Join us for Rushmoor Cultural Day
Updated on: 10/10/2025
We’re looking forward to celebrating Rushmoor Cultural Day, with Black History Month, this Saturday 11 October, at St Michael’s Church, Aldershot, from 2-5pm.
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Statement of support for our communities by the Leader of Rushmoor Borough Council, Councillor Gareth Williams
Updated on: 10/10/2025
Rushmoor has a proud history as a place that has welcomed people from many backgrounds to make this their home. People who came from all corners of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth to Aldershot to serve in the British Army, those who came to work in the Royal Aircraft Establishment in Farnborough, and more recently Gurkha veterans and their families, skilled engineers in our growing technology businesses, nurses, doctors, care workers – all playing their part in our community and making our borough a more inclusive, tolerant, richer place.
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Healthy Minds, Strong Bodies – Men’s Health Matters!
Rushmoor Borough Council are holding a second Men’s Health Day on Saturday, 1 November in Aldershot – with loads of free, great activities.
Updated on: 07/10/2025
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Full council endorses local government reorganisation proposals
Rushmoor Borough Council members have voted to submit a final proposal to the government to reorganise local councils in Hampshire.
Updated on: 26/09/2025
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Union Yard shortlisted for best regeneration project
We are proud that Union Yard, in Aldershot town centre, has been shortlisted in the Best Regeneration Project (for 101-500 homes) category at the Inside Housing Development Awards.
Updated on: 25/09/2025
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Farnborough Airport - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) scoping request
This week we have received an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) scoping request from Farnborough Airport.
Updated on: 11/09/2025
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Rushmoor Heritage Festival set to launch
Excitement is building as Rushmoor Heritage Festival launches tomorrow (12 September).
Updated on: 25/09/2025
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New pink recycling bins for small electrical items introduced
New pink recycling collection banks for small electrical items have been introduced – making it even easier to recycle small electrical items and old gadgets and help the environment.
Updated on: 25/09/2025
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Statement from the council leader
Following the resignation of four councillors from the Labour administration last week, the council leader, Councillor Gareth Williams, has issued the following statement.
Updated on: 08/09/2025
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Proposal for four new mainland Hampshire unitary councils would bring services closer to residents
Rushmoor Borough Council is one of 12 councils across Hampshire behind a joint proposal for local government reorganisation that would split the county into four mainland unitary councils, bringing decisions on critical services closer to residents in north Hampshire.
Updated on: 03/09/2025
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Statement on asylum accommodation in Rushmoor
Following the interim injunction issued this week in favour of Epping Forest Council against the owners of the Bell Hotel, Rushmoor Borough Council has received a number of requests that it take similar legal action with respect to Potters International Hotel.
Updated on: 22/08/2025
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Caution for Aldershot shop for food hygiene contraventions
The owner of an Aldershot store found to have mouldy food in his fridge has accepted a caution from Rushmoor Borough Council.
Updated on: 27/08/2025
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Playfest! is back!
Playfest! Aldershot’s action-packed day of hands-on play and games for all ages is back on Saturday 30 August.
Updated on: 22/08/2025
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Council progresses Delivery Plan
Rushmoor Borough Council’s Cabinet has heard that good progress is being made on its new Delivery Plan, which sets out the council’s priorities and the key projects and activities and helps to ensure it is achieving what it set out to do.
Updated on: 22/08/2025
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Cody Park development proposals
The council is pleased to see proposals being brought forward for the redevelopment of the Cody Technology Park in Farnborough.
Updated on: 01/08/2025
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Unique Pool & Pop live music festival returns to Aldershot Lido
Pool & Pop, the unique blend of pop music and pool-based fun is returning to Aldershot Lido on Sunday 10 August, featuring top Madonna, Kylie Minogue and Dua Lipa tribute acts.
Updated on: 30/07/2025
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Community invited to VJ Day event and beacon lighting
Rushmoor Borough Council is inviting residents to a free open-air community event on Friday 15 August, which has been organised to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
Updated on: 28/07/2025
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Aldershot Comedy Festival
Comedy fans will be delighted this autumn as Rushmoor Borough Council and Hampshire Cultural Trust announce the first ever Aldershot Comedy Festival.
Updated on: 29/07/2025
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Council takes steps to support communities and tackle inequalities in Rushmoor
Rushmoor Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved a new plan which sets out how it will be working with public sector partners across Aldershot and Farnborough to support its communities and tackle inequalities.
Updated on: 24/07/2025
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Tickets now on sale for Fido at the Lido!
Tickets are now available for our much anticipated, and hugely enjoyable Fido at the Lido sessions on the first weekend of September – the 6 and 7 September.
