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Plea for vigilance on social distancing as schools return and coronavirus infection rates rise

Plea for vigilance on social distancing as schools return and coronavirus infection rates rise

Plea for vigilance on social distancing as schools return and coronavirus infection rates rise

08 September 2020

Hampshire County Council is urging residents to continue social distancing measures HAMPSHIRE health bosses are urging residents to stick to social distancing…


Scores of no-shows at Hampshire tips as residents battle to book slots

Scores of no-shows at Hampshire tips as residents battle to book slots

Scores of no-shows at Hampshire tips as residents battle to book slots

22 August 2020

The new non-resident charges scheme will start in early 2020 RESIDENTS booking slots at Hampshire’s tips are being urged to use them amid reports of a…


More than £257,000 spent on taking homeless off New Forest streets during pandemic – and council promises to continue efforts

More than £257,000 spent on taking homeless off New Forest streets during pandemic – and council promises to continue efforts

More than £257,000 spent on taking homeless off New Forest streets during pandemic – and council promises to continue efforts

12 August 2020

The majority of homeless presenting to the council were single men THE cost of New Forest District Council accommodating homeless people during the height…


No New Forest coronavirus deaths for third consecutive week – but council urges 'now is not the time to relax'

No New Forest coronavirus deaths for third consecutive week – but council urges 'now is not the time to relax'

No New Forest coronavirus deaths for third consecutive week – but council urges 'now is not the time to relax'

11 August 2020

The county council is launching a new campaign to reduce coronavirus transmission “NOW is not the time to relax” – that is the message in a new coronavirus…


How New Forest communities stuck in internet slow lane can fight for faster broadband

How New Forest communities stuck in internet slow lane can fight for faster broadband

How New Forest communities stuck in internet slow lane can fight for faster broadband

02 August 2020

Some rural areas are capable of only 2Mbps broadband speeds NEARLY 4,000 homes in the New Forest still lack superfast broadband connections – and may…


Fears for services as county could face £120m cuts on top of £210m coronavirus bill

Fears for services as county could face £120m cuts on top of £210m coronavirus bill

Fears for services as county could face £120m cuts on top of £210m coronavirus bill

30 July 2020

The county council faces huge financial pressure on top of a coronavirus bill CONCERNS have been raised over the future of services in Hampshire as millions…


Deadline looms to register your car to use Hampshire tips – or you may be charged

Deadline looms to register your car to use Hampshire tips – or you may be charged

Deadline looms to register your car to use Hampshire tips – or you may be charged

30 July 2020

Those who have not registered may be charged RESIDENTS who have not yet registered their vehicles for free access to Hampshire tips are being urged to…


'A great loss' – village libraries confirmed to close

'A great loss' – village libraries confirmed to close

'A great loss' – village libraries confirmed to close

29 July 2020

Lyndhurst library is one of eight set to close THE closure of Lyndhurst and Blackfield libraries has been confirmed by Hampshire County Council as part…


Closure of New Forest libraries a 'devastating blow'

Closure of New Forest libraries a 'devastating blow'

Closure of New Forest libraries a 'devastating blow'

21 July 2020

Lyndhurst library looks set to close THE proposed closure of Hampshire libraries, including branches at Lyndhurst and Blackfield, has been described as…


Blackfield and Lyndhurst libraries on the brink of closure

Blackfield and Lyndhurst libraries on the brink of closure

Blackfield and Lyndhurst libraries on the brink of closure

20 July 2020

Blackfield library looks set to close TWO New Forest libraries are among a number across Hampshire which have moved a step closer to shutting, putting…


County reveals plans to fight climate change

County reveals plans to fight climate change

County reveals plans to fight climate change

18 July 2020

The issue of climate change has been forced up the agenda partly by protests COUNTY bosses have unveiled their strategy to tackle climate change. Civic…


Local plans made to keep coronavirus under control

Local plans made to keep coronavirus under control

Local plans made to keep coronavirus under control

10 July 2020

Hampshire County Council has been given £4.8m from the £300m government pot LOCAL plans have been created to keep coronavirus under control, help agencies…


Date set for new charge scheme at Hampshire tips

Date set for new charge scheme at Hampshire tips

Date set for new charge scheme at Hampshire tips

07 July 2020

Those from outside the county will be charged to use Hampshire's HWRCs PLANS to charge some people for using Hampshire tips are going to be implemented…


Council sets date for decision day on library closures plan

Council sets date for decision day on library closures plan

Council sets date for decision day on library closures plan

06 July 2020

Cllr Alexis McEvoy (second left), of South Waterside, received a petition supporting Blackfield library COUNTY bosses are expected to make a decision…


Council expands waste tip booking system after complaints

Council expands waste tip booking system after complaints

Council expands waste tip booking system after complaints

29 June 2020

Traffic queuing at Marchwood recycling centre the day it opened after lockdown (Photo: Cllr Richard Young) THE number of vehicles that can access waste…


Residents warned to stay away from Hampshire tips if they haven't booked

Residents warned to stay away from Hampshire tips if they haven't booked

Residents warned to stay away from Hampshire tips if they haven't booked

10 June 2020

The new booking system goes live tomorrow (Thursday) RESIDENTS using Hampshire’s tips have been warned to keep away if they have not booked a slot. The…


Coronavirus set to cost county council at least £68 million

Coronavirus set to cost county council at least £68 million

Coronavirus set to cost county council at least £68 million

10 June 2020

HCC is counting the cost of the pandemic THE coronavirus crisis is set to cost Hampshire County Council (HCC) £68m and the cost could go up, it has been…


Infant school closed for coronavirus told to reopen after two days

Infant school closed for coronavirus told to reopen after two days

Infant school closed for coronavirus told to reopen after two days

09 June 2020

Pennington Infant School had been set to close for two weeks PENNINGTON Infant School is to reopen tomorrow (Wednesday) after it was judged safe to do…


New booking system to help cut queues and abuse at Hampshire tips

New booking system to help cut queues and abuse at Hampshire tips

New booking system to help cut queues and abuse at Hampshire tips

02 June 2020

The new system will be in place by 'mid-June' A NEW booking system is being introduced later this month at Hampshire tips in an effort to alleviate traffic…


County finances alert as coronavirus bill nears £100m

County finances alert as coronavirus bill nears £100m

County finances alert as coronavirus bill nears £100m

19 May 2020

Hampshire County Council has called on the government to underwrite the financial consequences of the outbreak CONCERNS have been raised over the financial…


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