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Bumper weekend to bring the curtain down on this year’s Basingstoke Festival

[Jul 01, 2025]

Basingstoke Festival might be drawing to a close this weekend but there are many more acts to discover and enjoy on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July.

Basingstoke Festival fun continues this weekend

[Jun 27, 2025]

Basingstoke Festival returns this weekend with a packed schedule of entertaining performances, following a colourful parade and opening weekend which saw thousands of people take part in Basingstoke’s annual outdoor arts festival.

Enjoy the fun and energy of Basingstoke Festival starting this weekend

[Jun 20, 2025]

Basingstoke Festival, the award-winning free annual celebration of art, culture, heritage, community and outdoor arts returns this weekend, with performances full of fun, energy and the weird, wacky and wonderful.

Basingstoke Festival Green Parade kicks off the opening weekend

[Jun 19, 2025]

Basingstoke Festival, the award-winning free annual celebration returns this weekend, starting with a green parade bringing communities across the borough together.

Council funding boost of £700,000 to improve community buildings now available

[Jun 17, 2025]

Community groups and voluntary organisations across the borough are being encouraged to apply for funding to improve their facilities, thanks to the council.

Summer of sustainability-inspired events begins

[Jun 02, 2025]

A week of family friendly events, activities and live performances begins on Saturday 7 June as Basingstoke Green Week returns this year to kick off a ‘summer of green’.

Greener bin trucks cut carbon

[May 22, 2025]

Over 1,550 tonnes of carbon emissions have been saved since two north Hampshire councils began fuelling their bin trucks with a low-emission biofuel.

Summer starts with the return of Basingstoke Festival

[May 20, 2025]

Basingstoke Festival, the award-winning free annual celebration of art, culture, heritage, community and outdoor arts returns from Friday 20 June to Sunday 6 July.

Top travel tips to cut carbon and save money

[May 20, 2025]

A new sustainable travel planning service will help residents to think greener and save money this May by getting active for National Walking and Cycling Month.

Your Place residents' magazine now out!

[May 19, 2025]

The first edition of the council's new look A4 magazine Your Place will be delivered to homes throughout the borough from Monday 19 May.

Cllr Colin Phillimore elected as Mayor for 2025/26

[May 09, 2025]

Cllr Colin Phillimore is the new Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane following a Mayor Making ceremony at the Civic Offices.

VE Day 80 celebrations are coming to town

[Apr 29, 2025]

Basingstoke will celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a programme of events on Thursday 8 May.

Council helps people celebrate VE Day 80 with a street party

[Apr 17, 2025]

Basingstoke and Deane residents wanting to hold street parties celebrating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day next month are being supported by the council.

Mayor’s call for people with memories of VE Day

[Apr 11, 2025]

Residents and armed forces veterans from across the borough are being invited to join the Mayor Cllr Dan Putty at a special ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Community projects set to benefit from councillor grant funding

[Apr 09, 2025]

Community groups and organisations can now apply for funding for small-scale local initiatives following this year’s launch of the council’s Councillor Community Grant Scheme.

New ‘drop ins’ to bring sustainability are just a few steps away

[Apr 01, 2025]

Free sustainability advice will be steps away for people living in Basingstoke town centre when eco experts hold their first community ‘drop ins’.

Change to Own Home Loan scheme set to give more residents a chance to buy their first home

[Mar 24, 2025]

More first-time buyers can get support to buy a home of their own following changes to one of the council’s affordable housing schemes.

Devolution and local government reorganisation

[Mar 21, 2025]

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been accepted onto the government's Devolution Priority Programme as a fast-track to delivering devolution for the area.

New unitary councils are also set to replace our existing county and district council structure in Hampshire.

Council achieves specialist accreditation for domestic abuse and homelessness work

[Mar 14, 2025]

The country’s leading specialist domestic abuse partnership has recognised the borough council for the high standard of support it offers those suffering domestic abuse.

More play areas set for major makeovers

[Mar 13, 2025]

Four more play areas have been earmarked for major makeovers in the next year as part of the council’s drive to continue to provide play spaces that are inclusive and well maintained.

