Local Government Reorganisation
Find out what the new council structure for Hampshire from April 2028 means for Hart.
Shared services and partners
Services delivered by partner authorities and the responsibilities of other councils
Some of our services are shared with neighbouring local authorities or managed by them.
- Building Control (building regulations) supplied by Rushmoor. buildingcontrol@hart.gov.uk / 01252 398715
- Legal Services shared service with Basingstoke and Deane. instruct.legal@basingstoke.gov.uk
- Licensing including taxis and entertainment shared service with Basingstoke and Deane. licence@hart.gov.uk / 01252 622122
- Rubbish collections and recycling including garden waste and glass collections, shared service with Basingstoke and Deane. hartcontactcentre@basingstoke.gov.uk
Hampshire County Council provides the following services:
- roads, footpaths, pot-hole repairs and gritting
- social services (child and adult)
- schools and education
- libraries and museums
- adoption and foster care
- trading standards
- registration of births, deaths and marriages
- bus passes for older or disabled people
- civic amenity sites
- meals on wheels
- apply for a ‘blue badge’ for parking
How to contact Hampshire County Council:
info@hants.gov.uk or via their website www.hants.gov.uk
0300 555 1375 or 0300 555 1390 - ‘Minicom’ Text-phone for hearing and speech impaired customers within Hampshire.
Town and parish councils cover local issues such as:
- allotments
- public clocks
- bus shelters
- community centres
- play areas and play equipment
- grants to help local organisations
- consultation on neighbourhood planning
How to contact your town or parish council:
Please go to our Town and parish councils page and use the link provided to find your local council and learn more about its responsibilities.