Cost of living: 5 household bills set to increase in 2025
Dec 17, 2024 · Consumer experts Which? explained: "Most councils in England are able to raise council tax rates by 5% without needing to call a referendum. "Based on the current average Band D council tax bill in England of £2,171, this would mean a rise of £109. "In Scotland, it was revealed during the Scottish Budget that there will be no limit set on council tax rises for 2025-26.
Hampshire council leaders express concern over axing plans
Dec 23, 2024 · The leaders of Hampshire County and Winchester city councils, councillors Nick Adams-King and Martin Tod, expressed concern over the move to create "mega-councils" recently unveiled by deputy PM Angela Rayner.. The overhaul would end the two-tier system still in force across much of Britain, although local authorities in Hampshire are …
Two Hampshire cricketers selected for England Lions tour
Dec 21, 2024 · SEE MORE: Hampshire Cricket fast bowler Scott Currie signs contract extension The tour squad departs on Friday, January 3, with the first four-day match against a Cricket Australia XI scheduled for January 14-17 at Shaw Park, Brisbane.
Colten Care homes in Hampshire help brighten up Christmas
Dec 14, 2024 · READ MORE: Bowling club raises more than £2,700 for air ambulance Gifts donated by Colten Care residents were gathered ready for collection at St Catherines View in Winchester. From left: Chocolate Elf organiser Peter Orme, residents Sue Ouvry and Barbara Evans, customer support advisor Vicki Heaton-Smith and home manager Vanda Baker (Image: philip hartley/Colten Care) On seeing the ...
Review: Jack and the Beanstalk shines at the Mayflower
Dec 18, 2024 · This year’s outing is none other than Jack and the Beanstalk, which opened on Wednesday, December 18 and is running until Sunday, January 5.. The panto sees the return of street dance sensations Ashley Banjo and Diversity following their first Mayflower panto last year when they starred in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.. READ MORE: Review: Elf the Musical lands in Hampshire in run up Christmas
Hampshire PCC awards: Nominations open for local hero award
Nov 26, 2024 · The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Donna Jones, has announced details of her annual awards ceremony which recognises and honours the invaluable contributions made by volunteers and partners to sustaining safer communities.
Hampshire Music Service to loan 1,000 string instruments
Nov 25, 2024 · Hampshire Music Service (HMS), the county council’s music education provider, has opened applications for free long-term loans of violins, violas, cellos and double basses.. This follows the award of a £600,000 Arts Council capital grant, which will enable HMS to purchase new instruments and resources, including specialist adaptive and adaptable instruments for special needs provision for ...
Romsey group makes 385 trench candles for Ukraine soldiers
Nov 9, 2024 · The group managed to produce around 385 trench candles, which will be delivered to New Forest For Ukraine to be added to one of its regular overland transports to Ukraine, where they will be sent on to the frontline.
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Autism Hampshire launches urgent appeal to raise £50,000
Nov 26, 2024 · Autism Hampshire is asking for donations to cover a critical shortfall in funding for its community group for autistic adults. The charity, which has been operating these groups for more than a decade, relies heavily on donations and grants to sustain its Serendipity Community Groups, which provide essential support for more than 200 autistic adults across Hampshire.