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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has launched a public consultation on councils in Hampshire’s proposals for unitary local government for our area. This consultation provides residents with an opportunity to share their views on the options currently under consideration. Here are the details of the options : https://www.closeenoughtobelocal.co.uk/our-proposal-five-unitary-councils How to respond You can respond by clicking the link below and fill in t

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight is urging patients to make use of 34,000 newly-available urgent dental appointments across Hampshire  if they need them this winter. People who need urgent dental appointments are likely to be in pain, including those suffering from infections or needing urgent repairs to a lost filling or crown. If you believe you need urgent dental care, please call 111 or use 111 online  to to check your symptoms and  access the right care. They can then dir

It's National Safeguarding Adults Week this week, 17 – 21 November 2025. National Safeguarding Adults Week aims to raise awareness of important issues relating to the abuse or neglect   of adults with care and support needs. Types of abuse Physical abuse:  Someone hurts your body. They might hit, push, or cause pain. Sexual abuse:  Someone touches you or makes you do sexual things you do not want. Psychological abuse:  Someone is unkind with words. They may shout, bully, scar