News releases - Rushmoor Borough Council

Go ahead for Aldershot Crematorium refurbishment

Updated on: 22/09/2023

Plans for the major refurbishment of Aldershot Crematorium have been given the go ahead by Rushmoor Borough Council’s Cabinet.

Problems with our council tax account service

Updated on: 12/09/2023

Update 12 September: We have resolved the problems with our council tax account service.

Residents invited to take part in household survey

Residents in Aldershot and Farnborough are being invited to give their views in Rushmoor Borough Council’s latest household survey.

Updated on: 14/08/2023

Modernisation of Aldershot Crematorium

Rushmoor Borough Council is planning a major refurbishment of Aldershot Crematorium.

Updated on: 21/06/2023

North Camp is open for business

A package of support to help traders in North Camp, including free parking and rate relief for businesses, has been approved by Rushmoor Borough Council’s Cabinet.

Updated on: 15/06/2023

Cherrywood councillor is new Mayor of Rushmoor

Rushmoor's new Mayor and Deputy Mayor have been chosen for the coming mayoral year.

Updated on: 05/06/2023

Major town centre purchase heralds new era for Farnborough

As part of its ambitions for the long-term success of Farnborough town centre, Rushmoor Borough Council has now completed its purchase of The Meads and Kingsmead shopping centre.

Updated on: 25/05/2023

Big 50 up for Princes Hall!

The Mayor of Rushmoor, Councillor John Marsh, was the guest of honour as Aldershot’s Princes Hall celebrated its 50th anniversary on Monday with a tree planting ceremony.

Updated on: 30/05/2023

Victoria Day is bringing the circus to town!

Roll up, roll up! Aldershot’s Victoria Day will be coming to town next month and Rushmoor Borough Council is inviting local people to help put on the greatest show!

Updated on: 19/06/2023

Mayor presents long service awards for councillors

The Mayor of Rushmoor, Councillor John Marsh, has handed out long service awards to a number of long serving councillors.

Updated on: 19/09/2023

Taxi drivers given the thumbs up after drugs test

Hackney and private hire drivers from Aldershot and Farnborough were given a clean bill of health when they were tested for traces of illegal drugs.

Published on: 19/04/2023

CCTV cameras monitored 24 hours a day in new collaboration

Cameras recording footage of Aldershot, Farnborough and North Camp will now be monitored round the clock, thanks to a new collaboration with Runnymede Borough Council.

Updated on: 23/03/2023

Rushmoor is first council to launch mental wellness courses for residents with SEEDL

Rushmoor Borough Council has become the first local authority in the country to launch a new mental wellness partnership with live learning company SEEDL.

Updated on: 16/03/2023

Council shares government grant to pilot digital taxi licensing

Rushmoor Borough Council is joining forces with three other local authorities to pilot a new digital service for taxi licence holders.

Updated on: 13/03/2023

Important parking and traffic management changes in Aldershot and Farnborough

Residents and businesses are being advised that new on-street parking and traffic management arrangements will come into effect in Aldershot and Farnborough on 1 April.

Updated on: 16/03/2023

Major milestone for Aldershot town centre as Union Yard tops out

A major milestone in the redevelopment of Aldershot town centre was recently celebrated by Rushmoor Borough Council with a topping out ceremony at Union Yard.

Updated on: 24/03/2023

Cabinet agrees budget to drive regeneration, protect frontline services and support local people

Rushmoor Borough Council’s Cabinet has agreed to recommend a budget that will deliver town centre regeneration, protect frontline services like bin collections, and support local people through tough economic times.

Updated on: 09/02/2023

Council agrees purchase of shopping centre to drive regeneration plans

As a major boost to its plans to regenerate and improve Farnborough town centre, Rushmoor Borough Council’s Cabinet has agreed to buy The Meads and Kingsmead shopping centre.

Updated on: 08/02/2023

Cabinet support moves to tackle rising cost of living

Rushmoor Borough Council’s Cabinet has agreed two important measures as it moves to help residents tackle the rising cost of living.

Updated on: 24/01/2023

Council secures £20 million towards Farnborough’s new leisure and cultural hub

Exciting plans for Farnborough’s new leisure and cultural hub will be pressing ahead after Rushmoor Borough Council successfully secured £20 million from the government’s Levelling Up Fund.

Updated on: 24/03/2023

Road closures for the Farnborough Half Marathon this weekend

There are a number of short-term road closures this coming Sunday (22 January) as runners take to the streets for the Farnborough Half Marathon.

Updated on: 19/01/2023