Simon Minas-Bound
@SimonBound
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Councillor | Business Coach | Champion for prosperity, compassion & community | FRSA | #LocalLeadership | 💙 | 🌳 | 🏳️🌈 | #LoveBasingstoke | ✉️ Email 4 reply
UK - Hampshire
Joined August 2009
Group Leader - Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council @BasingstokeGov Local Government Association Leadership Academy Facilitator, Coach & Member Peer @LGAcomms Find out about the LGA Leadership Academy here👇 https://t.co/DY8QN3V6Na
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OP WOLF Police and partners took part in a proactive operation this week with a focus on waste crime & intercepting criminals on the road network in rural Hampshire. Read more here >>> https://t.co/AzKEBACb1T
#HantsRural #RuralCrimeActionWeek
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New play about first people in UK to undergo gender surgery coming to Basingstoke
basingstokegazette.co.uk
A new play about the first people in the UK to undergo gender affirmation surgery is coming to Basingstoke.
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🌾🇬🇧 #BritishFarmingDay 🇬🇧🌾 Proud to stand with our hardworking farmers – food producers, countryside guardians & true community neighbours. 🚜 I’ll always back them & fight for the respect and support they deserve. #BackBritishFarming #NorthHampshire @FarmersToAction
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Public meeting to discuss Down Grange golf course proposals
basingstokegazette.co.uk
A public meeting is being held this week to discuss the proposals to build a six-hole pitch and putt golf course at Down Grange.
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Ever seen an electric ambulance before? 🚑⚡️ This fully electric emergency vehicle stopped by the Winchester Superhub for a quick top-up on one of our ultra-rapid chargers. What do you think? 🤔
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New wine business could open if licensing application is approved
basingstokegazette.co.uk
The application proposes trading hours of 9am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday.
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With many moments etched in my memory: standing with colleagues in silence as the news came through, before stepping into our public duties. That mix of private thoughts and public responsibility is something I will always carry with me.
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Three years ago today was a day I’ll never forget. The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II brought official duties, urgent calls, flags lowered, books of condolence opened — and the quiet, human moments in between. As council leader, it was both deeply formal and deeply
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Councillor fears approving garden village plans could lead to 10,000 more houses
basingstokegazette.co.uk
Cllr Andrew McCormick has criticised the Upper Swallick garden Community plans, fearing it could lead to 10,000 more houses there.
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Hundreds protest against plans for thousands of homes that would 'kill' village
basingstokegazette.co.uk
Protestors against the creation of thousands of homes in Upper Swallick, next to Cliddesden, gathered outside the council offices.
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'Real energy planning must involve more than a calculator and good intentions'
basingstokegazette.co.uk
Martin Heath presents himself as Basingstoke’s solar expert, yet in his lengthy rebuttals to Cllr Minas-Bound, he misses the point entirely.
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New Post Office branch to open in Basingstoke next month
basingstokegazette.co.uk
A new Post Office will open in Rooksdown, Basingstoke, in October.
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'Council was advised against applying for asylum seeker hotel injunction'
basingstokegazette.co.uk
Residents deserve confidence that every legal tool available to the council is properly explored and used when communities are under pressure.
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💪 I’m backing Option 1 – a Strong North Hampshire Council. 👉 One clear & accountable council 👉 Cuts waste & duplication 👉 Protects frontline services 👉 Keeps our local identity This is about local gov that works for residents, not bureaucracy. #NorthHampshire
Working together with 11 other councils in the county, we've published our joint proposal to government for new unitary councils for mainland Hampshire.
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📚🎉 Sherborne St John Primary is celebrating 175 years! 👉 Sat 27 Sept 2025 🙏 2pm Service @ St Andrew’s Church 🏫 3–4.30pm School Open Afternoon – tea, cake, games & displays A fantastic milestone for our community – hope to see you there! 🌟 #SherborneStJohn #175Years
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Conservatives want more scrutiny of borough's new Local Plan
basingstokegazette.co.uk
Conservatives are calling for extra scrutiny on a borough’s draft Local Plan.
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Letter: Who will want to live in 20-storey towers at Basing View?
basingstokegazette.co.uk
Cllr Simon Minas-Bound
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Most farmers are worrying about survival, survey shows
hampshirechronicle.co.uk
A new poll of 500 farmers and landowners has revealed how the government’s ‘family farm tax’ is wrecking trust, livelihoods and Labour’s…
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🚨Firefighters are tackling a large fire on Brimpton Common. Nearby residents are advised close windows and doors due to the levels of smoke in the area.
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