Hampshire County Council has written to Government today to confirm our position that local elections should go ahead as planned this May. Last month, Government asked councils across the country, undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) for their views on whether the elections planned for 7 May should be postponed, to give them capacity to deliver LGR by 2028. Hampshire County Council is clear that the May 2026 elections should proceed as planned, and that if the Government has concerns

A new chapter for Hampshire and the Solent as Hampshire County Council’s Cabinet today gave the green light on further progress towards Devolution. This marks an important step towards the creation of a new Mayoral Combined County Authority for our area, paving the way for new funding and powers from 2026, strong regional collaboration and a bigger voice for our communities. Council Leader Cllr Nick Adams-King welcomed today’s decision and thanked colleagues in Portsmouth, Southampton and the Is

Today, Hampshire County Council has approved the budget plans for 2025/26, which include a 4.995% increase in council tax. This decision prioritises delivery of vital public services to residents who are most in need, while ensuring budget pressures can be managed for the coming financial year. Read more: https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20250213Budgetdecision County Council Leader, Cllr Nick Adams-King shares more about these pressures and how the budget will support crucial services such as adult

Hampshire County Council has today approved an historic bid to join the Government’s fast-track programme for devolution, aiming to bring more local control and funding to our area, to benefit residents and businesses. County Leader, Cllr Nick Adams-King shares insights on this significant step forward. Watch the video and learn more here: https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20250110DevolutionPriorityProgramme | Hampshire County Council

Free courses for parents Hampshire County Council has partnered with Togetherness to offer free online courses to all parents, parents-to-be, carers, grandparents and teens in Hampshire. These self-guided courses provide practical tips and expert advice to help you: ❤️ Understand emotional health 🫂 Strengthen family relationships 🙌 Feel more confident as a parent Whether you’re a mum, dad, foster parent or anyone in a parenting role, there’s a free course for you. Sign up today with free acces

📍Staunton Country Park, Havant, Hampshire Staunton Country Park - Hampshire County Council We love a walk around the lake at Staunton Country Park. It's easy, the paths are well surfaced for pushchairs/wheelchairs and there is so much to do and see! 🌟Two follys to visit, including one made with shells 🌟Kids play area 🌟Lookout tower 🌟Lake with ducks, geese and swans 🌟Bridge to an island in the lake 🌟Stables cafe and tea room (temporarily closed, refreshments from a mobile van for now) 🌟Wa