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Care home closure plan probe launched

21 July 2023
Care home closure plan probe launched

Care home closure plan probe launched

21 July 2023

A public consultation has been announced over the closure of care homes including two in the New Forest.


Mental health trust “not too big” say NHS chiefs

29 June 2023
Mental health trust “not too big” say NHS chiefs

Mental health trust “not too big” say NHS chiefs

29 June 2023

Hampshire health leaders have moved to allay concerns that a planned new county-wide mental health trust could be “too big” to offer effective care.


Controversial quarry plans delayed

29 June 2023
Controversial quarry plans delayed

Controversial quarry plans delayed

29 June 2023

A controversial minerals plan involving two Forest sites has been delayed.


Complaint against police and crime commissioner dismissed

26 June 2023
Complaint against police and crime commissioner dismissed

Complaint against police and crime commissioner dismissed

26 June 2023

A complaint made against Hampshire police and crime commissioner Donna Jones after she appeared on television with Nigel Farage has been dismissed.


‘Savage’ cuts are unlikely to balance council budget, says opposition

19 June 2023
‘Savage’ cuts are unlikely to balance council budget, says opposition

‘Savage’ cuts are unlikely to balance council budget, says opposition

19 June 2023

Lib Dem leader Cllr Keith House claims “savage” cuts by Hampshire County Council will do nothing to help balance the budget.

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Mountain of unused PPE found at caravan park

15 June 2023
Mountain of unused PPE found at caravan park

Mountain of unused PPE found at caravan park

15 June 2023

A mountain of unused PPE packs was found during an investigation into a Calmore caravan park.

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New interactive watersports wildlife map launched to avoid disturbance to birds

12 June 2023
New interactive watersports wildlife map launched to avoid disturbance to birds

New interactive watersports wildlife map launched to avoid disturbance to birds

12 June 2023

A new interactive watersports wildlife map has been launched showing ‘friendly’ routes to minimise disturbance to birds and their habitats.


Council raked in £190,000 from student absence fines

04 May 2023
Council raked in £190,000 from student absence fines

Council raked in £190,000 from student absence fines

04 May 2023

Fining parents for unauthorised pupil absences made Hampshire County Council nearly £190,000 in the last academic year.


Figures revealed showing Hampshire council employees earning over £100,000

20 April 2023
Figures revealed showing Hampshire council employees earning over £100,000

Figures revealed showing Hampshire council employees earning over £100,000

20 April 2023

The number of Hampshire County Council employees who earned more than £100,000 in the past year has been revealed.


New powers for council to fine drivers breaking rules at danger junction

20 March 2023
New powers for council to fine drivers breaking rules at danger junction

New powers for council to fine drivers breaking rules at danger junction

20 March 2023

The county council has taken on powers previously only held by the police to enforce a road junction which was the scene of a fatal crash.

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Rental bike scheme to be rolled out in Totton

27 February 2023
Rental bike scheme to be rolled out in Totton

Rental bike scheme to be rolled out in Totton

27 February 2023

Rental bikes could soon be offered in Totton under plans drawn up by Hampshire transport leaders.


Council raids savings to fill £58m black hole – but warns financial future bleak without change

17 February 2023
Council raids savings to fill £58m black hole – but warns financial future bleak without change

Council raids savings to fill £58m black hole – but warns financial future bleak without change

17 February 2023

Hampshire County Council predicts an unsustainable financial future beyond 2025 without major changes to how it is funded.


Fire service to speak with all female workers in abuse probe

10 February 2023
Fire service to speak with all female workers in abuse probe

Fire service to speak with all female workers in abuse probe

10 February 2023

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue will speak to every one of its female staff in its investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour.


'Disgrace' – no room for all members at full meetings of council

10 February 2023
'Disgrace' – no room for all members at full meetings of council

'Disgrace' – no room for all members at full meetings of council

10 February 2023

FOUR years after BCP Council was created there are still not enough seats for all 76 members to meet together.


Concerns over plans to sell former Christchurch council offices

06 February 2023
Concerns over plans to sell former Christchurch council offices

Concerns over plans to sell former Christchurch council offices

06 February 2023

Concerns have been raised over plans to find new uses for the former Christchurch Borough Council offices.


Chief constable challenged after police staff court appearances

06 February 2023
Chief constable challenged after police staff court appearances

Chief constable challenged after police staff court appearances

06 February 2023

Dorset Police is being challenged to explain what it is doing to ensure the highest professional standards.


Rise in police share of council tax approved

03 February 2023
Rise in police share of council tax approved

Rise in police share of council tax approved

03 February 2023

Fifty more police officers could be on the streets of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight after a hike in the force's share of the council tax was agreed.


Hampshire police officers suspended over sexual allegations

31 January 2023
Hampshire police officers suspended over sexual allegations

Hampshire police officers suspended over sexual allegations

31 January 2023

Twenty-three Hampshire & Isle of Wight police officers are suspended over sexual allegations, according to police and crime commissioner Donna Jones.


Climate change budget to be cut by 40%

30 January 2023
Climate change budget to be cut by 40%

Climate change budget to be cut by 40%

30 January 2023

HAMPSHIRE county councillors say they are worried about a plan to reduce spending on climate change by 40% in the coming year.


Police want maximum council tax rise to fund 50 extra officers

26 January 2023
Police want maximum council tax rise to fund 50 extra officers

Police want maximum council tax rise to fund 50 extra officers

26 January 2023

Fifty more police officers could be on the streets of Hampshire as the police and crime commissioner (PCC) seeks to levy a 6.3% council tax increase.


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