Updated on: 22/07/2025
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Rushmoor Borough Council Cabinet backs film studio in the borough by supporting government scheme
Rushmoor Borough Council’s Cabinet members have approved a new government-backed policy to limit the amount of business rates payable by film studios to provide studios with support over the next ten years.
Updated on: 21/07/2025
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Farnborough leisure centre update and next steps
Last week, the Cabinet received an update on the Farnborough leisure centre project and agreed its next steps.
Updated on: 18/07/2025
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Thanks for feedback on welfare reforms survey
Thanks to everyone who filled in the ‘Pathways to Work’ welfare consultation on the Rushmoor Borough Council website recently.
Updated on: 21/07/2025
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Council launches consultation on parish and town council options
Residents in Rushmoor are being asked from if they would like to see parish and town councils introduced locally following proposals to reorganise local government in Hampshire.
Updated on: 07/10/2025
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Statement by Rushmoor Borough Council Leader, Councillor Gareth Williams, on how local voices matter in local government reorganisation
The following statement is in response to Hampshire County Council’s proposals for local government reorganisation which would see three large-scale councils across the county providing all local services.
Updated on: 11/07/2025
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Council approves renewal of Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in Aldershot
An existing Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in Aldershot will be renewed to continue tackling antisocial behaviour in Aldershot town centre and Municipal Gardens in Aldershot.
Updated on: 09/07/2025
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We want your views to help shape how your council works in future
We have launched an online survey to find out what is important to you and how you want local councils to work in future.
Updated on: 09/07/2025
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Top marks for Rushmoor food businesses in food hygiene ratings
Thirteen food businesses recently inspected by Rushmoor Borough Council’s environmental health officers (EHOs) have received the highest ‘5 – very good’ food hygiene ratings.
Updated on: 04/07/2025
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Council finances improving as savings targets are beaten
A report published this week shows that Rushmoor Borough Council delivered a much better than forecast performance in its finances in the last year, with the latest figures showing that it drew more than £4 million less from its reserves than originally planned.
Updated on: 02/07/2025
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Rushmoor Borough Council launches public engagement on future local services
A group of 12 of the 15 councils in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, including Rushmoor Borough Council, is working together to develop proposals for the new councils that will provide all services to their residents in future.
Updated on: 01/07/2025
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Council takes legal action to tackle unauthorised encampments in Rushmoor
Rushmoor Borough Council has taken legal action to tackle unauthorised encampments on council land in Aldershot and Farnborough.
Updated on: 26/06/2025
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Get Up, Get Out, Get Active! Rushmoor Borough Council launches new fitness campaign
Rushmoor Borough Council is challenging residents to ditch the sofa and discover fun new ways to get moving this summer with its new campaign – Active in Rushmoor - Moving to a Healthier You.
Updated on: 26/06/2025
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Councillor Christine Guinness talks about priorities and key work in neighbourhoods
We all want to be proud of the town where we live.
Updated on: 26/06/2025
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Council awarded funding to tackle the sticky issue of discarded chewing gum
A grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, will help Rushmoor Borough Council to keep some of its streets clear of discarded gum and to reduce gum littering.
Updated on: 26/06/2025
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Cool down at our lido!
Well, the heatwave is certainly here, and this hot weather is predicted to last all weekend. As a result, we are expecting it to be very busy at our lovely lido as there is no better place to cool down from the extreme heat!
Updated on: 19/06/2025
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Bring out your bulky waste - our Walk this Waste van visits Aldershot Park on Saturday
If you live in Aldershot Park ward, in Aldershot, we invite you to walk up to three items of bulky waste per household to our van for free disposal on Saturday (21 June) from 7.30am.
Updated on: 19/06/2025
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New defibrillator for The Alexandra
Popular Farnborough pub The Alexandra has joined our growing list of places with publicly available defibrillators.
Updated on: 18/06/2025
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You are invited to Walk this Waste in St Mark's ward, in Farnborough, on Saturday
Do you live in St Mark’s ward in Farnborough, and have bulky waste to get rid of?
Updated on: 12/06/2025
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Council moves ahead with revised plans for Farnborough leisure centre
Farnborough's new leisure centre is another step closer, as Rushmoor Borough Council’s latest designs go on show for the public ahead of a detailed planning application to be submitted in the autumn.
Updated on: 11/06/2025
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New Mayor focuses on community heroes and young people
Councillor Calum Stewart, who represents Farnborough’s Knellwood ward, is the new Mayor of Rushmoor for the 2025/26 year.
Updated on: 27/05/2025
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Alpine Snowsports to re-open next week!
Rushmoor Borough Council and Places Leisure have confirmed that Alpine Snowsports Centre in Aldershot will reopen to the public next Wednesday (28 May).
Updated on: 23/05/2025
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Make a splash at Victoria Day
Aldershot’s Victoria Day will be making a splash in Aldershot town centre on Saturday 7 June.
