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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.