Home and Family News & Updates
In a bid to protect the borough’s future economic wellbeing, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is proposing to remove permitted development rights for the change of use of buildings from commercial to residential at its key business parks at Basing View, Chineham Business Park and Hampshire International Business Park.
- 11th September 2018
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s dog warden Laura Yeates has been awarded gold for the fourth year running in recognition of her tireless work with stray animals.
- 30th August 2018
The Easter School Holidays are almost upon us, parents and carers will be searching for things to do with the children, we have one outstanding opportunity for good clean entertainment in the fresh air right in our midst.
- 21st August 2018
Local people are getting the opportunity to give their views on the future of Overton conservation area at a public consultation.
- 29th June 2018
People in Basingstoke and Deane are being asked to help shape what the borough will look like in the future as part of the Horizon 2050 project.
- 20th March 2018
The borough is set to benefit from an infrastructure boost of up to £21 million after an independent examination into the council’s proposals to introduce a charge on new development in the area found them ‘appropriate’.
- 9th November 2017
Proposals for a balanced budget to protect services, invest in a bright future, keep council tax low and support people who are vulnerable, has been agreed for consultation by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s Cabinet.
- 5th September 2016
How to choose the right wedding photographer for you.
- 31st August 2016
After six long weeks, the date is nearly here - soon, all the kids will be going back to school. For some, this means a sigh of relief after a stressful period of looking for childcare and keeping them entertained. For others, the stress isn't yet over as the back-to-school period can be just as bad a time as any other. However, we have some tips so the whole process can be simple and pain-free.
- 22nd August 2016
Ever since the first recognised bank holiday in 1871, the British public has enjoyed hundreds of these ‘bonus’ days off with no work.