Hampshire County Council2 days agoBusinesses criticise 'ridiculous' street displays banTraders in Quay Street, Lymington, are told they must remove items placed outside their premises.2 days ago20 Aug 2026How AI solutions could help balance the budgets of the South's councilsCouncils in the south of England say increasing use of AI is relieving pressure on staff and budgets.20 Aug 202611 Aug 2026Canal closes 17 locks as heatwave returnsBoaters are no longer able to travel along a section of the canal.11 Aug 202625 Jun 2026City housing need behind council mergers, says leaderHampshire County Council says it will proceed with a judicial review into local government reorganisation.25 Jun 20268 Jun 2026Council plans to introduce 17,000 EV chargersHampshire County Council says the £90m installations will begin later this year.8 Jun 202628 May 2026Challenge to council boundary would fail, says lawyerNew Forest District Council is advised not to challenge local authority boundary changes.28 May 202621 May 2026Who is in charge of the councils now?The political make-up of many Hampshire councils has changed post-election - so who runs them now?21 May 202613 May 2026Reform councillor apologises over social media postKen Tranter, who was elected to Hampshire County Council, has apologised and deleted the post.13 May 20268 May 2026Reform rocks Isle of Wight as Labour loses SouthamptonConservatives also lose control of Hampshire County Council in the local elections.8 May 2026...
