West Berkshire & North Hampshire
Local Buzz Magazine: What's On in your local area.
What’s on in October!
Caravan & Motorhome Awning Show Horsham Camping World West Sussex, Hornbrook Park, Brighton Road A281, RH13 6QA Thu 3rd – Sun 6th 9am 4:30pm The Camping World Caravan and Motorhome Awning Show offers you the chance to compare all your awning options side by- side, all under one roof and gives you exclusive first access to […]
Council takes positive steps to help residents prepare for Brexit
Local residents can get help and support on changes that may affect them following Brexit, thanks to £21,400 of funding from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
Citizens Advice Basingstoke and Ta …
Hampshire County Council helping improve recycling in Hampshire
As part of the County Council’s budget planning, a report into how savings could be made, while improving recycling, will be considered by Councillor Rob Humby, Executive Member for Economy, Transp …
David Wilson Homes’ Matchmaker Guide
David Wilson Homes Southern has revealed it currently has a range of properties at its Oakwood Grange development in Hook, Hampshire that are perfect for the whole family.
In a handy matchmaker guide …
A historic Hampshire gem – Major work starts at Staunton Country Park
Staunton Country Park is a step closer to a fantastic new visitor center and restoration of its beautiful 200-year-old Regency landscape, as Hampshire County Council is set to begin the major phase o …
Blue Plaque To Mark The Location Of Plenty’s Eagles Iron Works
Plenty’s Eagle Iron Works, founded in 1790 by William Plenty, was for many decades a pre-eminent industrial enterprise in Newbury, located in what is now the southern part of the Kennet Centre.&nbs …
New business-class hotel takes shape
Construction of a new business-class hotel in Basingstoke’s central business district is expected to complete in January.
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s Leader Cllr Ken Rhatigan and the …
More Fans Enjoy Vitality Blast At The Ageas Bowl Than EVER Before!!
Hampshire Cricket are pleased to announce this summer’s Vitality Blast saw more fans, especially families and under 17s, attend fixtures at the Ageas Bowl than ever before.
A 32% year-on-year increa …
Bramley and Sherfield By-Election
A by-election will take place in Bramley and Sherfield on Thursday 10 October 2019, following the resignation of Cllr Venetia Rowland. Find out more at https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/byelection-braml …
Balancing the budget begins this Autumn!!
Feedback from residents will be considered this month, on options to help Hampshire County Council address an anticipated £80 million shortfall in its budget by April 2021 – at the beginning of an …
Go green during special Week of Activities !
Juice apples, make bread and chutney, go on a wildlife walk, swap your old clothes or take a tour of a local facility – these are just a few of the events planned for Basingstoke Green Week.
This i …
Dreweatts, Pippa Middleton, and a host of acclaimed artists join forces to raise funds for deaf children across the UK
Mary Hare School was absolutely delighted when Dreweatts auctioneers decided to make them charity of the year for 2019. As part of this initiative, Dreweatts hosted a truly exceptional Charity A …
Positive parking on the agenda in Hampshire
Hampshire County Council has signed up to the Positive Parking Agenda, a national initiative between local authorities and the British Parking Association which works to promote best practice in the …
Affected by cancer?
Macmillan Cancer Support are right there with you.
At Macmillan Cancer Support we understand how cancer can affect people’s whole lives – health, money, family, job; everything. After more than 1 …
Council appoints architects to support work for temporary ice rink solution
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has appointed specialists to carry out further investigation into council-owned land around Basingstoke that could house a new ice rink.
Proposals for a new mode …
Vote For Victoria Park In The ‘People’s Choice Awards’!
Victoria Park was recently recognized by the Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the very best in the world. The Town Council received the Award for ‘The Jewel in Newbury’s Crown’ as Victoria Park …
Town Hall Chamber Open to the Public
Treasure the Treasures on your Doorstep!
Saturday 14 September, 10 am to 2 pm
Newbury Town Hall is throwing open its doors to the public so that everyone can view the Council Chamber, The Civic Stair …
Two MEPs in Gravesend on Saturday
Brexit will Damage Kent and Gravesend say Liberal Democrat MEPs, Judith Bunting and Antony Hook:
This Saturday, Gravesend shoppers are in for a Europe treat. Not one, but two Members of the European P …
Extra police on our streets
It’s been a busy summer as I’ve got stuck into my responsibilities as Policing Minister on top of my constituency duties. We have a big job to do recruiting 20,000 more police officers
over the ne …
Electoral Register
Households in the borough will start to receive a form from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s Electoral Registration Officer asking residents to update or confirm that their details are correc …
