The views of women and girls across Hampshire are being sought to help shape government strategy to tackle violence and abuse. Friday, 22 January, 2021 The Government is updating the Violence Against Women and Girls strategy and has launched a nationwide Call for Evidence in order to ensure that those who have lived experiences of abuse and violence, and the views of members of the public are at the heart of plans to stop these harmful crimes. The Call to Evidence runs until February 19. The government has already taken a number of important... Westminster News
Wishing everyone in Basingstoke a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 22nd December 2020 As 2020 draws to a close I would like to wish everyone in Basingstoke a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This year’s celebrations will be different and it... Local News
Local MP Maria Miller highlights importance of boosting employment in 2021 21st December 2020 Basingstoke MP Maria Miller has emphasised the importance of helping those in unemployment find work in 2021 after the economic difficulties faced this year... Local News
PINK PLACE CHRISTMAS PARTY 18th December 2020 Basingstoke-based cancer charity, The Pink Place, brought some festive cheer to guests of the charity by holding a virtual Christmas party that included live... Local News
M3 Job Club 18th December 2020 Maria Miller MP met for a catch up on developments with the M3 Job Club. The club helps those made redundant or looking to return to work. The M3 Job Club, is a... Local News
Local MP welcomes funding boost to support businesses affected by national COVID restrictions 17th December 2020 Funding support is now available from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council for businesses who were not eligible for other government funding during the latest... Local News
Basingstoke remains in Tier 2 following government's first formal review of tiering in England 17th December 2020 In oral statement today by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the outcome of the government's first formal review of tiering in England... Local News
Local MP shares Age UK’s advice to help older constituents keep well this winter 16th December 2020 Winter brings additional challenges for many older people; increased heating and lighting bills can strain finances; bad weather and dark nights can make it... Local News
Local MP, Maria Miller has welcomed additional funding of £2.898m for Hampshire County Council in order to support vulnerable households between December 2020 and March 2021 15th December 2020 Hampshire County Council will implement a food voucher scheme to support vulnerable children, young people and their families during the school Christmas... Local News
Basingstoke's MP meets with Environment Agency for update on water quality in River Loddon. 14th December 2020 Basingstoke's MP, Maria Miller met with Water Quality scientist June Jones, Manager Richard Thompson and Ecologist John Benning at the Environment Agency for an... Local News