Borough Council is failing to protect green space Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Taylor Wimpey's plans to 'sell off' an important area of green space in The Cornfields has been stalled thanks to the immediate and swift action of County Councillor Stephen Reid, but this episode raises pressing concerns that Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council may not be effectively protecting the green space residents value so highly. Maria said, "Open areas of green space in our residential... Local News
Local MP urges residents to have their say on Drought Plan 26th July 2021 Local MP urges residents to have their say on Drought Plan Southern Water is running a public consultation on their latest plans to manage droughts. The updated... Local News
Local Basingstoke Hotel Supports British Residents Returning to the UK 26th July 2021 The Crowne Plaza in Basingstoke has become part of the national network of hotels supporting United Kingdom and Irish residents returning to the UK from... Local News
Basingstoke's MP welcomes free activities for children this summer 21st July 2021 The Department for Education (DfE) is providing funding to local authorities to coordinate a programme that provides healthy food and enriching activities to... Local News
MP welcomes drive for quality and safety in building industry 21st July 2021 Local MP Maria Miller has welcomed changes to the building industry to drive up build quality standards and fire safety following the tragedy at Grenfell towers... Speeches in Parliament
Basingstoke’s MP welcomes new strategy to revive local high streets 19th July 2021 Local MP Maria Miller has welcomed the launch of the new Build Back Better High Streets Strategy – which sets out how high streets across Basingstoke will be... Local News
Basingstoke’s MP applauds HANTSAR’s support to help drive to beat the virus 15th July 2021 Hampshire Search and Rescue (HANTSAR) is a voluntary organisation which works alongside the police in searches for vulnerable missing persons in Hampshire, also... Local News
Local MP meets with Basingstoke Community Radio 15th July 2021 Local MP Maria Miller was delighted to visit the Award Winning HHCR, Basingstoke’s Community Radio. HHCR is an online radio station, playing the best mix of... Local News
Local MP encourages Basingstoke charities & community groups to apply for Tesco’s Community Grants 15th July 2021 Tesco Community Grants scheme is now open for applications from local charities in Basingstoke and will relaunch in stores this week. Every three months... Local News
My piece in the Times on social media's responsibility to tackle abuse 15th July 2021 My piece for today's The Times Red Box can be read here: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/72f07a26-e4b6-11eb-a821-58982b1c936d…... Opinions