Listen Up returns with free live music in Basingstoke

[Mar 12, 2025]

Music fans will be able to enjoy another fantastic line-up of live performances in Basingstoke town centre this month as part of a showcase of music from homegrown talent and national artists.

Funding to support community and voluntary groups

[Mar 11, 2025]

Community and voluntary groups across the borough are set to benefit from more than £140,000 in funding following this year’s launch of a council grant scheme designed to provide more targeted activities, services and support for residents.

Northern Hampshire council to be discussed

[Mar 10, 2025]

Making the case for four new unitary councils for mainland Hampshire, including a unitary council encompassing Basingstoke and Deane, Hart and Rushmoor, will be discussed by councillors.

Plans for refurbishment of town centre hostel at centre of borough’s drive to tackle homelessness

[Mar 10, 2025]

A Basingstoke hostel which provides emergency accommodation for residents at risk of homelessness is set to undergo a major transformation as part of work to protect the vital service.

Councillors set to discuss future of Westside Community Centre

[Mar 10, 2025]

Opportunities for the redevelopment of a Basingstoke community centre are set to be explored alongside plans for a new long-term community hub for the area.

Pledge to continue investment in frontline services after councillors agree budget for the next year

[Feb 28, 2025]

Plans to continue significant investment in the borough council’s frontline services for the next year have been given the green light by councillors.

Independent advice and support at free event for first-time home buyers

[Feb 27, 2025]

First-time buyers in the borough can find out more about opportunities to get onto the housing ladder at a free council-run event next month.

Council unveils exciting plans for five replacement play areas

[Feb 26, 2025]

Work to transform five more of the borough’s play areas is under way as part of the borough council’s commitment to ensure play areas are inclusive, well maintained and fun places for families.

New play area now open at Sinclair Drive

[Feb 19, 2025]

Play time just got even better for children living near Sinclair Drive in Basingstoke following the completion of work to install a new play area.

Building inclusive workplaces for a thriving local economy

[Feb 18, 2025]

Businesses across Basingstoke and Deane will get to hear first-hand experiences of employers and students that have been part of a programme of inclusive work experience placements at a free event next month.

Street exhibition to commemorate 50 years of Basingstoke and Deane

[Feb 10, 2025]

Personal stories and memories of people living and working in the borough are set to be brought to life as part of a pop-up exhibition to celebrate 50 years of the borough of Basingstoke and Deane.

Opening the door for more community services to restart in South Ham

[Feb 07, 2025]

More community services and activities look set to restart later this year following a partnership effort to secure additional space in South Ham for a community association after its centre had to close.

Light trail set to illuminate Basingstoke town centre this February

[Feb 04, 2025]

Basingstoke town centre will shine brighter this February half-term as the popular Let’s Glow light trail returns, promising an unforgettable experience.

Council sets out ambitious new targets to deliver plan for future development

[Feb 04, 2025]

A new timetable to move forward the council's Local Plan, which will guide development in the borough over the coming years, is set to be agreed at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 11 February.

Land sale to create new affordable homes proposed

[Feb 03, 2025]

More new affordable homes could be built in South Ham if Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council agrees to sell land it owns to a housing provider.

Thousands of new trees taking root throughout the borough

[Jan 30, 2025]

New trees that will provide food and shelter for native wildlife are now taking root in gardens throughout the borough after more than 1,500 residents collected free saplings in the Tree-mendous Giveaway.

Energy-saving freebies up for grabs

[Jan 29, 2025]

The next 50 people who book a home energy survey with Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council will get a box of money-saving goodies for free.

Jane Austen and VE Day 80 to be celebrated at Mayor’s spring concert

[Jan 28, 2025]

The Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane’s spring concert will take place at The Anvil on Saturday 1 March at 7.30pm showcasing local singers and musicians.

Help to keep Basingstoke and Deane clean

[Jan 24, 2025]

Local volunteers, community groups, organisations and businesses are being called on to support a new borough council initiative to help keep Basingstoke and Deane clean.

Have your say on local nature reserve plans

[Jan 21, 2025]

The borough council is asking people for their views on its plans to designate Little Pen Wood as a local nature reserve.

Borough to remember victims of genocide on Holocaust Memorial Day

[Jan 13, 2025]

The Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane will lead a short service to remember the victims of the Holocaust and other acts of genocide, later this month.