Updated on: 23/05/2025
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Game, set and match – residents can now book to play tennis on one of the council’s ace courts!
Refurbished public park tennis courts in Aldershot and Farnborough can now be booked online to make sure players secure the court and time of their choosing!
Updated on: 21/05/2025
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Bookings open for Lido summer season
Bookings are now open as Aldershot Lido throws open its doors for the start of the summer season on Saturday 24 May.
Updated on: 20/05/2025
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Five top food hygiene ratings in a row!
Fifteen food businesses recently inspected by Rushmoor Borough Council’s environmental health officers (EHOs) have received the highest ‘5 – very good’ food hygiene ratings – including two businesses celebrating five maximum scores in a row!
Updated on: 15/05/2025
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Aldershot’s Alpine Snowsports Centre to re-open!
The much-loved Alpine Snowsports Centre in Aldershot is set to re-open later this month with a new operator at the helm, Rushmoor Borough Council has announced.
Updated on: 09/05/2025
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Community comes together to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
Thank you to everyone who came along to our big VE Day 80th anniversary community event at Manor Park, Aldershot last night (8 May) - we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
Updated on: 09/05/2025
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Council and faith community agree commitment
Meetings between local faith leaders and Rushmoor Borough Council have led to a joint commitment to ensure faith groups can meet, worship and preach freely in Farnborough and Aldershot town centres, and to tackle issues with antisocial behaviour by a small number of individuals.
Updated on: 08/05/2025
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Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh, officially opens The Lighthouse, Aldershot
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, visited The Lighthouse Aldershot recently, to officially open the town’s newest community hub and centre for hope.
Updated on: 07/05/2025
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Think Safe at the council offices
More than 800 year six students from across Aldershot and Farnborough visited the council offices this week to learn some important life lessons as part of the annual Think Safe programme.
Updated on: 07/05/2025
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Rushmoor Borough Council Delivery Plan 2025/6 approved by Cabinet
Rushmoor Borough Council’s Cabinet has recommended approval of a new Delivery Plan for the year ahead, setting out the Council’s priorities, and the key projects and activities that will deliver them.
Updated on: 30/04/2025
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Community invited to VE Day event and lighting of new beacon
Rushmoor Borough Council is inviting residents to a free open-air community event, which has been organised to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Updated on: 30/04/2025
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Vandalism at The Meads and part closure
Sadly, due to some extensive vandalism overnight, a section of The Meads shopping centre in Farnborough, from the bus interchange to Jetts gym, was closed on the morning of 17 April.
Updated on: 17/04/2025
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New beacon installed at Manor Park
The brand new Rushmoor beacon was installed in Manor Park, Aldershot, earlier today (16 April) in the spring sunshine.
Updated on: 20/08/2025
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Campaign tackles dog fouling
Cabinet member for Pride in Place and Neighbourhood Services, Councillor Christine Guinness, and the Cabinet Champion for Pride in Place, Councillor Lisa Greenway, will be handing out leaflets and poo bags and talking to dog owners between 11am and 1pm, in Manor Park, Aldershot, on Monday (14 April) and King George V Playing Fields in Farnborough, on Wednesday (16 April).
Updated on: 16/04/2025
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Alpine Snowsports update
We are actively pursuing Active Nation UK Ltd for an update following their surprise announcement that they were ceasing operation of the Alpine Snowsports Centre in Aldershot with immediate effect, just over a week ago.
Updated on: 11/04/2025
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Rushmoor Borough Council appoints Head of Paid Service
Rushmoor Borough Council’s Deputy Chief Executive, Ian Harrison, has been appointed as the council’s Head of Paid Service and Interim Managing Director.
Updated on: 11/04/2025
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Shots make history!
Congratulations to Aldershot Town FC for creating history by reaching Wembley for the first time in their history after beating local rivals Woking in the FA Trophy semi-final on Saturday!
Updated on: 07/04/2025
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Residents in Aldershot Park ward invited to walk their bulky items to our Walk this Waste van on Saturday morning
Calling all residents of Aldershot Park ward, in Aldershot. Do you have old or broken bulky waste items you no longer use and want to get rid of?
Updated on: 03/04/2025
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First multi-agency meeting held to tackle town centre antisocial behaviour
The first multi-agency meeting to address the ongoing challenges of antisocial behaviour in Aldershot and Farnborough town centres took place recently. This important discussion brought together representatives from a range of agencies and services, all committed to creating safer, more welcoming spaces for our residents, businesses, and visitors.
Updated on: 03/04/2025
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Alpine Snowsports closed until further notice
Rushmoor Borough Council has been informed that as of 2 April, Active Nation UK Limited have ceased trading.
Updated on: 03/04/2025
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