Hampshire County Council4 days agoParents fined for employing teen son in food trailerDexter's parents are ordered to pay £7,200 after admitting to breaking council byelaws. 4 days ago8 days agoCranes begin removing ageing rail footbridgeReplacing the 79 year old bridge is expected to take up to 12 months and improve accessibility.8 days ago21 Sept 2026Politicians back calls for mayoral election in 2027Politicians say mayoral election in Hampshire and the Solent should happen in 2027 to "receive promised funding".21 Sept 20268 Sept 2026Future uncertain after councils' shake-up shelvedCouncil leaders await clarity over the government's plans for local government in Hampshire.8 Sept 202628 Aug 2026Businesses criticise 'ridiculous' street displays banTraders in Quay Street, Lymington, are told they must remove items placed outside their premises.28 Aug 202620 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 2026...