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Borough and County Councils

Highclere Parish Council

Parish councils serve as a vital link between local residents and larger councils. They address community issues, manage local projects, and provide services that the needs of their residents, such as maintaining parks and organising community events.

 

Hampshire County Council

Hampshire County Council (HCC) is responsible for providing the following services across Hampshire:

  • education - schools and colleges

  • transport - roads and motorways including like potholes, street lighting and traffic lights

  • fire and public safety

  • social care

  • libraries

  • planning

  • waste management

  • trading standards

You can find out more about the services that Hampshire County Council provides on the Hampshire County Council website.

Notice a problem? Use HCC's reporting tool here.

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (BDBC) is responsible for providing the following services within the borough:

  • local planning and development control

  • street cleaning, household waste and recycling

  • administering council tax and housing benefit locally

  • providing social housing and generally promoting good quality housing provision

  • environmental health and safety

  • parking enforcement

  • licensing

  • promoting economic development and tourism in the area

  • providing parks and leisure facilities

The Council Plan 2023 to 2027 is a high level document which outlines BDBC's ambition for the borough, identifying key themes and priorities.

Notice a problem? Use BDBC's reporting tool here.

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