Update on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and Grayshott’s Asset Consultation
The Government has recently announced that Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) has been put on pause. Grayshott Parish Council is currently assessing what this means for the asset‑transfer process and for the Expression of Interest (EOI) previously submitted to East Hampshire District Council under its long‑standing Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) programme.
Our Community Assets webpage has now been updated to reflect this new information. While we work to understand the implications of the announcement, the public consultation continues as normal until 30 September 2026.
We strongly encourage all residents to submit a response. If you have already taken part and would like to update your submission in light of the recent announcement, please email info@grayshott-pc.gov.uk and we will ensure your revised comments are included.
Your views remain essential in helping the Council consider the long‑term future of these important village assets.
Volunteers Networking Event Brings Community Organisations Together
On Friday 21st August, more than 30 representatives from local community organisations came together for a vibrant and inspiring Volunteers Networking Event. The evening created a welcoming space for groups to share their work, exchange ideas, and encourage new volunteers to get involved in causes that make a real difference across Grayshott.
The event was supported by a grant from East Hampshire District Council’s Grow Up! initiative, whose contribution helped us create an engaging and accessible environment for both organisations and prospective volunteers. Thanks to this support — and the enthusiasm of everyone who attended — the event proved to be a great success.
Attendees had the chance to build new connections, highlight upcoming projects, and showcase the many ways residents can contribute their time, skills, and energy to strengthen our community. The positive feedback we received shows just how valuable these opportunities are for bringing people together.
We hope to host more events like this in the future to continue building a strong, connected, and active volunteer community. If you’d like to stay informed about upcoming opportunities, make sure you sign up on our website.
Future Hampshire Website Launched to Support Local Government Reorganisation
A new website has been launched to provide residents, businesses, communities and partner organisations with information about the future of local government across Hampshire.
The website has been developed as part of the Future Hampshire Programme, a county-wide initiative that is coordinating preparations for local government reorganisation following the Government’s earlier announcement on council restructuring. The programme brings together councils from across Hampshire to plan and deliver the transition to new council arrangements.
The new website serves as a central source of information, offering updates on the programme, key documents and resources, and explanations of how the changes will be implemented. Visitors can find information about:
- Why local government in Hampshire is changing
- What the future council arrangements will look like
- Key milestones and timescales for the programme
- What the changes mean for residents, businesses, communities and partner organisations
- How councils are working together to manage the transition, including governance and decision-making arrangements
Importantly, while planning for the future councils is underway, existing council services will continue to operate as normal. Residents and businesses should continue to access services through their current councils.
The programme is expected to continue through to April 2028, when the new councils are anticipated to take responsibility for local government services across Hampshire.
For more information and the latest updates, visit the Future Hampshire website.
Have your say: Lane rental scheme summer 2026 consultation
Lane rental scheme
Lane rental allows a highway authority to charge up to £2,500 per day for works on the busiest roads at the busiest times
Hampshire County Council is developing a lane rental scheme aimed at reducing traffic disruption by charging works promoters a daily fee to undertake works on the public highway. The fees would apply to all works undertaken and would encourage works to be completed as quickly as possible, or rescheduled to avoid the peak traffic periods. Such a scheme would apply to the most strategic roads within Hampshire.
Updates on the progress of the development and implementation of the scheme will be posted on this page.
On 23 June 2025, the County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Passenger Transport reviewed detailed proposals for the introduction of a lane rental scheme, which would charge a daily fee for the duration of roadworks thereby encouraging contractors to complete works quickly or adopt less intrusive methods of working.
Details of the initial proposal and the 23 June decision
Further information on the background and legislation of lane rental schemes (GOV.UK)
First Consultation Summer 2025
In summer 2025 the County Council undertook a consultation on its proposals for a lane rental scheme. Over the autumn and winter the comments from the consultation were considered in detail. The Consultation summary document is attached below;
As a result of the consultation appropriate revisions to the scheme and the schedule of roads affected were made. A revised scheme was submitted to the DfT in March 2026 for their consideration.
Second Consultation Summer 2026
As a result of discussions with the DfT additional technical amendments, have been made and now a second consultation is to be undertaken on the revised scheme. The second consultation is to be more focussed and will close on the 11 September 2026. An online map showing the revised lane rental streets and timings can be found at https://bit.ly/hampshire-lane-rental-consultation. The appropriate consultation documents are included below;
- Lane Rental Consultation Letter
- Hampshire Lane Rental Scheme – Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Hampshire Lane Rental Scheme – Evaluation Plan
- Hampshire Lane Rental Scheme – Schedule
- Hampshire Lane Rental Scheme
How to Respond
Responses to this consultation can be made by emailing lane.rental@hants.gov.uk or by letter addressed to;
Street works
Universal Services Directorate
Hampshire County Council
Trafalgar House North
Trafalgar Street
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 9DH
This consultation will run for a period of 6 weeks, between 31 July and the 11 September 2026 (inclusive).
📚 BOOK SALE – 22ND AUGUST! 📚
📚 BOOK SALE – 22ND AUGUST! 📚
Come along and browse Grayshott Community Library’s fantastic selection of pre-loved books at our Community Book Sale!
📅 Saturday 22nd August
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📍Village Square
There’ll be plenty of great reads to discover, with something for all ages and interests. Come and have a browse, grab a bargain, and support our local community. ❤️
Everyone welcome – we hope to see you there! 📖☕
