East Hampshire

East Hampshire spans across 514 square kilometers of land between Winchester and Portsmouth, including multiple towns and rural settlements within its boundaries.

The district formation occurred on April 1, 1974, merging four previous administrative areas: Alton Rural, Alton Urban, Petersfield Rural, and Petersfield Urban Districts.

The district maintains 31 electoral wards represented by 43 council members who gather regularly to make decisions about local development and community services.

Residents access council services through the administrative center in Petersfield, which manages housing, waste collection, and planning applications for the district's 127,319 inhabitants.

The South Downs National Park intersects with East Hampshire, creating a protected natural environment that influences local planning and development decisions.

Location: Hampshire

Capital city: Petersfield

Operator: East Hampshire District Council

Shares border with: City of Portsmouth

Website: http://easthants.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.00550,-0.90820

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:14