Council meetings

Following advice from the government over the weekend on social distancing, we've taken the decision to postpone all scheduled council meetings. That means the Development Control Committee due to consider the Manydown outline planning application this evening, Tuesday 24 March, the meeting of Council scheduled for Thursday 26 March, the Audit and Accounts Committee scheduled for 30 March and the Development Control Committee scheduled for Wednesday 1 April will not go ahead. For a full list of scheduled meetings, use the button below.

Playground and outdoor exercise equipment closed

Following yesterday’s (23 March) government announcement, all playgrounds and outdoor exercise equipment in the borough are now closed. Our parks remain open for you to enjoy a safe daily walk or run to get essential exercise – but please keep a safe space of at least 2 metres between yourself and others.

Supporting vulnerable people

Don't forget that we are partnering with Basingstoke Voluntary Action to coordinate support for vulnerable residents during the COVID-19 outbreak. If you would like to register your group or simply want to find out more about the partnership, use the button below.

Garden waste collections now suspended

Last week we informed you that we had taken the difficult decision to suspend garden waste collections and bulky waste collections in Basingstoke and Deane following the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) . We had hoped to complete this week’s garden waste collections, unfortunately, owing to staffing shortages, Serco has suspended the service today (Tuesday 24 March). This decision is to protect our key waste, recycling and clinical waste collections. We apologise to our garden waste customers for the inconvenience. 

Parklands reception

Parklands reception is now closed to the public until further notice. The decision has been taken to protect residents and staff following the latest government advice around the COVID-19 outbreak. If you would like to book an appointment please call 01256 844844 during office hours selecting option 4 and a telephone appointment will be made.

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