Hampshire County Council celebrates Foster Focus Week 2023
Hampshire County Council is celebrating its annual Foster Focus Week (23 - 29 October) by recognising the work and support provided by the Hampshire Hives – a network of community groups for foster carers. There are now 23 Hampshire
Council to consult on proposed changes to School and Post-16 Transport Policies
Proposed changes to Hampshire County Council's School and Post-16 Transport Policies will be the subject of two public consultations set to run from Monday 30 October until Wednesday 6 December. Councillor Edward Heron, the County Council’s Executive Lead Member
County Council renews commitment to Hampshire’s Armed Forces
Hampshire County Council has underlined its commitment to the Armed Forces. By renewing its pledge that serving and veteran members of the Forces, and their families. Are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged when accessing public services such as
County Council marks Anti-Slavery Day
Hampshire County Council is marking Anti-Slavery Day by shining a light on the vital work carried out by its award-winning Willow Team, recognised nationally for its role in protecting children and young people from modern day slavery, trafficking and
Council support to make generation of smokefree a reality
Hampshire County Council has welcomed the Government’s recent announcement to create a ‘smokefree generation’ by 2040. The proposed new law would prevent children born from 2009 onwards, from ever legally being sold cigarettes in England. Effectively raising the smoking age by
Launch of Hampshire Safeguarding Children Week 2023
Hampshire County Council is proud to be supporting the first ever Hampshire and Isle of Wight Safeguarding Children Week. Which runs from 9 to 13 October 2023 and includes the launch of several new safeguarding resources for anyone who
Hampshire to increase payments for hosting Ukrainian families
Hampshire County Council has today announced that it will be paying an extra discretionary top-up of £200 per month to all Hampshire residents hosting Ukrainian families as part of the Government’s Homes for Ukraine Scheme, until the end of
Don’t let the cost of living stop you from becoming a foster carer
Compassionate Hampshire people interested in fostering a vulnerable child are being reminded of the financial support provided to foster carer. With the cost of living hitting hard for many, there may be prospective carers in Hampshire who would love
County Council future spending plans take shape this autumn
This autumn, Hampshire County Council will begin important financial planning for the future of local services, taking on board feedback from the county’s residents on a variety of options that could help address a predicted shortfall in the council’s
Generating green energy at home
The group-buying scheme, Solar Together 2023, is now open to Hampshire residents looking to buy high-quality installations, at the right price, from pre-vetted installers. The scheme, offered by Hampshire County Council in partnership with independent experts iChoosr, means residents
