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Candidates standing in next week’s elections have shared their plans on how they intend to revitalise the town centre. The economic recovery from the pandemic and the impact that it has had on Basingstoke town centre is a key feature of many of the parties’ campaigns. Promises range from creating a rescue plan to rent cuts, and less aggressive parking policies to creating an experience that cannot be replicated online. The last year has been devastating for retail and hospitality, with subsequent lockdowns and restrictions affecting revenue and seeing many businesses disappear. ...

“THERE is no doubt that without a strong Anvil, the brand of Basingstoke becomes weaker.” These are the words of the chairman of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce which, alongside the Basingstoke branch, has voiced its support for Anvil Arts’ ‘Reverse the Cut’ campaign. The Anvil Trust - which runs The Anvil and The Haymarket venues - has launched an appeal calling on the council to reconsider its recent decision to reduce its annual funding by £400,000, more than 50 per cent. Senior councillors have previously raised concerns about the financial management of the organisat...

Jericho Project Hosts Virtual Gala Celebrating CEO Tori Lyon’s 25 Years of Leadership Share Article Tori Lyon, Jericho Project CEO NEW YORK (PRWEB) April 15, 2021 Jericho Project, the nationally-acclaimed nonprofit ending homelessness at its roots in New York, is hosting An Evening of Inspiration and Hope: Jericho Project Celebrates Tori Lyon’s 25 Years of Leadership. The Virtual Gala, taking place April 28, 2021 between 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., will raise funds to support critical housing and comprehensive services provided to ...

BASINGSTOKE council's newly-approved financial strategies for the coming year have led to wide-spread concerns about the arts and culture sector, including from councillors on different sides of the political spectrum. At a full council meeting on Thursday (February 25), members approved the administration's 2021/22 budget - which saw council tax rise and budgets slashed for many services, including waste removal, public transport, and the arts sector. This outsourcing and cost-cutting is something many fear will have a negative impact on the town and, more broadly, the council’s appr...

COUNCILLORS have pledged to establish stronger communication links with the area’s Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), following concerns about GP service delivery in the borough. The motion came after a number of high-profile cases in recent months. The Gazette has reported how the CGH partnership of surgeries - the largest primary care provider in North Hampshire - has been taken over by American-owned Operose Health because of falling GP numbers, whilst the partners at the Bermuda and Marlowe partnership will not renew their contract when it lapses next year. At a meeting on Janu...