Over £700,000 has been awarded to 16 groups and organisations by Hart District Council as part of its commitment to invest in communities across the district.
Seven community grants have been awarded to help support communities to deliver projects providing health and wellbeing, biodiversity, sustainability, and educational benefits.
Rubbish and recycling bin collections are set to get greener thanks to a drive from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and Hart District Council to cut carbon emissions.