News

Busy event helps first-time buyers move closer to owning their own home

[Jul 07, 2026]

More than 70 first-time buyers took the opportunity to get in-person support at a dedicated low cost home ownership event hosted by the council in June.

Explore wildlife up close at this year’s BioBlitz in Beggarwood Park

[Jul 06, 2026]

Residents are being invited to roll up their sleeves and discover the wildlife on their doorstep when BioBlitz comes to Beggarwood Park on Saturday 1 August.

Contracts signed as Basingstoke moves closer to landmark new leisure destination

[Jul 01, 2026]

Basingstoke is a major step closer to delivering the biggest investment in leisure and wellbeing the borough has seen for decades, after contracts were signed to build and operate a flagship new water and leisure destination.

Plans to deliver affordable homes on town centre car park

[Jun 29, 2026]

Proposals to move forward with plans to deliver much-needed affordable homes in Basingstoke town centre are set to be considered by Cabinet.

Residents get a taste for food waste recycling

[Jun 25, 2026]

Over 4,187 tonnes of peelings, plate scrapings, shells, bones and leftovers have been recycled by residents in Basingstoke and Deane and Hart, after the introduction of weekly food waste collections across both areas.

Councillor Grant Scheme 2026 launched

[Jun 16, 2026]

Community groups and organisations can now apply for funding for small-scale local initiatives through the Councillor Community Grant Scheme, launched by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Council cuts carbon by nearly 95% in just six years

[Jun 03, 2026]

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has cut its carbon footprint by almost 95% since declaring a climate emergency in 2019, new figures reveal.

Council funding to improve community buildings now available

[Jun 03, 2026]

Grants to help local community groups and voluntary organisations to improve their facilities are now available to apply for from the borough council.

Unlocking the potential of a new future for Fanum House

[Jun 01, 2026]

The future of a well-known Basingstoke building is set to be considered by councillors as they review options for the long-term use of the site.

Deal set to kick off new chapter for town’s football club

[Jun 01, 2026]

Basingstoke Town Community Football Club look set to get a home of their own as part of plans being considered by the council’s decision-making Cabinet next week (Tuesday 9 June).

Supporting skills and learning in Basingstoke and Deane

[May 19, 2026]

Local businesses and their employees can get free access to online training courses to develop a range of skills, thanks to a partnership between the borough council and a leading provider of learning for business SEEDL.com.

Cllr Jacky Tustain made Mayor for 2026/27

[May 15, 2026]

Cllr Jacky Tustain is the new Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane following a Mayor Making ceremony at the Civic Offices on Thursday 14 May where Cllr Colin Phillimore handed over the chain of office.