The Countryside Code has been around for a long time (since the 1930’s), and plays a huge importance in regards to guidance on how we can enjoy the countryside whilst ensuring we are taking responsibility of our actions. To view the countryside Code please follow the link https://mcusercontent.com/58669d6895e71c03602eb4f52/files/07a121af-b08a-4f0a-8702-98c896adecce/Countryside_Code_Poster_PRINT.pdf
Residents around Alton who must leave home to work can take a coronavirus test at a new centre in the town. Alton Sports Centre opened as a testing site on Wednesday 24 February, giving workers the chance to take regular tests for the virus. The centre, the only such facility in East Hampshire, is one of 11 to be introduced across the county and will run for the next six weeks. Arranged by appointment, the tests are aimed at…
Self-employed taxi and private hire drivers licenced with East Hampshire District Council that live outside the district and have not been able to obtain a grant from the local authority they live in can apply now for an Additional Restrictions Grant. Some local rules will have excluded drivers that are licenced outside the area where…
Solar Together Hampshire is a new scheme offering high-quality solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and battery storage. The scheme brings Hampshire homeowner, and small-to-medium sized enterprises, together to get solar panels at a competitive price. Hampshire County Council is working with independent and trusted experts, iChoosr, to help make the switch to clean energy as cost effective…
The Hampshire Solar Together scheme is launching on the 15 February.The scheme, managed by iChoosr, independent experts in group buying schemes, seeks to increase the amount of renewable energy being generated at household level, which is one of the major gaps in Hampshire.Targeted to homeowners and SMEs, the schemes will give residents the opportunity to…
People planning to stand in forthcoming local elections can find out how to put their name forward at two briefings hosted by East Hampshire District Council’s Election Team. Potential candidates for the Hampshire County Council elections and for any by-elections for East Hampshire District Council are asked to attend the online meetings. The first briefing will be…
Community First are working in partnership with the local authority to help stop the spread of Covid-19. To do this we are excited to be recruiting volunteers for a variety of roles at Alton’s brand new testing site located in the Sports Centre. As a volunteer you will be helping ensure that essential workers can…
Residents in the district can apply to receive a postal vote, for elections taking place in May. On Thursday 6 May 2021 residents in the district will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them locally for Hampshire County Council and the Police & Crime Commissioner. Some ward areas across the district…
Headley Parish Council normally organise the Annual Parish meeting (meeting of electors) this year due to be held on 22 March 2021. We are wondering if anyone wants this meeting to be called or are you happy for it not to be organised in 2021? The meeting would of course be held via Zoom. Please…
February 12 – February 28 The South Downs Dark Skies Festival is back for 2021. Running between 12 – 28 February, the entire festival will be online! This year our Dark Skies Festival is all about the personal experience of the night skies where you live, learning about the constellations, the history and folk lore that goes with…