Community invited to VE Day event and lighting of new beacon
Updated on: 23/04/2025
Rushmoor Borough Council is inviting residents to a free open-air community event, which has been organised to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
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Vandalism at The Meads and part closure
Updated on: 17/04/2025
Sadly, due to some extensive vandalism overnight, a section of The Meads shopping centre in Farnborough, from the bus interchange to Jetts gym, was closed on the morning of 17 April.
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New beacon installed at Manor Park
The brand new Rushmoor beacon was installed in Manor Park, Aldershot, earlier today (16 April) in the spring sunshine.
Updated on: 17/04/2025
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Campaign tackles dog fouling
Cabinet member for Pride in Place and Neighbourhood Services, Councillor Christine Guinness, and the Cabinet Champion for Pride in Place, Councillor Lisa Greenway, will be handing out leaflets and poo bags and talking to dog owners between 11am and 1pm, in Manor Park, Aldershot, on Monday (14 April) and King George V Playing Fields in Farnborough, on Wednesday (16 April).
Updated on: 16/04/2025
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Food businesses in Rushmoor celebrate highest food hygiene ratings
More than 30 food businesses inspected by Rushmoor Borough Council’s environmental health officers are celebrating after receiving the highest ‘5 – very good’ food ratings.
Updated on: 16/04/2025
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Alpine Snowsports update
We are actively pursuing Active Nation UK Ltd for an update following their surprise announcement that they were ceasing operation of the Alpine Snowsports Centre in Aldershot with immediate effect, just over a week ago.
Updated on: 11/04/2025
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Rushmoor Borough Council appoints Head of Paid Service
Rushmoor Borough Council’s Deputy Chief Executive, Ian Harrison, has been appointed as the council’s Head of Paid Service and Interim Managing Director.
Updated on: 11/04/2025
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Shots make history!
Congratulations to Aldershot Town FC for creating history by reaching Wembley for the first time in their history after beating local rivals Woking in the FA Trophy semi-final on Saturday!
Updated on: 07/04/2025
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Residents in Aldershot Park ward invited to walk their bulky items to our Walk this Waste van on Saturday morning
Calling all residents of Aldershot Park ward, in Aldershot. Do you have old or broken bulky waste items you no longer use and want to get rid of?
Updated on: 03/04/2025
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First multi-agency meeting held to tackle town centre antisocial behaviour
The first multi-agency meeting to address the ongoing challenges of antisocial behaviour in Aldershot and Farnborough town centres took place recently. This important discussion brought together representatives from a range of agencies and services, all committed to creating safer, more welcoming spaces for our residents, businesses, and visitors.
Updated on: 03/04/2025
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Alpine Snowsports closed until further notice
Rushmoor Borough Council has been informed that as of 2 April, Active Nation UK Limited have ceased trading.
Updated on: 03/04/2025
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Council to consider impact of government's proposed benefit reforms
Rushmoor Borough Council is to consider the government’s proposed benefit reforms and how it can best support local people who may be affected by them.
Updated on: 21/03/2025
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Cabinet gives unanimous support to local government reorganisation
Our Cabinet last night (20 March) agreed unanimously to support initial proposals to create new unitary councils across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as part of local government reorganisation.
Updated on: 21/03/2025
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Help keep Rushmoor clean by joining a Great British Spring Clean litter pick
A dedicated community group committed to keeping Rushmoor clean through regular litter picks, is taking on the ambitious challenge of carrying out 13 litter picks over the coming weeks, with the first two events taking place this weekend.
Updated on: 19/03/2025
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Free online learning extended to wider area
More than 1,000 users have taken the opportunity of free online learning courses through the Rushmoor Training Hub since it launched two years ago.
Updated on: 14/03/2025
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Walk this Waste bulky household initiative to roll-out to three new areas
Following the success of the first Walk this Waste initiative in Farnborough in December, in which local people were invited to walk their bulky household waste items to a mobile van for free disposal, three new areas and dates have been announced later this month and April.
Updated on: 11/03/2025
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Rushmoor Borough Council celebrates the completion of Union Yard
After three years of construction work and a £40 million-pound investment by Rushmoor Borough Council, the Union Yard development in Aldershot town centre is ready for occupation.
Updated on: 11/03/2025
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Proposal for new unitary councils in Hampshire and the Solent to be discussed by councillors
A proposal to create new unitary councils across Hampshire & the Solent is to be discussed by councillors next week. One of the options under discussion is for a new unitary council covering the districts of Rushmoor, Hart and Basingstoke & Deane.
Updated on: 10/03/2025
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Call for sites as work begins on a new Local Plan for Rushmoor
Rushmoor Borough Council has launched a call for sites as they begin work on a new local plan.
Updated on: 27/02/2025
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Council and Police cycle and e-scooter campaign
Throughout half-term week our Place Protection Officers (PPOs) are joining forces with local police officers to stop anyone seen cycling or using e-scooters in the pedestrianised areas of Farnborough town centre.
Updated on: 18/02/2025
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Shop front improvement grants
Last year, we invited shop owners, tenants and landlords in Rushmoor to apply for shop front improvement grants and we are delighted to share with you some of the completed projects.
Updated on: 21/02/2025
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Plans approved for new beacon in Aldershot
Plans for a new Rushmoor beacon in Manor Park, Aldershot, which will be lit for the first time at the planned VE Day commemorations in May, were approved by Rushmoor Borough Councillors last night (Wednesday 12 February).