Council calls for sites for development to move forward Local Plan

[Jan 07, 2025]

Landowners and developers are being asked to come forward with sites that may be suitable for future development in the borough.

Sadness at death of former Basingstoke Town Mayor

[Jan 07, 2025]

The Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane has announced the death of Criss Connor, a former borough and county councillor, who passed away in December 2024.

Photo provided by the Connor family.

Christmas opening hours

[Dec 24, 2024]

The council offices will be closed from 4.30pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 until 8.30am on Thursday 2 January 2024.

Rink repair programme agreed to keep ice in Basingstoke

[Dec 20, 2024]

Major refurbishment work is set to begin at Basingstoke’s ice rink following Nice Leisure Limited taking over ownership of the long-term lease.

Support to bring empty homes back to tackle housing shortage

[Dec 20, 2024]

A move aimed at bringing more empty homes back into use across the borough has been backed by councillors.

Proposals to relocate facilities at Basingstoke Golf Centre to be considered

[Dec 19, 2024]

The borough’s flagship sports complex is being proposed as an option to relocate facilities currently on offer at Basingstoke Golf Centre, if a new indoor water park resort is built on the land the facility currently sits on.

Borough to bloom with thousands more wildflowers

[Dec 17, 2024]

Over 14 acres of native wildflower meadows will spring up across the borough thanks to a new project to restore and create habitats for bees, butterflies and other native wildlife.

Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary in Basingstoke and Deane

[Dec 16, 2024]

A year-long programme of events to celebrate the life and works of one of literature’s most beloved authors who was born and raised in Basingstoke and Deane is set to be launched this month.

Share the Christmas bin collection dates magic

[Dec 11, 2024]

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and Hart District Council are calling on their bin-fluencers to help share important information on changes to festive bin collection dates.

Plans for a new play area unveiled at Sinclair Drive

[Dec 10, 2024]

Work to create a new play area in Sinclair Drive in Basingstoke is set to get underway early next year.

Updating the borough’s net zero strategy

[Dec 06, 2024]

Work to update the action plan for how the borough tackles the climate crisis and reaches net zero carbon is under way.

Residents urged to not waste the chance to have a green Christmas

[Dec 05, 2024]

Christmas can generate plenty of extra household waste and the council is urging residents to throw away less and recycle more during the festive season.

Families encouraged to help save Christmas as part of new Leisure Park trail

[Dec 02, 2024]

Families visiting Basingstoke Leisure Park could be in with a chance of winning a prize while exploring everything the park has to offer as part of a new free Christmas trail running throughout December.

Supporting Small Business Saturday with free parking boost

[Nov 28, 2024]

Shoppers are being encouraged to support small and independent businesses this Small Business Saturday, with free parking on offer in council-operated car parks in Basingstoke town centre.

Partnership work sees number of people rough sleeping in the borough fall

[Nov 27, 2024]

An innovative approach to working together to tackle rough sleeping and homelessness in Basingstoke and Deane has seen the number of people sleeping on the streets fall during the year.

Community’s work on Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan praised by Mayor

[Nov 21, 2024]

The Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane Cllr Dan Putty hosted a special reception to mark the council's adoption of the Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan.

Search begins for partner to deliver new water and leisure complex

[Nov 20, 2024]

A formal search for a partner to deliver a new water and leisure complex to replace the Aquadrome has been launched.

Clean sweep of new names for street cleaning vehicles

[Nov 19, 2024]

Three new pathway sweepers have joined the council’s street cleansing fleet to help tackle the borough’s leaf fall and keep the borough clean and tidy.

Kick-off Christmas in Basingstoke this Festive Friday

[Nov 11, 2024]

Love Basingstoke will be spreading Christmas joy and kick-starting the festive period in style at the Top of the Town this November.

Consultation launched on council plans to keep investing in services

[Nov 06, 2024]

Residents, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to share their views on the council's plans to continue its significant investment in front line services over the next year.

Mayor set to lead borough's Remembrance services

[Oct 29, 2024]

The Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane will lead the borough’s annual services to remember and honour the service and sacrifices of the armed forces in November.

Basingstoke & Deane Today autumn edition out now!

