Aldershot Crematorium reopens after a major refurbishment project
Updated on: 29/12/2025
Aldershot Crematorium has been officially reopened following a major refurbishment project undertaken by Rushmoor Borough Council over the last year.
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Uber driver given fine and told to pay court costs for plying for work at Aldershot taxi rank
Updated on: 17/12/2025
A private hire driver has received a fine and must pay £5000 in costs after plying for hire at a taxi rank in Alexandra Road, Aldershot, on 27 May last year, without the appropriate licence.
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Man fined for breeding dogs without a licence
A resident from the Aldershot area has been fined for breeding dogs without an appropriate licence.
Updated on: 10/12/2025
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Council delight at plans for Aldershot and Farnborough to host National Armed Forces Day next summer
Rushmoor Borough Council has welcomed the government’s announcement that Aldershot and Farnborough have been chosen to host the National Armed Forces Day next summer.
Updated on: 06/01/2026
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Caution for Aldershot restaurant
The operator of an Aldershot restaurant has been given a caution by Rushmoor Borough Council after he was caught carrying out a number of unlicensed activities, including the sale of alcohol.
Updated on: 27/11/2025
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Rushmoor Borough Council is delivering on priority work for residents
The opening of Farnborough town centre's Landing area, a successful summer of events and a crackdown on flytipping were among the highlights of recent projects, councillors from Rushmoor Borough Council heard last night (Tuesday 25 November).
Updated on: 26/11/2025
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Council and housing association to strengthen partnership
Rushmoor Borough Council and the area’s biggest housing association, VIVID, have agreed to work closer together to strengthen their partnership.
Updated on: 25/11/2025
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Airport owners submit revised plans to amend operations
The owners of Farnborough Airport have submitted new plans to change the way they operate to meet their aim of increased growth.
Updated on: 01/12/2025
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Loungers set to open in Farnborough with all day cafe-bar in the heart of the community
Rushmoor Borough Council and Loungers are delighted to announce a new café-bar venture in Farnborough, marking another milestone in Loungers' nationwide expansion and the continuing regeneration of Farnborough’s town centre.
Updated on: 20/11/2025
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Mural unveiled at Aldershot Town Football Club
Last week we were thrilled to unveil a new mural celebrating Aldershot Town Football Club’s unforgettable FA Trophy victory outside the EBB stadium with some of the fans who have helped to make it possible.
Updated on: 06/01/2026
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Have your say on introducing parish councils and neighbourhood area committees at drop-in events
Rushmoor Borough Council is running a consultation asking residents if they’d like parish councils or neighbourhood areas committees set up – and, if so, what services they should run.
Updated on: 12/11/2025
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Christmas is coming to Aldershot and Farnborough
The countdown to Christmas is on and a number of free events organised by Rushmoor Borough Council will be sprinkling festive magic over Aldershot and Farnborough throughout November and December.
Updated on: 22/12/2025
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Council submits planning application for Farnborough leisure centre
Farnborough's new leisure centre is another step closer, after Rushmoor Borough Council formally submitted the planning application outlining its plans to build the new leisure centre and swimming pool in Farnborough town centre.
Updated on: 29/10/2025
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Well-deserved Mayor’s Award for 37 years of service to the community
A volunteer, who has served as a Brown Owl in Girlguiding in Farnborough for 37 years, was honoured for her service when she received the first Mayor’s Award for Service to the Community recently.
Updated on: 22/10/2025
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Join us for Rushmoor Cultural Day
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.
Updated on: 10/10/2025
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Statement of support for our communities by the Leader of Rushmoor Borough Council, Councillor Gareth Williams
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.
Updated on: 10/10/2025
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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
We have issued our response to the request for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) scoping request from Farnborough Airport.
Updated on: 20/10/2025
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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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