Updated on: 16/04/2025
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Cabinet update on performance information
This week, our Cabinet received an update on some of the council’s performance information (September through to December) and how key projects and activities are developing and contributing towards the Council Plan.
Updated on: 12/02/2025
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Statement on devolution
The Leader of Rushmoor Borough Council, Councillor Gareth Williams, has welcomed the government’s announcement yesterday that Hampshire and the Solent are one of six areas to be included in the government’s fast-track devolution priority programme.
Updated on: 06/02/2025
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Council sets out proposed budget aimed at securing financial stability
Rushmoor Borough Council’s Cabinet will be asked next week to recommend a budget that will help to secure its financial stability.
Updated on: 07/03/2025
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Farnborough’s new leisure centre gets government go-ahead
Rushmoor Borough Council has been given the green light by the government to move forward with plans to build a new leisure centre in the heart of Farnborough town centre.
Updated on: 03/02/2025
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New art Installation unveiled at Aldershot railway station
Passengers will now be able to enjoy a vibrant new art installation at Aldershot railway station after "All Aboard" was unveiled at a special ceremony.
Updated on: 29/01/2025
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Work starts on new playground development at Water Lane, Farnborough
Work has started to install a new toddler playground at Water Lane, in the Prospect Estate, in Farnborough, themed around a castle centrepiece.
Updated on: 23/01/2025
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Company serves up defibrillator for Grub Hub
Aldershot’s Community Grub Hub now has a life-saving defibrillator thanks to housebuilding company Taylor Wimpey.
Updated on: 23/01/2025
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Leader announces changes to Cabinet
The Leader of Rushmoor Borough Council, Councillor Gareth Williams, has announced changes to the Cabinet, with new responsibilities to reflect the priorities announced in November 2024.
Updated on: 22/01/2025
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Historic vine saved for future generations
Cuttings have been taken from this beautiful vine, which dates to the time of the Crimea War in 1853, so that it can be preserved for future generations to enjoy.
Updated on: 23/01/2025
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Men’s Health Day in Farnborough this Saturday
Rushmoor Borough Council is holding a Men’s Health Day on Saturday, 18 January in Farnborough – with loads of great, free activities.
Updated on: 15/03/2025
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Council statement on devolution and local government reorganisation
Our council leader, Councillor Gareth Williams, has welcomed the government’s proposals to give local authorities more control over the big decisions that affect their areas, as part of its devolution programme.
Updated on: 14/01/2025
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Rare honour for Diane
A former councillor with 22 years of service to the community has been awarded the title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of her commitment to the people of Rushmoor.
Updated on: 23/12/2024
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Residents' 'wheelie' like recent Walk This Waste trial
A total of 54 items of bulky waste were collected for free last week during a pioneering Walk This Waste trial along Mayfield Road, in Farnborough.
Updated on: 23/12/2024
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Christmas shop window competition
Vote for your favourite Christmas display!
Updated on: 11/12/2024
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Walk This Waste trial
As part of a commitment to create clean, safe neighbourhoods, Rushmoor Borough Council will run a trial on two mornings in December to collect bulky waste items for free to help reduce fly-tipping and help those without transport to dispose of waste items.
Updated on: 11/12/2024
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Cabinet agrees strategic direction for Aldershot and Farnborough
Rushmoor Borough Council has mapped out its top five priorities and how it plans to develop an exciting new vision for the borough.
Updated on: 29/11/2024
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Rushmoor Borough Council statement on Savoy Place
Rushmoor Borough Council has been informed that Newham Borough Council has now signed an agreement to lease apartments in Savoy Place in Farnborough, from the private owners, to use as temporary accommodation for homeless families from the London borough. The Council wishes to make clear that it does not have any power to prevent this arrangement.
Updated on: 21/11/2024
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Severe Weather Emergency Protocol
As we have had a period of cold weather, we operated our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) to provide overnight accommodation for anyone sleeping rough in Aldershot and Farnborough so that they can get inside and out of the freezing cold.
Updated on: 23/11/2024
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Support for Antisocial Behaviour Week
Visit our stalls in Aldershot and Farnborough during Antisocial Behaviour Week
Updated on: 18/11/2024
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Christmas is arriving in Aldershot and Farnborough!
The build-up to Christmas is on and a number of free events organised by Rushmoor Borough Council will be putting Aldershot and Farnborough in a fine festive spirit throughout November and December!
Updated on: 06/11/2024
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Hillside Place
The Home office has informed the council that it will no longer be using Hillside Place in Farnborough for the dispersal of asylum seekers. Once the lease expires, the current residents of the site will be rehomed and their welfare and accommodation will continue to be provided by the Home Office.
Updated on: 24/10/2024
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Free North Camp parking offer now extended to January
Rushmoor Borough Council has extended the free parking offer in their car parks in North Camp until the beginning of next year to give local businesses a boost in the run up until Christmas.
Updated on: 24/10/2024
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Update on antisocial behaviour in Farnborough town centre
We’ve been actively supporting individuals in Farnborough town centre, and we’re pleased to share that several have now been successfully accommodated elsewhere.
Updated on: 23/10/2024
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Rushmoor Borough Council takes steps to secure financial stability and shares its approach to improvement
Rushmoor Borough Council has approved a detailed financial recovery plan and its approach to improvement, following a change of political administration and an independent review of the council led by the Local Government Association (LGA).
Updated on: 17/10/2024
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John Debenham MBE
It is with deep sadness that we have learnt about the passing of former councillor and Honorary Alderman John Debenham MBE on Sunday 29 September.
Updated on: 10/10/2024
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