[Oct 28, 2024]

The autumn edition of our residents’ publication Basingstoke & Deane Today is out now, giving updates what is happening in the borough and information on council services.

Council campaign to stay safe while having fun this autumn

[Oct 28, 2024]

Have fun but stay safe – that is the message from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council as the nights get darker this autumn.

Council funding creates improved community space at Viables Community Centre

[Oct 28, 2024]

Community groups can now hold meetings and small events in a meeting room at Viables Community Centre, thanks to over £100,000 of improvements.

Money-saving energy experts return to Basingstoke town centre

[Oct 22, 2024]

Free help to save money on energy bills this winter can be picked up along with shopping at The Malls when a team of specialists visits the shopping centre on Monday and Tuesday (28 and 29 October) next week.

Manydown deal signed in exciting step forward for Basingstoke

[Oct 21, 2024]

A landmark deal that will kick-start work to create new communities at Manydown has been signed by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and Hampshire County Council.

Uniting to drive Real Change on World Homeless Day

[Oct 14, 2024]

A shared vision to reduce homelessness, dispel myths about its causes and raise funds saw people from all walks of life come together to mark last week's World Homeless Day on Thursday 10 October.

Cabinet approve renewal of town centre antisocial drinking order

[Oct 09, 2024]

Plans to renew an order to curb antisocial street drinking in Basingstoke town centre to keep it a safe and welcoming place, have been agreed by the council.

Fang-tastic activities in Basingstoke town centre this half-term

[Oct 07, 2024]

Children will be able to enjoy a frightfully fun programme of activities this October half-term as Love Basingstoke Presents returns to the Top of the Town.

Council marks the start of Black History Month

[Oct 04, 2024]

The start of Black History Month was marked by the council with a flag raising and an event to honour the Black communities in the borough.

New exercise classes to help more people to get moving

[Oct 04, 2024]

People in Oakridge, Buckskin and Popley who are looking to be more active are being encouraged to join a new physical activity class organised by the council.

Supporting community and voluntary groups to meet their communities’ needs

[Oct 02, 2024]

Eleven community and voluntary groups across the borough are now benefitting from over £130,000 of funding from the latest round of the council’s Strengthening Communities Grant scheme.

Shaping the borough’s future workforce

[Oct 02, 2024]

Businesses across Basingstoke and Deane will get the chance to come together and learn more about the benefits of having an inclusive and diverse workforce at a free event next month.

New grant scheme set to boost support for borough’s independent retailers

[Oct 02, 2024]

Businesses in Basingstoke’s Top of the Town and other towns and villages across the borough can now get help to fund improvements to their buildings, following the launch of a new grant scheme.

Free help to save hundreds of pounds on energy bills

[Oct 01, 2024]

As the energy price cap goes up by 10% today (1 October), people living in Basingstoke and Deane are being reminded there is free help to save money on their bills and keep their homes warm this winter.

Proposals for more electric vehicle charging points

[Sep 23, 2024]

Until Monday 4 November, have your say on our proposals to help create new vehicle chargers across the borough.

Variety Show to put the spotlight on borough’s talent

[Sep 23, 2024]

Theatre goers are in for a spectacular night at The Anvil as the Basingstoke Variety Show returns to wow the crowd for its twenty-third year.

Councillor funding for community projects

[Sep 20, 2024]

Community groups and organisations can still apply for funding for small-scale local initiatives through the council’s Councillor Community Grant Scheme.

Support for local businesses to navigate changing employment law

[Sep 17, 2024]

Businesses across the borough can get help and support following proposed updates to employment law at a free event this month.

Listen Up for free live music this September

[Sep 16, 2024]

Music lovers will be able to enjoy a fantastic line-up of live music as part of a new event celebrating music from homegrown talent and national artists.

Exhibition to celebrate 50 years of Basingstoke and Deane

[Sep 12, 2024]

As part of a special exhibition to celebrate 50 years since the creation of Basingstoke and Deane, residents and businesses are being encouraged to share their experiences of living and working in the area.

Free event to support first-time buyers looking to own their own home

[Sep 11, 2024]

First-time buyers looking to get onto the housing ladder can find out more about opportunities to own their own home at a free council-run event this month.

