EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

(HEADLEY: FRENSHAM LANE) (TEMPORARY CLOSURE) ORDER 2022 NOTICE is hereby given that not less than seven days from the date of this notice, East Hampshire District Council pursuant to an arrangement entered into under Section 19 of the Local Government Act 2000, with the Council of the County of Hampshire, intend to make an Order…

New bin calendars now available online

Bin calendars that will run from April 2022 until March 2023 are now available. East Hampshire District Council has declared a climate emergency and as one small step towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, we will not be sending paper bin calendars to every home. We estimate that this will save around 325kg of…

Street parties for HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

East Hampshire District Council is offering its support to residents who wish to organise street parties to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee over the extended weekend of 2 to 5 June.  Information on insurance, food safety, noise and sustainability is available on the website, together with application forms for road closures, bunting hanging and funding that could be…

East Hants launches new green corporate strategy

East Hampshire District Council has launched its new corporate strategy and agreed its budget for the next financial year.   The council has re-emphasised its dedication to wellbeing and welfare as well as stepping up its game in relation to the green agenda and doing everything it can to tackle climate change.   This includes putting the…

Woodlands Community Hall – ready to hire

Woodlands Community Hall in Headley Down is calling for new hirers after new decoration and a new direction.  Previously used by a local nursery the hall has now opened itself up for wider use as it looks to become a community hub for the surrounding area.   The hall, in Heatherlands, was redecorated before Christmas and…

Learn to live well with dementia at the East Hampshire Dementia Festival

People living with dementia or concerned about memory loss in themselves or loved ones can discover a wealth of advice and assistance to enable them to live well with dementia at this year’s East Hampshire Dementia Festival.  East Hampshire District Council and Petersfield Dementia Friends are hosting the day on Friday 8 April at the Festival Hall in Petersfield…

EHDC launches two new grants for struggling businesses

Two new grant schemes have been launched by East Hampshire District Council (EHDC) for businesses impacted by the current wave of coronavirus infections. The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant (OHLG) is a one-off payment of up to £6,000 for hospitality and leisure businesses, depending on the rateable value of their business premises. The sorts of…

Recycling around the Christmas tree

After the presents have been unwrapped and the food is eaten, the Christmas holidays often leave us with a lot of rubbish – or is it recycling? Here are some helpful tips to ensure you waste less and recycle more this Christmas: Reuse old wrapping paper and make present labels using old Christmas cards. Avoid…

Don’t fall for a scam this Christmas

Residents in the district are being reminded to only use approved waste carriers when disposing of any unwanted items this Christmas. East Hampshire District Council is asking residents to help prevent fly-tipping by not using unlicensed waste collectors and to always follow the SCRAP code when hiring someone to take away their rubbish. Authorised and genuine firms,…

No changes to bin collections this Christmas

No changes to bin collections this Christmas period   Residents in the district are being asked to continue to put their bin out for collection by 7am on their usual collection day throughout the festive season.  There will be no changes to collection days for rubbish, recycling and glass, even if your usual collection day…