Hampshire County Council

More government funding is needed to maintain local roads amid a "challenging" situation say Hampshire County Council.

Funding of up to £5,000 is on offer from Hampshire County Council to create "warm hubs" for people struggling with their energy bills.

New Forest bus and minibus services are being targeted by Hampshire County Council as it looks to save £800,000 from its passenger transport budget.

TWO sites in Hordle and New Milton have been listed as potential quarries in a proposed strategy for sand and gravel digging.

PLANS are being drawn up to offer warm shelter to New Forest residents struggling with energy bills this winter.

FAMILIES in the New Forest are facing further financial pressure as the cost of school meals is set to rise.

“LIFELINE” bus service used by less mobile New Forest residents should be kept and supported, and needs more promotion, councillors have urged.

BENCHES and bus stops around Milford are set to be audited by the parish council as part of a plan to improve village amenities.

A NEW Milton councillor has slammed inaction over dangerous pavements in the town’s high street after a fall hospitalised a pensioner.

A SUSPECTED historic explosive device led to the evacuation of a waste site near Ringwood this morning (Monday).

AN extra £200 a month is being offered by Hampshire County Council to families hosting Ukrainian refugees, to help with the cost-of-living crisis.

TRADERS in Lymington High Street have reported a fall in customer numbers two months on from the introduction of new on-street parking meters.

SQUEEZED households in the New Forest struggling to afford groceries will get more for their money thanks to a commitment by a food wholesaler.

A SEA defence strategy for the coast between Hurst Spit and Lymington could involve abandoning some areas in a “managed retreat”.

A PROPOSAL to look again at the county’s 20mph speed limit policy has been backed by Lymington and Pennington Town Council.

CROWDS gathered yesterday to hear civic leaders make historic proclamations of the accession of King Charles III following the death of the Queen.

A ROUNDABOUT in Totton where a series of lorries have tipped over in recent years will be investigated by the county council's highways department.

HAMPSHIRE County Council faced criticism for its “staggering” response to plans for 97 new homes in Hordle.

VIDEOS giving an insight into the world of county lines and child exploitation will be shown in schools across Hampshire.

LIGHT is being shone on a group buying scheme for Hampshire residents considering investing in solar panels to generate greener energy and cut bills.