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Hampshire County Council facing almost £250m black hole

14 February 2022
Hampshire County Council facing almost £250m black hole

Hampshire County Council facing almost £250m black hole

14 February 2022

The future of Hampshire County Council is under threat after it revealed it will be facing a budget deficit of almost £250m in a few years’ time.


Hampshire deputy police and crime commissioner resigns after controversial gender equality comments

10 February 2022
Hampshire deputy police and crime commissioner resigns after controversial gender equality comments

Hampshire deputy police and crime commissioner resigns after controversial gender equality comments

10 February 2022

The deputy police and crime commissioner for Hampshire has resigned after backlash from controversial comments about gender equality.


Fire service asked to help out in booster battle

04 January 2022
Fire service asked to help out in booster battle

Fire service asked to help out in booster battle

04 January 2022

Fire stations could become vaccination centres once more as the country is urged to ‘scale up’ its vaccination efforts.


Hampshire residents face council tax hike as council looks to plug £80m black hole

01 November 2021
Hampshire residents face council tax hike as council looks to plug £80m black hole

Hampshire residents face council tax hike as council looks to plug £80m black hole

01 November 2021

Plans to plug an £80m black hole in the county council’s budget have taken a significant step forward – but residents could be hit in the pockets.


'Without space for new collections there is a risk that, in future, valuable community assets might be lost'

07 October 2021
'Without space for new collections there is a risk that, in future, valuable community assets might be lost'

'Without space for new collections there is a risk that, in future, valuable community assets might be lost'

07 October 2021

The Berkshire Record Office could get a major expansion due to a lack of space at the current building.


MP backs voter ID

25 May 2021
MP backs voter ID

MP backs voter ID

25 May 2021

The MP for Newbury has strongly defended Government plans to introduce mandatory photo ID in order to vote.


Council apology over care home failings

24 May 2021
Council apology over care home failings

Council apology over care home failings

24 May 2021

Inadequate measures have been put in place to prevent elderly residents from falling.


Plans for football ground at rugby club approved

07 May 2021
Plans for football ground at rugby club approved

Plans for football ground at rugby club approved

07 May 2021

Plans for a new sports stadium in Newbury took a huge step forward last week, with West Berkshire Council’s executive approving the 40-year deal.


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