East Hampshire is a beautiful place to live, with countryside, market towns, villages and plenty of things to see and do.

The area offers:

  • Good schools
  • Healthcare services
  • Leisure and sports facilities
  • Active local communities
  • Beautiful countryside within the South Downs National Park

You can find local information about services, healthcare, bin collections and more through our where I live service.

About East Hampshire District Council

Local government in East Hampshire has three levels:

More than half of East Hampshire is within the South Downs National Park.

EHDC is run by elected councillors who represent local residents. If you would like to vote in elections, you will need to register to vote.

What EHDC Does

East Hampshire District Council provides a range of local services, including:

  • Bin collections
  • Planning applications
  • Council tax collection
  • Council tax support and housing benefits
  • Housing and homelessness support
  • Environmental health services, including noise and nuisance complaints
  • Licensing for businesses and activities
  • Management of council car parks

Important bin collection information

In East Hampshire:

  • Black bins are for recycling
  • Green bins are for general waste

This is different from many other parts of the UK.

Stay up to date

There are lots of ways to keep informed about local news and services.

You can:

We're here to help you settle into life in East Hampshire and access the services you need.