Hampshire County Council
Hampshire County Council (HCC) is the county council that governs the majority of the county of Hampshire in England. It provides the upper tier of local government, below which are district councils, and town and parish councils. The county council has 78 elected councillors.
Hampshire County Council is currently controlled by the Conservative Party.
Read more about Hampshire County Council: Responsibilities, Local Government, Elections, Notable Members
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