxy
➡️ Photo ID is required at polling stations
#HCCElections2026
We're pleased to publish our first-ever Biodiversity Report, showcasing the wide range of work underway across the county to protect, restore and enhance the natural environment
www.hants.gov.uk/News/2026032...
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As National Careers Week gets underway, we're highlighting two key programmes - Skills Bootcamps and Connect to Work - which are playing a vital role in supporting adults into good jobs and helping employers find the talent they need
www.hants.gov.uk/News/2026030...
#NCW2026
🗳️ Hampshire County Council elections are coming up on 7 May 2026. These elections help shape services we all use – including schools, roads, support for vulnerable people, libraries, and local green spaces. Make sure you’re registered to vote by 20 April 👉 www.gov.uk/register-to-...
Hampshire could be well on the way to meet ambitious targets to double the number of bus passenger journeys by 2035, according to a report to be considered on 2 March 🚏
Read the full report 👉 www.hants.gov.uk/News/2026022...
Hampshire County Council has today published its first statutory Biodiversity Duty Report, setting out in detail how we have conserved and enhanced biodiversity across Hampshire between Jan 2023 & Dec 2025 🥬
www.hants.gov.uk/News/2026022...
blue tile with numbers of apprentices supported since 2017 inc. 256 teaching assistants, 182 social workers and 150 teachers
This National Apprenticeship Week, we're celebrating the important role apprenticeships play in growing talent and supporting the local economy to thrive. Since 2017, we've invested over £28m in supporting 3,261 apprentices across 184 different programmes. www.hants.gov.uk/News/2026020... #NAW26
Learn more about how we’re serving you: youtu.be/xdyGhBkyW3c
From health and wellbeing to innovation and community pride, we’ve set out the ambitions and values behind our shared vision and how we’re delivering important services for Hampshire’s 1.4m residents each and every day.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared how Your Hampshire, our new Strategic Plan has been shaped for today, and tomorrow.
Hampshire is set to benefit from a £18.7million boost to the local economy by helping thousands of people into meaningful employment with a programme connecting work, health & skills support, aligning training & job opportunities with real business needs www.hants.gov.uk/News/2026011...
Together, we can build a resilient, future-ready Hampshire today
Learn more: www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
We promise to:
Deliver essential services efficiently
Support vulnerable people
Champion Hampshire’s environment and economy
We ask residents to take small actions that help make a big difference, such as:
Recycle better
Volunteer and engage
Use digital services
The Hampshire Pledge is a cornerstone of our Strategic Plan 2025–2028.
It’s a shared commitment between Hampshire County Council and our residents.
Our Strategic Plan is focused on transformation, efficiency, and making every penny count.
Find out how we’re improving the way we work for you to build a future-ready Hampshire today.
Learn more: hants.gov.uk/strategicplan
#yourhampshireplan
Innovation isn’t just a buzzword − it’s how we deliver better services for you.
From digital tools to smarter ways of working, we’re transforming services that are simple, accessible, and built around your needs.
Learn more: hants.gov.uk/strategicplan
#YourHampshirePlan
Keeping Hampshire safe is one of our top priorities.
From safeguarding children and vulnerable adults to tackling rogue traders and working with emergency services - we’re here to protect what matters most.
Your Hampshire, for today and tomorrow, is about your safety.
We want every community in Hampshire to thrive. That means investing in infrastructure, supporting local businesses, and protecting our beautiful environment.
It’s all part of our Strategic Plan – Your Hampshire, today and for tomorrow.
Learn more: hants.gov.uk/strategicplan
#YourHampshirePlan
Have your say by 12 Feb 2026 on proposed modifications to Hampshire’s Minerals and Waste Plan which sets out how essential materials like sand and gravel for building homes, schools, and roads will be provided in the future www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025120...
Together with partners, we've launched the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire, a shared plan to restore nature, protect precious habitats, and create more opportunities for people to connect with the outdoors 🥬 www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025120... @hantsbic.bsky.social
Budget consultation runs until 11.59pm on 7 December 2025
There’s still time to share your views on how the County Council can balance its budget for the years ahead. Rising costs and growing demand for essential services mean we face tough decisions, and your feedback will help shape the options we consider:
www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecoun...
‘Your Hampshire, today and for tomorrow’, from now up to 2028, is all about you.
Learn more at: hants.gov.uk/strategicplan
#YourHampshirePlan
Helping Hampshire residents stay well and live independently is at the heart of what we do.
From support for older adults and carers, to services that help young people thrive, our new Strategic Plan puts residents’ wellbeing first.
Four weeks ahead of a major motorway closure on the M27 in Hampshire, drivers are being urged to plan ahead and allow extra time for journeys to avoid severe delays over the Christmas and New Year period www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025261...
#M27J10Closure
Stanhope Primary School in Aldershot has become the second of three brand-new primary schools in Hampshire to mark its official opening www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025112...
Ken’s story shows how reaching out for support can change everything.
If you look after someone who couldn’t manage without you, help is here.
Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/KZ5UI...
Have your say on the future of local government across Hampshire and the Solent area. The Government is running a consultation asking for views on proposals to reorganise councils and how they deliver services. Share your views by 11 Jan '26. Take part at: consult.communities.gov.uk/local-govern...
