July 2025

• Statement by Rushmoor Borough Council Leader Councillor Gareth Williams, on how local voices matter in local government reorganisation

  Updated on: 10/07/2025

  This is a joint statement by Eastleigh Borough Council, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, Fareham Borough Council, Hart District Council, Havant Borough Council, Isle of Wight Council, New Forest District Council, Portsmouth City Council, Rushmoor Borough Council, Southampton City Council, Test Valley Borough Council and Winchester City Council.

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• Council approves renewal of Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in Aldershot

  Updated on: 09/07/2025

  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.

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• We want your views to help shape how your council works in future

  Updated on: 09/07/2025

  We have launched an online survey to find out what is important to you and how you want local councils to work in future.  

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• Top marks for Rushmoor food businesses in food hygiene ratings

  Updated on: 04/07/2025

  Thirteen food businesses recently inspected by Rushmoor Borough Council’s environmental health officers (EHOs) have received the highest ‘5 – very good’ food hygiene ratings.

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• Council finances improving as savings targets are beaten

  Updated on: 02/07/2025

  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.

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