Pawsome stray dog service

[Sep 04, 2024]

The council’s stray dog service and licensing team has been given a round of a-paws after winning the RSPCA’s top PawPrint Awards.

Purchase of town centre site set to support innovative work to prevent homelessness

[Sep 03, 2024]

The council could purchase a town centre building to protect the key service it provides to those at risk of homelessness.

Free expert-led nature and climate activities for local primary schools

[Sep 02, 2024]

Fun new activities and assemblies to help four to 11-year-olds learn about wildlife, plants and climate change are coming to local primary schools this autumn.

Supporting delivery of affordable homes as part of regeneration plans

[Sep 02, 2024]

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is set to transfer land it owns in Winklebury to support the regeneration of the area and enable the delivery of new affordable homes.

Double celebration for borough’s conservation heroes

[Aug 30, 2024]

Work to protect and enhance the borough’s natural environment has received a boost thanks to the efforts of volunteers who have more than doubled the number of hours spent carrying out conservation in a year.

Making sure you are registered to vote

[Aug 28, 2024]

The council will be contacting households across the borough throughout the summer to ensure their details are correct on the electoral register as part of the annual canvass.

Bank holiday bin collections

[Aug 23, 2024]

Bins will be collected as normal on bank holiday Monday (26 August). Please ensure that you put your bin out for collection by 6am.

New ultra-low carbon taxi takes to the streets

[Aug 21, 2024]

The first of up to 17 new ultra-low carbon hackney carriages recently took to the streets of the borough under the council’s scheme to assist local taxi drivers to invest in greener and accessible taxis.

Summer of fun ends with jam-packed programme of activities

[Aug 15, 2024]

A climbing wall, face painting, sports and arts and crafts are just some of the free activities on offer as Love Basingstoke’s summer of fun draws to a close on Friday 30 August.

Free advice for residents looking to buy their own home

[Aug 14, 2024]

Residents looking to own their own home can now get tailored advice following the launch of a free appointment service.

Thousands of free trees up for grabs

[Aug 12, 2024]

Residents can get two free trees to plant in their gardens this autumn to encourage native plants and wildlife and capture carbon as The Tree-Mendous Giveaway launches in Basingstoke and Deane.

Supporting business success at Basing View

[Aug 09, 2024]

Additional parking has been created at Basingstoke’s central business district as part of the council’s work to support businesses and attract new companies to the borough.

More play areas set for major refurbishment

[Aug 09, 2024]

Five more play areas in the borough are to undergo a major makeover as part of the council’s commitment to ensure play areas are inclusive, well maintained and fun places for families.

Former Mayor’s charity fundraising totals revealed

[Aug 07, 2024]

The former Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane has thanked local people for helping him raise more than £15,000 for three local charities during his year in office.

Growing garden waste collections

[Aug 07, 2024]

More people in Basingstoke and Deane are recycling their garden waste through the council’s collection service, helping to cut carbon in the borough.

New outdoor mural celebrates wildlife in South View

[Aug 01, 2024]

A colourful new mural that celebrates habitats and wildlife in South View has been brought to life as part of a new project.

Introduction of food waste collections agreed by Cabinet

[Jul 31, 2024]

The introduction of weekly kerbside food waste collections from October 2025 was agreed by the council’s Cabinet on Tuesday 30 July.

Proposals for new water and leisure complex being drawn up

[Jul 31, 2024]

Plans for a new water and leisure complex to replace the Aquadrome are being firmed up as the council prepares to start the formal search for a leisure specialist to design, build and run it.

Free summer fun across Basingstoke and Deane

[Jul 30, 2024]

Children of all ages will be able to enjoy a summer of fun and try their hand at something new this August with free activities on offer in Basingstoke town centre and communities across the borough.

Basingstoke Festival success curtain-raiser to summer of fun

[Jul 29, 2024]

Over 12,000 people attended free family-friendly outdoor arts events as part of Basingstoke Festival this year, it has been revealed after it finished earlier this month.

Investment in Whiteditch open space brings new facilities for all

[Jul 29, 2024]

Visitors to Whiteditch open space in Oakridge can now enjoy new games and fitness equipment as well as woodland-themed sculptures and totems after a major £390,000 improvement project.